🚔 Big headlines this morning, from a federal guilty plea to a major Texans trade, plus our Listing of the Week inside. We’re also celebrating a rodeo champion, a national education honor, and a new bridge aimed at protecting students. Let’s stay focused, knock out what matters, and keep pushing toward our goals. Houston does not sit still, and neither should we.

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Wednesday: 82F | 69F |🌤️| 23% Precipitation | SSE 14 MPH Winds
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Saturday: 83F | 67F |⛈️| 59% Precipitation | SSE 13 MPH Winds

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🚔 One of the founders tied to the Sauce Factory, a Houston-born record label long linked to crime, pleaded guilty in federal court. Antonio Hopkins Yezeno, 36, admitted selling large amounts of marijuana and meth to undercover officers in 2021. Police also found nearly 1,200 grams of meth pills during a traffic stop.

He faces a minimum of 10 years in prison, up to life, and a possible $10 million fine. He is set to be sentenced in June.

🏆 The smoke has cleared, and a champion has been crowned. After three days of cooking at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, All Jacked Up took home Grand Champion with the highest combined score across all meat categories. More than 250 teams competed in the 52nd annual event at NRG Stadium.

Hardin County Go Texan earned Reserve Champion, and Brett’s BBQ Shop placed third overall. From brisket and ribs to the Junior Cook off, the weekend celebrated skill, teamwork and Texas tradition.

📖 A Houston area school leader is getting national recognition. Roosevelt Nivens, superintendent of Lamar CISD, was named National Superintendent of the Year in February by the School Superintendents Association. He leads one of the fastest-growing districts in the region, serving more than 46,000 students across 49 campuses, with enrollment expected to climb sharply in the coming years.

Since taking the role in 2021, Nivens has focused on planning for growth, building new schools and forming community partnerships to support students. He began his career as a teacher in 1996 and says he wanted to have a bigger impact on students’ lives.

🚶 A new $5.6 million pedestrian bridge near Milby High School is set to begin construction in June, nearly three years after student Sergio Rodriguez was killed crossing the tracks. The bridge, which will be named in his honor, is expected to be finished by December 2027 and aims to protect students walking over the busy rail line at Galveston and Harding.

Across town, plans for a similar bridge near McReynolds Middle School have been canceled after Houston ISD voted to close the campus. Leaders say the Milby project is a lasting commitment to student safety. Parents can take heart knowing change is coming.

7900 Westheimer Rd #202, Houston, TX 77063

Listed By Kate Myhan at the Sears Group

Key Details

🏡 This upstairs 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo at 7900 Westheimer Rd #202 is listed for $135,000 and offers 1,126 sq ft. The HOA is $640 per month and covers water, electricity, trash, pool, and exterior maintenance. It features a private balcony, two assigned parking spaces, washer and dryer connections, and a new A/C installed in February 2023. The seller is requiring 20% down.

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Highlights

✅ The property has never flooded, including during Hurricane Harvey, and it is not in a flood zone. It is move-in ready and designed for low-maintenance living in a prime Galleria-area location with access to a community pool.

What Buyers Will Love

📍 All bills paid means simple, predictable monthly costs. The listing also notes rental potential around $1,600 per month, making it appealing for investors or owner-occupants who want flexibility. It is priced to move, so serious buyers will want to schedule a showing soon.

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📈 Oil and gas markets jolted after the U.S. struck Iran over the weekend, disrupting vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. With about 20% of global oil moving through that route, Brent crude jumped from about $73.13 on Feb. 27 to $78.32 when trading opened March 1, then eased to about $77.72 midday March 2.

Houston upstream stocks moved higher too, led by APA Corp., up 7.08% from Feb. 27 close to March 2 open. Watch for spillover risks to Houston-based oilfield service giants and possible cyber threats to U.S. power infrastructure.

🍽️ A new fine dining steakhouse is now open at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Fertitta Entertainment debuted 1932 Cattleman’s Club on March 2 at NRG Park. The 16,000 square foot pop-up replaces The Ranch Saloon + Steakhouse and seats 568 guests. By day, it feels like an upscale cattleman’s lodge. At night, it turns into a lively social club.

The menu features USDA Prime and wagyu steaks, Gulf seafood and elevated cocktails, with a master sommelier on site each evening. Reservations are now open, and the restaurant will operate throughout RodeoHouston, which runs March 2 through March 22.

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