Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We'll discuss Gov. Greg Abbott ordering all state agencies to pause funding for Flock cameras as scrutiny over the AI-powered surveillance devices mounts. Plus, why are overdose deaths finally falling, and what will it take to make sure the trend lasts? UH researcher Dr. Doug Thornton joins us with what he has found. Also, what if the key to changing a difficult dog isn’t the dog at all? Canine behavior specialist and The Pit Bull Doctor founder, Dr. Megan Covington, says our pets may be teaching us more about ourselves than we realize. We'll also get the latest on potential tropical cyclone 5 from Justin Ballard from the Houston Chronicle and what it could mean for Houston.
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
7:00 - Show intro
8:04 - Weather updates
26:19 - Drug overdose deaths going down
47:28 - A discussion with the Pit Bull Doctor
1:00:00 - News break
1:07:00 - Resiliency Fund match day
1:11:12 - Greg Abbott halts funding for Flock cameras
1:15:56 - Trump announces U.S. Space Academy
1:19:19 - Man sentenced after shooting Bald Eagle
1:25:39 - Play celebrating Prairie View A&M’s 150th birthday
1:47:41 - The art of logo and sign making
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We'll discuss Gov. Greg Abbott ordering all state agencies to pause funding for Flock cameras as scrutiny over the AI-powered surveillance devices mounts. Plus, why are overdose deaths finally falling, and what will it take to make sure the trend lasts? UH researcher Dr. Doug Thornton joins us with what he has found. Also, what if the key to changing a difficult dog isn’t the dog at all? Canine behavior specialist and The Pit Bull Doctor founder, Dr. Megan Covington, says our pets may be teaching us more about ourselves than we realize. We'll also get the latest on potential tropical cyclone 5 from Justin Ballard from the Houston Chronicle and what it could mean for Houston.
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
7:00 - Show intro
8:04 - Weather updates
26:19 - Drug overdose deaths going down
47:28 - A discussion with the Pit Bull Doctor
1:00:00 - News break
1:07:00 - Resiliency Fund match day
1:11:12 - Greg Abbott halts funding for Flock cameras
1:15:56 - Trump announces U.S. Space Academy
1:19:19 - Man sentenced after shooting Bald Eagle
1:25:39 - Play celebrating Prairie View A&M’s 150th birthday
1:47:41 - The art of logo and sign making
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
Facebook: facebook.com/houstonpublicmedia
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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We can’t do it without you. Support our award-winning community journalism by donating today: houstonpublicmedia.org/donate
