City Cast Houston

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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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  • Mayor Throws Shade, $6 Million Mistake, and Where’s the Election Fraud?

    Mayor Throws Shade, $6 Million Mistake, and Where’s the Election Fraud?
    Sep 20 2024
    We all make mistakes in the work place, but imagine not reading an email that ended up costing your office $6 million! That’s exactly what happened at the Harris County District Attorney’s office. Plus, why is Houston Mayor John Whitmire talking about the previous mayor and throwing shade at that administration at his state of the city address? Host Raheel Ramzanali is recapping those stories and more with Monique Welch, diverse communities reporter at the Houston Landing, and Abby Church, City Hall reporter at the Houston Chronicle, on today’s Friday news roundup! Stories we discussed on today’s show: What's the 'Most Houston' Thing Ever? Mayor John Whitmire's first State of the City address leans into the past over policy The Harris County District Attorney’s new budget is short $6 million. It didn’t have to be. La Porte pipeline fire could possibly cause pollution, despite officials saying otherwise Authorities find human remains in SUV that crashed into site of Deer Park pipeline fire NASA astronaut snaps photo of Deer Park pipeline fire from International Space Station Political Roundup: How zoning and land use play into the La Porte pipeline fire Why you may need to buy flood insurance for the 1st time after Harris County releases new flood maps Conroe ISD honors Mittie J. Turner Campbell, names school after first Black female principal Voter fraud data from group behind Project 2025 shows few instances of noncitizen voting in Texas With few protections in Texas, OSHA’s new rule could finally provide relief from heat to workers Learn more about the sponsors of this September 20th episode here: The Moody Center for the Arts 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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    35 mins
  • Why Data Says Some Houston Children Are Less Likely to Succeed

    Why Data Says Some Houston Children Are Less Likely to Succeed
    Sep 19 2024
    Recent data from the Child Opportunity Index revealed that despite our diversity, Houston ranks among the worst cities in the country when it comes to the child opportunity gap. But what is the Child Opportunity Index, and how does it affect the future of our kids? Host Raheel Ramzanali sits down with Aswad Walker, associate editor at The Defender, to break down the numbers and explore why there’s such a huge gap between Houston’s neighborhoods. Dive deeper here: Analyzing Houston's child opportunity gap Severe racial, ethnic neighborhood inequities harm Black children Learn more about the sponsors of this September 19th episode here: The Moody Center for the Arts 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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    27 mins
  • Where to Eat for Hispanic Heritage Month, With Ninfa’s Executive Chef

    Where to Eat for Hispanic Heritage Month, With Ninfa’s Executive Chef
    Sep 18 2024
    We’re kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with a culinary tour of places around Houston you need to try. Host Raheel Ramzanali is getting recommendations for breakfast, lunch and dinner — and dessert! — from a special guest, Patti Delgado. She’s the executive chef at the Original Ninfa’s Uptown, and her resume includes cooking alongside Ronnie Killen of Killen’s Barbecue and preparing meals for former President George H. W. Bush! Xalisko Xochi Ema El Taconazo Ninfa’s El Bolillo El Sol Sabor Venezolano Azteca Farmers Market Mi Tienda Chef Patricia Delgado Is Ready to Carry on the Ninfa’s Legacy Learn more about the sponsors of this September 18th episode here: The Moody Center for the Arts 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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    19 mins
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