610 Closure, Controversial HISD Plan Reversed, and the Legendary Golden Cobra
Opening Day is almost here for the Houston Astros, but could their window to win another title be closing? Plus, after a long board meeting, HISD is changing course over a controversial policy. And, are you ready to hear about the legendary Golden Cobra?! Host Raheel Ramzanali is recapping those stories and more with Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis.
Featured stories:
- Texans enrolling in Affordable Care Act hits 3.3 million
- HISD changing course over policy
- Multi-car pileup brings traffic to standstill
- More closures on 610
- Houston Astros Opening Day!
- Magic Island is coming back!
- The Golden Cobra
City Cast Houston is hitting the road for a live taping on April 5th before the Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat game. You will need a ticket to the game to attend the live taping, but don’t worry, we have discounted tickets available right now on this link with promo code CITYCASTHTX.
The City Cast Houston team will be sitting in section 403 (Only $36!) for the game, but you can also use the code to sit anywhere else you’d like for a discounted price! The live taping will start at 5:30 p.m. CST and doors will open at 5 p.m. for City Cast Houston guests.
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Thank you Houston, we’ve loved the conversation we’ve been having with you for the past three years. City Cast Houston and Hey Houston have suspended operations. Our last newsletter and podcast episode was Oct. 24, 2025.
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