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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. 2 天前

    Hello Houston (March 13, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we discuss the upcoming 2026 Oscars with Dave Morales, co-owner and editor of the entertainment news website BackstageOL.com, who shares his predictions for the big winners of this year’s ceremony. Then, Dom Finetti and Patrick McAlexander of the Houston-based non-profit a cappella ensemble Space City Sound, tell us all about the group and their upcoming performance on the University of Houston campus. Plus, members of the ensemble treat us to a special performance. In the second hour of the show, we’re joined by Dustin Gouker, publisher of The Event Horizon, a Substack newsletter focused on the prediction market industry, who helps break down the murky and fast-moving world of prediction markets. Also, our hosts share a rundown of events happening this weekend in Houston for our regular Friday feature, Last Minute Plans. And, as always, Ernie and Frank talk about the top stories of the day at the top of each hour, including Texas SNAP recipients not being able to buy candy or sweetened drinks with their Lone Star Cards starting next month and Buc-ee's receiving an F rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for its alleged failure to respond to customer service complaints.

    1 小時 39 分鐘

  2. 2 天前

    Hello Houston (March 12, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, Dr. Sergio Lira, President of the Houston council of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), discusses their decision to cancel this year’s Cinco De Mayo parade, and other pressing concerns for the city’s Latin American community. Then, we learn all about this year’s upcoming Tour De Houston, an annual community bike ride event celebrating the beauty, history, and diversity of Houston’s neighborhoods, with Todd Holloman, Vice President of Venues and Live Events at Houston First Corporation. In the second hour of the show, we’re joined by Joshua Fechter, the Urban Affairs reporter for The Texas Tribune, who breaks down his report on the rising cost of housing and the debate over whether investment companies should be allowed to buy single-family homes. Plus, our hosts tell us about the latest things that are currently taking over all their free time as part of our regular Thursday feature, Current Obsessions. And, as always, Ernie and Frank discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo saying that she was threatened and removed from a Houston rodeo concert, a new poll on how Americans feel about placing the National Guard at polling places, and a new poll showing James Talarico tying with John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.

    1 小時 37 分鐘

  3. 4 天前

    Hello Houston – LIVE at the Houston Rodeo (March 11, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we are back at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – the largest livestock exhibition and rodeo event in the entire world. In the first hour, Chris Boleman, President and CEO of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, talks to us about everything the rodeo has to offer as well as his history with the organization.  Then, Houston Mayor John Whitmire joins us to share his favorite rodeo memories, discuss how the city and county work together every year to produce this iconic event, and talk about the latest issues affecting the city of Houston. In the second hour of the show, we’re joined by Holly Schweitzer, the HLSR’s director of customer experience, who tells us about Volunteer Appreciation Day, the rodeo’s first-ever drone show with pyrotechnics, and more. Next, we learn all about one of the most attended days at the rodeo, Go Tejano Day, with Adrian Izaguirre, the Go Tejano Committee Captain, and Laura Cervantes, the Scholarship Gala Captain, who both break down the events that occur on this day and how the committee gets Houston’s Hispanic community involved. And finally, to end today’s program, we talk to the winners of this year’s Gold Buckle Foodie Awards, Joey Rousso of Rousso’s Fat Bacon and Mark Zable of Darlin’s Fried Chicken, along with Kenneth Lewis, Chairman of the Commercial Exhibits Committee, who all tell us about the culinary creations that can be found at the rodeo.

    1 小時 34 分鐘

  4. 5 天前

    Hello Houston (March 10, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by Dr. Daniel Hamermesh, an emeritus professor of economics at the University of Texas, who discusses the latest jobs report, what’s behind the rise in job losses, and what this means for Houstonians. Then, we talk with literacy activist and influencer Oliver James, who shares his experience with adult illiteracy and his journey of learning to read with the help of TikTok. In the second hour of the show, we revisit Celeste’s in-depth interview with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo for her Cold Coffee series as part of our month-long celebration of Women’s History Month. To watch the full interview, click here. Plus, Alan Steinberg, a volunteer board member for the local non-profit Keep Houston Beautiful, tells us about the organization and their mission to ensure the city is kept clean through a combination of education and community partnerships. And, as always, Ernie, Celeste, and Frank talk about today’s top headlines at the top of each hour, including the death of a Georgia teacher after a student prank went wrong, Houston’s public transit system receiving more than $9 million in federal funding for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the latest developments on the war with Iran.

    1 小時 39 分鐘

  5. 6 天前

    Hello Houston (March 9, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we talk about oil prices surging due to the Iran conflict, with University of Houston energy fellow Ed Hirs, who explains what’s driving the spike in these prices and what this could mean for consumers. Then, we learn about the Houston area non-profit The Woods Project, with executive director Natalie Hausman-Weiss and program manager Manny Salas, who both explain how the organization creates wilderness exploration experiences for high school students. In the second hour, Simon Fischer-Baum, an associate professor in Rice University’s Department of Psychological Sciences, tells us about this week’s Brains in Society conference, which brings together neuroscientists and other experts to discuss how advances in brain research are influencing health care, education, technology, and more. Plus, we also chat with Houston-based chef and restaurateur Jassi Bindra, who tells us all about being a contestant on the new season of Top Chef, as well as the story of his culinary journey, moving from India to the United States at age 30. And, as always, Celeste and Frank discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including discussing how daylight savings time affects sleep patterns with neurologist Dr. Sudha Tallavajhula and the removal of a Ramadan display at a Houston elementary school after district officials said it violated a "political and religious neutrality" policy.

    1 小時 37 分鐘

  6. 3月6日

    Hello Houston (March 6, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we discuss a new study on large-scale air pollution events with Dr. Inyang Uwak, Research and Policy Director at Air Alliance Houston, who explains its findings and what caused these pollution events. Then, we’re joined by Jamie Ferrell, Director of Forensic Nursing for Memorial Hermann Health System, who discusses how to prevent sexual assault during Spring Break, as well as the signs to be aware of, and what to do if an incident occurs. In the second hour of the show, in recognition of Women’s History Month, we revisit Ernie’s conversation with Houston singer, actress, and former America’s Got Talent contestant, Christina Wells, for his InnerVIEWS series. To watch the full interview, click here. Plus, our hosts share their Current Obsessions for this week, and a list of events going down in H-town this weekend for our regular Friday feature, “Last Minute Plans.” And, as always, Ernie, Celeste, and Frank discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including President Trump firing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Rep. Tony Gonzales announcing he’s withdrawing from his reelection race, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton considering dropping out of the U.S. Senate race.

    1 小時 37 分鐘

  7. 3月5日

    Hello Houston – LIVE at the Houston Rodeo (March 5, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we are live from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – the largest livestock exhibition and rodeo event in the entire world. In the first hour, we learn all about Agventure, an attraction where parents can take their kids to learn about agriculture and farm animals, with Allen Kaminski, a founding member of the rodeo’s Tours Committee and a former Texas Farm Bureau state director. Then, we talk with Kyle Olsen, the Chief Show Operations Officer for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, who gives us a behind-the-scenes look at rodeo operations in what’s his first year in this role following the retirement of rodeo legend Mike DeMarco. In the second hour of the show, Laura Lambert, Director of Auctions and Attractions at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, discusses the junior market auctions for livestock and art, as well as her own experience with the rodeo and how it feels to be a part of it. Also, Lindsey Weid, chairman of the Wine Garden Committee, tells us about the specialty wines and events that can be found at the rodeo’s Champion Wine Garden. And finally, HLSR board member, committee member, and Trailblazer Honoree, Angela Hernandez, joins us to discuss the rise in women’s roles at the rodeo. Plus, throughout the show, Celeste and Frank check in with Ernie, who’s at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Gold Buckle Foodie Awards, where he tells us all about the great food that can be found at the event.

    1 小時 36 分鐘

  8. 3月4日

    Hello Houston (March 4, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by Texas Monthly senior writer Michael Hardy in the first hour, who discusses his in-depth article on Lina Hidalgo’s tenure as Harris County Judge and how her leadership style and clashes with local politicians reshaped her time in office. Then, actor Edward Staudenmayer from the cast of the national touring production of The Great Gatsby joins us to tell us all about the musical based on the classic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, which is running at the Hobby Center through Sunday. In the show’s second hour, we discuss possible human trafficking at the upcoming FIFA World Cup games here in Houston with David Reid, founder of the redM Movement, an area non-profit that brings together professionals from energy, the arts, science, and media to raise awareness on human trafficking, support survivors, and push for change. Also, we learn about a community effort to restore one of the oldest AIDS memorials in the nation, the Texas AIDS Memorial Garden, with the garden’s architect and founder, R. Michael Lee and Edward D. Pettitt II, president of local non-profit Friends of Columbia Tap. Plus, Ernie, Celeste, and Frank break down the results of last night’s primary election at the top of each hour, with Houston Public Media reporters Andrew Schneider and Michael Adkison.

    1 小時 38 分鐘
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簡介

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
  • 活躍年代
    2025年 - 2026年
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    兒少適宜
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