Houston Affordability, New Galveston Ferry, and Could Ted Cruz Lose?

It’s time to recap the news from the week with host Raheel Ramzanali and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz. From Collin Allred outraising Sen. Ted Cruz to Mayor Whitmire announcing a new independent panel to investigate HPD, the duo are breaking it all down for you to end the week!

Featured stories:

• Colin Allred outraises Ted Cruz 
• Is Ted Cruz in danger of losing to Allred?
• John Cornyn and Ted Cruz vote against infrastructure bill
• Federal money coming in to help with sidewalks in Kashmere Gardens and Gulfton
• Mayor Whitmire calling for more resources in HPD suspended cases review 
• Mayor Whitmire reveals new independent panel 
• Houston streets impact physical and mental health of children 
• Houston salaries go the furthest in living a comfortable life
• New Galveston ferry in service!
• Even loses in the first round of the YIMBYLAND bracket 

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