On today’s Hello Houston, we discuss the biggest topics of the day including school vouchers, Abbott’s delayed election, Harris County Measles, the "Hands Off! Houston Fights Back" protest and more.

In the first hour, we talk to State Senator Mayes Middleton, author of SB 379, which seeks to ban those on food assistance from buying unhealthy foods. Also, they talk with Beth White, President & CEO of Houston Parks Board, about the removal of bike lanes. Plus, Nerdtropolis founder Sean Tajipour discusses the Nintendo Switch 2 and the new Minecraft movie.

In the second hour, our hosts chat with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston director Gary Tinterow, chef & owner of Bludorn, Aaron Bludorn, and we have our first edition “Last Minute Plans” where we cover all the great events happening in Houston this weekend.

On today’s Hello Houston, hosts Ernie Manouse and Celeste Diaz Schurman discuss the biggest topics of the day such as a City Hall budget battle, HISD’s Mike Miles advocating for a new school ranking system, Houston’s James Beard Award finalists and more.

In the first hour, we talk to Margaret Kidd, the leading expert on tariffs and program director for the University of Houston Supply Chain and Logistics Technology program, about President Trump’s tariffs.

Then, we hear the first installment of a recurring series we call “Friends of Frank.” Hello Houston host Frank Billingsley talks with Jean Becker, author and former chief of staff for George H.W. Bush, as they discuss her book Character Matters: And Other Life Lessons from George H. W. Bush.

In the second hour, we hear Ernie Manouse’s conversation with Broadway and TV star Sutton Foster ahead of her one-night concert at the Hobby Center. Plus, we have our first edition of “Current Obsessions” where our hosts and listeners share the latest things they’re into pop culture-wise.

On today’s Hello Houston, we dive into the biggest topics of the day with Frank, Ernie and Celeste at the top of each hour.

In the first hour: Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher shares her thoughts on the dysfunction in Washington. Then, Joe Cutrufo, Executive Director of Bike Houston, discusses the city’s plan to get rid of bike lanes.

Plus, entertainer Storm Large discusses her upcoming performance at the Hobby Center this week.

In the second hour: Houston Chronicle investigative reporter Yilun Cheng discusses how apartment developers may be taking advantage of Houston’s affordable housing system. Then, Houston Chronicle Restaurant Critic Bao Ong shares his thoughts on the best eats in Houston!

Today, on Hello Houston, hosts Ernie Manouse, Celeste Diaz Schurman and Frank Billingsley chat with Houston Mayor John Whitmire about issues affecting the city of Houston.

Later in the first hour, we congratulate Houston Public Media’s Josh Adams as he steps into the role of general manager.

Then, in the second hour of the program, University of Houston political science professor and co-host of Houston Public Media’s Party Politics, Brandon Rottinghaus joins us to discuss the latest political news.

Plus, we talk all things technology with – The High Tech Texan – Michael Garfield.

On today’s “Hello Houston,” we launch the show in style with our first open discussion with the News 88.7 listeners on the biggest topics of the day.

We also have a lot of Houston notables calling or coming in studio to help make sure our first show is a celebration of all things Houston! 

Appearing on our inaugural show: Host of the CW’s H-Town Live Maggie Flecknoe, local rapper and owner of Trill Burgers Bun-B, City of Houston Controller Chris Hollins, Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 2 Adrian Garcia, principal dancer for Houston Ballet and social media influencer Harper Watters, vice-chair of the Science Board of the American Public Health Association Dr. Catherine Troisi, producing artistic director of The Catastrophic Theatre Tamarie Cooper, co-chefs and owners of Jūn Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu, local comedian and internet personality Chinedu, social media influencer Courtney Zavala and Associate Vice President of UH System and General Manager of Houston Public Media Lisa Trapani Shumate.