🌱 HUD Criticized + Dance Life Houston​ Raising Money For Ukraine

Rise and shine, Houston! Let's get you started this Sunday with everything you need to know going on in Houston today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 74 Low: 61.

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Here are the top five stories in Houston today:

1. Astros SS Carlos Correa has signed a 3-year deal with the Minnesota Twins, totaling $105.3 million, with a yearly payout of $35 million, making his salary the fourth highest in Major League Baseball. The deal is still pending and if approved, Correa’s time with Houston will end. (Click2Houston)

2. The family of Doran Kelly, the man who was gunned down in his office Wednesday afternoon, is trying to understand what happened. Kelly was a supervisor at Cedar Gate Technologies for seven years. The 48-year-old was allegedly shot and killed by Montavious Wright, an employee. (ABC 13)

3. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner criticized the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) approval of an amendment to the Texas General Land Office State Action Plan as a sanctioning of "discrimination." Additionally, U.S. Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, Al Green and Sylvia Garcia on Saturday called for Justice Department intervention, citing discrimination against the Houston residents if any aid is spent under the current distribution system. (Houston Chronicle)

4. Misha's, a Los Angeles-based company that makes what they claim is "the best dairy-free cheese on the market," is planning to make waves at Houston Central Market. Flavors will include Lox, French Connection, Smoked Cheddar, Sari, Seven Point Five, and Black Truffle. (CultureMap Houston)

5. Dmitriy Kozhushanova, co-owner of Dance Life Houston, and his wife, Yuliya, are working to raise money to help get Ukrainian orphans to safety. Dance Life Houston will host free group dance lessons on Thursdays at 8 p.m. and Fridays at 7 p.m. Lessons are free with a donation of at least $1, and all the money from sales on those days will be donated to help refugees. (Houston Public Media)

Today in Houston:

• Chapman & Kirby Sunday Funday Brunch & Day Party. (12:00 PM)
• Houston Rockets Vs. Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center. (2:30 PM)
• Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2022. (7:00 PM)
• Summer Walker In Concert at Houston Parks and Recreation Department. (8:00 PM)
• The Riot Comedy Show Presents "Unbelievable Stories" With Ku Egenti. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Houston Texans have agreed to trade QB Deshaun Watson and a 2024 fifth-round pick to the Cleveland Browns for a 2022 first-round pick, 2023 first-round pick, 2024 first-round pick, 2023 third-round pick and 2024 fourth-round pick. (Instagram)
• Houston Police Department stood with the Asian Leaders Alliance at the National Justice for Asian Women Rally on March 16. (Facebook)
• Houston SPCA: "Meet Jean and Shorts. Together, they make Jorts. This bonded pair was rescued by our investigators after finding them emaciated. This pair will be going to a rescue that will give them all the support they need to get both of them adopte..." (Facebook)
• Four University of Houston alumni made the latest 'Forbes 30 Under 30' list. (Facebook)
• Andes Café inside the new Post Houston food hall has just opened an innovative concept: Houston's only ceviche bar. Guests will taste fresh flavors from across the South American continent in every bite. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Sunday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next 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.