Hello Houston

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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 (June 18, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, as Juneteenth approaches, historian and author Blair LM Kelley and Prairie View A&M’s Dr. Melanye Price join us to explore what the holiday means to us today and how it’s still shaping conversations about social justice in the United States. Next, Militza Mezquita, the Texas State Director for Save the Children, joins us to share tips for how parents can keep their children learning throughout summer break. In the second hour, we hear an excerpt of the latest installment of Ernie Manouse’s InnerVIEWS series, in which he talks with Netflix BBQ star and fourth-generation Texas pitmaster Sloan Rinaldi, who shares some simple grilling tips that can help take your Father's Day cookout to the next level. Plus, it’s Thursday, which means it’s time for our regular feature, Current Obsessions, in which our hosts and listeners share the latest things that are taking over all their free time. You can send us your Current Obsessions anytime by emailing us at talk@hellohouston.org. And, as always, Ernie and guest host Chau Nguyen discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including the city of Houston offering certain residents financial assistance for the $5 fee related to solid waste services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection seizing millions of dollars in counterfeit World Cup merchandise, and the opening of The Obama Presidential Center.

    1h 38m

  2. 2d ago

    Hello Houston (June 17, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, University of Houston Energy Fellow Ed Hirs joins us in the first hour of the show to share his thoughts on the United States' memorandum of understanding with Iran and what we can expect to see with oil prices going forward. Then, Kevin Myer, CEO and President of LifeGift, the organ procurement organization for North, Southeast and West Texas, joins us to discuss the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation as well as how Texans can register to become donors. In the show's second hour, we hear the latest edition of Ernie Manouse's InnerVIEWS series in which he talks about the business side of the arts and the economic impact they have on our community with Hillary Hart, the Executive Director of Theatre Under the Stars. Plus, we highlight the Houston-area skate park, North Houston Skate Park, and the park adjacent to it, Dylan Park, which has features benefitting children of all abilities, with Sally Bradford, Executive Director of the North Houston Development Corporation. And, as always, Ernie and guest host Chau Nguyen discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including President Trump's press conference at the G7 summit in France, the Galveston area experiencing flooding risks due to Tropical Storm Arthur, and the FIFA World Cup match between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

    1h 37m

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    Hello Houston (June 16, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we discuss the latest on the state of Texas and the Smithsonian’s battle over where the Space Shuttle Discovery should call home with Kelly Crow, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, who’s been covering this story. Then, Laurette Veres, owner and producer of The Bridal Extravaganza Show, one of the largest bridal expos in the country, joins us to tell us all about how the upcoming event aims to help future brides plan their special day. In the second hour, we’re joined by Ryan Hyatt, host of the Texas Tech-focused radio show and podcast “Raiderland” in Lubbock, who helps us break down the gambling scandal surrounding former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby and the reactions the decision to allow him to play during the 2026 season is receiving. Plus, Tamarie Cooper, Producing Artistic Director of The Catastrophic Theatre, joins us along with her onstage "partner in crime," Kyle Sturdivant, to tell us about Tamarie’s Greatest Hits Volume 3, and how it celebrates 30 years of her work. And, as always, Ernie Manouse and guest host Chau Nguyen talk about today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including City Controller Chris Hollins’ formal investigation into Mayor Whitmire’s financial integrity advisor, Gov. Greg Abbott issuing a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties, and the growing public support for Luigi Mangione in the murder case against him.

    1h 37m

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    Hello Houston (June 15, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by the Harris County reporter for the Houston Chronicle, John Lomax V, who discusses what led to the resignation of the Harris County Flood Control District’s director and where its flood control projects currently stand. Then, we check in with Justin Ballard, the Newsroom Meteorologist for the Houston Chronicle, who gives us the latest information on what we can expect from the heavy rainfall expected across Houston and Southeast Texas this week. In the show’s second hour, University of Houston political science professor and co-host of Houston Public Media’s Party Politics, Brandon Rottinghaus, joins us to give us a recap of last week’s 2026 Texas Republican Convention, which was held in Houston. Plus, Houston Broadway Theatre president and founder Tyce Green joins us to tell us all about their production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, which is running starting tomorrow, June 16, through July 5 at the Wortham Center’s Cullen Theater. And, as always, Ernie Manouse and guest host HPM reporter Michael Adkison talk about today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including the aftermath of the first FIFA World Cup match in Houston, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s verbal attacks on James Talarico at the Texas Republican Convention, HPD's response to a “teen takeover” at Discovery Green over the weekend, and more.

    1h 33m

  5. Jun 12

    Hello Houston (June 12, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa in the show’s first hour, who explains why she believes Texas voters are ready for a change in leadership and what she would do differently if elected governor. Then, the Garden Theatre’s founding artistic director, Logan Vaden and Houston-based vocalist Wendy Taylor join us to tell us all about the "Musical Theatre Extravaganza,” running tonight through Sunday at the MATCH. In the second hour, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup now upon us, we’re joined by former Houston Dynamo soccer star Mike Chabala, who gives us his thoughts on the massive global event and which match-ups he thinks soccer fans are most looking forward to seeing. Plus, we have our regular Friday feature “Last Minute Plans,” in which our hosts share a comprehensive rundown of events going on this weekend in H-town, in addition to sharing their own weekend plans. And, as always, Ernie Manouse and guest host Tessa Barerra discuss today's top stories at the top of each hour, including the “UFC Freedom 250” event that will take place on the White House’s South Lawn this weekend, Texas Republicans gathering in Houston for the party's state convention, and a new super PAC launched in support of Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico.

    1h 37m

  6. Jun 11

    Hello Houston (June 11, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, Thomas A. Saenz, President and General Counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, who recently argued before the Fifth Circuit in support of students' right to defend the Texas Dream Act, discusses the future of the law and the court battles ahead for it. Next, we’re joined by Jennifer Agbu and Alana Scott, the Artistic Director and Assistant Artistic Director of Houston Show Choir, who tell us about the choir's upcoming summer show and their mission to bring music, movement, and community together. In the show's second hour, Christine Ruiz Hopkins and Heidi Lutz, the authors of Secret Galveston: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, join us to educate us on the lesser-known facts and folklore of the city of Galveston, as well as its African American history, ahead of Juneteenth next week. Plus, composer and pianist Alfredo Rodriguez of the Alfredo Rodriguez trio joins us to discuss his Live at the Founders Club concert, Havana Grooves, which he will be performing in with the trio for the next two nights at the Hobby Center. And, as always, Ernie Manouse and guest host Nicole Ellis discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo proposing a paid mental health leave policy for all full-time employees of the county government and the Houston City Council approving Mayor Whitmire's proposed $7.5 billion budget for the next fiscal year.

    1h 38m

  7. Jun 10

    Hello Houston (June 10, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with The Texas Tribune’s health reporter Terri Langford, who joins us to discuss Texas Children’s Hospital’s planned detransition clinic, why the hospital was required to create it, and what it could mean for patients. Then, we turn to the arts and chat with actor Adam Brett, who talks to us about playing the character Wadsworth in the national tour of CLUE, which is currently running at the Hobby Center through Sunday, June 14th. In the second hour, we’re joined by Nikolas Guggenberger, Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center, who discusses the state of Florida’s lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, for allegedly concealing serious risks associated with ChatGPT, and what this lawsuit means for the future of AI regulation. Plus, documentarian Gordon S. Williams and Dr. Michelle Tovar, Director of Education and Outreach at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, talk to us about Juneteenth on Screen, an upcoming film screening that highlights the stories of Black communities across Texas. And, as always, Ernie Manouse and guest host Nicole Ellis discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including a Texas teen being sentenced to 35 years for fatally stabbing another athlete at a high school track meet and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launching an investigation into FIFA over allegations that buyers were misled about World Cup tickets.

    1h 38m

  8. Jun 9

    Hello Houston (June 9, 2026)

    On today’s Hello Houston, we discuss a new study from the Hobby School of Public Affairs that takes a closer look at how Houston residents view their communities, with the University of Houston’s Gail Buttorff and Maria Perez Arguelles, who both break down its findings. Then, Seetha Kulandaisamy, the Director of Development at ISHIDA Dance Company and Texas-born dancer Helen Clare Kinney, tell us about waiting/REX, a contemporary dance double bill that will run from June 11–14 at the Asia Society Texas Center. In the second hour of the show, we’re joined by Deandre Prescott, the Research Director for Colliers in Houston, who breaks down what's happening with Houston's growing apartment market and what falling rents, new construction, and changing development patterns could mean for renters. Plus, we discuss the challenges Texans face in accessing mental health care with Andrea Usanga, the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Mental Health America of Greater Houston, who also tells us about their new program, which aims to make it easier to connect people with the care they need. And, as always, Ernie Manouse and guest host Donna Reed talk about today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Texas General Land Office Commissioner Dawn Buckingham saying Harris County will likely not meet important flood project deadlines, NASA announcing the new Artemis III crew, which they discuss with Houston Public Media reporter Michael Adkison, and more.

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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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  • Creator
    Houston Public Media
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
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    ℗ & © 2026 Houston Public Media
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