5 things to know today, including a big bump in Houston’s population

Happy Friday, Houston! We’re closing out a busy week here at 5 Things to Know with more Covid-related news — but also some newly released 2020 Census data and a look ahead at things to come next week and later this fall.

Here’s what to know as you head into your weekend.

• Houston featured prominently in 2020 Census data released yesterday. We still are the No. 4 largest city by population (behind New York, Los Angeles and Chicago), but we’re closing in even further on the Windy City. Houston’s…