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Will Your Student Loans Be Erased? 450K Borrowers Set to Get Relief
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- Will Your Student Loans Be Erased? 450K Borrowers Set to Get Relief
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- 16:27
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- A recent federal court ruling under the Sweet v. McMahon lawsuit could forgive federal debt for nearly half a million student loan borrowers. Betsy Mayotte, President of the Institute of Student Loan Advisors, breaks down who qualifies under the settlement, how borrower defense works, and what the decision means for the broader future of student loans.
Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.
Host Ernie Manouse brings you thoughtful discussions, insightful interviews, and a mix of topics including local politics and city events, Houston’s ever-changing food scene, and feel-good stories from your neighborhood.
Hello Houston streams live on YouTube weekdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT, and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 8...
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- Why Did Senator Cornyn Change His Mind? + Abbott Orders Audit on Texas Data Centers
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- 13:15
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- In this week’s political roundup, University of Houston's Jeronimo Cortina and Renée Cross break down the biggest stories in politics including why Senator John Cornyn cleared Todd Blanche’s nomination out of the Judiciary Committee and what loopholes remain in the agreement and Governor Greg Abbott issuing a directive pausing new data centers until Texas audits them.
Houston Matters is an essential daily guide to the people, places, issues, and ideas that define Greater Houston. Hosted by Craig Cohen.
Houston Matters streams live on YouTube weekdays from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. CT, and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7.
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- Hello Houston Full Episode - August 4, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:59:26
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- We’ll discuss a recent Supreme Court ruling that could put Houston's Haitian and Black immigrant communities at risk with Zenobia Lai, Executive Director of Houston Immigration Legal Services and James Pierre, Vice Chairman of Houston Haitians United. Then, University of Houston professor Dr. Lu Gao will explain how artificial intelligence is helping researchers improve traffic safety across Texas. And finally, we’ll talk with Alex Brennan Martin of Brennan’s of Houston, who will break down Houston Restaurant Weeks what we can expect from the city’s most anticipated foodie event this year. HPM’s Michael Adkison hosts with veteran newsman Doug Miller.
Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.
Host Ernie Manouse brings you thoughtful dis...
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- Houston Matters Full Episode - August 4, 2026
- Runtime
- 59:43
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Sonia Garza from the Houston Chronicle joins us to discuss why some local restaurants are choosing to do their own versions of Houston Restaurant Weeks, which is underway during the month of August and runs through Sept. 7. The event raises funds for the Houston Food Bank. In this month's installment of The Full Menu, food writers talk about what local restaurants that are participating in HRW are offering on their menus this year and what they're looking forward to sampling. Then, Erik Ibarra, president and co-founder of Magnolia Fund HTX, explains the fund, described as the “real estate investment fund for the rest of us.” It takes small investments and groups them together to fund bigger projects as a way for neighbors to invest in their own communities. And superheroes can do more than save the day. They can also inspire a love of reading. We meet the Houston couple, Aziza Eil’Yudah and Akili Mansa Eil'Yudah, behind Adroit Comics, a family-owned comic book company using origi...
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- New statewide safety measure could mean fewer outdoor school sports practices
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- This year, the statewide governing body for all athletic, musical and academic school contests, the University Interscholastic League, has a new requirement for outdoor practices that aims to keep students safe in the Texas heat.
Teams in all sports are now required to measure the wet bulb globe temperature before practicing outside. And depending on the reading, they could be forced to take a certain number of breaks, cut their workouts short or scrap them altogether.
Get the full story at houstonpublicmedia.org
🎥+✍️: Bianca Seward/Houston Public Media
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- Flock cameras are being misused by police
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
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- Why Some Houston Restaurants Are Skipping HRW ?
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Houston Restaurant Weeks is known for bringing diners together while supporting the Houston Food Bank. But a new upfront $1,000 donation requirement has made participation more difficult for some small, locally owned restaurants.
Some restaurants are finding other ways to give back including supporting charities that are meaningful to them.
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- Houston Moms Sue Over Ten Commandments in Texas Schools
- Runtime
- 17:50
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- A 2025 state law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms was upheld last spring by a federal appeals court. Now it’s being challenged in a state-level court in Harris County by three Houston-area moms who say it violates Texas' own laws.
Read more: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2026/07/31/558376/ten-commandments-texas-schools-lawsuit-houston-state-law/
Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.
Host Ernie Manouse brings you thoughtful discussions, insightful interviews, and a mix of topics including local politics and city events, Houston’s ever-changing food scene, and feel-good stories from your neighborhood.
Hello Houston streams live on YouTube weekdays fr...
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- Why Restaurants Are Opting Out of Houston Restaurant Weeks
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- 23:28
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Houston Restaurant Weeks fun from August 1 through September 7, benefitting the Houston Food Bank. Sonia Garza from the Houston Chronicle tells us why some local restaurants are no longer participating in the official Houston Restaurant Weeks, and instead doing their own deals. Then, The Full Menu with Felice Sloan, Katharine Shilcutt, and Michelle Wallace talk about the best restaurants to try that are participating in this year's HRW.
0:00 - Restaurants are opting out of HRW
7:47 - Best restaurants to try during HRW
Houston Matters is an essential daily guide to the people, places, issues, and ideas that define Greater Houston. Hosted by Craig Cohen.
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- Houston Matters Full Episode - August 3, 2026
- Runtime
- 59:42
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Nearly 1 in 5 traffic deaths in Texas happen right here in the Houston-Galveston region. Keehren Baah, senior project coordinator at Houston-Galveston Area Council, joins to discuss why and what's being done about it. Plus, we invite listeners to share their latest gripes and petty annoyances with Lisa Gray and Craig Hlavaty. Finally, Jeff Balke from the Bleav in Astros podcast joins us to discuss what the Astros might do before the Trade Deadline after a sweep of the Texas Rangers put them in first place of the AL West.
Houston Matters is an essential daily guide to the people, places, issues, and ideas that define Greater Houston. Hosted by Craig Cohen.
Houston Matters streams live on YouTube weekdays from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. CT, and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7.
0:00 - Pre-show news
7:24 - Show intro
7:44 - Traffic safety in Greater Houston
16:44 - Houstonian pet peeves
33:25 - Pet peeves cont.
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- What if highways had lanes based on how distracted you are?
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Houston highways already have enough lanes, but what if each one matched your current level of attention?
What lane would you be driving in? 👀
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- Inside White Linen Night in the Houston Heights
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- The Houston Heights celebrated White Linen Night’s 20th anniversary this Saturday with live music, an artisan market and food and drinks. Thousands of people dressed in light, loose-fitting white clothes gathered around West 19th Street for celebrations in the historic neighborhood.
🎥: Tom Magnarelli/Houston Public Media
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- The Latest on the Astros Trade Deadline Moves
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- 9:17
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- After sweeping the Texas Rangers, the Astros now sit atop first place in the AL West. GM Dana Brown has said that the team will be buyers at the trade deadline. Jeff Balke from the Bleav in Astros podcast joins Houston Matters to discuss the team's biggest needs and if they'll be able to pull off a trade ahead of the deadline.
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- Houston Matters Full Episode - July 31, 2026
- Runtime
- 59:41
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- It's been a year since Governor Abbott vetoed legislation that would ban THC products in Texas, but new regulations could effectively ban many products starting today. We discuss with Katharine Harris, Drug Policy Fellow at Rice University. Plus, what a recent investigation by the Texas Observer tells us about when and why school districts across the state choose to have students ages 10-12 arrested for certain on-campus incidents -- and not others. Then, our the Good, the Bad & the Ugly panelists discuss Houston nearing the top of a list of "least safe" cities in the U.S., eBay settling for $50 million with a couple harassed by its former employees, and comedian John Oliver daring Buc-ee's to sue him. Finally, Houstonian and singer Kam Franklin joins us live in the Geary Studio to perform tracks from her debut solo album Land Of The Neon Sun.
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- Houston Center for Contemporary Craft's "In Residence: 19th Edition"
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- This weekend, the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is debuting the latest iteration of their "In Residence" series, featuring works by 2025-2026 resident artists Malene Djenaba Barnett, Roslyn Dupré, Candace Hicks, Katie Mongoven, Lorena Morales, Dominique Muñoz, Kendall Ross and Grace Sachi Troxell. Featured pieces include knitting, embroidery, cynotype prints and beyond.
"In Residence: 19th Edition" is on view Aug. 1 through July 2027, and museum admission is free.
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- The Name Game: Celebrity Edition
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Play along with Ernie and Sonia! Which celebrity comes to mind when you hear these names? 👀
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- Kam Franklin Preforms "I Got A Lover" and "Talk To You"
- Runtime
- 15:01
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Houstonian and singer Kam Franklin joins us live in the Geary Studio to perform tracks from her debut solo album Land Of The Neon Sun.
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- Is Texas Republican… or do Democrats just not vote?
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Is Texas really a Republican state, or is Democratic voter turnout the deciding factor?
Political analysts Nancy Sims and Renée Cross discuss the fight for the future of the Texas Senate seat, Black voter support, and whether stronger turnout could reshape statewide elections.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube.
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- John Oliver vs Buc-ee's
- Runtime
- 12:32
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- This week on the Good, the Bad & the Ugly, our panelists discuss Houston nearing the top of a list of "least safe" cities in the U.S., eBay settling for $50 million with a couple harassed by its former employees, and comedian John Oliver daring Buc-ee's to sue him.
This week's panelists:
Lisa Falkenberg
Jack Young
Marco Roberts
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- Where is Ken Paxton?
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Political analysts Nancy Sims and Renée Cross discuss whether Paxton’s limited public presence and fundraising challenges could be affecting his standing with voters and whether that could change once his campaign ramps up its media strategy.
Hear more political analysis on the latest episode of Houston Matters.
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- Hello Houston Full Episode - July 30, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:02:32
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis will join us to discuss the Harris County Budget. Then, University of Minnesota researchers Kate Adamala and Aaron Engelhart will tell us about the synthetic cell they created that can feed, grow, reproduce, and even compete for resources. And finally, Houstonian playwright Cris Eli Blak will talk with producer Laura Walker about bringing the legacy of Brown v. Board of Education to the stage with the new play “Challenging Brown.” Deborah Hope guest hosts.
Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.
Host Ernie Manouse brings you thoughtful discussions, insightful interviews, and a mix of topics including local politics and city events, Houston’s ever-changing food scene, and feel-good storie...
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- Houston Matters Full Episode - July 30, 2026
- Runtime
- 59:47
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Abby Church from the Houston Chronicle walks us through a federal judge ruling the City of Houston minority business contracting program as unconstitutional. Then, we discuss the line between free speech, social media, and the workplace, and whether elected officials should act as online judges, determining if you should be fired from your job for comments made online. Also, we talk with HPM's Sarah Grunau about the next and final installment of After the Flood, followed by a conversation about a new documentary that explores the history of the Tejanos. Finally, we revisit a conversation about movie adaptations of famous comic book properties.
Houston Matters is an essential daily guide to the people, places, issues, and ideas that define Greater Houston. Hosted by Craig Cohen.
Houston Matters streams live on YouTube weekdays from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. CT, and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7.
0:00 - Pre-show news
7:25 - Show i...
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- Our top picks for Houston Restaurant Weeks
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Houston Restaurant Weeks 2026 is Aug. 1 through Sept. 7 🍽️
During this event, over 300 Houston-area restaurants are offering special price-fixed menus as a benefit for Houston Food Bank. Here are some of our top picks ⭐
Which ones are you looking forward to trying?
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- Could Social Media Cost Teachers Their Jobs?
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- After Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath instructed school districts to report teachers for sharing “inappropriate” content online following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, hundreds of complaints were filed, though most were ultimately dismissed.
On Houston Matters, Craig Cohen talks with teacher Liz Rodwell about the impact these investigations are having on educators, classroom discussions, and free speech.
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- A man flew his drone for 2 minutes and now faces up to a year in prison
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- On the first day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as thousands gathered at the fan festival in East Downtown, John Alexander Meza allegedly began flying a drone for about 2 minutes. His purpose, he would later tell law enforcement, was to capture video for Houston's First Baptist Church. Meza now faces federal charges of violating national defense airspace, punishable by up to a year in prison and fines of up to $100,000.
Full story: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/sports/world-cup/2026/07/29/558235/drone-houston-world-cup-merchandise-faa-cbp-federal-charges/
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- How Harris County Budget Cuts Could Impact You
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- 31:32
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis joins Hello Houston to discuss the proposed county budget and a projected $178 million deficit. Ellis breaks down the lingering impacts of state revenue caps, the reality of potential service cutbacks, and why balancing the budget will require tough choices for local leaders.
Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.
Host Ernie Manouse brings you thoughtful discussions, insightful interviews, and a mix of topics including local politics and city events, Houston’s ever-changing food scene, and feel-good stories from your neighborhood.
Hello Houston streams live on YouTube weekdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT, and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7.
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- Should Personal Social Media Activity Lead to Workplace Consequences?
- Runtime
- 14:52
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- In an era where online activity leaves a permanent digital footprint, expressing personal opinions on social media can quickly turn into public backlash, political campaigns, and professional discipline. Digital media professor Liz Rodwell joins Houston Matters to discuss high-profile incidents where public employees faced calls for termination following controversial online posts. We also discuss the fine line between personal free speech and workplace performance, questioning whether employers and politicians are enforcing social media standards fairly or selectively target specific political views.
Houston Matters is an essential daily guide to the people, places, issues, and ideas that define Greater Houston. Hosted by Craig Cohen.
Houston Matters streams live on YouTube weekdays from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. CT, and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7.
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- Hello Houston Full Episode - July 29, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:59:32
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Chairman Wesley Sinor will discuss the rodeo's record investment in Texas students through millions of dollars in scholarships, his vision as the organization's new chairman, and what's already in the works for next year's event. Then, Dr. Yolanda Becker, Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of the organ procurement organization LifeGift, will talk about organ donation. And finally, Houston artist Tay Butler will tell us about his journey from the military to becoming an artist, why he views art as a form of resistance, and how today's social and political climate continues to shape his work. Craig Hlavaty guest hosts.
Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.
Host Ernie Manouse brings you thoughtful d...
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- Houston Matters Full Episode - July 29, 2026
- Runtime
- 59:42
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- We discuss the latest developments in local, state, and national politics with Nancy Sims and Renee Cross. Dr. Lindsay Gary, Scholar on the African Diaspora & Artist, joins us to discuss the often-unknown stories of desegregation in Houston during the Civil Rights movement. Finally, we revisit a segment about what researchers found when they digitized countless hours of audio recordings from NASA's Mission Control during the Apollo years.
Houston Matters is an essential daily guide to the people, places, issues, and ideas that define Greater Houston. Hosted by Craig Cohen.
Houston Matters streams live on YouTube weekdays from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. CT, and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7.
0:00 - Pre-show news
7:25 - Show intro
7:44 - Sales tax exemption for data centers
15:10 - Talarico leads Paxton in new poll
21:35 - Houston ICE shooting investigation
24:19 - Iran War
25:25 - Anthony Fauci heari...
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- New Houston exhibit highlights 250 years of Black American culture
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Inside "Bayou City Stewards" at the Houston Museum of African American Culture 🏺
The exhibit features cultural artifacts from everyday Houstonians to reflect on America's 250th anniversary through the lens of Black memory. It's on view now through August 29, and museum admission is free.
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- Shawn's top 5 Houston food spots you need to try RIGHT NOW
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Houston food lovers, add these spots to your list!
Food curator @shawnthefoodsheep is sharing his top 5 Houston-area restaurants you need to try right now!
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- James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in new poll
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- A recent poll shows that James Talarico leads Ken Paxton by five percentage points in the Texas Senate race.
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- Dr. Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment in Covid Hearing
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- 15:17
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Ernie and guest host Craig Hlavaty discuss Dr. Anthony Fauci's COVID-19 response hearing. They also take listener calls on whether the hearing is about holding officials accountable or creating a fall guy for the future public health crises.
Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.
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- Sales Tax Exemption for Data Center Could Cost Texas Billions
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- 12:43
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- This week on our political roundup, University of Houston’s Nancy Sims and Renee Cross join Houston Matters to unpack the growing backlash against Texas data center tax incentives. We explore how power grid strains, water shortages, and local pushback are testing the state's traditional "good for business" playbook. Plus, we break down recent polling numbers in the Texas U.S. Senate race showing James Talarico leading Ken Paxton.
Houston Matters is an essential daily guide to the people, places, issues, and ideas that define Greater Houston. Hosted by Craig Cohen.
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- Hello Houston Full Episode - July 28, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:59:39
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- U.S. Representative Sylvia Garcia will join us to discuss the release of one of the witnesses to a federal immigration agent's fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and other issues surrounding the case. Then, we’ll talk with the Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston Dr. Jonathan McCullers about the launch of UH Health, a new cross-disciplinary academic health enterprise to advance the school’s medical program and Houston’s medical industry. And finally, longtime Houston radio personality, Madd Hatta, will tell us about his tour of local libraries to share his newly released children's book, “Kase’s Little Adventures.” Doug Miller guest hosts.
Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of...
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- Houston Matters Full Episode - July 28, 2026
- Runtime
- 59:17
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- This week could be the hottest stretch of the summer in Houston, with several triple-digit days in a row possible. We learn more from meteorologist Justin Ballard of the Houston Chronicle. Also, we'll discuss some welcome relief for Corpus Christi's water shortage woes after rainfall restored some of the city's depleted reservoirs with Alejandra Martinez from the Texas Tribune. Plus, recent efforts to inject religion into Texas public schools might be leading some Houstonians to seek out secular alternatives. We talk it over with Julie Blumberg and Samuel Brower. Then, we preview this year's Houston Shakespeare Festival with Jack Young and Sharon Ott. Finally, we visit Creatorspace, a makerspace in League City where all kinds of practical, physical production takes place, like welding, laser cutting, electronics, woodworking, pottery, sewing, and jewelry-making.
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- Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to infuse religion into public life
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
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- Title
- What's your favorite song about Texas?
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has made history, becoming the longest-running No. 1 hit by a solo female artist. The song surpassed records previously held by Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" and Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together."
Have you heard it? And what's your favorite song about Texas?
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- Title
- Rep. Sylvia Garcia On Latest ICE Shooting Investigation Updates and Ordered Release on Key Witness
- Runtime
- 19:46
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- U.S. Representative Sylvia Garcia joins Hello Houston to discuss a federal judge’s order directing Homeland Security to release a key witness in the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. Rep. Garcia highlights critical discrepancies between ICE's official account and witness testimonies, details findings from the toxicology report of the substance found in Araujo's van, and calls for mandatory body camera usage and greater federal transparency.
Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.
Host Ernie Manouse brings you thoughtful discussions, insightful interviews, and a mix of topics including local politics and city events, Houston’s ever-changing food scene, and feel-good stories from your neighborhood.
Hello Houston strea...
- Title
- Texas peach crop devastated by warm temperatures and a late freeze
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Have you had trouble finding Texas peaches this year? 🍑
That's because an unseasonably warm winter and a late spring freeze wiped out much of the local crop. Environment reporter Natalie Weber spoke with Houston-area peach farmers and sellers to learn about how they're faring this season.
Get the full story at houstonpublicmedia.org
🎥+✍️: Natalie Weber/Houston Public Media
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- Triple Digit Temperatures Ahead
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Houston could be on the verge of making weather history.
According to Houston Chronicle meteorologist Justin Ballard, the city could tie or break high-temperature records over the next several days, with some records dating back more than 100 years. Forecast highs near 102° from Thursday through Saturday could make this the hottest stretch of the summer so far.
How long will the heat last, and what should Houstonians expect? Hear the full conversation on Houston Matters.
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- Title
- Is Religion in Texas Public Schools Changing Where Parents Send Their Kids?
- Runtime
- 13:59
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- As religion becomes more prominent in Texas public school standards, parents are left weighing their options, from local public programs to private, secular, or alternative schools. Julie Blumberg and Dr. Samuel Brower join Houston Matters to discuss how families are navigating these shifting dynamics, evaluating school quality, and making decisions that best fit their kids.
Houston Matters is an essential daily guide to the people, places, issues, and ideas that define Greater Houston. Hosted by Craig Cohen.
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- Title
- Hello Houston Full Episode - July 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:59:31
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Newly elected District C Councilman Joe Panzarella will share his vision for Freedman Town’s future, with a focus on balancing growth and preserving its history while simultaneously giving residents a stronger voice. And finally, Executive Director of the Texas Veterans Network at Combined Arms Mia Garcia will tell us about the country’s most effective referral network for veterans and service members. Michael Adkison guest hosts.
Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.
Host Ernie Manouse brings you thoughtful discussions, insightful interviews, and a mix of topics including local politics and city events, Houston’s ever-changing food scene, and feel-good stories from your neighborhood.
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- Houston Matters Full Episode - July 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 59:38
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Houston area Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia held a forum on ICE tactics in Houston Friday, while Katy ISD revised its AI policy last week. We discuss both developments with Houston Public Media reporters Andrew Schneider and Bianca Seward. We also dig deeper on the rights of renters in Greater Houston with Kimberly Brown Myles, Litigation Director at Lone Star Legal Aid. Then, a medical diagnosis kept Houstonian Ginger Kerrick from ever being an astronaut. It didn't, however, stop her from making history at NASA. Her story is among those told in a PBS documentary series called Once Upon a Time in Space, which is airing this month on Houston Public Media, TV 8. Finally, we recap Sunday's Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which features more than one former Astros players, and consider which current members of the team could someday join them in the hall with Bleav in Astros podcast co-host Jeff Balke.
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- This or That with Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets!
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- 📚 Book or movie first? Fiction or nonfiction? Bookmark or dog-ear?
We put author, librarian and Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets to the test!
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- Freedom Tree Park honors journey from enslavement to freedom in Missouri City
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Freedom Tree Park, located along Misty Hollow Drive in Missouri City, recognizes the history of the Palmer Plantation, where slaves gathered under an oak tree during the 1860s to learn they had been freed.
The new park features a pavilion, playgrounds and an educational public art sculpture titled, "Liberation After."
Learn more at houstonpublicmedia.org
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- Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's van did not contain drugs, U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia says
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Ernie and Michael discuss the development that the substance found in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's wasn't drugs.
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- Title
- Are Democrats Waiting Too Long to Act On ICE Oversight?
- Runtime
- 8:11
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Democrats have signaled that ICE reform will come if they regain power after the midterm elections in November. Ernie and Michael discuss the strategy and why building cross-party relationships in Washington might be the key to real, immediate change.
Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.
Host Ernie Manouse brings you thoughtful discussions, insightful interviews, and a mix of topics including local politics and city events, Houston’s ever-changing food scene, and feel-good stories from your neighborhood.
Hello Houston streams live on YouTube weekdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT, and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7.
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- Title
- AI in Texas Classrooms: Katy ISD Limits Tools as Houston ISD Goes All In
- Runtime
- 5:03
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- How are Texas schools handling artificial intelligence? Houston Public Media Bianca Seward joins Houston Matters to break down the contrasting approaches between neighboring districts. While Katy ISD is banning generative AI chat tools through sixth grade and rolling them out slowly for older students, Houston ISD is investing millions into its Future 2 schools pilot program to prepare kids for an AI-driven world.
Houston Matters is an essential daily guide to the people, places, issues, and ideas that define Greater Houston. Hosted by Craig Cohen.
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- 'Reading Rainbow' host Mychal Threets brings library joy to Houston Public Library
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Houston readers gathered at the Houston Public Library's Julia Ideson Building for an author talk with librarian and "Reading Rainbow" host Mychal Threets to discuss his debut picture book, "I'm So Happy You're Here."
