Racial Discrimination Lawsuit, Beyoncé Economic Boom, and Dusty Baker Retires

Dusty Baker is calling it a career, but does that mean the Astros window to win a title is closing? Plus, we all know Beyoncé is popular, but you won’t believe how popular she is when it comes to the economic impact of her tour. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Houston Chronicle writer Marco Torres and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz to talk about the biggest stories of the week.

News from around Houston:

Dusty Baker retires after Astros postseason exit.

Shelia Jackson-Lee responds to her leaked tape cussing out a staffer.

The Verizon program at HISD might come to an end.

Details on the 2nd discrimination lawsuit filed against the River Oaks Hotel.

Texas leads California in solar installed on its grid.

Beyoncé boosted the Houston economy.

More details on a ‘A Million Miles Away’.

The ‘gummy guy’ has been revealed.

Groundbreaking Ismaili Center, Houston.

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