HISD's $4.5 Billion Bond, City Employee Scandal, and Creepy Webs

From a city employee accused of stealing millions from city projects to a local celebrity helping lead efforts for Houston Independent School District’s $4.5 billion bond proposal, a lot is happening in Houston to start the week. So, host Raheel Ramzanali and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis are breaking down the stories you should know for the week.

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• Former Houston public works manager charged in contract scheme 
• HPD expands training for sex crime investigators 
• Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announces pancreatic cancer diagnosis 
• HISD unveils $4.5 billion bond proposal 
• Details of the new bond proposal 
• Houston janitors agree on new deal 
• Why are we seeing creepy webs all over plants?
• Simone Biles earns record 9th all-around title at U.S. gymnastics championships

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