🌱 Cop Pleads Guilty On Drug Charge + King HS Secure Response

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Jeffrey Perkins, your host of the Houston Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds; cooler. High: 58. Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories today in Houston:

1. A former Harris County Precinct 1 deputy pled guilty to conspiracy to possess and intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine. He was accused of escorting a shipment of cocaine using his patrol vehicle. (Houston Patch)
2. Summer Moon Coffee will open a new Richmond location. (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. C.E. King High School went into a secure protocol Thursday morning after two bullets were found in a hallway. The source of the bullets was found, and authorities determined there was no weapon and no threat. (Houston Patch)
4. Great Wolf Lodge is set to open a new location in Greater Houston. (KHOU.com)
5. Houston pastor Conrad Valdez gets 14 years in prison for sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl. (KTRK-TV)

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Today in Houston:

• Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center. (7 p.m.)
• Houston Symphony - Pops Concert at Jones Hall. (8 p.m.)
• Mavis Staples in Concert at Galveston's Grand Opera House. (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Visit Houston: "Have you checked out 'The Dirty South' exhibit at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston? This installation explores Southern culture, visual art, and music. The free exhibit runs through Feb. 6!" (Facebook)
• Houston Health Department: "With five mega sites and dozens of smaller sites across #Houston, getting tested for #Covid19 has never been easier. Find nearby free testing sites at houstonhealth.org or by calling 832-393-4220." (Facebook)

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

— Jeffrey Perkins

About me: Born in San Antonio, I was raised in Arkansas but got back to Texas as soon as I could to attend Texas A&M University, where I earned a bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Media Studies. I started my journalism career as a copy editor at The Eagle in Bryan, Texas, in 2014 and later became the high school sports beat writer for the paper. My seven years at The Eagle strengthened my passion for journalism, and I love getting to know people and telling their stories, both on the field and off. I've seen firsthand the importance of hyper-local journalism in a community, especially in an eventful 2020, when I helped with news coverage and design in addition to my high school athletics beat responsibilities. I joined Patch in 2021 as Texas Field Editor for the Conroe-Montgomery County area. I welcome your questions, comments and story ideas! Please contact me at jeffrey.perkins@patch.com or (479) 264-5801.