Texas Ren Fest Returns + Top Houston Pizza Joints

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

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and more humid. High: 88 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories today in Houston:

1. The Texas Renaissance Festival is back in the Houston area. Here are the weekend themes, new acts and vendors and things to do for 2021. (Conroe-Montgomery County Patch)
2. CultureMap food editor Eric Sadler to discuss Houstonians' top pizza preferences. Here are some of the places that made listeners' lists. (Houston Public Media)
3. From Kane Brown to the Jonas Brothers, here are the 11 coolest concerts to catch in Greater Houston this month. (CultureMap Houston)
4. While Texas still boasts among the lowest gas prices in the country, Houston gas prices went up to an average of $2.87 this week. (CW39)
5. A cyclist was killed in a multiple vehicle crash on Eastex Freeway on Thursday night. (Houston Patch)

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Today in Houston:

• 11th Annual Run in the Park — Citizens' Environmental Coalition. (8 a.m.)
• Bayou City Art Festival — Downtown Houston. (10 a.m.)
• Houston Horror Exhibit — Primary Paint Party. (7 p.m.)
• Houston Dash vs. North Carolina Courage — BBVA Compass Stadium. (7:30 p.m.)
• Mr. Wonderful '80s Pop Music Tribute — Back Porch Grill. (9:30 p.m.)

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— 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.

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