August 19, 2025

Stalled Train App, Arnold Schwarzenegger on Redistricting, and Houstonians Want New Team

28 minutes

Texas Democrats are back in Austin for Gov. Greg Abbott’s second special session, but guess who’s weighing in on redistricting? One hint: “Hasta la vista, baby!” Plus, there’s a new app for Houstonians to track train traffic, but City Cast Houston host Raheel Ramzanali is still frustrated. Find out why as he breaks down these stories and more with Chron.com’s trending news reporter Faith Bugenhagen.

Stories we talked about on today’s show:

When Texas Democrats head home. Will the GOP's redistricting plan move forward?

Arnold Schwarzenegger told me we’re getting the redistricting battles in Texas and California all wrong

Houston unveils Train Watch tool to help residents and first responders avoid blocked crossings

Union Pacific resumes morning and afternoon train traffic near Houston’s Milby High School

A student's train death brought promises of new bridges near HISD schools. For now, they wait.

Houstonians want a theme park, hockey team, and WNBA, new survey shows

Fan interrupts Astros' game by running onto field at Daikin Park

Super Bowl streaker says he bet $50,000 on his stunt, but his plan is falling apart because he couldn't keep his mouth shut

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Apollo Chamber Players

British International School of Houston

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