City Cast Houston

Dec 12 2024 764 ep. 22 mins 89

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Food, culture, news and nature in the sweaty Bayou City. Join Host Raheel Ramzanali and the City Cast Houston team as we celebrate and interrogate this sprawling place with our favorite journalists, thinkers, leaders, neighbors and gadflies. Learn more and subscribe to our daily morning newsletter, Hey Houston, at houston.citycast.fm.

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Are These Holiday Attractions Worth It?

Dec 12 2024 27 mins

H-town is packed with holiday attractions. But which ones are actually worth your time and money? Today at City Cast Houston, we’re starting a new game called Worth It or Skip It. Host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on dynamic media personality Antre’chelle Nova and his friend Iman Virani Umatiya to discuss which holiday attractions are worth going to, and which ones you can skip

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Houston’s Best Holiday Pop-up Bars and Cozy Cocktails

Dec 11 2024 21 mins

Holiday pop-up bars are all over H-town, plus so many of our favorite bars and lounges have special menus this season. To help you plan your next night out with friends or a special someone, Executive Producer Laura Isensee is bringing on Brittany Britto Garley, editor of Eater Houston. They’ll help you toast the holiday season with the best cozy cocktails, mulled wine and cider,

Watch Out for These Street Crimes This Holiday Season

Dec 10 2024 19 mins

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And also a time when holiday shoppers in H-town can become victims of crime. So we’re playing back our convesation with Houston Police Department Sgt. Jeremy Lahar. Host Raheel Ramzanali gets his top tips to protect yourself from jugging and other street crimes this holiday season. Learn more about HPDs safety tips here. And don’t for

Harris County’s New District Attorney Has Big Plans

Dec 09 2024 29 mins

On January 1st, 2025, Sean Teare will become Harris County’s new District Attorney, an important office that’s has been held by Kim Ogg for the last eight years. The office is dealing with fallout from thousands of cases dismissed, overcrowding at the jail, and other issues. A veteran prosecutor, Teare joins host Raheel Ramzanali to lay out his plan on how he’s going to fix w

Teachers Cheating Scandal, Firefighter Loophole & Houston's Spotify Wrapped

Dec 06 2024 32 mins

It’s Friday so we’re breaking down the biggest stories of the week and how they impact YOU. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz to talk about a teacher cheating scandal, and how local school districts are responding, why there’s a fight at Houston City Hall about what some call a loophole in the firefighter’s contract, what Houstonians list

The Best Free Holiday Activities in Houston

Dec 05 2024 21 mins

If it’s free, then you know host Raheel Ramzanali wants to know more. Today, he’s getting the scoop on the best free holiday events to check out around H-Town from Meagan Clanahan, co-owner of HoustonMom.com. From free pictures with Santa to a free holiday boat parade, there’s something for everyone … And it’s all free! Learn more about the sponsors of this December 5th

Best Restaurants of the Year, RIP Turkey Leg Hut, & 2025 Predictions

Dec 04 2024 30 mins

It’s Wednesday so host Raheel Ramzanali is talking food! Today, he’s joined by Erica Cheng, food reporter at Chron.com, to break down the highlights of Houston’s 2024 food scene. They cover everything from the best restaurants to viral trends, plus must-try dishes you might’ve missed. They also discuss the downfall of the Turkey Leg Hut and make some bold predictions for Ho

More Trump Judges, Shocking State Bills, and Feisty Chihuahua Rescue

Dec 03 2024 31 mins

Is Texas about to become even more conservative? In Austin, the state legislature has shifted further to the right, and already there are thousands of bills filed for the upcoming session. And in the federal courts, President-elect Donald Trump could replace potentially four life-time judges in Texas. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Faith Bugenhagen, trending news reporter for C

Your Guide to December 2024 in Houston

Dec 02 2024 27 mins

There are so many fun celebrations taking place in Houston in December. So, we’re giving you our top recommendations to make the most out of December in H-Town. From holiday lights to penguin encounters, and of course, great eats, this is your guide to December 2024 in Houston. Going to be traveling this December? We put together the best travel hacks for Bush and Hobby airports