Backdoor Zoning, TEA Takeover of HISD, and $275K Rodeo Art?!

It’s Saint Patrick’s Day and Friday, what a perfect combination! In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, we have a fantastic nomination for who should be Houston’s new face of Saint Patrick’s Day. Plus, how preservation districts are really backdoor zoning, the Texas Education Agency takeover of HISD, another Houston mayoral candidate emerges, Texas takes another step towards legalizing weed, and $275k art at the rodeo! Producer Carlignon Jones, politics contributor Evan Mintz, and producer AK ALMoumen recap the week that was in Houston. More information: Takeover of HISD is underway Former Metro chair, is running for Houston mayor pledging a 'shake-up' Houston Rodeo artwork breaks record  Preservation Districts in Houston Developing a neighborhood without gentrification Wildest food at the Rodeo Houston Rodeo guide with the City Cast Houston team The forgotten history of Freedmen’s Town Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram  Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! or leave us a voicemail/text us at [phone] with your thoughts, we love hearing from you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices