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  • City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from all 13 City Cast daily local podcast hubs to talk about what stories they’re watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Listen in for how Raheel Ramzanali’s story stacks up against the rest.
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  • It may be a holiday week with the Fourth of July, but the news in Houston is not slowing down. Executive Producer Laura Isensee is filling in as host and teaming up with Hey Houston Newsletter Editor Brooke Lewis to break down the biggest stories of the week so far. From the latest in the murder of Jocelyn Nungaray to new libraries for two Houston neighborhoods, we have the news that Houston’s talking about.
    Stories we mentioned in today's episode:

    Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick vows to propose ‘Jocelyn’s Law’ after 12-year-old’s alleged killers granted $10 million bond

    Family and friends remember Jocelyn Nungaray

    Fact check: Trump claims 'millions' of immigrants came illegally from jails, mental facilities

    In latest surprise move, Montrose and Acres Homes libraries now moving ahead

    Houston on 100-degree watch this week as Hurricane Beryl grows.

    ‘Keep a cool booty’: Family and friends remember Houston jazz and blues singer Jewel Brown

    Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on transition-related care for minors

    Simone Biles heads to her third Olympics


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  • 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. 
    July is all about freedom, but even after Independence Day, there are so many things to do in Houston all month long. From fun (and cool!) indoor activities to summer traditions like going to the beach, our guide to July will help you beat the heat and make the most of this month in H-Town.
    Do you love taking a good summer road trip? We put together a guide of the best road trips to take this summer! 
    For even more tips on how to make the most of July in Houston, check out the latest events in the Hey Houston newsletter. 
    Check out all our recommendations and activities for the month here:

    Miller Outdoor Theatre


    La La Land on Thursday, July 11th at 8 p.m. and Top Gun: Maverick on Friday, July 19 at 8 p.m. at Trebly Park

    Find your nearest Houston Public Library 

    PuttShack Houston 

    Forget Me Not Houston for brunch 

    Just Ride Watercraft tours on Buffalo Bayou 

    Cidercade Houston 

    Pizzana Houston 


    The Menil and Bistro Menil


    Best Cold Treats and Frozen Desserts

    Brewsology Beer Fest at the Houston Museum of Natural Science 

    Discovery Green is showing the Lion King on Friday, July 20th at 7 p.m.

    Port of Houston tour

    Star Spangled Salute at Miller Outdoor Theatre 

    Freedom Rocks Music Fest 

    Omni Houston Hotel Galleria swim pass

    El Segundo Swim Club

    Things You Didn’t Know Your Houston Public Library Card Could Do 

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  • It’s Friday so you know we’re breaking down all of the stories that impacted the city this week. Host Raheel Ramzanali and Houston Public Media news producer Lucio Vasquez are talking about the new drama between Mayor Whitmire and Judge Hidalgo, the latest Medical Center scandal where doctors were literally leaving heart surgeries, why an inmate has been inside Harris County Jail for 18 years, and more!
    Featured stories:

    Baylor surgeon continues to treat patients after whistleblower allegations 

    Mayor Whitmire calls Judge Hidalgo’s fiancé a ‘nerd’

    Harris County inmate has been in jail for 18 years 

    Houston drivers average driving report 

    Houstonians average daily travel times 

    Houston traffic is exceeding pre-pandemic congestion 

    Check out Lucio at ComedySportz 

    Bush Airport is going to be packed next week

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  • From a quick one hour trip to long haul adventures, Houston has so many fun road trip options. So, host Raheel Ramzanali and Sofia Gonzalez, Houstonia Magazine’s travel editor, are creating a list of the best road trips to take this summer with your friends, family, and even solo!
    Check out these spots for your next summer road trip!

    Check out Sofia’s work in Houstonia Magazine 

    Galveston

    Surfside

    Blue Coast Highway Drive

    The Pearl in San Antonio 

    Mi Tierra y Panadería

    The San Antonio Riverwalk

    San Marcos

    New Braunfels

    Big Bend National Park

    Hike Smart

    Gulf Shores, Alabama

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  • This year, Houston racked up nearly a dozen semifinalists in the James Beards Awards, known as the Oscars of the food scene. But then only one made it to the final round — chef Emmanuel Chavez of Tatemó — where they were shut out. Why did Houston go home empty handed? And does this mean Space City’s food scene is on the decline? City Cast Houston host Raheel Ramzanali breaks it down with Bao Ong, the Houston Chronicle’s restaurant columnist.
    For full reviews on the restaurants and awards in this episode, check more out here:

    Houston gets shut out at the James Beard Awards 

    Baso in Heights

    Belly of the Beast

    Jun

    Koffeteria

    Squable

    Tatemó


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  • Host Raheel Ramzanali and ABC13 reporter Shannon Ryan are helping you learn about the stories everybody is talking about to start the week. The duo are breaking down why corruption charges were filed against a Midtown Redevelopment Authority official, how an inmate just walked away from a unit, why an HISD admin was taunting parents, why Mayor Whitmire is calling out the Houston Zoo, and more!
    Featured stories:

    The latest on the murder of Jocelyn Nungaray via ABC 13

    Corruption charges filed against former MRA officials 

    Inmate walks away from trusty camp 

    Mayor Whitmire says the Houston Zoo is too expensive 

    Houston has a breakdancer competing in the Olympics! 

    HISD admin taunts parents at board meeting 

    Men save accident victim before tanker catches fire 

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  • Nationally, San Francisco and Stonewall in New York City get a lot of attention in the history for gay rights. But Houston actually was at the center of a movement for radical acceptance, through the power of community radio. To learn more, host Raheel Ramzanali is talking with Emily Vinson, an archivist at the University of Houston and Timmy Martinez with Legacy Community Health.
    DISCOVER MORE:

    Check out the archives of local LGBTQ community radio at the University of Houston.

    Learn about the history of Legacy Community Health and its history in Montrose.

    Looking for a way to celebrate PRIDE? We have you covered with these recommended events.

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  • We’re recapping a wet and soggy week in Houston with some of the hottest news. Host Raheel Ramzanali, Monique Welch, Houston Landing’s diverse communities reporter, and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz are breaking down why METRO is shutting down a major project, how a community activist got an important report on a popular street safety project, why some people are facing a barrier in our courts, and more!
    Featured stories:

    Interpreter cost and availability pose barrier in courts

    11th Street Safety report

    University BRT Project put on hold 

    Fort Bend County’s new memorial honoring black trailblazers 

    Cost of raising kids in major metros 

    The impacts of Tropical Storm Alberto 

    Watch Dr. Melissa Gilbert Mintz on Fox 26

    Massive Strawberry Moon is tonight! 

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  • Leaving your comfort zone and breaking routine can be challenging. That’s why host Raheel Ramzanali, executive producer Laura Isensee, Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis, and producer Carlignon Jones are laying out new ways to leave your comfort zone around H-Town with adventures, activities, and more!
    Try out these recommendations!

    Well Done cooking classes 

    Camping spots around the Houston area 

    Improv classes at Station Theater or Houston School of Improv


    Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals 

    Dance classes at Houston Metropolitan Dance Center and the Houston Ballet adult classes 

    Float the river in New Braunfels or Schlitterbahn 

    Water park adventures at Splashtown in Spring or Schlitterbahn in Galveston


    Critical Mass Houston 

    Register to vote 

    Researching candidates via League of Women Voters of Houston 

    James Driver Inclusive Park 

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  • It’s a wet start to the week, but the news isn’t slowing down. Host Raheel Ramzanali and producer Carlignon Jones are talking about how HPD put a man in jail for mistaken identity and how he eventually got out, why there’s tension within HISD, why the Texas Supreme Court is blocking Harris County’s guaranteed income program, how George Strait set a new record, and more!
    Featured stories:

    Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Houston and Galveston

    Houston police sent the wrong man to jail for 6 weeks. 

    Texas Supreme Court halts payments under Uplift Harris 

    HISD board narrowly approved $2.1 billion budget

    Houston area lake levels lowered ahead of stormy week

    Sigh, mosquitoes are about to get really bad

    George Strait sets concert record 

    Hot Girl Summer was popping! 

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  • As we get ready to celebrate Juneteenth this week, we want to revisit how the historic holiday became one of the most important days of our region. Houston artist Reginald Adams and his team have painted at least 10 Juneteenth murals across the country and he joins City Cast Houston Host Raheel Ramzanali to explain why Juneteenth is so important to him, why it should matter to every Houstonian, and what other traditions started after Emancipation Day. 
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    Reginald Adams’ murals 

    Juneteenth Events



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  • City budget drama, HISD test results, and the Museum District’s very own Batman..well, kinda. Host Raheel Ramzanali is recapping a busy week in H-Town with media personality Antre’chelle Nova and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz. The trio are talking about those stories plus the threat level of bird flu, The Woodlands getting some love for their job market, the new Texas Renaissance Festival docuseries, and more!
    Featured stories:

    City Cast Houston’s June Guide featuring Father’s Day events 

    Houston has a new budget 

    Chris Hollins still has questions regarding the firefighter’s settlement 

    Early testing data shows improvements at HISD elementary and middle schools

    KHOU's interview with Mike Miles

    Prayer vigil held for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee 

    City Council pulls vote on mayor’s four new Montrose TIRZ appointees 

    Montrose residents push to stop Mayor Whitmire’s TIRZ appointees

    Bird flu detected, but public risk is low

    Texas Renaissance Festival distances itself from Ren Faire on HBO

    The Woodlands job market is popping

    Vigilante puts up stop signs in the Museum District 

    Antre’chelle trying out the new crab legs at Wing Quarter 

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  • It’s career day at City Cast Houston! Host Raheel Ramzanali is learning about three interesting Houston careers and how we can find inspiration in our own lives from these unique jobs. Just like career day in school, you’ll hear from a range of guests who work at NASA, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and a full-time content creator on YouTube.
    Learn more about our guest and their careers below!

    Subscribe to ARPLATINUM’s Channel

    Check out Art of the Islamic Worlds at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

    Learn more about project HALO

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  • International Sushi Day is right around the corner and we’re also wrapping up AAPI Restaurant Weeks so we wanted to find out the best places to grab sushi in Houston. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by local food blogger Anthony Vu aka TheEatingAnt on Instagram to get his recommendations for the best sushi spots in Houston.
    Try out these sushi spots!

    Hokkaido Sushi 

    Ginza

    Kura Revolving Sushi Bar 

    Handies Douzo



    Uchi 

    Kata Robata 

    Roka Akor


    Sushi by Hidden 

    Hidden Omakase 

    Oheya by Uchi 

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  • There’s a lot going on in the city so host Raheel Ramzanali is calling on Houston Press reporter Faith Bugenhagen to help him break down some of the biggest stories. They start by talking about a new trend in offices where some workers don’t feel comfortable performing a simple task. Then they get to ERCOT’s latest report on summer energy usage and how budget season is impacting Harris County. They’re also spending time on HPD’s new cameras that scan license plates, a creepy crawler that’s migrating through our city, and more!
    Learn more here:

    Read Faith’s work in the Houston Press

    Office workers need training to talk on the phone 

    ERCOT says Texas could face rolling blackouts in August 

    Harris County facing budget deficit 

    HPD leans heavy on plate scanning cameras 

    Mayor Whitmire wants to cancel ShotSpotter contract 

    Bush airport named one of the worst for flight disruptions 

    Joy Sewing’s column on the Columbia Tap Trail 

    Tesla Cybertruck goes viral for a very Houston reason 

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  • It’s June 10th aka 610 day! Host Raheel Ramzanali, TxDOT’s public information officer Danny Perez, and other surprise guests share their favorite memories of loop 610 in honor of 610 day. Plus, we learn about the history of the loop and what the future holds for one of the most important freeways in our city. 
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    610/69 project updates 

    610 and Cambridge project updates 

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  • It’s Friday and that means we’re recapping the biggest stories from the week. From the latest on the firefighters settlement to our first look at standardized testing results at HISD after the state takeover, host Raheel Ramzanali is breaking down those stories and more with Shafaq Patel, Axios’ Houston reporter, and Houston Landing’s diverse communities reporter Monique Welch.
    Learn more:

    Mom goes viral for not returning shopping cart 

    Galveston climate resiliency

    Oyster recycling

    Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee pursues reelection bid despite pancreatic cancer diagnosis

    Climate Resilient Galveston Report

    Brazoria County’s LGBTQ+ community creates safe space with second annual festival 

    Controller Chris Hollins claps back at Alex Mealer on X

    City Cast Houston’s June Guide 

    City Cast Houston’s interview with Chris Hollins 

    HISD high schoolers show gains on state tests 

    More results on preliminary STAAR numbers for HISD 

    Raqib Shaw’s new exhibit at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 

    Chase Budinger qualifies for the Olympics 

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  • How Houston are you? Host Raheel Ramzanali is chatting with producer Carlignon Jones and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis about things you have to experience to make you a REAL Houstonian. From honking in traffic to waiting in lines, you’re not a real Houstonian until you’ve…
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    Magic Island 

    City Cast Houston’s Taco Guide


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  • Sigh, the Houston heat is here and we need to find a way to cool down! So, host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Josh De Leon, head ice cream slinger at Underground Creamery, about the best cold treats we need to try to fight the summer temps. To change things up a bit, Raheel and Josh are picking their frozen treats in a sports style draft going back and forth for five rounds!
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    Josh’s Picks

    Milk + Sugar Creamery 

    Bingsu at Snowy Dessert Bar

    Dolce Neve 

    HoneyMee 

    Tiny Champions 

    Raheel’s Picks:

    Hirschey’s Snow Cones in Stafford 

    Popston

    Taro and Oreo Blended Slush at Kung Fu Tea 

    Falooda from Alpha Desserts 

    Paletas from Raspa-Delicias

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