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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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  • Parking Ticket Scam, New Light Rail, & Oil Prices Plummeting

    Parking Ticket Scam, New Light Rail, & Oil Prices Plummeting
    May 2 2025
    It’s Friday so we’re breaking down the biggest stories in Houston. Host Raheel Ramzanali and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz talk about how a big drop in oil prices could threaten our economy, the latest fight between the city of Houston and Harris County, and the latest scam you need to watch out for! Dive deeper into the stories we talked about on today’s show: Officials urge Houston drivers to watch out for scam parking tickets Baylor College of Medicine lays off 122 employees as Trump funding cuts loom MD Anderson cuts spending, pauses some hiring after multi-million dollar budget shortfall A third of eligible Houston employees accept buyout package, saving city $11M this fiscal year Texas Senate passes bill to limit Harris County’s authority over millions of surplus toll road funds Houston-Galveston Area Council studying light rail, bus route feasibility in Fort Bend County Third-Party Permitting Bill & Bill for Stairway Requirements How Houston became one of America's biggest Vietnamese hubs, 50 years after the fall of Saigon If you enjoyed today's interview with Stages Houston, Denise Fennell, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 2nd episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Visit Port Aransas 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! Photo: Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 m
  • Your Guide to May 2025 in Houston

    Your Guide to May 2025 in Houston
    May 1 2025
    May is full of celebrations, good eats, and things to do for free! The City Cast Houston team is getting you ready for the month by recommending places you can shop local for Mother’s Day, graduations, and more. Plus, it’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month so we’re picking some great places to eat to celebrate our AAPI neighbors. And finally, we’re recommending some free events to check out so you can save money while enjoying the city. Need some good snacks to enjoy while you’re out and about enjoying all of our recommendations? Check out the best snacks to pickup at H-E-B, Trader Joe’s and more! Links: Mossrose Bookstore B. Elevated Candle Bar Perfume Time Houston on Harwin Lee Tools on Harwin AAPI Restaurant Weeks Agnes and Sherman Filli Cafe on Hillcroft iFest USA Miller Outdoor Theatre Schedule POST Houston Free Zumba Jazzy Sundays in the Park The Best Free Workouts in Houston Learn more about the sponsors of this May 1st episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Visit Port Aransas 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
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    28 m
  • The Best Fried Chicken in Houston

    The Best Fried Chicken in Houston
    Apr 30 2025
    There’s nothing quite like biting into crispy, hot fried chicken — but where can you find the best hidden gems in Houston? Producer Carlignon Jones teams up with Chron.com’s food reporter Erica Cheng to share their list of must-try fried chicken spots around the city. Check out the recommendations from today’s episode: Frenchy’s House of Bowls Hong Kong Café Star Snow Ice Krisp Gus’ Fried Chicken Lucillle’s Barbecue Inn If you enjoyed today's interview with The Village School's Enrollment Officer, Cassie Riddle, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 30th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Visit Port Aransas 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
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