Saying Goodbye to City Cast Houston. Plus, Other Major News From The Week
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Mayor Whitmire is breaking his silence about the removal of the iconic rainbow crosswalk. Plus, why is Ken Paxton suing to try and shut down a Houston civil rights organization? Producer Carlignon Jones is talking to Chron.com trending news reporter, Faith Bugenhagen, about those stories and more!
We have some sad news to share today: City Cast Houston and Hey Houston are suspending operations. Our last episode and newsletter will be released on Oct. 24.
Next week, we’ll be sharing a mix of fresh and beloved conversations, to celebrate this community and our city. And we want to include you in our final episode! Tell us how City Cast Houston has been a part of your life. From your favorite episode, to a story that changed your mind, or something that made you feel more connected to our city. Please email us at houston@citycast.fm or leave us a voice message at+1 713-489-6972.
This show has been such a meaningful part of our lives and we know it’s meant something to so many of you too. We want to thank you for listening, for trusting us with your stories, and for helping us make this show everything that it was.
Stories we talked about on today’s show:
- Former detective says string of Houston deaths may be linked to alleged ‘Smiley Face’ killer network
- Houston leaders vow to fight rainbow crosswalk removal, look into legal action
- Houston mayor breaks silence on rainbow crosswalk removal
- Houston City Council votes to permanently close Polk St. to make way for $2B GRB expansion
- Paxton's suit to shut down FIEL Houston can move forward, court rules
Learn more about the sponsors of this October 17th episode:
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
Houston Cinema Arts Society
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Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts!
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