5 things to know today, including what hurricane season might have in store

Hey there, Houston! I hope you’re ready for the weekend; I sure am. It seems like we just got through a big storm, and it’s already time to start thinking about the next one because hurricane season is right around the corner. Yesterday, NOAA released its forecast — read its predictions below — and a disturbance is already forming in the Gulf of Mexico. Also yesterday, we awarded our 2021 Middle Market 50 Award honorees! Read about the No. 1 company here and our top five companies here.

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