🌱 The Rink Returns To Discovery Green Houston + MOD Pizza Coming

Good morning, Houston! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right. Here's everything you need to know in Houston today.

First, today's weather:

Not as warm; an a.m. t-storm. High: 70 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories in Houston today:

1. Homicide detectives have released the identity of a man who was found shot to death in the parking lot of a southwest Houston restaurant on Saturday afternoon. Police say the victim has been identified as 42-year-old Phillip Rogers. Investigators believe the death is tied to drugs. (Click2Houston)

2. Texas Children's Hospital announced on Friday it's pausing gender-affirming services following Governor Greg Abbott's new directive which targets trans youth. They said in a statement that the, "step was taken to safeguard our healthcare professionals and impacted families from potential criminal legal ramifications." (KHOU 11)

3. A local fisherman, Alex Sosa, caught a 6-foot-long alligator gar that was 130 pounds in Houston's Brays Bayou. Sosa's boat was near the Gus Wortham Golf Course and he used a big buffalo head as bait. He says he released the alligator back into the Brays Bayou, as he does all his catches. (ABC 13)

4. Houston's first outdoor roller rink, The Rink, is roaring back at Discovery Green in downtown. There are a number of events happening through April 9th including Time Warp Tuesdays, Clutch City Wednesdays, Throwback Thursdays, and more. (CultureMap Houston)

5. MOD Pizza will be opening a new location in Pearland at 2810 Business Center Drive. The planned opening date is May 2022. MOD is known for its individual artisan-style pizzas and salads. (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in Houston:

• Esther Delaquis-Baidoo Solo Exhibition at HCC Stafford Art Gallery. (all day)
• Rolling At Discovery Green: Cheap Skate Nights. (5:00 PM)
• The Art Salon: Art A'Plenty at La Colombe d'Or hotel. (6:00 PM)
• Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2022. (6:45 PM)
• Jordan Peterson: Beyond Order at Houston Parks And Recreation Department. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• St. Patrick's Day is back at Historic Market Square Houston and you're invited. Celebrate the luck of the Irish on March 12th at the 62nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade with food, games, live music and more starting at 12 p.m. (Instagram)
• The Wiess Energy Hall is another fun spot for photography in the Houston Museum of Natural Science. With plenty of dynamic architecture, vibrant colors, and award-winning lighting, the Energy Hall is a photographer's playground. (Facebook)
• Whether you are looking for a fun summer job or a rewarding career, the YMCA of Greater Houston is the place to start. YMCA aquatics positions offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, opportunities for year-round employment, and more. (Facebook)
• Houston Planning & Development Department's Livable Places Action Committee will discuss preliminary ideas for front-loading lots and small lot developments on Tuesday, March 8th at 3 p.m. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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.