Egg Prices Skyrocket, Federal Funding Impacts, and Houstonite??
It was a week full of confusion as President Trump’s administration looked to pause federal funding and grants across the nation. Although it has been rescinded as of now, a lot of questions about how city services would be impacted remain. Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Abby Church, city hall reporter for the Houston Chronicle, to get those answers. Plus, they’re looking at why egg prices keep increasing and the significance of this year’s Coalition for the Homeless count.
Stories we talked about on today’s show:
- Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Mental Health, Marriage, and Tying the Knot in Something Pink (by a Houston Designer, of Course)
- Texas AG’s office moves to dismiss charges against two of Lina Hidalgo’s former staffers
- Trump's pause on federal loans and grants rescinded. Here's what you need to know.
- Texas egg prices expected to keep rising due to bird flu, expert says
- CFTH Leading Annual Count & Survey of People Experiencing Homelessness in the Houston Area This Week
- Coalition for the Homeless' 2024 Point-in-Time Count Results Show 33% Decrease in Unsheltered Homelessness Since 2020
- Houston icons show out for Netflix’s ‘Mo’ season 2 premier at River Oaks Theatre
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