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Viral Football Quote, Special Session, & Dress Code at Houston Clubs

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It’s been an intense week of news here in Houston and Texas. Host Raheel Ramzanali and Evan Mintz, editor of opinion and community engagement for the Houston Chronicle, discuss how we can prevent future flooding tragedies in Texas. Plus, they talk about Governor Abbott’s special session agenda and his viral quote about the floods and football. Then, it’s a new meeting time for City Council, dress code reform and a crowded race for Harris County Judge. Oh, and of course they’re ending the week with their moments of joy! 


A previous version of this podcast incorrectly stated that none of the new candidates for Harris County Judge had experience winning a Democratic primary. Erica Lee Carter won the Democratic primary for the Harris County Department of Education board in 2012. She also won a 2024 special election to her late mother’s congressional seat — she was not appointed.


Stories we talked about on today’s show: 

  • Gov. Greg Abbott says asking hard questions about flood deaths is for 'losers.' He's wrong. | Opinion
  • Gov. Abbott orders special session on Hill Country flooding, redistricting, THC and unfinished GOP priorities
  • Green Ribbons for Camp Mystic. Plus, Calls for Flood Safety Measures
  • Who Can Actually Hold CenterPoint Accountable for Beryl?
  • Camp Mystic families are hurting enough. Stop the hate, hoaxes and rumors
  • Houston council member Letitia Plummer launches bid for Lina Hidalgo's seat for Harris County judge
  • Houston City Council will test out evening public comment periods to boost public participation
  • These Houston politicians were denied entry to a nightclub. Now they want dress codes posted.


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