🌱 David Chang's Fuku Returns To Houston + Tenants Face Eviction Shock

Happy Friday, Houston! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Decreasing clouds and warm. High: 92 Low: 73.

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Here are the top five stories in Houston today:

1. The Lone Star College System (LSCS) is anticipating completing its redistricting process on time, with a final map approval expected to be adopted June 29. Mike Sullivan, LSCS board of trustees member, provided a redistricting update during a May 5 board meeting and said there has been little community input during forums. (Community Impact Newspaper)

2. A man accused of shooting a Houston police officer during a traffic stop in southeast Houston Wednesday morning has been identified, according to the Houston Police Department. The suspect, 23-year-old Jimmy Bryan, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault of a public servant. (Click2Houston)

3. Fuku, the concept developed by celebrity chef David Chang, recently returned to Houston at Kitchen United MIX, the ghost kitchen facility inside the Kroger at 1035 N. Shepherd Dr. The concept initially had a poor reception. (CultureMap Houston)

4. Tenants at an apartment complex in southwest Houston are scrambling to find a roof over their heads, after many of them woke up to eviction notices, and are left with nowhere to go. Residents told local news ABC13 that their rent was paid on time and they are unsure of why they are being forced out. Records indicate Madison Apartments LLC is the property owner since January 2022. The previous owner was Ariafa LLC. (ABC 13)

5. Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo announced a new $4 million initiative called The Youth Reinvestment Fund targeting violent crime with counseling and social support, such as job training, instead of police and the justice system. The investment comes as Harris County Prosecutors and law enforcement agencies have accused county leaders of "de-funding police. " (Fox 26 Houston)

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Today in Houston:

• FIRST FRIDAYS - Presents A Black Business Networking Happy Hour at Ebony. (6:00 PM)
• BlendIn Latte Art Throwdown at BlendIn Coffee Club At Post. (7:00 PM)
• Houston Astros Vs. Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park. (7:10 PM)
• J Balvin In Concert at Toyota Center. (8:00 PM)
• Love Fridays at Seaside Lounge. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for plans for Kentucky Derby this weekend? CultureMap Houston has a great guide with places including The Tasting Room, Federal American Grill, William Price Distilling, and more. (CultureMap Houston)
• Houston Police Department is releasing body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting at 811 Buffalo Park Drive on April 5. (Facebook)
• Hundreds gathered at Houston City Hall Tuesday evening after a leaked draft opinion by the United States Supreme Court brought the state of Texas one step closer to a complete ban on abortion. (Facebook)
• Houston residents, elected officials and environmental advocates recently spoke out against Union Pacific’s proposed cleanup plan of a contaminated rail yard in Fifth Ward. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.

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