Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare will update us on the investigation in the ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. Then, we’ll focus on Houston’s 190th birthday as University of Houston political science professor and Party Politics co-host Brandon Rottinghaus will spotlight the history and symbolism behind Houston’s official city seal and the significance of city flags in a new episode of Texperts. We’ll also get a visit from the hosts of Bottom of the Barrel a Houston-based comedy podcast, as they launch their third season with an episode dedicated to the history of Houston. And finally, it’s Thursday- Current Obsessions day!
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.
Hosts Ernie Manouse and Tessa Barrera bring 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.
0:00 - Pre-show news
6:55 - Show intro
11:26 - Law aimed at restricting drag performances struck down
14:18 - Meta settles lawsuit, will implement protections for kids
21:05 - New Galveston cruise line will begin sailing in 2027
22:58 - Listener calls
26:54 - Sean Teare on latest ICE shooting updates
48:06 - Fun Houston facts
1:00:00 - News break
1:07:00 - Start of second hour
1:09:30 - Federal judge refuses to order Texas to extradite ICE officer to Minnesota
1:11:28 - The Woodlands annexation
1:14:16 - Trump arrives in Houston today
1:17:52 - KFC China Oreo chicken burger
1:19:30 - Uber lets parents livestream kids’ rides
1:22:12 - Target apologizes for inappropriate costume
1:27:37 - Houston to mark 190 years
1:47:46 - Current Obsessions
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Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare will update us on the investigation in the ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. Then, we’ll focus on Houston’s 190th birthday as University of Houston political science professor and Party Politics co-host Brandon Rottinghaus will spotlight the history and symbolism behind Houston’s official city seal and the significance of city flags in a new episode of Texperts. We’ll also get a visit from the hosts of Bottom of the Barrel a Houston-based comedy podcast, as they launch their third season with an episode dedicated to the history of Houston. And finally, it’s Thursday- Current Obsessions day!
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.
Hosts Ernie Manouse and Tessa Barrera bring 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.
0:00 - Pre-show news
6:55 - Show intro
11:26 - Law aimed at restricting drag performances struck down
14:18 - Meta settles lawsuit, will implement protections for kids
21:05 - New Galveston cruise line will begin sailing in 2027
22:58 - Listener calls
26:54 - Sean Teare on latest ICE shooting updates
48:06 - Fun Houston facts
1:00:00 - News break
1:07:00 - Start of second hour
1:09:30 - Federal judge refuses to order Texas to extradite ICE officer to Minnesota
1:11:28 - The Woodlands annexation
1:14:16 - Trump arrives in Houston today
1:17:52 - KFC China Oreo chicken burger
1:19:30 - Uber lets parents livestream kids’ rides
1:22:12 - Target apologizes for inappropriate costume
1:27:37 - Houston to mark 190 years
1:47:46 - Current Obsessions
SUBSCRIBE for more from Houston Public Media: youtube.com/@HoustonPublicMedia
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FOLLOW US:
Instagram: instagram.com/hellohouston.show
Instagram: instagram.com/houstonpubmedia
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X: https://x.com/houstonpubmedia
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Houston Public Media is a trusted source for local news, information, and original storytelling in Houston, Texas.
For the latest news and information, visit the Houston Public Media website: houstonpublicmedia.org
Subscribe to the Hello Houston newsletter: houstonpublicmedia.org/hellohouston
Houston Public Media is a service of the University of Houston.
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