Let’s get this week started with the news you need to know! Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Danya Pérez, diverse communities reporter at Houston Landing, to talk about Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s accusations against Controller Chris Hollins of ethics violations. Plus, they get into a historic bust of a sex trafficking ring, how Galveston’s growing its cruise industry, and more!
Here’s more on the stories we talked about today:
Mayor Whitmire accuses Controller Hollins of ‘pay-to-play’ over sponsorship solicitations
Chris Hollins on ethics accusations
‘Nunca viene nadie’: Canvassers travel across the Houston region to engage Latino voters
Multiple people killed after helicopter crashes into radio tower in Houston's East End
Only on 13: At least 50 sex trafficking victims rescued after raids on 9 Houston-area businesses
Human Trafficking in Houston Pt.1: Beyond the Headlines
Port of Galveston seals 10-year deal with Norwegian Cruise Lines
Royal Caribbean fined $470,000 for environmental regulation violations at Galveston terminal
RodeoHouston introduces new barrelman to replace legendary Leon Coffee
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