Freddy Cruz
Cruz through HTX
Playlist by Freddy CruzA podcast for Houstonians who want to engage more with their hometown and learn more about the people driving its growth. Cruz through HTX spotlights the stories, individuals, businesses, and organiz…Follow the podcast:
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"The Best Damn Fruitcake in Texas"
"The best damn fruitcake in Texas" is a hell of a subject line. It intrigued me so much, I replied to my PR pal Paula and asked if Pastry Chef Ruben Ortega would be up for hosting me in his kitchen to bake a cake. I expected a no.I got a yes. What happened after that blew my mind and changed the …
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A Change is Coming Soon
Effective today, Cruz through HTX will go dark for a period not to exceed three months. The intent of the show has and always will be to share the stories of the businesses, organizations, and individuals that make the Greater Houston area GREAT. But it's time to take a pause. We've had a nice, …
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Tales from a Houston Event Maestro
How do you create memorable events that leave a lasting impact? Freddy Cruz and Roger Igo delve into the art of event planning. Roger shares his early experiences with organizing high school talent shows and how those formative years shaped his approach to event production. At the bell tower on 34…
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An H-town Biker's 10,000 Miles of Heart, Grit, and Charity
Why would anyone want to go on a 10,000 mile motorcycle ride? For Mike Hazelrigs, there are plenty of reasons. Mike discusses his experience, from working at Astroworld to embarking on the Hokahay Motorcycle Challenge, a 10,000-mile motorcycle ride starting in Florida and ending in Homer, Alaska.…
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How a Near-Death Experience Transformed One Man's Mission
What drives a seasoned warrior to transform into a humanitarian hero? Dennis Price's journey from Marine Corps special operations to founding Heroes for Humanity is a tale of transformation and purpose. After 17 years in the military and private sector, culminating in 13 deployments, Price found h…
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Galveston's Ties to the American Revolution
Freddy Cruz explores Galveston's connection to the American Revolution through Bernardo de Gálvez, the Spanish governor of Louisiana from 1776 to 1783. Gálvez supported the Continental Army by sending supplies up the Mississippi River. He worked with Oliver Pollock to finance and organize shipments…
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A Conversation with Comicpalooza Founder John Simons
In this episode, Freddy Cruz sits down with John Simons, the founder of Comicpalooza, to discuss his latest book, The Saga of Bjorn Unfrid. John shares the inspiration behind his novel and delves into his experiences in the pop culture world. Drawing from his background in storytelling and running…
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Interplanetary Awesomeness with a NASA Scientist
2024 is predicted to be a peak year for auroras. Depending on where in the world you are, they’re either northern lights or southern lights. But how likely is it that we’ll see an aurora in Houston? Dr. Sabine Stanley, author of the book What’s Hidden Inside Planets, joins the podcast to break it…
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Captain Brett Crozier, on Unconventional Leadership Decisions
In 2020, during the heat of the COVID-19 pandemic, Naval Captain Brett Crozier made a plea to his superiors because of a severe lack of supplies. Two days later he was relieved of command. He then made national headlines after walking off the USS Theodore Roosevelt to the sound of thousands of his…
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Tosca Lee, on Why it's Okay to Take a Creative Hiatus
What happens when you tell your dad you want to write a novel? Tosca Lee's dad paid her over the course of a summer to write her first story. Since then, she's been hooked on storytelling. The New York Times bestselling author joins the show to talk about her writer journey, her new novel The Lon…
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