Convenience Big Store: How to party like an A-lister in Houston

Happy Saturday!

The 2024 Texas MS150 is celebrating its 40th anniversary this weekend as thousands of cyclists will raise millions of dollars for the fight against multiple sclerosis. Check out the race's special meaning to a Houston Heights couple.

Here's a look at what's going on in the city.

Brady Stone, Audience Producer

brady.stone@houstonchronicle.com

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Want to party like a celebrity? In Houston, it's easier than you think.

Though luxury hotels might be out of reach for most Houstonians, celebrities often visit local favorites like Bun B's Trill Burgers and Beyoncé's-favorite Frenchy's.

PLUS: Here's where to eat, shop and hang in Houston like a celebrity.

NFL Draft live updates: Texans trade up for tight end Cade Stover

The Houston Texans start the final day of the 2024 draft with five selections in rounds 4-7.

PLUS: Houston Christian's Jalyx Hunt is school's first player drafted by NFL

Abbott says male teachers shouldn't be allowed to dress like women

Gov. Greg Abbott suggested that Texas public school teachers should not be allowed to dress outside of traditional gender norms, sparking calls among some GOP leaders to ban transgender educators from the classroom.

The African American Male Wellness 5K Wak/Run in Houiston on April 14, 2023, at Texas Southern University with about 5,000 participants. The event is part of the National African American Male Wellness Agency, which allows men and their families across the country to obtain free health screenings and raise awareness in living a healthier lifestyle. The 2nd annual event will be held on Sat., April 27, 2024, at University of Houston.

Photo by: The African American Male Wellness Agency

Black Men's Wellness Day at UH targets longstanding health disparities

More than 5,000 men expected to take part in University of Houston wellness fair on Saturday.

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Sam Houston Park is a respite in the shadows of downtown Houston's skyscrapers.

Photo by: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer

Sam Houston Park celebrating 125th anniversary with music, movie

The Heritage Society and Friends of the River Oaks Theatre are hosting a 125th-anniversary celebration Saturday for Sam Houston Park.

Rice University as seen looking south from the Warwick Tower, Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, in Houston.

Photo by: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle

UH, Rice students hold largely peaceful protests against the war in Gaza

Student protests at UH and Rice against the war in Gaza largely passed without incident this week as unrest grew at other campuses around the United States.

Rolling Stones merch for the Hackney Diamonds Tour in Houston

Photo by: Rolling Stones

Rolling Stones tour merch on sale today at NRG Stadium in Houston

It's officially Rolling Stones weekend in Houston.

PLUS: Do you know Rolling Stones opener Gary Clark Jr.? You should.

Smoked pork sausage poboy and smoked boudin at The Best Stop in Katy

Photo by: J.C. Reid, Contributor

The Best Stop brings real-deal Cajun cuisine to Katy

Until recently, finding classic Louisiana-style boudin could be a challenge in greater Houston.

The winning Texas Lottery numbers from April 22, 2023.

Photo by: Texas Lottery Commission

Did someone win a $95 million Texas Lottery jackpot by stacking the odds?

Unbeknownst to the millions of players who'd invested their hopes and dreams into the game and its life-changing jackpot, they were playing for second place.