In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Hello Houston hosts Ernie Manouse, Celeste Diaz Schurman, and Frank Billingsley talk with State Senator Mayes Middleton about SB 379, which prevents those on food assistance from buying unhealthy foods.

Then, they discuss topics such as school vouchers, the “Hands Off! Houston Fights Back” protest, and the measles outbreak in Texas. Dr. Catherine Troisi, infectious disease epidemiologist at UTHealth Houston, joins in to discuss the latest and share advice.

Plus, we hear our host’s conversations with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston director Gary Tinterow and Aaron Bludorn, chef and owner of Bludorn.