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Stay up to date lawmakers in Austin through Texas Lege [Simplified]

Are you finding it hard to keep up with the lawmaking process in Austin?

If this is you, I may have a solution, and that is the Houston Chronicle's Texas Lege [Simplified] text course.

For two weeks, we will send you short daily texts to help you better understand what's happening in the Texas Capitol. To get updates, text TXLEGE to (346) 512-4636 or register here.

Michael Garcia, Suburban reporter producer

michael.d.garcia@houstonchronicle.com

WOODLANDS MICROTRANSIT: Officials in The Woodlands are exploring the potential for a microtransit service that would offer on-demand rides for people in the township.

COUNTY FAIR: The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is complete for 2025, but the Montgomery County Fair in Conroe is just getting started. It's this Thursday through April 13.

LAKE CONROE PARK: The San Jacinto River Authority has inked a new lease agreement and announced Lake Conroe Park will reopen this summer showcasing a beach theme.

DOGE CUTS: Meals on Wheels is bracing for the potential impacts of cuts to the agency that coordinates dispersal of federal funding to the nonprofit.

FINAL FOUR: ESPN's "Stanford Steve" is picking Houston to win its first national championship, but most others predict Duke to end the Cougars' season.

Openings and Closings

Four Houston restaurants and chefs were among finalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards, which were announced Wednesday afternoon.

Thomas Bille of Belly of the Beast in Spring for Best Chef Texas is among the list.

The James Beard Awards, sometimes called the Oscars of food, is among the highest honors for restaurants. This year's Beard awards follow the Michelin Guide's debut in Texas, which has overlap with the finalists.