Everything You Need to Know About the Mayoral Runoff
Election week is over, but the runoff races are just starting. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Houston Landing’s civic engagement reporter Tim Carlin to recap the biggest stories from election night and observations heading into the runoff for key races. Plus, the duo recap some overlooked stories and find some joy in the news cycle.
Featured stories:
- Election Returns
- Tim Carlin’s work
- The Q-Patrol is back
- HISD’s new plan
- Diversity in Harris County
- BIPOC arts fund
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