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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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    Hello Houston (August 21, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with U.S. Representative Al Green, currently serving Texas’s 9th congressional district, who  discusses his goals and priorities before he leaves the Capitol in January and the annual Slavery Remembrance Legislative Update Breakfast that he’s hosting tomorrow, August 22. Then, Dr. Shonnie Murrell, Governor of the Recording Academy’s Texas and Oklahoma Chapters and leader of the band Funk Potion #9, tells us about her work advocating for artists, mentoring young people through Grammy U, and her upcoming new R&B album. In the second hour, former superintendent of Big Bend National Park and chairman of Keep Big Bend Wild, Bob Krumenaker, discusses how the organization is fighting border wall construction in that area, what’s at stake for the famous Texas national park, and what happens next now that construction has been paused. Plus, we do our regular Friday feature "Last Minute Plans," in which our hosts share a comprehensive rundown of events going down in the Houston area this weekend, while they, and Hello Houston listeners, share their own plans for the weekend. And, as always, our hosts Ernie Manouse and Tessa Barrera discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Minnesota officials suing Gov. Abbott to force the extradition of an ICE agent arrested in Texas, a Deer Park police officer suspended after misusing the department’s Flock cameras, the attorney of a Texas teen convicted of a fatal stabbing asking for a new trial, and more.

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    Hello Houston (August 20, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin, who discusses the county’s legal battles over mail-in voting and federal funding, what they could mean for both the county and voters, and what happens next. Next, we turn to education and talk with Reid Turner, the lead agriculture teacher at Worthing High School in Sunnyside, who tells us about how their agriculture program is teaching students how to grow food, raise animals, and tackle the challenges of living in a food desert. In the second hour, journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning national security reporter Thomas Ricks, who’s written extensively about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, talks to us about what he’s seeing as a troubling connection between the conduct of American forces during the Iraq War and how immigration enforcement is currently being carried out on U.S. streets. And finally, our hosts and listeners share the latest things that have been taking over all their free time as part of our regular Thursday feature, Current Obsessions. Share your Current Obsessions with us anytime by emailing us at talk@hellohouston.org. And, as always, our hosts Ernie Manouse and Tessa Barrera discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including James Talarico spending more than $25 million on television advertising, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick saying he’ll lower school ratings if graphic books aren’t removed, Houston City Council approving a "right to air conditioning" ordinance, and more.

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    Hello Houston (August 19, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we discuss why many of the biggest cities in Texas are currently facing mounting budget deficits with Joshua Fechter, an urban affairs reporter for The Texas Tribune, who’s recently reported on this matter. Then, Tracy Hester, co-director of the University of Houston Law Center’s Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Law Center, educates us on solar radiation management (SRM), a theoretical way to slow global warming by reflecting a small amount of sunlight back into space. In the second hour of the show, we discuss mail-in ballots and other current questions about voting access across Texas ahead of the midterm elections in November with Jen Rice, who reports on threats to democracy in states across the country for Democracy Docket. Plus, Chris Williams, the chef and owner of the Houston-area restaurant Lucille’s, talks to us about working with the non-profit Street Art for Mankind to complete a mural honoring the legacy of famed Houston artist John Biggers.  And, as always, our hosts Ernie Manouse and Tessa Barrera talk about today's top stories at the top of each hour, including ABC suing the FCC for allegedly violating the network’s First Amendment rights, Gov. Abbott calling for a ban on school districts employing anyone with an H-1B visa, and the city of Houston asking a federal court to reconsider its ruling on the city's minority-owned business program.

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    Hello Houston (August 18, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, Dr. Zuri Dale, Assistant Vice President of Research and Innovation Initiatives at Texas Southern University, explains how the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris spreads, why there are so many cases in Texas, and how we can prevent it. Then, we discuss indoor plant care with Jemine Oakes, owner of the local plant shop, The Flora Culture, who shares tips and discusses the growing trend of biophilic design. In the show’s second hour, we turn to healthcare and receive an update on the latest advances in melanoma research and therapies with Dr. Michael Davies, chair of the Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology at MD Anderson. Plus, Houston-based sculptor Bridgette Mongeon discusses her book Alice and the Hidden 150, which features hints to help people uncover all 150 secrets hidden in her Alice in Wonderland-inspired sculpture Move One Place On, located in Evelyn’s Park in Bellaire. And, as always, our hosts Ernie Manouse and Tessa Barrera discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including TEA Commissioner Mike Morath saying the HISD takeover could be ending soon, high temperatures in Houston this week, which they discuss with KTRK broadcast meteorologist Elyse Smith, and the Trump Administration pausing border wall construction in Big Bend National Park.

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    Hello Houston (August 17, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Dr. Stacy Norton, an obstetrician and gynecologist with Houston Methodist Willowbrook, who discusses colon cancer risks, the warning signs to watch out for, and the importance of early detection, especially for women.   Next, Dr. Sally-Ann Ashton, the inaugural director of the University of Houston-Downtown's Center for Crime, Urban Research and Education, tells us how the center is bringing researchers, students, and law enforcement together to better understand what drives crime and how to prevent it. In the second hour of the show, John McClain, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame who's also been covering the NFL in Houston for 50 years, joins us to share his thoughts on what we can expect from the Houston Texans’ upcoming new season. Also, we discuss the future of nuclear energy with Ramanan Krishnamoorti, Vice President of Energy and Innovation at the University of Houston, who also explains what advancements have been made to make nuclear energy safer and more reliable.  Plus, Ernie Manouse and Hello Houston’s new permanent co-host, Tessa Barrera, talk about today’s stories at the top of each hour, including Dallas Fort Worth International Airport canceling plans to install a facility for Islamic prayer and Caitlyn Jenner supporting two former NBA players who are planning to enter the WNBA’s draft.

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    Hello Houston (August 14, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we discuss how widespread Flock cameras are becoming in the state of Texas and the debate surrounding their use with Sam Shaw, a government and growth reporter at The Waco Bridge, who's been reporting on their expansion. Then, Briana Byrd, a Houston entrepreneur and owner of Taaffe Vintage Furniture, joins us to share DIY restoration tips, how we can avoid common mistakes, and how we can give old furniture a beautiful second life. In the second hour of the show, we’re joined by River Oaks Theatre artistic director Rob Saucedo, who talks to us about his new graphic novel, Curse of the Where Wolf, and the werewolf movie screenings that he’s hosting at the theater this month to celebrate the graphic novel’s release. Also, we wrap up this week by welcoming Hello Houston's new permanent co-host, Tessa Barrera, during our regular Friday feature, Last Minute Plans. She will officially be starting on Monday, August 17. Plus, Ernie Manouse and guest host Rebekah Dahl discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Governor Abbott calling for tougher penalties for Texas teachers who engage in inappropriate relationships with students and four HISD schools receiving F ratings a year after there were no failing campuses, which they discuss with Houston Public Media reporter Bianca Seward.

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    Hello Houston (August 13, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, University of Houston law professor Seth Chandler discusses a federal judge ruling a decades-old Houston program that gives some city contracts to minority-owned businesses unconstitutional and what this could mean for the city’s contracting programs. Then, Hello Houston host Ernie Manouse and today’s guest host, former America’s Got Talent semifinalist and Houston native Christina Wells, talk about upcoming productions she’ll be starring in and life changes. In the second hour, we talk with Brandon Rottinghaus, a professor of political science at the University of Houston and co-host of Houston Public Media’s Party Politics, about how to recognize political spin, evaluate candidates’ claims, and make sense of campaign messaging during campaign season. Plus, our hosts and listeners share the latest things that have been taking over all their free time as part of our regular Thursday feature, Current Obsessions. Share your Current Obsessions with us anytime by emailing us at talk@hellohouston.org. And, as always, our hosts talk about the top stories of the day at the top of each hour, including Houston voters considering deprioritizing enforcement of cannabis laws and banning no-knock warrants, Houston airport workers receiving a 33% raise under an executive order by Mayor Whitmire, and more.

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    Hello Houston (August 12, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by Houston Chronicle reporters Sam González Kelly and Matt deGrood, who both tell us about a recent analysis that’s raising questions about HPD’s cooperation with federal immigration agents. Next, Houston native and comedian Cris Sosa talks to us about his journey taking his comedy to the national stage as a contestant on America’s Got Talent. In the show’s second hour, we talk again with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, who discusses Harris County Commissioners rejecting her proposed tax-rate increase to fund early childcare programs for a second time. Then, we discuss Rice University’s SSPEED Center with its co-director and professor of environmental law, Jim Blackburn, who explains the mission of the center, how the idea for it developed, and how it has helped shape coastal recreation legislation. And finally, we turn to real estate and talk with Houston real estate expert Noel Collier, who tells us about her new HGTV series, Extreme Buyers Club, and her experiences helping buyers with their unconventional wish lists. Plus, Ernie Manouse and guest host Holland Vavra talk about today’s top stories at the top of the show, including the Tesla company proposing a $10 billion solar cell manufacturing facility in Fort Bend County and President Trump confirming that he secretly switched planes due to a possible threat after last month's NATO summit in Turkey.

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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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    Houston Public Media
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
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