🚨 A lot to keep an eye on across Houston today, from rodeo security changes to school safety updates and major moves in space research, plus a standout food review you might want to try this week. Take a few minutes this morning to lock in, be assertive, and knock out one goal that actually moves the needle. - O.B.

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Today: 63F | 46F |🌤️| 0% Precipitation | ESE 12 MPH Winds
Wednesday: 76F | 53F |☀️| 5% Precipitation | S 13 MPH Winds
Thursday: 82F | 58F |☀️| 8% Precipitation | SSW 10 MPH Winds
Friday: 86F | 62F |☀️| 8% Precipitation | SW 12 MPH Winds
Saturday: 87F | 63F |☀️| 8% Precipitation | SSW 13 MPH Winds

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5815 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77057

I stopped by Pappas Burger on Westheimer and walked into a clean restaurant with very attentive service right away. I started with the mozzarella bites, which came highly recommended, and they absolutely delivered. The breading was crispy and fried just right, giving a great crunch with every bite.

For the main, I ordered the Pappas burger cooked medium well with onion rings on the side. The burger was juicy and full of flavor, and you could tell the beef was high-quality even at that cook level. The onion rings are more like thin onion strings with a light breading, and they had a great texture and taste. Overall Score: 9.1/10

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🚓 Houston rodeo leaders are stepping up security after fights broke out Saturday at the carnival, causing panic and an early shutdown. Officials said they are meeting daily with law enforcement, watching social media, and adding officers when needed to help keep guests safe.

The rodeo returned to normal on Sunday, and this is the final week before the season ends on Sunday. After a scary night for many families, officials say they are taking extra steps to prevent another incident and protect guests.

See KPRC 2’s Video On Rodeo Security.

💻 A former MD Anderson researcher in Houston has been sentenced to 364 days in jail after pleading guilty to attempted theft of trade secrets. Investigators said Yunhai Li downloaded MD Anderson data to personal devices and uploaded it to a Chinese cloud service before trying to leave the country.

Court records say Li was stopped at Bush Intercontinental Airport in July 2025 while trying to fly to China. He is expected to be deported after his release. The case also says he had signed agreements meant to protect the cancer center’s research.

FOX26 Video: A Refresher On This Data Theft Story.

👮‍♂️ Klein ISD is stepping up school security after three separate gun incidents in just one week. District leaders say they will add more police on campus, increase random metal detector checks, and expand K-9 searches when students return from spring break.

Officials say staff and police acted quickly in each case, keeping students safe and making arrests. Two students were expelled, and a man was charged after entering an elementary school with a weapon. The district is also urging parents to talk with their kids and keep firearms secured at home.

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🚀 Rice University is growing its space work in a big way, thanks to $22.3 million for two new research centers. One will focus on turning moon dirt into useful tools and parts. The other will work on advanced cameras that can spot objects in space or on the ground and quickly analyze what they see.

Both centers will be part of the Rice Space Institute and will use artificial intelligence in their research. Leaders at Rice say the work could help build the future space economy while also creating new training programs for students, engineers, and technical workers.

Short Video About Rice University & The Space Industry.

🛢️ Houston-based Sable Offshore has restarted moving oil from its offshore California field after a federal order cleared the way. The company said oil is now flowing at an expected gross rate of 50,000 barrels per day, with first sales through the pipeline system expected to begin April 1.

The restart marks a big step for a field that has been shut in since 2015. Sable says the move could boost crude oil supply in California, even as the company continues a legal fight over its pipeline rights.

⭐ That’s it for today’s Houstonicity. Stay safe out there and we’ll see you back here tomorrow.  BTW…please forward Houstonicity to a friend that loves Houston! – O.B.

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