5 things to know today, including updates on the I-45 transformation, Astroworld lawsuits and more

Good morning, Houston! I hope you’re having a good week so far. There’s been quite a few big headlines in the past few days, so here are five things to know today.

• The massive — and controversial — plan to rebuild Interstate 45 around downtown is expected to cost an additional $750 million, likely driving the total to more than $9 billion, the Houston Chronicle reports. That includes an increase of $477.7 million in planned work plus another $274 million related to delays. A spokesperson…