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People hold up signs alongside people joining the 50501 Movement, a group opposed to the actions of President Donald Trump's administration, for a rally at City Hall on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Houston.

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No Kings protests planned for Houston, surrounding suburbs today. Here's what you need to know.

Protesters plan to gather in Houston and surrounding communities today as part of the nationwide No Kings demonstrations countering a multimillion-dollar military parade and President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.

When and where: The Houston protest is set to begin at 10 a.m. at City Hall. There will also be protests in Sugar Land, Katy, Cypress, Conroe and League City.

Law enforcement presence: Gov. Greg Abbott said he's deploying more than 5,000 Texas National Guard soldiers and more than 2,000 Texas Department of Public Safety troops across the state ahead of the planned protests. However, Houston-area leaders rejected the offer for federal help.

Law enforcement agencies such as the Harris County Sheriff's Office have said there will be zero tolerance for violent or destructive protests.

Find more information on protests across the Houston-area here. Learn what your rights are, how to stay safe and what to do if you're arrested here. And find out how local officials are preparing for thousands of protesters here.

📰 Need to Know

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⛹️️️ One More Thing

Today marks an important anniversary for the Houston Rockets.

30 years ago, the 1995 Rockets made NBA history with an improbable title run that remains unmatched. They bucked the odds and beat four higher-seeded opponents en route to an unlikely repeat NBA championship.

Read all about how they did it here. The more you know! Have a great weekend, folks.

— Yasmeen Khalifa