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Cruz through HTX

A podcast for Houstonians who want to engage more with their hometown and learn about the people driving its growth. These are the stories about the individuals, businesses, and organizations that make the greater Houston area GREAT.

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18:07

The Woman Behind Those Iconic Performances at Miller...

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2023/07/18

Miller Outdoor Theatre celebrates its one-hundredth anniversary this year. I recently had a chance to speak with the theatre's Managing Director Cissy Segall-Davis. Cissy and her staff have played a pivotal role in delivering high-quality shows free of charge, all across the year. During this episode, you’ll get a rundown of the theatre’s early days, the origin story of the legendary hill, and what first-time visitors can expect when they visit. Grab their full lineup of shows at

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29:29

BONUS: Allow Me to Ruin Your Christmas (in July)!

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2023/07/15

This episode is from a podcast appearance on Patrick Greenwood's Writers on Writers Over a Triple Espresso. Give us a listen and learn how/why I wrote my third novel Allow Me to Ruin Your Christmas. Hit up Patrick HERE. Grab your copy of Allow Me to Ruin Your Christmas HERE.Support the show: https://cruzthroughhtx.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:37

713 Day, with the Yordy Alvarez of Houston Historians

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2023/07/13

He drives a convertible school bus around town, in an effort to teach Houstonians of all ages about their city. Mister McKinney from Mister McKinney’s Historic Houston has been at it for years and at the time of this release, it’s 713 Day. So you know we dive into all things H-town. During this episode, we discuss: 1.) Our city’s namesake, Sam Houston 2.) Sam’s complicated, yet heartbreaking legacy 3.) And how you can partake in one of his many tours Follow him on Facebook at Mister McKinney’s

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22:22

The Dog Who Escaped Death and is Making the World a...

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2023/07/11

Bubbles is a survivor of animal cruelty. She was shot in the face and her jaw was broken with a hammer. Today, she travels to schools across the Houston area to teach children the importance of humane animal treatment. At once harrowing, her story is that of triumph. And proof that there are far more good guys than bad guys. During this episode, you’ll hear how Bubbles’s family rescued her, her road to recovery, and how she’s traveling the city to make the world a better place. Learn more about

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6:35

Listen to an Excerpt From My Latest Novel ALLOW ME TO...

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2023/07/08

This bonus episode is brought to you by my latest novel Allow Me to Ruin Your Christmas, now available in hardcover and paperback on Amazon. Publishers Weekly writes, "Cruz keeps the twists coming, shifting first-person narration between Beckett and his quarry. James Patterson fans will be pleased."Support the show: https://cruzthroughhtx.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:29

How Running with the Bulls Helps this Houston...

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2023/07/06

In a previous career, my next guest was my boss's boss. His name is Peter Remington, an entrepreneur who spends his time coaching people to lives their best life. During this episode, you'll learn 1.) How running with the bulls in Spain taught him about life 2.) Why you shouldn't give up after the first try 3.) The importance of eradicating the word "should" from your vocabulary Learn more about Peter Remington HERE. If you find yourself enjoying this episode, please help me grow the show by sharing

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16:54

Inspiring Houston Kids to Read

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2023/07/04

When you think of Houston, the first thing to come to mind might be the Astros or our killer restaurant scene. Maybe even our cultural arts scene. But what you might not know is that there’s more than a handful of talented authors working to inspire kids to read more books. Including Tonya Duncan Ellis, author of the Sophie Washington series. During this episode, we discuss literacy in Houston schools, her first paycheck at age of fourteen, and the time she met Dr. Maya Angelou. If you enjoy this

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13:29

Retired Air Force General Doug Owens, on Career...

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2023/07/04

After more than thirty-three years in the United States Air Force, General Doug Owens’ continued—and continues—to serve by working in the nonprofit sector. In 2016, General Owens became the CEO of the Lone Star Flight Museum. During this episode, we discuss his transition to life after the Air Force, his advice for people about to embark on a major career change, and what first-time visitors can expect when they visit the Lone Star Flight Museum. If you find yourself enjoying this episode, please

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33:22

He Hated Barbecue But Ended Up Being a Premiere...

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2023/07/02

Despite growing up in the world of barbecue, Waseem Hilal had no intentions working with barbecue. But as Carl Jung once wrote, “What you resist persists.” And now he’s the chef of Chuckwagon BBQ and Burgers. During this episode, we dive into the smell that brought him back to his barbecue roots, his foray into standup comedy, and, you and I get technical advice on how to make a great burger. Help me grow the show by subscribing, sharing with your family and friends, and by signing up for the

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23:37

Living the GUD Life as an ADD Baker

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2023/07/02

Jennifer Harding-Hill is the founder of GUD Sugar, a cottage bakery in Kingwood. She’s been featured on Food Network and last year, she cracked the top 5 of the Houston Chronicle’s “Best of the Best” list. During this episode, we’ll talk about how she’s found success without having a brick and mortar location, how she navigates life with ADD, and the campout that changed her life. If you wanna support the show, please leave a rating and review, share with someone who you think would enjoy it, and

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24:04

From $10/Hour to CEO of Crime Stoppers

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2023/07/02

Rania Mankarious is a Houston treasure. As the first CEO of Crime Stoppers, she’s led the way in creating new programs to promote public safety. During this episode, we talk about 1.) Her move from Boston to Houston 2.) How she’s able to remain optimistic when she sees the worst of our city 3.) Summer safety tips for our kids Keep up with Rania HERE. Learn more about Crime Stoppers HERE. If you find yourself enjoying this episode, please help me grow the show by sharing with your family and friends,

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Cruz through HTX Trailer

Cruz through HTX ·

2023/06/23

Welcome to Cruz through HTX, a podcast for Houstonians who wish to engage more with their hometown and learn about the people, places, businesses and organizations that make the Greater Houston great. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday with bonus content sprinkled in throughout the month. For updates and freebies, sign up for my newsletter at cruzthroughhtx.com!Support the show: https://cruzthroughhtx.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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