🌱 Houston's Linda Didalgo Attacks DA + Fort Bend ISD Pre-K Expanded

Hey, Houston! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on around Houston today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 91 Low: 75.

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Here are the top five stories in Houston today:

1. A Houston resident has claimed a $1 million prize from Friday's Mega Millions drawing, according to the Texas Lottery. The person, who elected to remain anonymous, bought the ticket at Circle M #2 Food Store on Aldine Westfield Road in Aldine. (Houston Patch)

2. Three top Houston chefs are teaming up to help a local farm recover from a devastating fire that occurred on May 22. James Beard Award winner Chris Shepherd will be joined by Local Foods chef-partner Dylan Murray and Brandi Key (Dish Society, Daily Gather) at a benefit to assist Atkinson Farm. (CultureMap Houston)

3. A suspect crashed into three vehicles during a chase Wednesday in southeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. It happened just after 1 p.m. between Scarsdale and Astoria Boulevard. (KHOU 11)

4. For the upcoming 2022-23 school year, Fort Bend ISD will expand its prekindergarten program to six additional campuses, the district announced on May 11. Children eligible to attend the program must either qualify according to the federal income eligibility guidelines, come from a family in which English is not the primary language or be a dependent of a member of the U.S. military or a first responder, according to the announcement. (ABC 13)

5. In a Wednesday morning tweet posted by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, she made it clear that she expects to face criminal charges in an ongoing investigation involving the Texas Rangers and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. Last month, three of her senior staffers - Alex Triantaphyllis, Wallis Nader and Aaron Dunn - were indicted on felonies by a Harris County grand jury in connection to a government contract. (Click2Houston)

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Today in Houston:

• Houston Archaeological And Historical Commission at Houston City Hall Annex. (2:30 p.m.)
• HAIS Debate at Houston Academy For International Studies. (3:30 p.m.)
• District B Redistricting Town Hall Meeting at Acres Home Multi-Service Center, Senior Service Room. (6 p.m.)
• UHD Thursday Night Concert Series at Discovery Green.(7 p.m.)
• Houston Astros Vs. Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park. (7:10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Under Houston Independent School District's proposed budget, every campus will have at least one librarian and one assistant principal on staff. (Facebook)
• Reminder: Jurors ride for free on METRO, and if you're driving, free parking is provided to all jurors who serve at the City of Houston Municipal Courts. (Facebook)
• At his funeral Wednesday, HCSO Texas Deputy Adam Howard was remembered as a wonderful father and a larger than life man who 'loved serving'. (KHOU 11)
• Officials evacuated five homes in one Katy neighborhood on Wednesday as emergency crews worked to repair a gas leak. (Click2Houston)

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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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