Recent Episodes & Updates

  • Episode 32: Get Your Art Fix at Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park!
    Get ready to immerse yourself in Houston’s vibrant art scene with the Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park! In this week’s episode of Spotlight Houston, our host Blanca Quezada sits down with Kelly Batterson from […]
  • Episode 31: Discover the beauty of the Houston Botanic Garden
    Welcome to Spotlight Houston! Today’s guest is Dany Millikin, Director of Education at the Houston Botanic Garden, a living plant museum located in the heart of Houston. Danny is determined to save endangered plants and […]
  • Episode 30: Get Your Popcorn Ready! Don’t Miss the Houston Latino Film Festival
    Get ready for a fascinating conversation about the art and business of filmmaking on this episode of the Spotlight Houston Show. Host Blanca Quezada is joined by Dave Cebrero, the Festival Director at Houston Latino […]
  • Episode 29: Inspiring Houston’s Youth – A Spotlight on MECA
    In this episode of Spotlight Houston Show, host Blanca Quezada sits down with Armando Silva, Acting Executive Director of Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts (MECA). A well-known nonprofit in Houston, MECA provides arts […]
  • Episode 28: Honoring the Legacy of Buffalo Soldiers
    Get ready for an informative and inspiring episode of the Spotlight Houston Show, where host Blanca sits down with Dr. Michelle Tovar, the director of education at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston. Join […]
  • Episode 27: A Guide to Mardi Gras Galveston 2023
    In this week’s episode of “Spotlight Houston Show,” host Blanca Quezada teams up with Visit Galveston’s Mary Beth Bassett to bring you the ultimate guide to Mardi Gras Galveston! Get ready to let the good […]
  • Episode 26: Behind the Scenes at Spotlight Houston Show
    Join Blanca Quezada, host of the “Spotlight Houston Show,” in a replay of a live recording at HMSnetradio.com. In this special episode, Blanca sits down with producer Sandra Fernandez to discuss the story behind the […]
  • Episode 25: Discover the Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage Project
    Join us for episode 25 of the Spotlight Houston Show, where Blanca Quezada sits down with Mikaela Selley, a native Houstonian who is also a professional archivist specializing in the preservation of records significant to […]
  • Episode 24: Learning from our past at Holocaust Museum Houston
    In this episode, Blanca talks to Joel Bangilan, librarian at the Holocaust Museum Houston, to find out what it offers visitors. Joel describes what visitors will see and learn about the Holocaust through each exhibit […]
  • Episode 23: Chinese Community Center
    Chinese Community Center and 2023 Lunar New Year Festival In today’s episode, Blanca discusses Houston’s Chinese Community Center’s social services, education, senior health services, and culture and community with Mei Li, director, and Elaine Yuan, […]
  • Episode 22: Discover your Family History at the Clayton Library
    In this episode of Spotlight Houston, host Blanca Quezada interviews Susan Kaufman, the head of the Houston Public Library’s Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus. Kaufman discusses the importance of researching one’s […]
  • Episode 21: New Year’s Celebration History
    In today’s episode, Blanca talks about the history of the New Year’s Celebration and how the Crystal Lit-up ball drop started in New York.
  • Episode 20: Keeping Children Safe During the Holidays
    In today’s episode, Blanca talks about ways to keep children safe and happy during the holiday season. How to prevent children from having accidents at home and during holiday festivities.
  • Episode 19: National Cupcake Day
    In today’s episode, Blanca talks about National Cupcake Day happening on Wednesday, December 15, 2022. She discusses the history of cupcakes, how to make them with an easy recipe, and the origins of this unique […]
  • Episode 18: CDC Holiday Recommendations
    In today’s episode, Blanca is sharing CDC recommendations for staying healthy and safe during the holiday season. For more information visit: cdc.gov/healthequity/features/holidayseason or visit cdc.gov.
  • Episode 17: Guarding your Mental Health During the Holiday Season
    In today’s episode, Blanca is discussing ideas on how to calmly enjoy the holiday season whether it’s with family, friends or alone, She shares suggestions made by mental health professionals on how takes the holiday […]
  • Episode 16: Selecting the Perfect Christmas Tree
    In today’s episode, Blanca is sharing ideas on how to select the perfect artificial or fresh cut Christmas tree for the holiday season.  
  • Episode 15: Safety Tips for the Holidays
    In today’s episode, Blanca shares safety tips to keep in mind when you’re out or in your home during the holiday season.
  • Episode 14: Holiday Shopping Tips
    In today’s episode, Blanca discusses how to prepare for holiday shopping without stress. She gives tips on how to save money without having to deal with debt in the new year.
  • Episode 13: Xmas in Houston
    In today’s episode, Blanca talks about things to do in Houston to celebrate the Holiday season.
  • Episode 12: Enjoying Houston’s Thanksgiving Day Super Feast
    In today’s episode, Blanca is sharing information on the 44thAnnual City Wide Club Thanksgiving Day Super Feast, Also, how to become a volunteer and give to those in our community that are in need of […]
  • Episode 11: Houston’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
    In today’s episode, Blanca is sharing information about this year’s Houston’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and how you can volunteer to be a part of this event.
  • Episode 10: Getting Ready for a Houston Thanksgiving Holiday
    In today’s episode, Blanca will discuss how to prepare for the Thanksgiving Holiday. She’ll share with you how to budget, how to purchase a variety of foods including turkeys to make your holiday celebrate easy. […]
  • Episode 9: Discover the Houston Zoo
    In today’s episode, Blanca walks us through a visit to the Houston Zoo and describes all the ways you can connect with this great location. Learn more at houstonzoo.org.
  • Episode 8: Houston exhibit, The Portable Universe of Indigenous Colombia
    In today’s episode, Blanca talks about the newest exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, “Golden Worlds: The Portable Universe of Indigenous Colombia.”  More info at  https://www.mfah.org/exhibitions/golden-worlds-portable-universe-indigenous-colombia.
  • Episode 7: Give the gift of life
    In today’s episode, Blanca talks about the importance of giving blood and making it a holiday tradition.
  • Episode 6: A Houston staycation
    In today’s episode, Blanca talks about the things she would do in a Houston staycation from researching Houston’s history to touring downtown.
  • Episode 5: Preparing your budget for the holidays
    In today’s episode, Blanca talks about getting geared up for the holidays. From how to shop for the holiday meals and gift giving to holiday travel, she shares tips on how to celebrate without breaking […]
  • Episode 4: Stepping into a Mexican Mercadito
    In today’s episode, Blanca shares the experience of visiting the local mercado in Mexico and her childhood experience with a curandera.
  • Episode 3: Diving into your family history
    In today’s episode, Blanca talks about what she learned when researching her family history and how you can look up the history of your family too.
  • Episode 2: Day of the Dead
    In today’s episode, Blanca shares her experiences in celebrating Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos.
  • Episode 1: Welcome to Spotlight Houston
    In our first episode, our host Blanca Quezada introduces the show and previews what you can expect in upcoming episodes.