Hello Houston (October 8, 2025)

On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie and Frank start the show by talking with U.S. Congressman Al Green, currently serving Texas's 9th congressional district, who joins us to discuss the government shutdown, congressional redistricting in Texas, and more.

Also, in the first hour, we’re joined by Stephanie Ramirez and Vivian Echevarria Guzman of Legacy Community Health, who discuss their work in ensuring students in the Houston-area receive healthcare.

In the second hour of the show, Ernie and Frank discuss how, starting next month, a section of the westbound I-10 Katy Freeway will be turned into two lanes until mid-2026. We also hear from Hello Houston listeners, who call in to share their thoughts on Houston’s traffic issues and what should be done to resolve them.

Then, we hear from Craig Pirrong, a professor of finance from the C.T. Bauer School of Business, who breaks down the new Texas Stock Exchange. Plus, FotoFest executive director Steven Evans and Houston-based artist duo Stephan Hillerbrand and Mary Magsamen tell us about the contemporary arts organization’s newest exhibition, which features their work.