A lot is happening in Houston food scene, so host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on Erica Cheng, food reporter at Chron.com, to dish on the latest buzz for foodies, from the decline of steakhouses to which restaurants will get a Michelin star. Plus, is H-town now a burger city? Raheel and Erica are talking all about food on today’s episode!  Here are stories that we talked about on today’s show:  Houston restaurant known for fine-dining and steaks to pivot to casual menu Houston chosen as host city for Michelin’s Texas guide announcement Seven Houston restaurants crowned in Texas Highways best burgers list Killen's STQ, Ronnie Killen's expressive steakhouse concept, is closing down Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the spookiest month of the year, and that means we’re exploring the haunted side of Houston. Plus, we’re going beyond the pumpkins with some memorable shows and literary festivals to check out this month. And you know we’re giving you some delicious recommendations for fall flavors in H-Town, from pumpkin cheesecake to dining in the dark. Our October guide is laying out how to enjoy the best of Houston and our surrounding areas this month. Want even more fall food recommendations in Houston? We put together a guide of the best fall snack you need to try at H-E-B this month!  Here are all our recommendations from today’s show: Haunted Drive Color Factory Texas Renaissance Festival Pumpkins After Dark The Year of Magical Thinking Pakistan Literature Festival Dining in the Dark Ostia Pumpkin Cheesecake If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Houston community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of October in Houston, check out the latest events in the Hey Houston newsletter.  If you enjoyed today's interview with The Village School's boarding admissions manager, Natalie Goodwin, and their enrollment officer, Cassie Riddle, learn more here. Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with a culinary tour of places around Houston you need to try. Host Raheel Ramzanali is getting recommendations for breakfast, lunch and dinner — and dessert! — from a special guest, Patti Delgado. She’s the executive chef at the Original Ninfa’s Uptown, and her resume includes cooking alongside Ronnie Killen of Killen’s Barbecue and preparing meals for former President George H. W. Bush!  Xalisko Xochi Ema El Taconazo Ninfa’s El Bolillo El Sol Sabor Venezolano Azteca Farmers Market Mi Tienda Chef Patricia Delgado Is Ready to Carry on the Ninfa’s Legacy Learn more about the sponsors of this September 18th episode here: The Moody Center for the Arts Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been a few days since Troy Finner stepped down as HPD chief, but how is morale in the department? Plus. what’s next for the department as Mayor Whitmire embarks on picking a new chief? Host Raheel Ramzanali, Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz, and dynamic media personality Antre’chelle Nova are answering those questions plus talking about the latest in the Astroworld Festival lawsuits, the most popular cars in Houston, and more!  Learn more here: Mayor Whitmire said Chief Finner lost focus 2018 email at the center of Chief Finner leaving  Top 10 cars in Houston  New federal funding to help maternal mortality rates  Latest on the Astroworld Festival lawsuits  TxDOT wants to spend how much?!  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nurses are some of the most important people in Houston because of our incredible medical center, but what’s being done to help them face the issues they struggle with on a daily basis? Rama Walker, RN and Chief Nursing Officer at Nurseify, joins host Raheel Ramzanali to explain the challenges Houston nurses are facing. Check it out: Learn more about Rama and Nurseify  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patio season is here and with so many different spots to check out, host Raheel Ramzanali is calling in Houstonia Magazine’s Editor in Chief Emma Balter to get her recommendations. From best drinks to spring vibes, these are the patios you need to go check out right now! Try out Emma's recommendations: West Alabama Ice House Truck Yard Heights & Co Axelrad Beer Garden d'Alba Backstreet Cafe Tiny Boxwoods Wakefield Crowbar NettBar Patio By LaPasha Catbirds  More patio recommendations from Emma Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flooding continues to impact areas north of Houston so host Raheel Ramzanali and Houston Press reporter Faith Bugenhagen talk about the communities impacted and how those impacted can get a break on their property taxes for 2024. Plus, they’re also recapping the special election results, a case of bullying at MD Anderson, politicians who can’t get along, and more! Featured stories: Read Faith’s work here Molly Cook wins SD15 race Runoffs expected in Harris County appraisal board elections Katy ISD incumbent wins against PAC-backed opponent  Flood victims may file for property tax break San Jacinto River updates  Swollen rivers across the state HPD’s use of force is rising City Cast Houston’s episode on racial profiling  Main Street in downtown is getting a new look MD Anderson plagiarism lawsuit  The Daily Mail’s story on MD Anderson Mayor Whitmire and Judge Hidalgo hold dueling press conferences  Woman ignores firefighters and drives into flood  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston has led the nation in road rage shootings since 2014, but why are numbers so high? Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Fox 26 news anchor Rashi Vats to understand the deadly trend. Plus, Francisca Hernandez of Breathe, Connect, Thrive! joins the show to teach you how to de-escalate situations with breath work. Plus, at the end of our episode Content Director Wil Fulton is speaking with Kristopher Larson, CEO of our sponsor Downtown Houston+, to hear about the best things to do in downtown Houston, and why it's such an appealing place to live, work, and enjoy. Check out downtownhouston.org for more info, and make sure to follow DowntownHouston+ on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Check out these links: Rashi’s story on road rage Learn more about Francisca’s breath work  Check out everything happening in Downtown with Downtown Houston+ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been a busy week in Houston and host Raheel Ramzanali is calling on Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz to help him recap all of the news. From the teacher’s union calling for the removal of Mike Miles to a former mayor potentially challenging Judge Hidalgo, the trio are talking about it all! Learn more here: Former Mayor coming for Judge Hidalgo’s job Third Ward crime prevention  HISD teachers union calls for removal of Mike Miles Express is closing down  City Council approves study for waste department  Vision Zero Summit starts in Houston  Evan’s column on Crape Myrtles  Joy’s column on Galveston Cy Fair’s budget problems  Your Guide to May in Houston  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show, host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Houston comedian Barry Laminack and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis to ruin a Houstonians day in one sentence! From quirky food takes to driving on certain roads, the trio is having some fun all while learning about what bothers Houstonians the most. Check out these links! Watch Barry on Deck daily here Find Barry’s touring schedule here  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Houston community.  There are so many things to do in May around H-Town, but trying to figure out the best of the best is really hard! That’s why we’re talking about all of the big cultural celebrations, outdoor dining spots, and even a trip to space in our guide for May.  Do you want to spend more time outside during our last stretch of great weather? Our recent episode on tips to play pickleball in Houston is a great way to enjoy the weather and good food around the city! For even more tips on how to make the most of May in Houston, check out Hey Houston’s take on what to do this month.  Check out our mentions: The Infinite  MCPC Comedy Banquet Mother’s Day Edition The Sound of Music at Houston Grand Opera Jazzy Sundays at Discovery Green BB’s Tex Orleans  Moonlight Movies at MFAH Le Jardinier  Fish and Chips Houston  Outsider’s Guide to Houston’s Asiatown Aga’s Restaurant  KPot  Crawfish and Noodles  AAPI Celebration Dinner ComicPalooza and ComiCast Podcast taping  BIPOC Book Fest 2024  List of Cinco de Mayo events in Houston  Reset Houston Crawl  Cinco de Mayo at Marquis Houston  Cinco de Mayo at Miller Outdoor  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re already off to a busy start of the week in H-Town so host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on producer Carlignon Jones to recap some of the biggest stories trending right now. From HPD increasing their presence in Third Ward to a warehouse transformation that could spark an increase in movie productions in Houston, the duo are talking about those stories and more! Featured stories: Charles Barkley makes fun of Galveston Why Galveston Doesn’t Suck  Tank Dell suffers minor injuries in shooting Making Third Ward safer  Southwest Airlines leaves Bush Airport  Consumers are getting more protections from airlines  New soundstage coming to Fondren area Turkey Leg Hut back in the news with fire nearby Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New crime data is out regarding crimes in Houston and host Raheel Ramzanali is digging into it with Houston Public Media’s digital reporter Adam Zuvanich in hopes of answering one big question: Is Houston ACTUALLY safe? Learn more: Crime data report  Read all of Adam’s work here Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been almost a year since the Houston Police Department overhauled their policy on high spped car chases, but did it make a difference? Plus, parents and students are on edge after threats were made on social media towards schools in Texas and two schools went on lockdown. And, a mall that’s beating the odds and celebrating Houston’s diversity. Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking about those stories and more with Shannon Ryan, a reporter at ABC-13, to get you ready for this week in H-Town.  Dive deeper into the stories we talked about in today’s episode: Houston high-speed police chases drop 35% after Chronicle investigation reveals chronic problem Family and friends demand justice for murdered Missouri City mother: 'What kind of evil?' One month after Marshall Middle School student’s death, his family still seeks answers from Houston ISD Sharpstown International, Neff Elementary School placed on lockdown Houston ISD announces increased security following a 'statewide situation' 16-year-old arrested for posting photo on social media about school shooting Galleria's last original solid street sign ring removed Sunday, replaced with modern design Sharpstown Mall opened 63 years ago. After a successful rebranding, it's as popular as ever Learn more about the sponsors of this September 17th episode here: The Moody Center for the Arts Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Houston police officer was involved in his fourth deadly shooting and he’s back on duty. We’re learning why he’s back on the force. Plus, last year’s historically hot summer might be the new norm. And, you won’t believe which grocery store has taken the top spot from H-E-B. Axios Houston reporter Jay Jordan and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz join host Raheel Ramzanali to recap those stories and more! Learn more here: Houston police officer back on duty after another deadly shooting  Another hot summer is coming  What to know about the current election Houston is most diverse large city  HEB isn’t the top dog anymore  Is there tension between the mayor and the police union? SLAB culture  The Houston Astros aren’t good right now  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all come across some wild 1-star reviews online, but can you guess a place based on those reviews? Today on the show, producer Carlignon Jones is assuming the role of gameshow host and putting host Raheel Ramzanali and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis on the hot seat to see if they can guess the Houston restaurant based on their worst review. The reviewed restaurants: Whataburger Frenchy’s  Lotus Seafood Timmy Chan’s  Ninfas Pappasito’s Cantina Turkey Leg Hut Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pigs in a blanket? Kolaches? Klobasnek? What do you call our iconic breakfast treats? No matter what you call them, we can all agree that they are delicious! With so many great bakeries to choose from, where should you go first to celebrate National Pigs in a Blanket Day? Houston food content creator Shawn the Food Sheep joins host Raheel Ramzanali to give his recommendations of places you need to try ASAP. From fruit fillings to hearty meat choices, these kolaches will have you ready to conquer the day.  Check out these spots: Kolache Shoppe  Koala Kolache  Koffeteria Shipley Donuts The Original Kolache Shoppe Shawn The Food Sheep on Instagram and TikTok Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show, host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis to talk about the biggest stories impacting H-Town to start the week. From a look at the latest information from HPD regarding the suspended cases to new scams impacting residents, Raheel and Brooke break it all down! Featured stories: 34 charges filed in review of suspended cases  Houston Texans jersey leaked online Measles cases are on the rise  Houston concert goers get scammed  Early voting is underway for May 4th election Fort Bend Sheriff’s Office warns residents of scams  How to protect yourself from cyber and phone scams episode  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re known for our medical center and health innovations here in H-Town, but recent headlines are making host Raheel Ramzanali question what’s going at the med center. First, he’s talking to Houston Chronicle health reporter Julian Gill about the Memorial Herman transplant scandal and what exactly happened with patients being taken off a donor database. Then, he’s talking to Dr. Erica Giwa of Legacy Community Health about why black maternal mortality rates are so high in a city that is known for healthcare. Learn more: Julian Gill’s reporting on the Memorial Herman transplant scandal  Help the Chronicle find patients impacted by the transplant scandal Learn more about Dr. Erica Giwa  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was another busy week in H-Town, but don’t worry, we’re recapping everything that happened with host Raheel Ramzanali, Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz, and media personality Antre’chelle Nova. From Mayor Whitmire blocking much-needed improvements in Montrose to a wild nail salon story you have to hear, the trio is talking about it all to end the week!  Learn more: Houston ranked as a miserable city Murder and violent crimes down in Houston  Organization fighting to help citizens with sewage issues  Houston granted extension to spend Hurricane Harvey recovery money Epic Nail Salon drama  Houston church helping with financial literacy  Montrose Blvd. project delayed  LNG exports are thriving  Oyster Hut popup drama  Saltmarsh Caterpillar season  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month so host Raheel Ramzanali is chatting with Megan Green from the DePelchin Children’s Center about how we can help recognize and prevent child abuse in Houston. From tips to share with parents to tips on how to report child abuse, Megan is breaking it all down for us on today’s episode. Learn more: Resources for Parents and families from DePelchin’s Children Center Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pickleball is here to stay, but knowing where to start can be hard. So, host Raheel Ramzanali and is talking to pickleball enthusiast Johnny Lee on how every beginner in Houston can jump into their new addiction…pickleball! From the courts you should play at to the delicious eats at the many facilities, the duo will get you ready to go from beginner to pro in no time! Start your pickleball journey with the links below! How to play pickleball  PKL Social  Free into to pickleball class  Chicken n Pickle in Webster  Bumpy Pickle  Houston Parks and Recreation pickleball courts  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s already a busy start to the week with so many stories to know about so host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on ABC13 reporter Chaz Miller to recap some of the big ones. The duo start things off with by talking about the economic impact of healthcare access disparities, then jump to rapid fire where hemp products might get regulation, and then they’re ending with a story so wild that it can only happen in H-Town! Featured stories: How unequal access to healthcare is impacting our citizens and economy  It’s about to get really hot again The trial of Brian Coulter  Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick takes aim at Delta-8 and Delta-9 products  Why this sailboat has been stranded on Galveston shores  Houston mom leaves kids alone for cruise  IRS event canceled after fight  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been 100 days since Chris Hollins took over as city controller and A LOT has happened! Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Controller Hollins about the hardest part of job so far, how the new firefighter settlement will impact the city’s financial future, and how the city can help balance the budget.  Learn more about Controller Hollins  SENDS:  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The majority of American can register to vote online — just like filing taxes or ordering from Amazon. But not in Texas. With the deadline to register to vote for the general election fast approaching on Oct. 7th, host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to state Sen. Carol Alvarado, a Houston Democrat, about how Texas could make it easier to register to vote, and where the pushback’s coming from.  Check out more here: Your Guide to Registering to Vote in Texas Opinion: It’s past time for online voter registration in Texas Learn more about the sponsors of this September 16th episode here: The Moody Center for the Arts British International School of Houston Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show, Host Raheel Ramzanali and Pulitzer Prize finalist Even Mintz are recapping the biggest stories of the week. First, they’re talking about Ken Paxton suing Harris County for a program that other Texas cities have implemented. Then, the duo focus on stories like President Joe Biden’s push to get the Houston to Dallas train done, a new midtown housing project that’s sparking debate, Art Car Parade weekend, and more! Learn more: President Joe Biden to discuss Houston to Dallas train  Art Car Parade Weekend Schedule  The moon is made up of gas  Insurance crisis in California  Home Insurance rates in Texas and Houston are HIGH Texas AG sues Harris County over Uplift Harris program New midtown project to help unhoused individuals sparks debate  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The weather might be perfect right now in Houston, but it’s about to get really hot. That’s why host Raheel Ramzanali is chatting with Brent Moon, Horticulture Manager at the Houston Botanic Garden, on what we should be planting right now to have that perfect garden in the summer. From fruits and veggies to tips on keeping your grass green, Brent is breaking it all down for you! Want to know more? Check out the links below Classes and Events at the Houston Botanic Garden  Learn more about the Houston Botanic Garden  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get your eating pants on because it’s time for Houston Black Restaurant Week! From upscale choices to outstanding Caribbean fare, host Raheel Ramzanali is getting the best spots to try from Falayn Ferrell, Black Restaurant Week Managing Partner, and RC Simmons, founder of Park Place Steakhouse!  Check out our recs: Learn more about Houston Black Restaurant Week  Kindred Stories LetsDoThisHouston  Brown Sugar Cafe  A lil Taste of the South  Mikki’s  Esther’s  Aunt Bill’s  Dandelion Cafe  The Funnel Cake Place  Comfort Foodies  Park Place on the Boardwalk in Katy Kiss  The Warwick Houston  Davis Street  Lucille’s  Sophisticated Delight’s Private Catering  Birria Queen  Guzel Cakes  Jamaica pon di road  Tropical Diner  Blue Nile  ChopNBlok Creole Kitchen and Daiquiris  LA burgers and Daiquiris  Wing Quarter  7spice cajun Just Chef Enterprises LLC Chef Willie Holmes Chef Moe Russell  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re rounding up the news a little differently today with a very special episode of CCH! We’re bringing our live taping from the Toyota Center straight to your ears, and discussing all the crazy stories that happened over the weekend. Dynamic media personality Antre’chelle Nova, Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis, and producer Carlignon Jones join host Raheel Ramzanali to talk about everything from metered parking to illegal butt injections. Plus, Director of Social Media for the Houston Rockets Hiren Joshi is here to tell us about the pressure of managing accounts with over ten million followers. Featured stories: Tailgate thefts   Houston ranks low on list of healthiest cities in America Houston suburb gets its first marijuana dispensary Water Taxis on Buffalo Bayou Houston city officials to consider extending metered parking hours to 2 a.m. 15 Houston billionaires make Forbes list of world's wealthiest people Illegal Butt Injections  Don’t forget to follow the rockets on social media @houstonrockets Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diversity is celebrated in Houston so why is racial profiling still occurring when it comes to traffic stops? New data shows just how bad racial profiling was in 2023 for black Houstonians. So, what are the impacts of these traffic stops and how can we stop them? Host Raheel Ramzanali is getting answers about these questions from Christopher Rivera from the Texas Civil Rights Project. Learn more here: Black drivers were pulled over at disproportional rates  Texas Civil Rights Project’s report on traffic stops Learn more about the Texas Civil Rights Project here Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was another busy week in Houston so host Raheel Ramzanali is breaking down all of the big stories with independent journalist Camilo Hannibal Smith. The duo are talking about a government official’s son being killed in a targeted hit, Senator Ted Cruz’s relationship with iHeartMedia, tensions flaring at Houston City Council, and more! Learn more here: Targeted shooting kills son of Dominican Republic government official  Tempers flare during council meeting  Council members looking to extend paid parking hours  iHeartMedia donates to Senator Ted Cruz’s PAC  How Tubi is helping black filmmakers in Houston Uplift Harris starts, but only 2% of applicants were approved  Schools closing for the solar eclipse  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coffee City, Texas just another small town in Texas until a former Houston cop made his way up there. What followed was corruption, indictments, and an entire police for being disbanded. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by KHOU investigative reporter Jeremy Rogalski to learn about how he uncovered this shocking story and why it should matter to every Houstonian.  Learn more: Jeremy’s reporting on Coffee City  More reporting on Coffee City  Watch all of Jeremy’s work here Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Houston craft beer scene has exploded in the last few years, but getting started in it and knowing where to go can be overwhelming. So, host Raheel Ramzanali is getting recommendations from Lennie Ambrose, Chief Marketing Officer at Saint Arnold Brewing and Texas Craft Brewers Guild’s Board Chair, of the best breweries and beers to try around H-Town! Check out our mentions: Learn more about Saint Arnold Brewing  8th Wonder Brewery  Walking Stick Brewing Company  Senate Avenue Brewing Company  North Shepherd Brewing  Equal Parts Brewing  Great Heights Brewing Company  True Anomaly Brewing  Frost Town Brewing  Baileson Brewing in Rice Village  Houston Art Car and Parade  City Cast Houston is hitting the road for a live taping on April 5th before the Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat game. You will need a ticket to the game to attend the live taping, but don’t worry, we have discounted tickets available right now on this link with promo code CITYCASTHTX. The City Cast Houston team will be sitting in section 403 (Only $36!) for the game, but you can also use the code to sit anywhere else you’d like for a discounted price! The live taping will start at 5:30 p.m. CST and doors will open at 5 p.m. for City Cast Houston guests. Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a busy start to the week so host Raheel Ramzanali is tagging in Houston Landing’s education reporter Asher Lehrer-Small to break down the stories you should know about in Houston this week. From the EPA’s contamination report in Greater Fifth Ward to the recent changes at Houston Public Library, they’re talking about it all on today’s episode.  Featured stories: Asher’s story on HISD students  Major changes at Houston Public Library EPA releases first reports on cancer cluster City Cast Houston's episode on the cancer cluster Cloudy coverage could impact the solar eclipse viewing Downtown scooter regulations Trill Burgers lawsuit  Big Angry’s Instagram  Houston is religious Cowboy Jackson Lee City Cast Houston is hitting the road for a live taping on April 5th before the Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat game. You will need a ticket to the game to attend the live taping, but don’t worry, we have discounted tickets available right now on this link with promo code CITYCASTHTX. The City Cast Houston team will be sitting in section 403 (Only $36!) for the game, but you can also use the code to sit anywhere else you’d like for a discounted price! The live taping will start at 5:30 p.m. CST and doors will open at 5 p.m. for City Cast Houston guests. Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this month Mayor Whitmire and the firefighters union agreed on a settlement that solved a longstanding contract dispute, but what will be the impacts of that deal on Houstonians? From potential tax implications to talks of a trash fee, Houston Public Media’s government reporter Andrew Schneider joins host Raheel Ramzanali to explain it all.  Learn more here: Response times and financial impacts of the new firefighters deal Check out more of Andrew’s work here City Cast Houston is hitting the road for a live taping on April 5th before the Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat game. You will need a ticket to the game to attend the live taping, but don’t worry, we have discounted tickets available right now on this link with promo code CITYCASTHTX. The City Cast Houston team will be sitting in section 403 (Only $36!) for the game, but you can also use the code to sit anywhere else you’d like for a discounted price! The live taping will start at 5:30 p.m. CST and doors will open at 5 p.m. for City Cast Houston guests. Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It could get more expensive to live in Houston, now that local leaders are considering tax increases! That’s just one of the biggest stories host Raheel Ramzanali is breaking down with Lucio Vasquez, reporter at Houston Public Media. They also discuss how a former Houston police officer is on trial for murder, and how the Houston Police Department is trying to regain trust from another scandal. And, for a moment of joy, what exactly is Meow Wolf? And who’s with us for the reopening of the historic River Oaks Theatre? Dive deeper into the stories we talked about in this episode: City of Houston considers property tax rate hike to cover costs of derecho, Hurricane Beryl Harris County boosts tax rate. Will Houston follow suit to shore up deficit, disaster costs Murder trial of former Houston police officer Gerald Goines begins Houston Police launch dashboard to track progress on 264,000 suspended cases Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson accused of sexual assault by Texas woman in 2020 incident Historic River Oaks Theatre set to reopen in October Meow Wolf Houston to open on Halloween; ‘explorable radio station’ featured exhibition What’s the ‘Most Houston’ Thing Ever? Learn more about the sponsors of this September 13th episode here: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Holocaust Museum Houston British International School of Houston Downtown Houston+ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was another busy week in Houston news so host Raheel Ramzanali is breaking it all down with Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz. The duo is starting with the biggest news about Mayor Whitmire working on resolving issues with short-term rentals and Ken Paxton agreeing to a deal in his securities fraud case, then they’re talking about the new deal with the firefighters and outlook for the hurricane season, and finally their ending the episode with the moments of joy! Featured stories: Transfer your Google Podcasts subscriptions  Ken Paxton agrees to deal Judge dismisses felony indictment against Gerald Goines 2024 hurricane season forecast  Mayor Whitmire working on short-term rental issues Houston firefighters backpay settlement could cost up to $1.3 billion Houston pension plan criticism  Group wanted vote on pension plan NASA is looking for new astronauts  City Cast Houston is hitting the road for a live taping on April 5th before the Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat game. You will need a ticket to the game to attend the live taping, but don’t worry, we have discounted tickets available right now on this link with promo code CITYCASTHTX.  The City Cast Houston team will be sitting in section 403 (Only $36!) for the game, but you can also use the code to sit anywhere else you’d like for a discounted price! The live taping will start at 5:30 p.m. CST and doors will open at 5 p.m. for City Cast Houston guests. Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April is shaping up to be a busy month in H-Town! Host Raheel Ramzanali is creating the ultimate guide for the month with producer Carlignon Jones and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis. From tips on seeing the path of totality on April 8th to Earth Day events, the trio is getting you ready to take full advantage of everything April has to offer! Learn more: NASA’s Solar Eclipse Tracking Map Blessed Wings in Houston Houston Botanic Gardens Earth Day at Discovery Green Pappadeaux Locations Houston Arboretum’s Earth Day celebration FoodieLand Festival  Space Center Houston’s total solar eclipse celebration City Cast Houston is hitting the road for a live taping on April 5th before the Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat game. You will need a ticket to the game to attend the live taping, but don’t worry, we have discounted tickets available right now on this link with promo code CITYCASTHTX. The City Cast Houston team will be sitting in section 403 (Only $36!) for the game, but you can also use the code to sit anywhere else you’d like for a discounted price! The live taping will start at 5:30 p.m. CST and doors will open at 5 p.m. for City Cast Houston guests. Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since 1900, Michelin has been awarding restaurants stars in their Michelin Guides, but no Houston restaurant has earned any since the inception of the Guide. Why is that? Houstonia Magazine’s Editor in Chief Emma Balter joins host Raheel Ramzanali to explain why our dynamic restaurants never get stars and why it shouldn’t matter.  Learn more here: The Economics of Everyday Things episode on the history of Michelin Stars Read Emma’s work here Try out these spots! Katami  March Jun Nancy’s Hustle  Street to Kitchen Hamsa  Nam Giao Fung’s Kitchen  EaDough  City Cast Houston is hitting the road for a live taping on April 5th before the Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat game. You will need a ticket to the game to attend the live taping, but don’t worry, we have discounted tickets available right now on this link with promo code CITYCASTHTX. The City Cast Houston team will be sitting in section 403 (Only $36!) for the game, but you can also use the code to sit anywhere else you’d like for a discounted price! The live taping will start at 5:30 p.m. CST and doors will open at 5 p.m. for City Cast Houston guests. Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opening Day is almost here for the Houston Astros, but could their window to win another title be closing? Plus, after a long board meeting, HISD is changing course over a controversial policy. And, are you ready to hear about the legendary Golden Cobra?! Host Raheel Ramzanali is recapping those stories and more with Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis. Featured stories: Texans enrolling in Affordable Care Act hits 3.3 million HISD changing course over policy  Multi-car pileup brings traffic to standstill  More closures on 610  Houston Astros Opening Day! Magic Island is coming back! The Golden Cobra  City Cast Houston is hitting the road for a live taping on April 5th before the Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat game. You will need a ticket to the game to attend the live taping, but don’t worry, we have discounted tickets available right now on this link with promo code CITYCASTHTX. The City Cast Houston team will be sitting in section 403 (Only $36!) for the game, but you can also use the code to sit anywhere else you’d like for a discounted price! The live taping will start at 5:30 p.m. CST and doors will open at 5 p.m. for City Cast Houston guests. Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every week there’s a new cyber or phone scam that Houstonians fall victim to, but we’re fighting back! Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Dr. Allen Harper, EVP of Cyber Security at T-Rex Solutions, about the common phone and cyber scams you should know about, how to prevent falling victim to them, and you should contact in Houston if you fall victim to a scam!  Check out the resources below: Learn more about Dr. Harper  Donotcall.gov  LastPass HPD Cyber and Financial Crimes department Brave browser  Texas Attorney General’s office  Houstonian falls for Zelle scam Scammers raked in $1.3 billion from scams in 2023 Common agencies scammers use  City Cast Houston is hitting the road for a live taping on April 5th before the Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat game. You will need a ticket to the game to attend the live taping, but don’t worry, we have discounted tickets available right now on this link with promo code CITYCASTHTX.  The City Cast Houston team will be sitting in section 403 (Only $36!) for the game, but you can also use the code to sit anywhere else you’d like for a discounted price! The live taping will start at 5:30 p.m. CST and doors will open at 5 p.m. for City Cast Houston guests. Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to recap the week with host Raheel Ramzanali and dynamic media personality Antre’chelle Nova. The duo are talking about it all! The duo are starting things off by talking about the “Little Rascals” robbers and the latest on SB4. Then, they focus on how Houstonians are fed up with short-term rental properties and potential solutions. Finally, they go through a wishlist for performers at the rodeo in 2025 and their moments of joy! Featured stories: The court process of SB4 Gov. Abbott comments on SB4  The chaotic nine hours of SB4 as a law Little Rascals turned themselves in  Houstonians are fed up with short-term rentals How NYC dealt with Airbnb NASA engineer’s headshot goes viral and Isiah Carey interviews him Rodeo Houston wishlist for 2025 Lotus Seafood is now selling their famous Crack Sauce  Your Guide to March in Houston City Cast Houston is hitting the road for a live taping on April 5th before the Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat game. You will need a ticket to the game to attend the live taping, but don’t worry, we have discounted tickets available right now on this link with promo code CITYCASTHTX.  The City Cast Houston team will be sitting in section 403 (Only $36!) for the game, but you can also use the code to sit anywhere else you’d like for a discounted price! The live taping will start at 5:30 p.m. CST and doors will open at 5 p.m. for City Cast Houston guests. Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston has been the scene for many historical moments, but did you know the course of history for women’s rights changed in 1977 because of H-Town? Host Raheel Ramzanali is celebrating Women’s History Month by talking to Dee Coleman about the importance of the 1977 National Women’s Conference, what it was like being at the conference, and why Houston was picked as the city to host this landmark event. Learn more: All of the planks discussed at the National Women’s Conference  A feature on Dee Coleman by Brooke Lewis  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston is one of the best food cities in the nation, but today we’re putting down those epic meals and instead focusing on healthy eating in honor of National Nutrition Month. Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Dolores Woods, RDN, a registered dietitian with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, about ways to incorporate healthy eating in your life and around Houston!  Learn more: More nutrition tips from UTHealth  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show, host Raheel Ramzanali and Shafaq Patel, Houston reporter for Axios, are getting you set for the week with the stories you need to know. From how local counties will have to deal with our population boom to a sports curse that might impact the Cougars, the duo are talking about it all! Featured stories: Read Shafaq Patel's story on Houston's population boom Read Shafaq Patel’s work here God Save Texas documentary Houston Chronicle’s investigation into Harris County Constable Precincts  How the tollway funds constables  Rodeo Houston attendance records  University of Houston gets No.1 seeds in NCAA tournament  Drake visits the Cougars Blue Bell debuts new flavor  June bugs are invading!  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you looked out the window and noticed a random mattress or construction debris on the side of the road? Houston has had a long history of issues with illegal dumping, but what’s being done to combat it? Houston Chronicle city council reporter Abby Church joins host Raheel Ramzanali to talk about what solutions can help slow down the rampant illegal dumping in our city.  Learn more: Abby’s story on illegal dumping Read all of Abby’s work here Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston is known for so many great sports teams, celebrities, symbols, and more. But what is the ultimate Houston icon that represents H-Town? We put together a tournament bracket so host Raheel Ramzanali and executive producer Laura Isensee can narrow down the choices with the help of Deborah Duncan, host of Great Day Houston on KHOU, to crown one icon as the ‘Most Houston’ thing ever! Think we got it wrong? Or want to see the full bracket as you listen to the show? Weigh in on the matchups, and let us know what we missed. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 12th episode here: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Holocaust Museum Houston British International School of Houston Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to recap the news from the week with host Raheel Ramzanali and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz. From Collin Allred outraising Sen. Ted Cruz to Mayor Whitmire announcing a new independent panel to investigate HPD, the duo are breaking it all down for you to end the week! Featured stories: Colin Allred outraises Ted Cruz  Is Ted Cruz in danger of losing to Allred? John Cornyn and Ted Cruz vote against infrastructure bill Federal money coming in to help with sidewalks in Kashmere Gardens and Gulfton Mayor Whitmire calling for more resources in HPD suspended cases review  Mayor Whitmire reveals new independent panel  Houston streets impact physical and mental health of children  Houston salaries go the furthest in living a comfortable life New Galveston ferry in service! Even loses in the first round of the YIMBYLAND bracket  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every Sunday night the East End community gathers in a non-descript warehouse to watch Lucha Libre wrestling. Beyond the entertainment, these wrestling events give us an insight into the history, culture, and future of the East End. Host Raheel Ramzanali is learning more about the East End with luchadore wrestler La Spooky! Learn more: Raheel goes to watch wrestling in the East End  Camilo Hannibal Smith’s story on the East End wrestling scene Follow La Spooky on Instagram Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! or leave us a voicemail/text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts, we love hearing from you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Right now is the perfect time to sit on a patio and enjoy pounds of crawfish, but with shortages and surging prices, crawfish season is off to a slow start. So, how are local restaurants dealing with these high prices? Cory Nguyen, chef at Crawfish & Noodles in the Heights, joins host Raheel Ramzanali to explain why crawfish prices are so high and how it’s impacting the bottom line at his restaurant.  Check out the following: Crawfish & Noodles in the Heights  How high crawfish prices are impacting restaurants  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices