Today on City Cast Houston, Raheel Ramzanali talks with Houston Public Media reporter Lucio Vasquez about his latest investigation into the crisis at Harris County Jail. In 2019, a massive bail reform was supposed to ease overcrowding at the jail. But, as Lucio found for NPR’s Here & Now, that hasn’t been the case. He shares stories of families who have lost loved ones in custody and breaks down the ongoing issues of understaffing, medical neglect, and rising jail populations despite reforms.Read Lucio’s story and the entire series from Here & Now here:Breaking the Bond: A look at bail reform in Harris County, TexasLearn more about the sponsors of this September 23rd episode here:Downtown Houston+Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey HoustonFollow us on Instagram @CityCastHoustonDon’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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- The Best Seafood in Houstonmaŋit 2 beaivvit20:20Houston might be known as a Tex-Mex and BBQ town, but our seafood scene features some of the freshest Gulf shrimp and fish in the country. Now with oysters, blue crab and more in season, we wanted to take full advantage of our coastal cuisine. So, host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on Raz Halili, owner of Fish Company Taco and Pier 6 Seafood and Oyster House, to get his recommendations of the best spots for shrimp, fish, crab and more. Plus, we get into how important the seafood industry is to our region!Check out recommendations from today’s show:Pier 6 Seafood and Oyster HouseLa LuchaCaracolKatie’s Seafood HouseGoode Co.Fish Company TacoUchiTrulucksBrennan’sLearn more about the sponsors of this October 9th episode here:The Village SchoolBabbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTBetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCASTLooking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey HoustonFollow us on Instagram @CityCastHoustonDon’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
- Sen. Cruz Sports Curse, Accountability for CenterPoint, and Olive Oil Heistmaŋit 3 beaivvit27:07City Cast Houston Host Raheel Ramzanali and Faith Bugenhagen, reporter at Houston Press, are breaking down the stories you need to know to start the week. The duo start by discussing if CenterPoint will finally be held accountable for its response to Hurricane Beryl and then move onto the latest with Fort Bend County Judge KP George’s indictment over trying to use fake Facebook accounts to influence an election. Plus, they’re talking about the Ted Cruz sports curse, our new appreciation for dockworkers, and more!Dive deeper into the stories we talked about today:Regulators hear from frustrated CenterPoint customers on Beryl's aftermath at hours long hearingCenterPoint calls $800 million generators a good deal. Internal emails, court records raise doubtsFort Bend County Judge KP George Indicted On Charge Related To Fake Social Media Posts [UPDATED]Longshoremen at Port of Houston to return to work following temporary deal to end strikeHomes in Houston are still affordable – for now, new report saysHarris County approves $800K for the construction of Houston’s first Latino MuseumIf Ted Cruz had met with us, the Astros would be in the playoffs | ThumbsFoodie thieves snatch $2.5 million in olive oil from Houston warehouseLearn more about the sponsors of this October 8th episode here:The Village SchoolBabbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTBetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCASTLooking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey HoustonFollow us on Instagram @CityCastHoustonDon’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
- Is It Local Journalism? Or ‘Pink Slime’?10/7/202430:02With the election less than a month away, we’re all consuming a lot of information about politics, but how do we know if a website if objective and based on facts? Well, sometimes we don’t. Enter ‘pink slime’ journalism. Investigative reporter Steven Monacelli is joining host Raheel Ramzanali to explain the dangers of ‘pink slime’ websites in an election year, how we can spot them, and solutions to get rid of them.Stories we talked about on today’s show:WhoDunnIt?: West Texas Billionaire Funds “Pink Slime” JournalismAn illustrated guide to ‘pink slime’ journalismThe Metric Media network runs more than 1,200 local news sites. Here are some of the non-profits funding them.Your Guide to Registering to Vote in TexasLearn more about the sponsors of this October 7th episode here:The Village SchoolBabbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTBetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCASTLooking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey HoustonFollow us on Instagram @CityCastHoustonDon’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
- Tax Hike Debate, Big Boy Train, and Unreported Hate Crimes10/4/202423:58It’s Friday and that means host Raheel Ramzanali is recapping the big news from the week. Joining him today is dynamic media personality Antre’chelle Nova to talk about why hate crimes are going unreported, the heated debate around property tax hikes, the difference between the rapper Big Boi and a train with the same name, and more!Stories we discussed on today’s show:Your Guide to October 2024 in HoustonHate crimes and incidents in Harris County often go unreported to police, study findsUnion Pacific's no. 4014 Big Boy is coming back. Here's what to know.Houston City Council members clash over property tax hikeHouston Vietnamese vegan restaurant goes viral in first video made by owner's 15-year-old sonBeloved Houston Art Car Museum will live on in new permanent homeLearn more about the sponsors of this October 4th episode here:Downtown Houston+The Village SchoolLooking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey HoustonFollow us on Instagram @CityCastHoustonDon’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
- The Best Free Fall Festivals in Houston10/3/202420:28There are SO many fall festivals happening around H-Town, but host Raheel Ramzanali is on the hunt for the best free options to check out this month. So, he’s bringing on Meagan Clanahan, co-owner of HoustonMom.com, to get her recommendations of where to go for the best fall vibes, pumpkin patches, spooky experiences, and more…all for free!Recommendations from today’s show:Cornelius NurseryHouston Farmer’s MarketGreat Pumpkin Hunt in BellaireZoo BooScream on the GreenCity Centre’s 12th Annual Halloween Trick-or-TreatKBR Kids Day on Buffalo BayouSt Peters (Kingsland Campus)Holy Cross Episcopal in Sugar LandWestminster UMCChappell Hill Scarecrow FestivalThe Ultimate Houston Fall Bucket ListHouston Area Guide to Pumpkin Patches and Fall FestivalsLooking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey HoustonFollow us on Instagram @CityCastHoustonDon’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
- Michelin’s Almost Here, Burgers Rule H-Town, and Goodbye to Steakhouses?10/2/202422:58A lot is happening in Houston food scene, so host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on Erica Cheng, food reporter at Chron.com, to dish on the latest buzz for foodies, from the decline of steakhouses to which restaurants will get a Michelin star. Plus, is H-town now a burger city? Raheel and Erica are talking all about food on today’s episode!Here are stories that we talked about on today’s show:Houston restaurant known for fine-dining and steaks to pivot to casual menuHouston chosen as host city for Michelin’s Texas guide announcementSeven Houston restaurants crowned in Texas Highways best burgers listKillen's STQ, Ronnie Killen's expressive steakhouse concept, is closing downLooking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey HoustonFollow us on Instagram @CityCastHoustonDon’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
- Your Guide to October 2024 in Houston10/1/202432:36It’s the spookiest month of the year, and that means we’re exploring the haunted side of Houston. Plus, we’re going beyond the pumpkins with some memorable shows and literary festivals to check out this month. And you know we’re giving you some delicious recommendations for fall flavors in H-Town, from pumpkin cheesecake to dining in the dark. Our October guide is laying out how to enjoy the best of Houston and our surrounding areas this month. Want even more fall food recommendations in Houston? We put together a guide of the best fall snack you need to try at H-E-B this month!Here are all our recommendations from today’s show:Haunted DriveColor FactoryTexas Renaissance FestivalPumpkins After DarkThe Year of Magical ThinkingPakistan Literature FestivalDining in the DarkOstiaPumpkin CheesecakeIf you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Houston community.For even more tips on how to make the most of October in Houston, check out the latest events in the Hey Houston newsletter.If you enjoyed today's interview with The Village School's boarding admissions manager, Natalie Goodwin, and their enrollment officer, Cassie Riddle, learn more here.Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey HoustonFollow us on Instagram @CityCastHoustonDon’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
- Are Houston-Area Republicans OK?9/30/202420:52In today’s City Cast Houston episode, Raheel Ramzanali gets an insider’s take on the local GOP, if they’re dealing with an identity crisis like the national party, between old-school conservatives and the MAGA movement. He talks with conservative commentator Charles Blain about that, plus the local Republican Party’s strategy for local races this November.You can check out more from Charles Blain at the Urban Reform Institute.Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey HoustonFollow us on Instagram @CityCastHoustonDon’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
