It’s the Friday News Roundup! Host Raheel Ramzanali and political commentator Rafael Lemaitre break down the week’s biggest stories—from the Texas Lottery scame to new cuts to the federal workforce that will impact us in Houston. Plus, why your allergies are flaring up, the latest on Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s THC ban, and their moments of joy!
Stories we talked about on today’s show:
The Trump administration restructures federal health agencies, cuts 20,000 jobs
'I want my money back': How Texas could recover cash from $95 million stacked-odds Lotto game
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he’ll push for special session if THC ban, bail changes fail
No, funds from the Texas Lottery do not mostly support Texas education
Think you know which Texas city has the worst allergies? Think again.
Maps show when allergy season will peak near you
Houston oak pollen count breaks record for month of March
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