🌱 Half Baked Cookies Opens + Serena Williams Backs Mental Health Biz

Morning, neighbors! It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Houston Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

A couple of heavy t-storms. High: 76 Low: 62.

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Here are the top five stories in Houston today:

1. A 10-month-old girl was left in a hot vehicle for several hours on Friday, May 20, in Houston, according to police. The baby was transported a hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. The outdoor temperature that day was 90 degrees. An investigation is ongoing. (Spectrum News)

2. Nearly one month after 29-year-old Jalen Randle was shot and killed by officers, the Houston Police Department released bodycam videos from the incident. The officer who discharged his weapon and shot Randle has been identified as S. Privette. He was sworn in as an officer in December 2014 and is assigned to the Narcotics Division. (Click2Houston)

3. A mechanical issue trapped some window washers on the 50th floor of a downtown high-rise building at 1100 Louisiana on Tuesday who were then rescued, according to the Houston Fire Department. Firefighters help solve the mechanical issue so the workers could get to safety. (KHOU 11)

4. Half Baked Cookies is opening a new location at 28155 Business 249, Ste. 6, Tomball, today, according to owner Stephanie Ferreira. Customers can enjoy a free chocolate chip cookie. (Community Impact News)

5. Houston startup, OURS, that is working to re-imagine mental health treatment and counseling, has announcing financial support from seed investors including tennis legend and venture capital investor Serena Williams. (CultureMap Houston)

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Today in Houston:

• 2022 Harris County Senior Expo & Health Fair-Theme: Luau at Hilton Garden Inn Houston/Galleria Area. (10 a.m.)
• Game Night at Pur Noire Urban Wineries. (5 p.m.)
• Art After Dark Open Mic Night at Showtime Bar And Lounge. (6 p.m.)
• 2022 CultureMap Houston Tastemaker Awards at Silver Street Studios. (7 p.m.)
• Houston Astros Vs. Cleveland Guardians at Minute Maid Park. (7:10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• “I will hold my children a little tighter when I see them as I'm sure many of you will as well.” A statement from HISD Supt. Millard House on Uvalde, Texas school shooting. (Twitter)
• Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner's statement on Uvalde, Texas school shooting, "I am heartbroken and troubled to learn about today’s tragic event at Robb Elementary in Uvalde that took the lives of 14 innocent children and one teacher and left dozens of children injured. How many more children must lose their lives from senseless gun violence?" (Twitter)
• Houston Astros’ Jake Odorizzi is progressing after ankle injury, but when he'll return still uncertain. (Subscription: Houston Chronicle)
• A Conroe ISD teacher is under investigation for allegedly telling his students that they could get a passing grade on an assignment if they buy his book and give it a five star rating on Amazon. (Subscription: Houston Chronicle)

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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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