Hello Houston (July 25, 2025)

On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie and guest host Doris Childress discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including the University of Houston hosting a congressional redistricting hearing, President Trump’s executive order allowing homeless people to be removed from the streets, and congressional candidate Isaiah Martin being arrested.

In the first hour of the show, we talk with Katie Stone, President of Houston Restaurant Weeks, who tells us about next week’s event, which is the largest annual fundraiser for the Houston Food Bank – the largest food bank in the country.

Then, in the second hour, The Texas Tribune’s Colleen DeGuzman discusses HB 21-27—dubbed the ‘Death Star’ bill—a sweeping law that strips cities and counties of the power to pass local ordinances unless they mirror state law.

Plus, we also share some events happening this weekend in Houston as part of our regular Friday feature – “Last Minute Plans.”