🐴 Morning, Houston. The rodeo is kicking up dust and we have some great local stories ready for you, including another stop in our Crown Jewel of Houston segment. Take a few minutes to get caught up, then get after it today. Set the goal, move the ball forward, and make something happen. – O.B.

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🤠 The Houston Rodeo is already off to a strong start. A big crowd filled NRG Center Sunday night for the Uncorked food and wine event, where more than 3,000 entries from around the world were part of the competition.

People moved booth to booth tasting food, trying wines, and cheering on their favorites. Local restaurants, caterers, and wineries all had a moment to shine as the rodeo season gets rolling across Houston.

See the Video on RODEOHOUSTON’S Entertainer Lineup.

🚙 Anyone who drives around Houston knows the cones and lane shifts are everywhere right now. Transportation leaders say several big freeway projects are moving forward, and some of them will take years before drivers see the final results.

Here are a few of the projects now underway or in planning:

Until then, commuters should plan for slowdowns and closures as the work continues across the region.

Check Out This Video On Horizontal Construction For The Ship Channel Bridge.

🧑‍⚕️ Colon cancer is showing up more often in younger adults, and doctors in Houston are paying close attention. MD Anderson Cancer Center has opened a new clinic designed to care for patients under 50 who are facing the disease.

The goal is to make treatment easier to navigate by bringing specialists and support services together in one place. Doctors say early detection matters, and talking with a doctor about symptoms can make a real difference.

📖 Rice University is getting some well-earned recognition. The Rice Business graduate school was ranked the No. 1 business school in Texas in the latest Financial Times rankings. It also placed No. 16 in the United States and No. 38 in the world.

School leaders say the rankings reflect the work happening inside the classrooms and the success of alumni after they graduate. It is another strong moment for one of Houston’s top universities.

THE WILLIAMS TOWER

The Claim To Fame

Williams Tower has been part of the Houston skyline since 1983. The 64-story building stands about 902 feet tall and remains the tallest building in Houston outside of downtown. When it first opened, it was the tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi River.

Why It Defines Houston

The tower helped turn Post Oak Boulevard into the center of Uptown. At night, a bright beacon shines from the top and can be seen miles away, which has made the building one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.

Best Way To Enjoy It

A great place to take it in is Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park right next door. From there you can see the full height of the tower and the way it rises above the trees and surrounding buildings.

Pro Tip

Look closely at the top of the building. The corners form shapes that look like cats with long tails running down the sides, a design detail many people never notice.

Watch This Epic Drone Video Of The Williams Tower.

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📱 Houston is getting a bigger role in Apple’s manufacturing plans. The company announced it will begin producing the Mac mini in northwest Houston later this year, making the city the first place in the United States to manufacture the device.

Apple is also building a new 20,000 square foot Advanced Manufacturing Center and expanding its AI server work in the area. Company leaders say the expansion will help create jobs and provide hands-on training in advanced manufacturing.

🍽️ Mikki’s Soul Food Cafe might look like a place that stays open late, but most of the action happens earlier in the day. The Third Ward restaurant draws big lunchtime crowds with people lining up for classic Southern comfort food.

Diners load up trays with favorites like mac and cheese, collard greens, candied yams, and cornbread. The line can reach the door, but many say once you taste the food, the wait makes sense.

🐂 Thanks for reading Houstonicity this morning. Now go have a great day and get something done. See you tomorrow. – O.B.

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