City Cast Austin logo
March 25, 2026

The Cult of H-E-B

City Cast Austin

The Cult of H-E-B

00:00:00
View all City Cast Austin episodes

For many of us, H-E-B is so much more than a grocery store; it's a cornerstone of the community. In moments of crisis, H-E-B shows up as a lifeline. For local makers, it offers a path to get homegrown products onto the shelves. And for everyday shoppers, it's a place that feels unmistakably Texan (butter tortillas included). Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Heidi Post, Senior Director of Public Affairs for Central Texas at H-E-B, to unpack how this beloved brand has earned such deep loyalty and why, for so many, it feels almost like a religion. 

Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter.. 

And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm 

Follow us @citycastaustin

You can also text us or leave a voicemail. 

Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

If you enjoyed today's interview with Michael Taylor, the Public Information Specialist with Austin Resource Recovery, learn more here.

Learn more about the sponsors of this March 25th episode:

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Hey Austin

Stay connected to City Cast Austin and get ready to join the local conversation.

Can't subscribe? Turn off your ad blocker and try again.

Latest Episodes

See all
September 24

The Secret to P. Terry's Success, ICE Shooting Investigation, and TribFest

Austin royalty is on the podcast, y’all. Patrick and Kathy Terry, the founders of P. Terry’s, join host Miles Bloxson to talk about the o...

City Cast Austin podcast episode art
September 22

What We Know About Austin's ICE Shooting. Plus, AISD Latest and HAAM Day

A federal immigration agent shot and injured a 28-year-old man from Venezuela in North Austin on Sunday. The shooting sparked outrage fro...

City Cast Austin podcast episode art
September 9

Join the Austin Conversation

Join host Miles Bloxson and the award-winning City Cast Austin team as they dig into the stories, conversations, and places Austin's obse...

City Cast Austin podcast episode art
April 27

An Update From City Cast Austin

The City Cast Austin podcast is taking a brief break over the next few months to regroup and develop some new concepts. In the meantime,...

City Cast Austin podcast episode art
April 24

City’s Controversial Encampment Crackdown, Firefighter Wins in Court, & Austin’s Viral Owlet

The City of Austin is considering changing how it responds to homeless encampments, including deploying daily cleanup teams. But after a...

City Cast Austin podcast episode art
April 23

Is Austin Really a Blues City?

Decades ago, Stevie Ray Vaughan brought the Texas Blues to town — but since then, Austin has birthed a well-known blues festival and kept...

City Cast Austin podcast episode art
April 22

What You Don’t Know About Austin’s Trees

Austin’s tree canopy is something to be proud of — even more so if you don’t zoom in. Did you know that the disparities between East Aust...

City Cast Austin podcast episode art
April 21

Could Austin Lose $2.5M in State Grants? Plus, Rowdy Spring Weather and Unhappy Northeasterners

On today’s Tuesday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec and Grace Reader, the city hall and...

City Cast Austin podcast episode art
April 20

Why AISD’s Deficit Just Keeps Getting Worse

The Austin Independent School District recently shared the troubling news that its deficit could balloon to $181 million next year, even...

City Cast Austin podcast episode art
April 17

Red River's Glow-Up, City Threatens Overpaid Workers, & Reggae Fest

The Red River Cultural District has unveiled a plan to revamp its so-called "Music Mile," a 10-block stretch from 15th to 5th streets. Th...

City Cast Austin podcast episode art