
This series finale of Cruz Through TX is a love letter to Houston and the everyday people who make this city impossible to quit. From Bubbles, the one eyed miracle dog who survived a bullet and a broken jaw, to the hill...


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Hosted by Freddy Cruz · society · EN-US
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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Signup to Generate a PitchA 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.
Cruz through HTX is hosted by Freddy Cruz. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Cruz Through HTX Series Finale: The Heart of Houston in 5 Stories" (13 April 2026, 23 minutes), "Inside a Houston Food Writer’s Life: Dogs, Deadlines, and Underdog Restaurants" (6 April 2026, 24 minutes), and "How Growing Up in a Rotating Zoo Made Her a Better Health Coach" (30 March 2026, 35 minutes).
Cruz through HTX publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for Cruz through HTX is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Cruz through HTX requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Cruz through HTX's contact route on record: verified email.
Freddy Cruz hosts Cruz through HTX, a society podcast with 100 episodes published.
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This series finale of Cruz Through TX is a love letter to Houston and the everyday people who make this city impossible to quit. From Bubbles, the one eyed miracle dog who survived a bullet and a broken jaw, to the hill...

Food writer Megha McSwain talks about balancing two very different rescue dogs with a career writing for Texas Monthly, PBS, and Food Network. She shares micro‑walks, immigrant lunchroom memories, and why she cares more...

Health coach and podcast host Samantha Elizabeth grew up in a vet family with snakes, gators, and rescued farm animals. She explains how pets shape our stress, why dogs absorb our energy, and how coaching differs from...

Manready Mercantile founder Travis Weaver connects life with his dogs Delilah and Indy to the discipline of building a national retail brand from a hungover bubble‑bath epiphany and homemade candles in whiskey glasses...

Former global program director Andy Raman walked away from corporate oil and gas to turn a house full of rescues into Fido’s Home, a dog resort in Katy. He breaks down patience, strict love, and why you never...

Doobie Dogs Pet Taxi owner Ron Velez went from oil and gas and cleaning Airbnbs to shuttling Houston’s dogs to daycare, vets, and groomers. He shares traffic nightmares, 165‑pound Newfoundlands, and the fatherly...

Freddy explains why he killed Freddy’s Huge ASK, how Cruz Through HTX was born, and why this final “Powerhouse Pet Owners” season is a breakup letter to Houston and a bridge to his new show, Your Mic...

Baker and business owner Liz Hale shares how a skinny street dog named Rihanna helped her family weather empty‑nest syndrome, post‑COVID gut punches, and the grind of running Cake Fine Pastry and Plum Coffee Shop in...

What makes Alzheimer’s disease so uniquely devastating compared to other illnesses? Dr. Paul Schultz describes Alzheimer's as a neurodegenerative condition that not only deteriorates the mind slowly but also...

What should you know about transitioning to Medicare? In this episode, Freddy Cruz speaks with Peter Remington from Remington Insurance Brokers about the complexities of Medicare. Peter outlines the shift from...

Episode #9
Why would someone need a rhinoplasty for health reasons? Dr. Angela Sturm explains that septoplasty, a procedure to straighten the divider between the two nasal sides, can improve breathing and reduce snoring...

What inspires a compassionate medical professional to elevate clinical trials to unprecedented levels? Karim Mohammed's dedication to advancing clinical research is driven by a profound respect for participants. By...

Paul Petronella shares his experience of growing up in a restaurant family. Petronella discusses his early involvement in the kitchen of his family’s Italian restaurant and his transition from a career in...

Episode #6
Why would someone choose to start an alkaline water company? Lamont Gilbert's transition from a successful entrepreneur in various industries to the founder of Absolutely Amazing Alkaline H2O is driven by a profound...

Episode #5
What makes wounds so fascinating and critical in medical care? Dr. Moosa's career pivot to wound care highlights the intricate overlap of professional interest and personal experiences. He emphasizes the role of...

How does a nurse and two-time cancer survivor become a guiding light for others battling the disease? Ashma Moosa's journey from nurse to cancer coach demonstrates resilience and empathy. She faced both thyroid and...

Episode #3
Why is society only beginning to openly discuss menopause now? Dr. Terri-Ann Samuels sheds light on the ongoing evolution of conversations around menopause in her discussion with Freddy Cruz. As women face significant...

What adjustments should you make to your fitness routine for improved results? Freddy Cruz talks with Heather Sholl about optimizing exercise routines. Heather emphasizes the importance of resistance training for...

How do you approach discussing the risks and complications of new treatments with patients and their families? Dr. Eddie Patton shares a recent case of prescribing a new Alzheimer's medication that unfortunately led to...

Cruz through HTX
Hi. On January 14th, Cruz through HTX will return as a newly reimagined podcast. While it's season two, this will be the first themed season. Whereas last year was all about talking to all of the area's leading voices...
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