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Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. Every weekday, we dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians — from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.

  1. VOR 3 STD.

    Hello Houston (February 13, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett, who discusses her run for Senate as she squares off against Texas State Representative James Talarico, as well as her policy priorities, and why she believes this race is so important. Then, ahead of Valentine’s Day, we talk with Houston area relationship therapist Dr. Viviana Coles, who shares advice on how couples can maintain healthy relationships. In the show’s second hour, Michael Emerson, a Fellow in Religion and Public Policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute, joins us to discuss the growing influence of Christian nationalism in Texas politics, a topic he explores in the four-part audio series, Between Pulpit and Policy. Also, Theatre Under the Stars artistic director Dan Knechtges joins us to tell us all about the exciting musicals included in the theatre company’s new 2026-27 season. And, as always, Ernie and guest host Doris Childress discuss today’s top headlines, including Christian Menefee leading over Al Green in the Democratic primary for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s 2026 State of the City address, plus, former City Council member Amanda Edwards tells us her plans after suspending her campaign for the 18th Congressional District earlier this week.

    1 Std. 38 Min.

  2. VOR 1 TAG

    Hello Houston (February 12, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, ArtHouse Houston Executive Director Maureen McNamara joins us in the show’s first hour to discuss a local effort to preserve the Garden Oaks Theater, one of several neighborhood cinemas built in Houston between the 1930s and 1950s. Also, in the first hour, we’re joined by Rice University postdoctoral researcher and Houston Texans cheerleader, HTC Kelly, who discusses how she balances these two dual roles. In the second hour of the show, Jim Morris, Founder, Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief of Public Health Watch, helps us understand a new report highlighting pollution in Texas and what this continued growth could mean for Texans. Plus, we also chat with jazz trumpeter, vocalist, and composer, Jumaane Smith, who tells us all about his Hobby Center concert LOVE ALWAYS: Celebrating the Romance of Nat King Cole, in which he’ll perform renditions of Cole’s most famous songs. And, as always, Ernie and Frank talk about today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Houstonians concerned that their wages aren’t keeping up with the cost of living, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s heated congressional hearing, Harris County seeking a restraining order against the federal government to halt FEMA layoffs, and more.

    1 Std. 37 Min.

  3. VOR 2 TAGEN

    Hello Houston (February 11, 2026)

    On today’s show, we break down a University of Houston study, which found that many Houston-area residents are overestimating the potential reach and impact of Texas’s new school voucher program, with the Hobby School of Public Affairs’ Blake Heller. Then, actor Rudy Foster joins us to discuss playing the role of Hermes in the North American tour of the Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown, currently running at the Hobby Center through Sunday, February 15th. In the second hour of Hello Houston, Celeste talks with Texas Agriculture Commissioner candidate Nate Sheets, who discusses his vision for the department, how he plans to tackle challenges like water scarcity and livestock health, and what changes he hopes to bring to Texas agriculture. Plus, we also learn all about Lunar New Year and its traditions, with Elaine Yuan, senior fund development manager at the Chinese Community Center. And, as always, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Cy-Fair ISD’s new board members rolling back the previous board’s policies, Houstonians turning to payday loans to cover everyday expenses, the latest developments in the kidnapping case of Nancy Guthrie, and more.

    1 Std. 38 Min.

  4. VOR 3 TAGEN

    Hello Houston (February 10, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Natalia Contreras, a reporter covering election administration and voting access for Votebeat, who shares her thoughts on why the Trump administration is asking states to turn over their voter rolls. Then, at the end of the first hour, Houston actress Brenda Palestina joins us to tell us about playing the character Ana in the Alley Theater production Real Women Have Curves. In the second hour of the show, we’re joined by representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), who discuss the HALT Drunk Driving Law, which aims to equip every new car with anti-drunk driving technology by 2030. Plus, we also explore the history of one of the largest Black-owned and operated theaters in the nation, The Ensemble Theatre, with artistic director Eileen J. Morris and resident actor Timothy Eric, who also tell us about its significance to the community. And, as always, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pursuing legal action against a Houston-area anti-fascist group, city officials announcing a new on-demand system for faster trash pickup, and more.

    1 Std. 39 Min.

  5. VOR 4 TAGEN

    Hello Houston (February 9, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by Bishop James Dixon II, president of the NAACP Houston chapter in the show’s first hour, who discusses the current issues affecting the organization, as well as his commitment to civil rights and community empowerment. Also, at the end of the first hour, we learn all about the German cultural center, the Goethe-Institut, with Sandy Schwalen, program coordinator of the institute’s Houston branch. In the second hour of the show, we talk with Marcos Velez, a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Texas, who tells us more about his campaign, the issues driving his run, and his vision for the future of the state. Plus, we also hear from Mark Norris, Senior Director of Digital Operations at Houston Public Media, who gives us a live report from the 2026 Winter Olympics taking place in Italy. And, as always, Frank and Celeste discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Harris County residents filing a lawsuit to halt immigration enforcement raids in Houston, University of Houston faculty being asked to sign an agreement to "not indoctrinate" students, and we recap last night’s Super Bowl and its halftime show.

    1 Std. 37 Min.

  6. 6. FEB.

    Hello Houston (February 6, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we hear the latest installment of Celeste’s Cold Coffee series during the show’s first hour, in which she sits down with Lina Hidalgo, who discusses her time as Harris County Judge, her mental health, and what’s next for her. In the second hour of the show, author and Yale leadership scholar, Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, tells us about his upcoming book, Trump’s Ten Commandments, which explores the strategies that define President Trump’s decision-making in business, politics, and media. Plus, Ernie also broadcasts live from the Houston Home and Garden Show at the end of each hour, where he talks with Home Improvement star Richard Karn and Texas Q pitmaster Sloan Rinaldi. And, as always, Frank and Celeste weigh in on today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in talks to turn part of the county jail into a medical wing, Nike being investigated over allegations of discrimination against white employees, the launch of the TrumpRx website, and more.

    1 Std. 37 Min.

  7. 5. FEB.

    Hello Houston (February 5, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we hear Celeste’s conversation with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller during the show’s first hour, in which he gives an update on the state’s screwworm threat, his re-election campaign, and more. Then, we’re joined by Amy Hufnagel, executive director of ACE Mentor Program Houston, who tells us about their work educating high school students about careers in architecture, construction, and engineering. In the second hour of the show, we break down this weekend’s upcoming Super Bowl with former ESPN and CityCast Houston broadcaster Raheel Ramzanali, who also shares his thoughts on the commercials that air during the big game and the highly anticipated halftime show featuring Bad Bunny. Plus, our hosts and listeners share the latest things that are currently taking over all their free time for Hello Houston’s regular Thursday feature, Current Obsessions. And, as always, Ernie and Celeste discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including the Houston Association of Realtors not including flood risk data on Texas home listings, a large sinkhole closing every eastbound lane on I-10 East Freeway, and President Trump calling for elections to be nationalized.

    1 Std. 37 Min.

  8. 4. FEB.

    Hello Houston (February 4, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by Samuel Luna, director at BKV Energy, in the show’s first hour, who breaks down ERCOT’s 2026 forecast showing electricity demand increasing rapidly across Texas, and what this means for your electric bill. Then, we learn more about Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston (MATCH) and how it supports the city’s arts community, with their managing director, Kirk Markley and director of patron services, Dennis Draper. In the second hour of the show, we talk with Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County president & CEO Kelly Young and vice president of public affairs, Catherine Villarreal, who discuss the latest issues affecting the city’s homeless population. Plus, we also hear a portion of the latest installment of Ernie’s InnerVIEWS series in which he sits down with Broadway legend Bernadette Peters ahead of her upcoming Houston performance this weekend. To watch the full interview, click here.  And, as always, Ernie, Celeste, and Frank discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including a Galveston man suing a California doctor for allegedly giving his partner abortion pills and the Texas Education Agency warning school districts about the consequences for supporting students walking out to participate in protests.

    1 Std. 37 Min.
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Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. Every weekday, we dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians — from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.

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