Food, culture, news and nature in the sweaty Bayou City. Join Host Lisa Gray and the City Cast Houston team as we... more
Magnolias are a symbol of the Old South — but they’re also so much more. Lisa Gray talks with City Cast... more
Chris Clarke explains high-level economics on a social platform more often used for dance trends. In 60 seconds or less,... more
Instead of bringing the news to life, in this bonus episode, we're leaning into the sleep-inducing qualities of the rules... more
On this episode of City Cast Houston’s Friday Round-Up: Texas Tribune’s Zach Despart joins Lisa and Ferrill to discuss the... more
Is there one main Texas accent, or are there many? How differently do Texans speak from other Southerners? And what... more
From time to time, the City of Houston's sewage overflows and spews poo and other undesirable waste into our city.... more
It’s time to get past the cliché. Who are the people that make Houston great? We put out the call... more
LyondellBasell, in a recent announcement, said it would shutter its Houston refinery at the end of 2023 — a site... more
It's Friday — and the City Cast Houston gang rounds up the week! This week's coverage: the Roe V. Wade... more
It’s hot, y’all! With temperatures already in the 90s, we figured it wasn’t too early to talk about how to... more
City Cast lead producer Dina Kesbeh has been in the market for a house for a while now, in Houston.... more
Houston is changing. It's getting hotter here, and summer lasts longer. We're getting bigger storms. Energy is way more expensive.... more
4.7 million people live in Harris County, making it the third-most populous county in the country … and one run... more
On this week's news round-up, contributor Olivia Flores Alvarez joins producer Ferrill Gibbs and host Lisa Gray. They dive into... more
You’ve probably seen the meme: Texas cities as depicted by different versions of Matthew McConaughey. Dallas: the Tuxedoed McConaughey. San... more
Most Houstonians know Crime Stoppers as that nonpartisan, nonprofit group who pays rewards for tips that help police solve crimes.... more
In the early 90's, Houston hip-hop artist DJ Screw developed a sound called "chopped and screwed." It drew from artists... more
The pandemic forced many Houstonians to work from home, and it left vacant office buildings in the lurch. It's still... more
It's Friday, and we're talking news. This week advocates for asylum seekers are calling for an investigation into Houston’s Asylum... more
People who are not Houstonians have no clue how full this city is of incredible sights to see, foods to... more
This weekend, hundreds of Houstonians will play along with the city nature challenge. They’ll take photos of the wild things... more
Gaby Diaz is a teacher at Bellaire High School who recently penned an op/ed for the Houston Chronicle called, "Texas... more
With hurricane season just over a month away - a season forecast to be 130% more active than last year... more
It's Friday! And on Fridays, Lisa Gray recaps the week in Houston news, like when Lizzo appeared on SNL. She... more
It's Thursday, and this week the team chats about the best coffee in Houston: from Minuti Coffee to Koffeteria to... more
Did you ever wonder what Houston was like, before there were freeways and concrete? What was the land like before... more
Should you get solar panels? Wouldn’t Houston be the perfect place for them to soak up so much glorious sunshine... more
On April 29, to protest the latest wave of banned books, caravans from Houston and San Antonio will converge on... more
Today, we look back at the week in news. Host Lisa Gray, Lead Producer Dina Kesbeh and La Opinion reporter... more
When the Galleria opened just before Thanksgiving in 1970, it changed how the country viewed shopping malls. It was massive,... more
In 2018 Lina Hidalgo shocked pretty much everyone in the world by winning an upset election to become Harris County's... more
It was once the Barbara Jordan Post Office, but Houston’s new downtown spot POST Houston has become a galleria-type oasis,... more
We’re approaching the peak of birds’ spring migration, which means that soon, thousands of birds will pass over your head... more
It’s a Friday round up! On this week’s episode, we discuss the ongoing conflict between Kim Ogg and Lina Hidalgo.... more
Art Car Weekend peaks Saturday when the 35th Annual Houston Art Car Parade rolls through downtown. The giant rolling chicken... more
Boozy groups pedaling party bikes are a fixtures of Washington Ave. and Eado, but Trill on Wheels is different: It’s a... more
A lawsuit forced Harris County to release most people accused of misdemeanors while they await trial, rather than keep them... more
Is Trump with Ted Cruz or against him these days? Is Tucker Carlson an ally or an enemy now? And... more
On today’s episode of City Cast Houston, it’s a Friday news round up! Todays topics include whether there’s much of... more
Ramadan begins this weekend in Houston, and it means a time of fasting, prayer and self-reflection for Houston's Muslim Community.... more
We’re approaching the peak of birds’ spring migration, which means that soon, thousands of birds will pass over your head each night.... more