Word on the streets of Houston is that our city is full of resilience, facing both heat waves and heartbreak, but holding tight to its community spirit. Good morning, I’m Morgan Riley, and here’s what’s making news today.

We begin with a somber development out in Katy, where authorities report a heartbreaking tragedy. Over the weekend, Harris County sheriff’s deputies responded to an apartment complex on Park Row Boulevard. Inside, they discovered three people—a man, a woman, and a child—dead in what investigators believe was a murder-suicide. The suspected scenario is that a man shot and killed his wife and their child before taking his own life. Law enforcement is now working to notify next of kin and piece together the circumstances. This story has rippled through the Katy area, sparking renewed conversations about mental health resources and support for families in crisis.

Turning to the weather, Houston saw near-record temperatures, with highs soaring to 98 degrees in some areas—just a single degree shy of the record from 1980. While we braced for intense heat and humidity over the weekend, it looks like relief is on the way. Expect a 30 percent chance of showers today, with a front moving in Tuesday that could bring thunderstorms. Cooler temperatures are forecast for midweek, with highs dropping back into the 80s. That’s a welcome break for anyone who spent the weekend seeking shade or reminiscing about the summer blockbusters of old—think “Do the Right Thing” levels of heat.

Now, for a bit of Houston heart: this week, I had a chance to visit the Freedmen’s Town community in Fourth Ward, where residents are rallying to preserve the neighborhood’s historic brick streets. This effort, led by a coalition of local advocates and artists, is about more than infrastructure—it’s about honoring the legacy of African American Houstonians who built the area after emancipation. Their work is a reminder that the city’s roots run deep and strong, often right beneath our feet.

If you’re looking to get involved or just enjoy the city together, here are some upcoming events: the Heights Theater is hosting a local jazz showcase Thursday night, and Hermann Park turns into a festival of lights starting Friday evening—perfect for families who want to stroll before the next round of rain. And for our sports fans, the Astros are home this week, keeping the Minute Maid park energy sizzling regardless of the temperature outside.

As we wrap up, I’m reminded that every Houston headline—whether it’s breaking news or community triumph—tells a piece of a much larger story: our city’s determination to find hope and connection in the face of adversity. From classic struggles to contemporary challenges, Houston stands together.

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