The Houston Police Department released their latest crime numbers and the trends are definitely surprising. Plus, Harris County Health might finally get a much-needed boost to expand hospitals if voters approve a new bond. Host Raheel Ramzanali and lead producer Dina Kesbeh recap some of the biggest stories in H-Town and also start the conversation with a tough question in honor of José Altuve!

Jose Altuve enters the 2000 hits club.


Homicides were down by more than 22 percent during the first seven months of this year.

County Commissioners voted to add a 2.5 billion dollar bond to the November 7th elections to improve Harris County health facilities.


Finance Buzz is offering one lucky Texan $1,000 to go try and review 25 of the best Buc-ee's snacks in two weeks.

H-E-B launches a documentary series on Texas State parks and endangered animals, “Our Texas, Our Future”.

Dina’s favorite state park: McKinney Falls 

Raheel’s favorite state park: Galveston Island State Park


Sports reporter/anchor Daniel Gotera calls it a career on TV after 14 years at KHOU.


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