Teen Crime Rising, ICE Raids, & Houston's a Spring Break Hotspot?!
It’s spring break in H-Town, but the news isn’t taking a vacation! Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by ABC13’s Pooja Lodhia to talk about a sharp rise in violent teen crime, long lines at Big Bend and other national parks, and why Rice University students are standing up for science. Plus, move over, Miami — Houston is apparently the new hot spring break destination!
Stories we talked about on today’s show:
- Spring break travel begins in Houston
- 'It's scary': Violent crime involving teens is on the rise statewide, officials say
- 20 detained in ICE raid at Houston business, officials confirm but cite no criminal charges
- What is an I-9 form? How some without legal status in Houston are being arrested
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security ad campaign
- How This Local Democrat is Battling Trump’s Executive Orders in Court
- Rice University students participate in national ‘Stand up For Science’ protest
- Texas national parks are more popular than ever, but advocates are still worried
- “Terrible, Thoughtless, and Reckless”: Inside the Firings at Big Bend National Park
- Are These Houston Spring Break Attractions Worth Your Money?
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