We’re recapping a wet and soggy week in Houston with some of the hottest news. Host Raheel Ramzanali, Monique Welch, Houston Landing’s diverse communities reporter, and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz are breaking down why METRO is shutting down a major project, how a community activist got an important report on a popular street safety project, why some people are facing a barrier in our courts, and more! Featured stories: Interpreter cost and availability pose barrier in courts 11th Street Safety report University BRT Project put on hold  Fort Bend County’s new memorial honoring black trailblazers  Cost of raising kids in major metros  The impacts of Tropical Storm Alberto  Watch Dr. Melissa Gilbert Mintz on Fox 26 Massive Strawberry Moon is tonight!  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Thank you to our sponsor for today's show: Downtown Houston+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices