In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Ernie and special guest co-host and longtime Houston television reporter Doug Miller talk with City of Houston Controller Chris Hollins who discusses the city's budget about a month ahead of Houston City Council’s deadline to approve a budget for fiscal year 2026.

Then, Houston-based immigration attorney Charles Foster breaks down a recent "self-deportation" flight and shares his thoughts on other current events in U.S. immigration. Plus, Houston-born composer Mason Bynes joins us for our "Last Minute Plans" segment where we list events happening in the city this Memorial Day weekend.