There was a lot going on in Houston this week! From the Ken Paxton trial moving to Harris County to a new coalition forming to help animal shelters and how new courts could help the overcrowding in our jails. Host Raheel Ramzanali breaks it all down with Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz and writer Shiyam Galyon. 

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Keeping the kids entertained during summer break can be overwhelming, so we’re focusing on summer activities for kids in the second installment of our Summer Entertainment Guide! Jenny Isaminger of Houston Moms and producer Carlignon Jones join host Raheel Ramzanali to give their best recommendations of things to do around H-Town so you can make it a memorable summer for the kids.

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Next week will mark the third year we celebrate Juneteenth as a federal holiday, but how can we celebrate it respectfully while honoring the history of one of the most important days of our region? Houston artist Reginald Adams, who has painted 10 Juneteenth murals across the nations along with his team of creatives, joins host Raheel Ramzanali to answer just that! He'll also explain why every Houstonians should celebrate and what traditions the historical day inspired.

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We already know Houston has one of the best food scenes in the nation and with that comes a vastly underrated pizza scene that features several types of pies and unique toppings. So, what’s the best slice in H-Town? Lead producer Dina Kesbeh, newsletter editor Brooke Lewis, and producer AK Al-Moumen chat with producer Carlignon Jones about their top spots to try right now!

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Food Not Bombs has been serving meals to the unhoused community in Houston for years without any issues, but now HPD has started to ticket members of the group for their food distribution events. So, why are they being targeted and what are they doing to fight the potential fines? Food Not Bombs volunteer Nick Cooper joins Raheel to explain why he thinks the group has been ticketed almost 30 times since March and what the group is doing to help stop these tickets.

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The weather is heating up and so is the news in H-Town. Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz and Houston personality Antre'chelle Dorsey join host Raheel Ramzanali to breakdown how a small city budget win will have a big impact on neighborhoods, why Houston is making noise nationally, and so much more! 

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Summer is finally here and we’re helping you put together the perfect first day of summer with tips and ideas from producer Carlignon Jones, Hey Houston! editor Brooke Lewis, and host Raheel Ramzanali. This is the first installment of our Summer Entertainment Guide where the City Cast Houston team will have you ready to take full advantage of summer like a pro!

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Now that the Texas Education Agency has officially appointed Mike Miles as the new superintendent of HISD and a new board, what major changes are coming to the district? Houston Chronicle reporter Kennedy Sessions has been covering the TEA takeover and she joins host Raheel Ramzanali to explain how Miles’ background could impact the future of HISD schools and how a new outcome based model could change the salary structure for teachers.

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There’s something so perfect about getting fresh Louisiana crawfish and boiling it up to the perfect spice level with your friends, family, and neighbors at a crawfish boil, but what if you’re a beginner to the boil game? Mike Trinh of Mike’s Seafood joins host Raheel Ramzanali to breakdown how to do your first at-home crawfish boil, why our city loves these mudbugs so much, and the perfect way to eat them!

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The 2023 hurricane season is officially underway and this year is a bit different because of El Niño, but what exactly does this mean in terms of how many hurricanes we could see impacting Houston? ABC13 Chief Metrologist Travis Herzog joins host Raheel Ramzanali today to explain how El Niño will impact Houston, what the early models are showing, and what it’s like to cover a major storm in local news.

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