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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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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.
Learn more:
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!
Featured spots:
Learn more about Underground Creamery
Follow Josh on Instagram
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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