Justin Verlander takes the hill later today. | Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images Welcome to Friday. Welcome to the Friday Boil. Houston Astros News Swept for third time, Astros ‘need to find a way to win’ Joe Espada and Dana Brown Face Unique Challenges in Navigating Astros’ Future (Houston Press) Just-in Time: Verlander debuts for ailing Astros in Washington (WMBO) Astros fans troll franchise for hilarious post after miserable start to the season (Sportskeeda) Astros: Fangraphs has positive expectations for rest of 2024 (We Are Iowa) MLB roundup: Astros confident they’ll turn things around (Portland Press Herald) AL West News A’s: Nevada Assemblywoman Chasing Clout with Misinformed A’s Posts (SI) Halos: Los Angeles Angels Split Rays Series, Ron Washington’s Bullpen Concerns, Cincinnati Reds Preview (Ken’s 5) Blarts: Leiter’s ‘surreal’ MLB debut a ‘special day from start to finish’ M’s: Commentary: After 5-2 stretch, Mariners are starting to live up to expectations (Spokesman-Review) MLB News Meet the pitcher who throws 95 with both arms Webb’s gem: Giants ace retires 19 straight D-backs Pitchers beware: Ohtani has yet to take advantage of ‘low-hanging fruit’ Yankees prospects team up to turn a high-flying double play Skenes stellar AGAIN, extends scoreless streak with 8-K outing How Many Times Have MLB Players Heard “Centerfield” by John Fogerty? (FG) Houston Astros Birthdays Today OF Chas McCormick (29) OF José Cruz (50) LF Aaron Pointer (82) Tomorrow RHP Jimmy Jones (60) OF/1B Tim Tolman (1956-2021) RHP Jim Dickson (86) Sunday LHP Cionel Pérez (28) LHP Ryan Hartman (30) IF Jeff Keppinger (44) 1B/3B Chris Donnels (58) 3B Ken Caminiti (1963-2004)

Episode: 1157 Merchandising Windows 95 and the Ford Model A. Today, we sell Model A’s and Windows 95.

Several family-friendly events, many of which are free, are being held around the Houston region before, on and after Earth Day, which is Monday.

Find chicken and sweet potato tempura tacos at Maximo in West University. | Julie Soefer Searching for nixtamal tortillas, birria tacos, and homemade agua fresca? We’ve got you covered. Houston’s physical proximity to Mexico, paired with the city’s long and enduring legacy of culinary preeminence means that there are unbeatable tacos served any time of day — and just about anywhere in the city. There are breakfast tacos served on handmade flour tortillas to kickstart your morning, birria-style tacos that are perfect for lunch, suadero tacos optimal for a snack to hold you over until dinner, and carne asada tacos that hit just right after a late night out. Weekends call for the most robust tacos: Heavenly barbacoa tacos with the creamy, spicy green salsa and juices that drip down your arm; brisket-stuffed tacos large enough to feed an army; and tacos de trompo — marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit and finished on the plancha before bathed in lime and coated in colorful salsas, including roja, verde, and aguacate. So, now it’s time to start your Houston taco journey. While this list is not ranked, and it’s impossible (though painful not) to include every outstanding taqueria and Tex-Mex restaurant in the city, here are 20 places with exceptional tacos that every Houstonian should try at least once. For all the latest Houston dining intel, subscribe to Eater Houston’s newsletter.