Our Boldest Predictions for Houston in 2025

Happy new year! It’s already been a busy start to 2025 in Houston, so host Raheel Ramzanali is recapping some of the big news of the week with Monica Flores Richart, education activist and attorney, and Charles Blain, conservative commentator from the Urban Reform Institute. Plus, they’re making bold predictions for 2025 by filling out their Houston bingo cards — from potential new taxes at City Hall, new laws from the 89th Texas State Legislative session, wild weather, and so much more! 

• Death toll in New Orleans attack rises to 15; suspect lived in Houston
• Here are ways Houstonians can help victims of New Orleans attack that killed 15 and injured dozens
• HISD now projecting a $250 million budget deficit. Here’s what to know.
• Houston ISD lost more than 30,000 students in past decade as charter, suburban enrollment grew
• What does John Whitmire have to show for his first year as Houston mayor?
• Harris County’s New District Attorney Has Big Plans
• Texas Legislature will approve school vouchers and boost public education funds next year, Abbott says
• Houston Rep. Gene Wu to lead Texas House Democrats through GOP-dominated legislative session
• What Trump 2.0 Means for Houston
• 'Polar vortex' on the way to the U.S. Here's what that means for Southeast Texas
• Beyoncé Teases Mystery 2025 Project: Here’s Why Fans Are Convinced It’s a ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour

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