Hello Houston
Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. Every weekday, 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.
Episodes
On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste talk with Kat Robinson, the HAR chair-elect and a broker with Compass Real Estate, who tells us about the current state of the housing market in the first hour of the show.
Also, in the first hour, we’re joined by Texas A&M University research scientist Dr. Michael Tice, who breaks down recent findings that suggest potential signs of past life on Mars.
On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie and Frank discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including former FBI Director James Comey’s indictment, President Trump’s escalator mishap, parents of a missing Camp Mystic camper upset over plans to reopen the camp, and more.
In the show’s first hour, we hear the latest edition of Celeste Diaz Schurman’s “Cold Coffee” series, in which she speaks with members of the Junior League of Hou...
On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Houston Mayor John Whitmire addressing rumors of a serial killer in Houston, plans to reopen Camp Mystic in 2026, the city planning a "superhub" for homeless people and more.
In the show’s first hour, we’re joined by the Baker Institute for Public Policy’s Tony Payan, who breaks down the TN Visa, a key yet often overloo...
On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste begin the show by sharing their thoughts on the return of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night program last night after almost a week of being off air.
In the first hour, we’re joined by Houston native and University of Houston graduate Isaiah Martin, who discusses his run for Congress. Also, University of Houston professor Dr. Mim Rahimi tells us about significant breakthroughs in carbon cap...
On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste kick off the show by talking with former Harris County treasurer Orlando Sanchez, who discusses why he’s running for Harris County Judge, and they discuss Jimmy Kimmel Live! returning to late-night television tonight after being off the air for almost a week.
Also, in the first hour of the show, we discuss an effort to preserve a portion of the Buffalo Bayou Trails with Crystal Sar...
On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Sen. Ted Cruz criticizing the FCC chairman’s threat to revoke ABC’s broadcast license and Gov. Greg Abbott signing a bill to make ivermectin an over-the-counter drug.
In the first hour of the show, we discuss how artificial intelligence is affecting the labor market with Fred Oswald, a professor of psychology at Rice Un...
On today’s Hello Houston, we take the show on the road as we broadcast live from Untitled Art Houston, a highly anticipated contemporary art fair making its debut in Houston and taking place this weekend at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
In the show’s first hour, we hear from Untitled Art founder Jeff Lawson and Untitled Art director Michael Slenske, who discuss what makes this art fair different and why Houston was selected...
On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste discuss ABC pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air indefinitely due to comments he made that were thought to be related to the assassination of Charlie Kirk at the top of each hour.
Also, in the first hour of the show, we talk with ophthalmologist Dr. John Anderson of Anderson Eye, who joins us to discuss general eye care and to answer eye care-related questions from Hello Housto...
On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste weigh in on today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including HISD Superintendent Mike Miles’ bonus and Utah state prosecutors seeking the death penalty for Charlie Kirk’s shooter.
In the first hour of the show, Renu Khator, Chancellor and President of the University of Houston, joins us for the first time on Hello Houston, as she discusses everything from major construction ...
On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste discuss today's top stories at the top of each hour, including Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announcing that she will not seek reelection for a third term, a new state committee to study the political temperature and situation on college campuses, and more.
Also, in the first hour, our hosts talk with Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee, who breaks down deed fraud and what'...
On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste discuss today’s top headlines at the top of each hour, including the State Board of Education approving a new social studies teaching plan, Elon Musk taking issue with an investigation into his flood tunnel project, and more.
In the first hour, we hear from philosophy professors Michael Brownstein of John Jay College and Alex Madva of Cal Poly Pomona, who explain their thoughts on ...
On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste discuss Houston-area educators facing criticism and calls for dismissal due to alleged comments made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at the top of the first hour.
Also, in the first hour, we’re joined by Matt Moreland, Meteorologist-In-Charge of the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston office, who tells us about the challenges he faces as the re...
On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste discuss today’s top headlines at the top of each hour, including the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk while speaking at a university in Utah, the firing of a University of A&M professor, and more.
In the first hour, our hosts talk with the Kinder Institute’s Daniel Potter, who discusses a surprising new poll in which Houstonians give their real thoughts on im...
On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste discuss today’s top headlines at the top of each hour, including the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina train, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo walking out of Commissioners Court, and more.
In the first hour of the show, we hear from Dr. Esmaeil Porsa, president and CEO of Harris Health, who discusses the expansion of Ben Taub Hospital. Also, we learn about t...
On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste react to the top stories of the day at the top of each hour, including a birthday letter allegedly signed by President Trump and sent to Jeffrey Epstein, State Rep. James Talarico launching his bid for U.S. Senate, and more.
In the first hour, we discuss how Houston-area homes will be impacted by climate change with Joel Berner, Senior Economist at Realtor.com. Also, we’re joined ...
On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Gov. Greg Abbott signing new bills to address camp safety and flood preparedness, and a new state law requiring parental consent before school nurses can administer health care services to students.
In the show’s first hour, to mark 125 years since the Great Storm of 1900 in Galveston — the deadliest natural disaster in...
On today’s Hello Houston, Frank and Celeste discuss Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s heated Senate hearing yesterday at the top of the show’s first hour.
Also, in the first hour, we hear from David A. Gantz, a Fellow in Trade and International Economics at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, who discusses how import tariffs are affecting the auto industry here at home and abroad.
On today’s Hello Houston, Frank and Celeste discuss today’s top stories at the top of the first hour, including the Texas Legislature failing to regulate THC products, a bill that bans lawmakers from raising funds while participating in a quorum break, and more.
Also, in the first hour, Rick Sharga, CEO of the CJ Patrick Company, discusses why foreclosures are on the rise in Houston and Texas, and we hear from Gracie Cavnar and Ashl...
On today’s Hello Houston, Frank and Celeste discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including a new state law allowing time for prayer in public schools, a bill allowing private citizens to sue anyone distributing abortion medication, and more.
In the first hour of the show, we talk with Kelly Young, the CEO of the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County, who discusses the city’s new rules for the unhoused, ...
On today’s Hello Houston, Frank and Celeste weigh in on today’s top headlines at the top of the first hour, including the “Make Texas Healthy Again” law, Harris County commissioners voting to sponsor the 2025 Gay Softball World Series, and more.
Also, in the first hour, we’re joined by Lexi Churchill, a research reporter for the ProPublica–Texas Tribune investigative unit, who discusses a report that found more than 60 instances of ...
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