5 things to know today ahead of Labor Day weekend

Happy Friday, Houston! Labor Day weekend is about to start, and that means you just have a few more days to partake in Houston Restaurant Weeks, which benefits the Houston Food Bank. Around 200 restaurants participate annually, and the last day this year is Sept. 6.

Here are five other things to know today.

• Labor Day weekend also means lots of people are expected to travel, even amid the latest Covid-19 surge. The Washington Post reports that yesterday was expected to be the busiest day for…