Hello Houston (July 23, 2025)

On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and guest host Chau Nguyen weigh in on today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Texas Democratic lawmakers considering breaking quorum, the city of Houston considering banning the use of e-scooters, and more.

In the first hour of the show, we talk with State Senator Molly Cook, who joins us from Austin to talk about the special session of the Texas Legislature and its agenda, including regulating THC products, congressional redistricting, and more.

Then, in the second hour, we talk with U.S. Representative Sylvia Garcia, serving Texas’s 29th district, who joins us to share her thoughts on redistricting with the Republican-majority state legislature planning to redraw congressional maps.

Plus, we remember the life and legacy of David Adickes, the celebrated Texas-born sculptor and painter who passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 98. His long-time partner, Linda Wiley, and artist and friend Taft McWhorter join us to share their thoughts and memories of him.