Hello Houston

On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by University of Houston researcher Francisco Haces-Garcia, who discusses the use of AI in flood mapping as well as what was found in a recent flood risk study he authored and what it could mean for the future.

Next, we talk with Houston-based James Beard Award-winning chef and TV host, Chris Shepherd, who tells us all about his new live conversation series, Breaking Bread, which is being prese...

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Sarah Kirkle, the Policy and Legislative Affairs Director for the Texas Water Association, who helps us understand what needs to be done for the state of Texas to avoid a major water crisis in the future.

Then, we hear from Performing Arts Houston President and CEO Meg Booth and Director of Artistic Programs, Lee Strickland, who tell us all about the arts organization’s upcoming 60^th...

On today’s Hello Houston, we're joined by Gus Faucher, the Chief Economist for PNC, in the first hour of the show, who breaks down a new report with insights on where Houston’s economy stands currently and what we can expect in the months ahead.

Then, we learn all about the local women’s organization, The Women's Resource of Greater Houston, with its Chief Development Officer, Stephanie Magers, who tells us about their work empoweri...

On today’s Hello Houston, we hear from local Pastor Sean Palmer, who shares his perspective on the intersection of politics and religion with Celeste Diaz Schurman in the latest installment of her “Cold Coffee” series.

Then, writer, speaker, and influencer Libby Ward joins us to explain how she’s redefining the motherhood narrative through an honest, unfiltered, and relatable lens, as well as her new book Honest Motherhood: On Losin...

On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by Anne Sung, the Chief Policy and Innovation Officer for Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones, who discusses a new business accelerator initiative designed to help childcare providers expand in Harris County.

Then, local media personality Tessa Berrera, formerly of Houston Life on KPRC, joins us to share what she’s been up to since leaving local television.

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On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by Kim Kofron, Director of Early Childhood Education at Children at Risk, who discusses their new report on “childcare deserts” across Texas, which are areas where finding affordable and quality childcare is becoming more difficult.

Next, Dr. Lavanya Rajagopalan, the founder and Executive Artistic Director of the Indian arts organization, Silambam Houston, tells us about their original producti...

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Richard Elbein, CEO of the Alzheimer's Association's Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter, about their new report that spotlights the growing impact of Alzheimer’s disease, especially in Texas.

Then, we highlight the Houston Museum of African American Culture, with its newly appointed CEO, Davinia Reed, who tells us more about their mission as well as the museum’s current exhibitions and progr...

On today’s Hello Houston, the University of Houston Law Center’s Seth Chandler joins us to break down the recent ruling on the state law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms and what comes next.

Then, Brian Mason, Director of the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management, joins us to tell us about the upcoming Ready365 event, which aims to prepare Houstonians for a variety of disasters.

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On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by former Texas Congressman Dr. Michael Burgess in the show’s first hour, who breaks down Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s hearings over recent changes to vaccine policies.

Then, Houston-area intimacy and relationship expert Dr. Viviana Coles rejoins us on the show to talk about intimacy after pregnancy and answer relationship questions from Hello Houston listeners.

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On today’s Hello Houston, with Southeast Texas having a rather strong allergy season currently, we talk with Dr. David Corry, an allergist with Baylor College of Medicine, who explains why and takes listeners' questions about how to best navigate this time of year.

Then, Arthouse Houston co-founder Maureen McNamara and ARTECHOUSE Houston director of marketing Jonathan Beitler join us to tell us about a special Earth Day screening of...

On today’s Hello Houston, Houston City Council Member Alejandra Salinas joins us to discuss tomorrow’s meeting over the city ordinance she spearheaded aimed at limiting HPD’s coordination with ICE agents, and what this could mean for Houston.

Next, we learn about Houston’s inaugural “Great Age on the Green” festival with Fritz McDonald, president and founder of the Houston-based non-profit, the Great Age Movement, and the Discovery ...

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk about the changing outlook for clean energy in the state of Texas with freelance journalist Laura Mallonee, who recently reported on this topic for the Texas Observer.

Next, Liz Selig, the Director of Development for Texas Forensic Nurse Examiners and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Chau Nguyen join us to tell us all about an upcoming concert event aimed at supporting survivors of sexual assault.

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On today’s Hello Houston, we once again simulcast with Tom Hudson at WLRN Public Media in Miami to discuss redistricting with Florida lawmakers heading into a special session later this month to consider congressional districts – something we’re familiar with in Texas.

Then, we discuss Inprint’s Poetry Buskers program with Giuseppe Taurino, Executive Director of Inprint, and Poetry Busker Anna Barr, who writes a poem for us about th...

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with David Gow, president and CEO of the Center for Houston’s Future, and Dr. Jochen Reiser, CEO of the UTMB Health System, who tell us about Project Metis, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to position the Houston/Galveston region as the global leader in brain health.

Next, we’re joined by actors Major Attaway and Chris Collins-Pisano, who discuss their roles as King Arthur and Sir Lancelot in ...

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Ethan Chorin, the founder & CEO of Red Sea Futures and a former U.S. diplomat posted to Libya and the UAE, who joins us to share his thoughts on the latest developments in the Iran war.

Then, we learn all about Galveston's upcoming FeatherFest Birding & Nature Photo Festival, an annual birding event held during the spring migration, with Eowyn Johnson, Executive Director of the Galvesto...

On today’s Hello Houston, we learn about what’s in store for Houston’s first Fleet Week, which will also mark the first time a Texas city has hosted this long-standing naval tradition, with the event’s co-chair, Reda Hicks, and Margaret Kidd, a special advisor for the Houston Maritime Center & Museum.

Then, we talk with Diego Noria and Raquel Natalicchio, founders of the Divine Art Coalition, who tell us about the non-profit’s m...

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Paul Cobler, the economy and industry reporter for the Texas Tribune, who joins us to discuss the tax breaks being given to data centers and what we can expect to happen next.

Next, Houston Public Media reporter Michael Adkison joins us to give us the latest on the Artemis II mission now that the astronauts are back in Houston after returning safely to Earth last Friday.

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On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Sergeant Tracy Hicks of the HPD Auto Theft Division, who discusses what’s behind the uptick in catalytic converter thefts in the city of Houston, and how Houstonians can keep their cars protected.

Then, we learn all about the annual Gran Fondo Texas charity bike ride with Bob Pohl, the Director of Sponsorships for the event’s Steering Committee.

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On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Dr. Luz Maria Garcini, Director of the Center for Community and Public Health at Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, who discusses food insecurity in Houston and efforts to close these gaps.

Then, Gary Ginstling, the CEO of the Houston Symphony, joins us to tell us all about their upcoming 2026 – 27 Season, which includes world-renowned musicians, family concerts, classic mas...