Why is Governor Abbott forcing Houston to remove the iconic rainbow crosswalks in Montrose? Plus, are we going to see flight delays across Houston airports because of the government shutdown? And, what kind of workforce reductions will we see in the Texas Medical Center after President Trump increased the cost of H-1B visas? Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Monica Flores Richart, education advocate and attorney, about those stories and more!Stories we talked about on today’s show:

Metro to remove pride crosswalk after Greg Abbott threatens to withhold funding from Texas cities
Government shutdown could trigger ground stops at Houston airports, FAA says
Airport delays through the eyes of Houston R edditors
When the U.S. government shuts down, Houston does what it does best: shows up
How a $100,000 visa fee could shake up Houston’s health system
East Downtown ‘Superhub’ for homeless proposed by Houston Housing Department
Can Mayor Whitmire Really End Homelessness in Houston?
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