On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by Matt Moreland, Meteorologist-in-Charge of the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston office, who discusses the latest weather updates surrounding the winter storm that’s expected in Texas this weekend.

Also, we hear from Houston Mayor John Whitmire, who calls in to tell us about the City of Houston’s preparations for the winter storm, what Houstonians can do to prepare, and what resources will be available to those in need.

Then, Nerdtropolis founder and editor Sean Tajipour joins us to share his thoughts on the recently announced 2026 Oscar nominations, as well as discuss which nominees are likely to win, and the new Best Casting category.

In the second hour of the show, TxDOT’s Leo Flores explains what they’re doing to make the roads safe for this weekend’s weather event, and shares advice for how Houstonians can stay safe while traveling on the road.

And finally, we’re joined by New York Times best-selling author Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, who discusses her new health book, The Forever Strong Playbook, and the new U.S. dietary guidelines. Plus, we also chat with former NASCAR and IndyCar driver Danica Patrick, who talks about her training and health mindset.