Buc-ee's Snacks, Crime is Down & 2000 Challenge

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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