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Do We Need Gov. Abbott’s Crime Task Force? Plus, Avoiding the Bayous and Bad Bunny Outrage

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What’s the deal with Governor Abbott’s new crime task force focusing on Houston? Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Maggie Gordon, senior storytelling editor at Straight Arrow News, to explain what’s going on and break down other news of the week. Plus, are you avoiding the bayous because of the 22 bodies found in them? And, why is one state leader worried about a halftime show? 

Stories we talked about on today’s show: 

  • ‘All-in effort’: Governor Abbott unveils public safety initiative in Houston to combat violent crime
  • Reddit: Abbott to launch Houston crime crackdown. But will Whitmire be on board?
  • We were always told to fear Houston's bayous. Now we fear what we're not being told
  • 22 people found dead in Houston-area bayous, but cause of death released for only 6
  • Here are the biggest impacts on Texas during the government shutdown
  • Space Center Houston remains open during government shutdown; NASA tours paused
  • Where can Americans afford to live solo in 2025?
  • Ken Paxton, conservatives criticize NFL's decision for Bad Bunny halftime show at Super Bowl 60
  • Members-only dog park coming to Houston this fall

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