5 things to know today, including the opening of Bayou Greenways Park and a slight return to normalcy

Hey there, Houston! It’s beginning to look a lot like normalcy. This past week, I attended NAIOP’s 33rd annual Broker of the Year Awards, where I saw more people in one place than I had seen in a long time. It was a fun experience to meet with people again. Check out the winners here.

Travelers across the U.S. also appear to be gearing up for a weekend of normalcy. AAA Travel reported that Memorial Day holiday travel is expected to rebound to more than 37 million — 60% more travelers than…