ICYMI, Last Week's Important Heights News

HOUSTON, TX — It's Monday again, which means many of you are starting the week off at your desk in procrastination mode. Either way, keep filling that cup with coffee and revisit these headlines from last week that mattered.

Houston ISD Releases 2018 Graduation Schedule

The Houston ISD released its weeklong schedule for the graduation of this year's seniors. They start as early as May 26 in the district and go all the way through June 10, spread out over seven different large venues at varying times.

Overturned Beer Truck Causes Traffic Hangover Near Midtown

East bound and down. A man carrying beer on the Eastex Freeway rolled his semi on the northbound exit ramp to the North Loop heading west. The traffic headache probably wasn't a good hangover cure.

Houston Man With Asperger's Sent Packages To Girls Around The US

The person who allegedly mailed unsolicited packages to girls in multiple states across the country has been identified as a Houston man with Asperger's syndrome, and authorities say he doesn't pose a threat.

Officials Encourage Residents To Get Flood Insurance

It may not seem like it, but hurricane season is right around the corner. June 1 marks the beginning of the six-month season, and local officials encourage all residents to purchase flood insurance for their homes and businesses.

Houston Texans 2018 Draft Ranking Is Very Low

Although Chad Reuter of NFL.com gave the Texans a grade of A last weekend, the team finds itself near the bottom of the 2018 Draft rankings. NFL Media draft analysis Lance Zierlein on nfl.com ranked the Texans 28th out of 32 teams.

2 Houston Teenage Girls Missing

Houston police are looking for Andrea Tall, 16, and Jaleshia Shepherd, 15. Both girls were last seen leaving county's youth services center.

Beto O'Rourke Challenges Ted Cruz To 6 Debates, 2 In Spanish

The U.S. Senate race in Texas between Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke ratchets up with looming debate challenges by Beto, including 2 in Spanish.

Minute Maid Park Concession Fire Causes $210K Damage

Something caught fire Wednesday at Minute Maid Park. And, no, it wasn't the bats of the Houston Astros, which were anything but hot.

Houston, Microsoft Announce High-Tech Partnership

The City of Houston has partnered with Microsoft to create the nation's first "Internet of Things" alliance. The partnership will aim toward technological innovation and digital literacy. It will be a grass-roots program that delves into local education in communities around town.

PHOTO GALLERY: Houston's Big Cinco de Mayo Party

We took time to hang out with the party people on Washington Avenue Saturday afternoon for the Third Annual Cinco de Mile festival and block party. We toured the busy circuit of Kung Fu Saloon, Clutch Bar, Concrete Cowboy and the Standard Bar of Houston.

Top image: Even the burro looked festive at Clutch Bar during the Cinco de Mile festival on Saturday on Washington Avenue. (Photo by Scott McDonald/Patch.com)