Sex-Trafficking Ring in Klein ISD, Stuck in Space, & Crime Data

Host Raheel Ramzanali and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis are talking about the shocking story of a teacher who alleges she was fired for exposing another teacher’s involvement in a sex trafficking ring, where Houston saw an uptick in violent crimes so far this year, why NASA has four volunteers staying in a small living habitat for 45 days, and more!

Stories we talked about today: 

• Violent crime has decreased in Houston compared to last year, new report says
• Abbott order will require Texas public hospitals to collect patients’ immigration status
• Former teacher to sue Klein ISD, claims she was fired after reporting human trafficking concerns
• University of Houston researchers make COVID, flu breakthrough
• NASA shoves 4 volunteers into Mars mission simulation space for 45 days
• They went to space for eight days - and could be stuck until 2025
• Texas Radio Hall of Fame announces 2024 inductees
• Houston's Jeffrey Louis shows off skills in Olympic breaking performances
• Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn 
• How 'Team Houston' fared at Paris Olympics: 7 golds, 6 silvers and 3 bronze

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