Weekend: Heaviest rain will likely impact areas south and east of Houston, where moisture convergence is strongest. Air quality: Hazy skies today due to Saharan dust, especially noticeable along the coast and over Galveston. Pack water and stay cool — it’ll feel like the mid-to-upper 90s across the metro.

The Houston Astros try to break a four-game losing streak behind starter Framber Valdez against Rangers ace Jacob deGrom

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has been elected as the new President of the National Basketball Players Association, succeeding CJ McCollum, sources tell ESPN. VanVleet begins a four-year term as the next NBPA leader.