Food, culture, news and nature in the sweaty Bayou City. Join Host Lisa Gray and the City Cast Houston team as we... more
Texans continues to grapple with the most influential Supreme Court decision of our lifetimes, but the overturning of Roe V.... more
The Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade, and abortion became illegal in Texas. (Even though the “Trigger law” has yet... more
It's Friday, which means it's time to round out the week with some news! This week Host Lisa Gray and... more
It’s chat time! And this week, the City Cast Houston team is talking about some of the most prestigious universities... more
The new Texas Republican platform is only the latest reason why trans people in Houston feel that their rights --... more
The novel, 'The Last Queen' takes readers on a historical journey by telling the fascinating story of Rani Jindan. This... more
It's that time of the week y'all! We're looking back at a weeks worth of news. Lisa is joined by... more
It's blazing hot – with no relief in sight! As all-time temp records drop like flies, so does the morale... more
Summer is upon us! So you know what that means: constantly swatting at mosquitos, declaring war on fire ants, and... more
Have you ever wondered what your neighborhood looked like before there were buildings on the land? What was Uptown like... more
The current proposal for the Ike Dike - a barrier to protect the Houston/Galveston area from hurricanes - is making... more
It’s News Roundup Friday! Lisa is joined by producer Ferrill Gibbs and the City Cast culture contributor Olivia Flores Alvarez.... more
How do you like yours? Stuffed with cottage cheese? Maybe with meat and jalapeno? Or, perhaps you like an old-school... more
It's summertime, you're walking around barefoot running through the grass and you get bit by a snake, what should you... more
Welcome back to Part II of Keri Blakinger's story: a top-level ice skater who, after her skating career fell apart,... more
At 17, Keri Blakinger was a top-level ice skater. But after her skating career fell apart, so did she. She... more
Hey City Cast Houston listeners, today we have something different for you. For today’s show, we’ve teamed up with The... more
Today we're looking back at a weeks worth of news around Houston. Freelance producer AK Al Moumen joins Lead Producer... more
Yesterday was the first day of hurricane season, and already "Alex" threatens to form from the remnants of Agatha. The... more
It's officially hurricane season. We continue our weeklong hurricane coverage by breaking down what an actual hurricane is. To tell... more
Tomorrow is June 1st, which means it's hurricane season. So! We will be covering all things "hurricane" this week on... more
The weekend following the elementary-school shooting Uvalde, the NRA shamelessly holds its convention in Houston. Host Lisa Gray, City Cast contributor Shiyam... more
Roller coasters? Funnel cakes? Ferris wheels? What exactly defines an amusement park, and do we have any now near Houston?... more
Ancient people dealt with sea levels that changed even faster than they are now. What does geology and archeology tell... 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
Houston is changing. It's getting hotter here, and summer lasts longer. We're getting bigger storms. Energy is way more expensive. And now,... more