School Safety, COVID in Our Poop, and Who's Serving "European" Portions
Today we're looking back at a weeks worth of news around Houston. Freelance producer AK Al Moumen joins Lead Producer Dina Kesbeh and Host Lisa Gray to discuss how Texas Governor Greg Abbott requested school officials to conduct safety inspections. Abbott said he wants a through study into what actions could be taken to prevent any future school shootings. COVID has been detected yet again in the city's wastewater, but it's not as bad as we think. And the trio talks about Squable, the European eatery with the small but dense, dinner portions.
Read more on School Safety here.
Follow up on COVID in our Poop here.
You can learn more about Squable here.
Want more Houston news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here
We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastHouston
Not on social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts!
Subscribe To Our Newsletter

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.
Latest Episodes
Our Final Goodbyes and What We’ve Learned About Houston
Since the beginning of City Cast Houston, every story we’ve shared on this podcast has shown us something new about this city. In this fi...

Tiny Things That Annoy Us About Houston
We’re in our final week of shows, so host Raheel Ramzanali is sharing one of his favorite episodes of all-time. We love H-Town, but when...

Where to Live: Houston vs. The Suburbs
It’s our final week of shows and we’re playing back some of our favorite episodes. Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis has today’s...

The Houston Roads to Avoid
It’s the final week of operations at City Cast Houston, and what better way to say goodbye then to share some of our all-time favorite ep...

Remember When We Won the World Series?
It’s the final week of operations at City Cast Houston, and what better way to say goodbye then to share some of our all-time favorite ep...

Saying Goodbye to City Cast Houston. Plus, Other Major News From The Week
Mayor Whitmire is breaking his silence about the removal of the iconic rainbow crosswalk. Plus, why is Ken Paxton suing to try and shut d...

Can Houston’s Theater Scene Rival Broadway?!
Believe it or not, but Houston’s theater scene is one of the best in the nation. So, why don’t we get the respect we deserve?! Host Rahee...

How Houston Restaurants Are Surviving One of Its Biggest Economic Downturns
It’s been a tough year for restaurants in Houston with so many popular places closing down. But, what’s being done by the restaurants to...

Why Our Bail System Should Matter to Every Houstonian
Why is Harris County’s bail system always brought up by state leaders? Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to John Wayne Ferguson, reporter...

Gov. Abbott Targets Rainbow Crosswalks, Medical Center Workforce Reduction, and Airport Delays
Why is Governor Abbott forcing Houston to remove the iconic rainbow crosswalks in Montrose? Plus, are we going to see flight delays acros...


