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  • 'Your City Could Be Better': What Austin Needs To Know About Pittsburgh's Plan To Fix Downtown

    'Your City Could Be Better': What Austin Needs To Know About Pittsburgh's Plan To Fix Downtown
    2026/03/01
    A lot of cities, including Austin, are trying to figure out how best to revitalize downtown. It's an issue that's especially top of mind for Pittsburgh, who is hosting the NFL Draft in April. To solve the problem of vacant properties and empty storefronts, the city is trying out a new rent abatement program. So, City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Pittsburgh podcast host Megan Harris about why their downtown emptied out, whether this program will bring new businesses downtown for the long-term, and other revitalization plans that are in the works. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
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    25 分
  • Crockett Beats Talarico In New Poll, Speeding Tickets Are Up, and Dachshund Kissing Booths

    Crockett Beats Talarico In New Poll, Speeding Tickets Are Up, and Dachshund Kissing Booths
    2026/02/27
    A new ruling from a federal appeals court is allowing Senate Bill 12 to move forward after a district judge declared the law unconstitutional in 2023. The bill restricts drag performers from "dancing suggestively" or "wearing certain prosthetics" on public property. On this week's Friday News Roundup host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec and newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw to discuss the new ban and its impact on drag performers across the city. Plus, the team breaks down a new poll showing Representative Jasmine Crockett with a 12-point lead over Texas State Representative James Talarico, and why the Austin Police Department is increasing enforcement of traffic violations. And, don’t miss the chance to enter our giveaway for all City Cast Austin members for a pair of SXSW music badges — all you have to do is become a neighbor before March 6, when we’ll pick a winner at random. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter. Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this February 27th episode: Duer - get 15% off your first order City of Austin Downtown Austin Alliance
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    38 分
  • Austin’s Low Homicide Rate, Policing Improvements on Sixth, and How To Do SXSW Safely

    Austin’s Low Homicide Rate, Policing Improvements on Sixth, and How To Do SXSW Safely
    2026/02/26
    For years, Austin’s homicides have been declining though the population has increased, and our homicide rate is now lower than other major Texas cities, at five murders per 100,000 population. Assistant Chief Angie Jones attributes that in part to a new place-based focus that looks for patterns and elements of crime, and shares more with executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec in today’s episode. Plus, a look at crime on Sixth Street, and advice for having a safe spring festival season. And, don’t miss the chance to enter our giveaway for all City Cast Austin members for a pair of SXSW music badges — all you have to do is become a neighbor before March 6, when we’ll pick a winner at random. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter. Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this February 26th episode: Duer - get 15% off your first order City of Austin Downtown Austin Alliance
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    26 分
  • The Best Margaritas in Austin

    The Best Margaritas in Austin
    2026/02/25
    With cooler temperatures falling further behind us, and a new local favorite’s second location now open, it’s time for a margarita. But with hundreds of options in town, Austinites might need a hand deciding where to go. We’ve got you covered! Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to narrow down the best margaritas in town. This episode originally aired on July 16, 2025. Plus, don’t forget — we’re giving away a pair of SXSW music badges to a lucky City Cast Austin member. Become a neighbor today to be considered. We’ll pick a winner at random on March 6. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this February 25th episode: Duer - get 15% off your first order City of Austin Downtown Austin Alliance
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    34 分
  • Painted Crosswalks Removed, AISD’s Bathroom Complaint, and Dems Voting Early

    Painted Crosswalks Removed, AISD’s Bathroom Complaint, and Dems Voting Early
    2026/02/24
    Early voting is halfway over for the Travis County primary elections, and Democrats are casting ballots in big numbers. In today’s Tuesday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to talk about the turnout, the latest in the saga over Austin’s painted crosswalks, the local campus where a student says another student violated the state’s new bathroom bill, and what our readers and listeners love about Austin. Plus, don’t miss the chance to enter our giveaway for all City Cast Austin members for a pair of SXSW music badges — all you have to do is become a neighbor before March 6, when we’ll pick a winner at random. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter. Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this February 24th episode: Duer - get 15% off your first order City of Austin Downtown Austin Alliance
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    29 分
  • Untouched by State Government, One Austin University Is Thriving

    Untouched by State Government, One Austin University Is Thriving
    2026/02/23
    A $1 million increase in funding from President Donald Trump’s administration — plus a record-setting $150 million donation from the Moody Foundation — is empowering Huston-Tillotson University to make significant changes to its campus on the East Side in the coming years. But more than 150 years after the city’s oldest higher education institution was founded, the East Side looks dramatically different than it used to. So, should H-T relocate? And if not, what is its role in a modern-day gentrified Austin? And, why is enrollment at H-T and other historically black colleges and universities growing while it’s declining at other institutions? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by H-T President Melva K. Wallace to discuss. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter.. And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this February 23rd episode: Window Nation Duer - get 15% off your first order City of Austin Downtown Austin Alliance
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    40 分
  • ‘Your City Could Be Better’: What Austin Needs To Know about Madison's Data Centers Fight

    ‘Your City Could Be Better’: What Austin Needs To Know about Madison's Data Centers Fight
    2026/02/22
    Everyone’s talking about AI these days, including Austinites. And now, more data centers are popping up across the country, thanks in part to the AI revolution. But some cities are stemming the tide, including Madison, Wisconsin, who recently passed a one-year moratorium on new data center construction. City Cast CEO David Plotz feels strongly that this was the wrong choice! He’s sitting down with City Cast Madison podcast host Bianca Martin to weigh the pros and cons of data centers, and debate the economic, ethical, and ecological considerations at the heart of this debate. Plus, David and Bianca share must-know tips for making it in Madison and DC. We also mentioned this City Cast Madison episode. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
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    28 分
  • Four Men Exonerated in Yogurt Shop Murders, Data Center Fight, & Texas' Olympic Gold Medal

    Four Men Exonerated in Yogurt Shop Murders, Data Center Fight, & Texas' Olympic Gold Medal
    2026/02/20
    A Travis County District Court judge has declared four men innocent in the infamous Yogurt Shop Murders, a case that has haunted Austin for more than three decades. The ruling follows new DNA evidence linking the murders to another man. On this week's Friday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn breaks down the latest developments with executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec and newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw, exploring what justice means for these men after so many years. Later, the team digs into the growing fight against Central Texas' data center boom, and a look at the Texan who just brought home an Olympic gold medal. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter. And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this February 20th episode: Window Nation Duer - get 15% off your first order
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    42 分