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