🌱 The Commons Park Breaks Ground + The Table At Madeley Grand Opening

Good morning, Houston! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right. Here's what's going on today in Houston.

First, today's weather:

Sunny; breezy in the p.m.. High: 84 Low: 63.

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Here are the top five stories in Houston today:

1. Food truck venue The Table at Madeley celebrated its grand opening on April 6 at 316 Madeley St., Conroe, owner Frank Jackson said. The business is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and features four trucks on-site, including Taste the Asian, Nacho Food Truck, Kajun Eatz and Italian District. (Community Impact Newspaper)

2. An investigation is underway after police said a man was shot during a home invasion in north Houston on Thursday while his grandson was there with him. It happened in the 1000 block of Carby at around 9:48 p.m. (Click2Houston)

3. Fentanyl is now the leading cause of overdose deaths in Harris County and a new drug bust in East Houston by the DEA is highlighting the concerns. 5,000 pills and powder suspected to be fentanyl were found at the scene of the incident, according to KHOU 11. Several law enforcement agencies are working on the investigation. (KHOU 11)

4. The Astros are starting the MLB season 1-0 after defeating the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. It is the Astros 10th straight season opening win. Shohei Ohtani was outstanding for five innings on the mound, and he looked dangerous all night at the plate. (ABC 13)

5. Hermann Park Conservancy and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department have officially broken ground on the Commons, the new, 26-acre Hermann Park multi-use space coming soon. Construction is expected to be completed by January 2024. (CultureMap Houston)

Today in Houston:

• 17th Annual Frida Festival at MECA Houston. (11:00 AM)
• Lemonade Day Build-A-Stand Contest. (11:00 AM)
• 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament And Silent Auction. (12:00 PM)
• Harlem Globetrotters at Houston Parks And Recreation Department (12:00 PM)
• Rolling At Discovery Green: Skate Party Saturdays. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Astros have signed All-Star RHP Ryan Pressly to a two-year contract extension covering the 2023-24 seasons, General Manager James Click announced. The deal also includes a vesting option for 2025. (Facebook)
• Chef Christine Ha of The Blind Goat and Xin Chao was among 5 Texas female trailblazers honored during a previous episode of Top Chef Houston. (Facebook)
• New parents who work for the city of Houston could soon get 12 weeks of paid parental leave. (Facebook)
• On April 10th, City of Houston Solid Waste Management will be participating in Earth Day activities at Discovery Green. Find them at the City of Houston Solid Waste Management tent from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Facebook)

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— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.