🌱 Hidalgo Indicted Staffers Argue + Houston Baby Formula Giveaway

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Houston Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 90 Low: 71.

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Here are the top five stories in Houston today:

1. The city of Humble is taking measures to protect its residents against catalytic converter theft with the unanimous approval of a new ordinance May 12. According to City Manager Jason Stuebe, the ordinance mirrors a similar measure recently adopted by the city of Houston. (Community Impact News)

2. U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is teaming up with the National Association of Christian Churches Houston to give away baby formula Saturday to Houstonians in need. The giveaway will happen today from 2 to 6 p.m. at Yates High School. (KHOU 11)

3. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's indicted staffers are fighting with the district attorney's office over bond conditions following allegations they steered a multi-million dollar county contract to a particular vendor. No decision was made on Friday and the group will all be back in court in mid-June. (ABC 13)

4. An 18-year-old was arrested Friday for his involvement in a shooting that happened at Heights High School, Houston Independent School District Police Department said. HISD police said the teen is among at least five people suspected in the shooting. (Click2Houston)

5. Catch a cultural celebration of Asian fashion, art, and music that Houston First Corp. and Avenida Houston will be hosting today, May 14 from 4 to 9 pm. Guests can enjoy traditional and contemporary music and dance performances, a fashion exhibition featuring traditional attire from several Asian countries, and an outdoor market featuring local AAPI-owned businesses. (CultureMap Houston)

Today in Houston:

• Hatha Yoga at Discovery Green. (9 a.m.)
• Soccer - Houston Dynamo vs. Nashville SC at PNC Stadium. (7:30 p.m.)
• The Eagles In Concert at Houston Parks And Recreation Department (8 p.m.)
• Royal Blood In Concert at City Of Houston (8 p.m.)
• Houston Symphony - Classical Concert. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• After more generators went offline Friday, ERCOT asked Texans to keep their thermostats set above 78 degrees during peak hours of 3 to 9 p.m. this weekend. (Subscription: Houston Chronicle)
• A man is in critical condition after a shooting in the Greater Greenspoint area, police say. HPD said it appeared to be a drive-by shooting. (KHOU 11)
• If you are a provider of adult education and would like to receive a piece of a recent book donation for your learners call: 832-393-1390 or email jacqueline.aguilera@houstontx.gov. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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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