Your Guide to September 2025 in Houston
Do you feel that? It’s the weather slowly, but surely, getting a bit cooler. That means we can head outside more and do more fun things in H-Town. So, host Raheel Ramzanali is getting you ready with a curated guide featuring insider tips for the month with producer Carlignon Jones and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis on what to do, what stories to know, and where to eat in September!
Want even more great places to eat this month? Check out our guide for the best Caribbean food in H-Town.
If 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 September in Houston, check out Hey Houston’s guide on the best patio and picnic spots around town.
Places and stories we talked about on today’s show:
- Harris County leaders clash over looming budget deficit
- Lina Hidalgo's proposed Harris County budget cuts would hurt Baytown and Deer Park | Opinion
- Texas AG warns school districts to comply with Ten Commandments law despite court block
- How The Trump Burger Saga Unfolded in Houston
- El Pueblito de Frida
- Atomic Wings Houston | Big City Wings | Pluckers
- Savoir
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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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