Hello Houston
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<p>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.</p>
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July 24, 2026
Hello Houston (July 24, 2026)
<p>On today’s Hello Houston, <a href="https://www.bakerinstitute.org/expert/david-gantz">David A. Gantz</a>, the Will Clayton Fellow in Trade and International Economics at Rice University's Baker Institute, discusses recent talks to revise the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement and what this could mean for businesses and consumers.</p><p>Next, Gabriela Torres of the <a href="https://www.sicklecelltx.org/">Sickle Cell Association of Texas MTF</a> joins us to tell us about <a href="https://www.sicklecelltx.org/camp/">Camp Cell-A-Bration</a>, a week-long camp event that allows children living with sickle cell disease to have their own camp experience.</p><p>In the show's second hour, we’re joined by <a href="https://texassouthernnews.com/texas-southern-university-names-jmaine-chubb-chief-financial-officer/">J’Maine Chubb</a>, the new Chief Financial Officer of Texas Southern University, who shares his vision for the university and how he plans to ensure that one of the nation's largest historically Black universities is positioned for a stronger future.</p><p>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.</p><p>And, as always, Ernie Manouse and guest host <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0393966/">Deborah Hope</a> talk about today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Houston officials <a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/sports/world-cup/2026/07/23/557826/women-world-cup-houston-soccer-dynamo-dash/">bidding to host the Women’s World Cup</a> in 2031, the box-office success of Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey, and President Trump considering a massive escalation in the war with Iran.</p>
July 23, 2026
Hello Houston (July 23, 2026)
<p>On today’s Hello Houston, Houston City Council Member <a href="https://www.houstontx.gov/council/4/">Alejandra Salinas</a> joins us to discuss the "Right to Air Conditioning" ordinance she introduced that would require rental properties to provide and maintain air conditioning in all rental units. </p><p>Then, <a href="https://www.ccl.hctx.net/criminal/5/default.htm">Judge David Fleischer</a> of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 joins us to talk about why he continues to livestream his courtroom proceedings and his tough but fair approach to interacting with defendants.</p><p>In the second hour of the show, we talk with <a href="https://www.bakerinstitute.org/expert/bill-king">Bill King</a>, a Fellow in Public Finance at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, who breaks down the financial challenges ahead for Harris County as the county prepares to adopt its next budget.</p><p>Plus, our hosts and listeners share the latest things that are taking over all their free time as part of our regular Thursday feature, Current Obsessions. You can send us your Current Obsessions anytime by emailing us at <a href="mailto:talk@hellohouston.org">talk@hellohouston.org</a>.</p><p>And, as always, Ernie Manouse and guest host Bob Ford talk about today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including the latest on Tropical Storm Bertha, the planned “No Business As Usual” protest in Houston, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare moving forward with his investigation into the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and more.</p>
July 22, 2026
Hello Houston (July 22, 2026)
<p>On today’s Hello Houston, Fort Bend County Commissioner <a href="https://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/government/departments/commissioners-court/commissioner-precinct-4/about-commissioner-precinct-4/meet-commissioner-mccoy">Dexter McCoy</a> joins us to share his perspective on the ongoing <a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/fort-bend/2026/07/06/556302/wong-lawsuit-county-attorney/">dispute over Daniel Wong's appointment</a> as the county's interim judge and what this leadership fight could mean for county government.</p><p>Next, we talk with Nicole Buergers, owner of the Houston-area business <a href="https://bee2beehoney.com/">Bee2Bee Honey </a><a href="https://bee2beehoney.com/">Collective</a>, who tells us all about the services they provide and how Houstonians can help preserve local bee populations.</p><p>In the second hour of the show, we’re joined by Houston actor <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9251047/">Michael Vincent Berry</a>, who talks with us about the deeply personal new film project he’s working on, which explores masculinity, addiction, fatherhood, and the search for redemption.</p><p>Plus, Houston’s own food and travel content creator <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shawnthefoodsheep/?hl=en">Shawn Singh</a>, also known as “shawnthefoodsheep,” joins us to talk about Houston’s diverse food scene, food trends he's been noticing lately, and Houston-area restaurants he recommends.</p><p>And, as always, Ernie Manouse and guest host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnareedvo/">Donna Reed</a> discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including two key witnesses in the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo seeking to be released from immigration detention, the U.S. Mint producing a commemorative coin with President Trump’s likeness on it, and Gov. Abbott issuing an executive order to crack down on "birth tourism."</p>
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<p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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