On Fridays, we look back at a weeks worth of news in Houston. Host Lisa Gray, lead producer Dina Kesbeh... more

How, in just a day, can you make your out-of-town friend understand what’s great about this place? The City Cast... more

Wasn’t e-commerce supposed to kill malls? Or the recession? Or COVID? Why do those havens for Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and... more

Even before the pandemic, anxiety was rising among kids and teens — and now the Uvalde shooting is causing many... more

Today on City Cast Houston, host Lisa Gray speaks with Houstonian, Don Hartsell, founder and 1st Commissioner for the World... more

It's Friday, which means it's that time of the week where we round up the news! One of Sylvester Turner’s... more

Alligators, ships, and water the color of chocolate milk: Can we talk about Buffalo Bayou? Happy Thursday everyone! On team chat... more

It's been 60 years since the Rice Stadium speech when John F. Kennedy announced the creation of NASA. And, it's... more

Like pollinators everywhere, the bees native to the Houston area are struggling. Environmentalists say that’s in part due to honeybees,... more

Today, we are bringing back one of our favorite episodes. City Cast's velvet voice CEO David Plotz has a list... more

It’s that time of the week where we look back at a weeks worth of news. Today, host Lisa Gray,... more

It’s team-chat Thursday! Today, we are talking about all the great spots you can take your dog in Houston. Also! We... more

Today, we're passing the mic on to you, our listeners. We have been asking y'all to call in and give... more

Today, we kick off an occasional series about Houston neighborhoods – this time, we're talking about West U. It's a small,... more

The oil companies' favorite option to fight global warming appears less and less viable. So, what now? Is carbon capture... more

Today, City Cast Houston features a bonus episode – it's our friends at the Houston Chronicle's podcast Texas Take! It's hosted... more

It’s Friday again! That means we’ve got a week’s worth of news to catch up on. Host Lisa Gray, Producer... more

In its annual “Top States for Business” ranking, CNBC gave Texas an F for “Life, Health and Inclusion.” Join host... more

Houston we have a PROBLEM, and this time it's more than just the heat! A drought has started causing some... more

This is not your average hot dog. Jacob Irving is a 16-year-old who started his own hot dog food trailer... more

Houston’s record-breaking heat has been the talk of the town for months, and it seems there’s no end in sight.... more

It's FRIDAY! Which means it's time to round out the week with some of Houston hottest news stories [weather pun... more

This is the time of year for a good road trip. However, the temps have been so blistering, is it... more

In a master planned community in Cypress, a couple named Kathleen and George Rowe have been feeding the ducks behind... more

Houston has one of the best food scenes in America, but inflation is hitting prices hard. Still, there are deals... more

Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, not many smaller companies seem willing to announce public support for their employees... more

It’s a Friday News Roundup! Each Friday, we talk about the most important Houston news stories of the week. Today,... more

Texas just doesn’t do sweet tea the way other Southern states do. Why is that? Host Lisa Gray and lead... more

The Supreme Court is evaluating the scope of the Clean Water Act and its protections of wetlands, with oral arguments... more

The issues mount as November’s election closes in. Recent decisions by the Supreme Court have sent shockwaves across the country... more

It’s Friday, which means we are diving into a weeks worth of news in Houston. This week, host Lisa Gray... more

From motoring around the Port of Houston to rolling your own sushi, strolling the arid scrublands of Hempstead, and getting... more

The Twilight Epiphany Skyspace at Rice University is one of Houston's most peaceful places. The structure is among more than... 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

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 think of Houston as a city of skyscrapers, sprawl and freeways — but it's also a surprisingly natural place.... more

Recreational weed has been available in Illinois since 2020. Meanwhile, in Texas, Beto O'Rourke will be stomping for weed legalization... more

What should Houston do? The sanctions against Russia sent the world scrambling to make up for hundreds of thousands of... more

First-time guest and journalist Claudia Kolker joins City Cast Host Lisa Gray and Lead Producer Dina Kesbeh to talk about... more

Two years after the start of the pandemic, Hermann Park is coming back to life, and Houstonians are there for... more

Let’s just say it: Houston’s art scene is way whiter and more Anglo than the rest of the city. But... more

Houston's Dr. Peter Hotez is having an extremely busy year. In February, he was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize,... more

After a two-year hiatus, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo came back in full force at the end of February,... more

Today we'll dive into the most important stories of the week and the ones that weren't in the headlines enough.... more

Blue Bell lovers, today's sweet treat is for you! Blue Bell just dropped a new flavor called Peachy Peach, and... more

They say you can find anything on Harwin Drive: Clothing, party supplies, jewelry, furniture, and the list goes on and... more

Would Houstonians ever eat insects, not just as a fear factor kind of dare, but because they are delicious? Chef... more

The Houston hustle is real, and knows no bounds as far as age is concerned. At least, that’s been 17-year-old... more

On Fridays, we discuss the most important stories of the week (and the most under-reported ones, too). Today, author and... more

Houstonians are passionate about their doughnuts: Is it light and crispy? Is it too heavy? Is it just a chunk... more

This months Harris County primary elections were a wreck, a total disaster. And now, Harris County's Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria has... more

The proposed megaproject to widen I-45 has been controversial for loads of reasons – including that it would displace many... more

Houston has begun to rethink many of its streets. It's making them friendlier to pedestrians, bicyclists and other people not... more

Hey City Cast Houston listeners, today we have something different for you. On March first, Texas voters schlepped to their... more

It's Friday! And on Fridays, we talk about all the latest news! Raj Mankad, the op-ed for the Houston Chronicle,... more

As America tuned in to one of the most momentous State of the Union Addresses in modern time – one... more

An hour north of downtown Houston, on I-45, is Huntsville. The home base of Texas' enormous prison system. Keri Blakinger,... more

The day Bravo’s Top Chef asked Evelyn Garcia – the chef behind Kin HTX – to appear on its 19th... more

A few weeks ago, a glowing op-ed appeared in the LA Times: “What Can Houston Teach Los Angeles About Solving... more

It’s been an eventful week – and not just here in Houston. Our planet felt the tremors of war on... more

I'm sure you had a lot of epiphanies during the pandemic. That was definitely the case for Ivy Walls, who... more

Some Houston neighborhoods seem to flood every time it rains. So why do people keep rebuilding there? After Hurricane Harvey,... more

You would not believe why fire ants, who only recently arrived in Houston (probably in the 1930’s when stowaways docked... more

The day Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale donned a costume mattress and shouted “Gallery Saves You Money!” he became a Houston... more

The Houston growing seasons are not so very Texan. Our climate is humid subtropical – it has extremely mild winters... more

For half a century, Rothko Chapel has been the stillest place in Houston. We’re a city where too much is... more

Smack at the center of Rice's main quad is a bronze statue of Rice's slave-holding founder, William Marsh Rice. For... more

Last time we opened up the phone lines for caller submissions, Houstonians regaled us with inspiring stories from the 610... more