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We talk with Democrat Gina Hinojosa as she brings her gubernatorial campaign to Houston today to commemorate the 61st Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Then, the Wildlife Director of the Houston SPCA Wildlife Center Brooke Yahney will break down their work providing emergency care for native wildlife. Turning to education, President of the Institute of Student Loan Advisors Betsy Mayotte will discuss a recent landmark court decision that could help over 500 thousand Americans with student loan debt. And finally, Texas journalist DaLyah Jones will join us to discuss her essay about the Black Woodswomen of deep East Texas and why their stories deserve to be preserved. Michael Adkison and Donna Reed host.
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.
Host Ernie Manouse brings 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
6:52 - Show intro
9:48 - Professors sue A&M over limits on teaching race, gender & sexuality
25:46 - How hospital owner stiffed states and vendors $180 million
47:48 - Staying safe around wildlife in Houston
1:00:00 - News break
1:06:55 - Ted Lasso & Would You Rather
1:12:26 - Talarico leads Paxton in new TSU poll
1:13:36 - Gina Hinojosa
1:27:26 - Student loans
1:46:30 - Black woodswomen of deep East Texas
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We talk with Democrat Gina Hinojosa as she brings her gubernatorial campaign to Houston today to commemorate the 61st Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Then, the Wildlife Director of the Houston SPCA Wildlife Center Brooke Yahney will break down their work providing emergency care for native wildlife. Turning to education, President of the Institute of Student Loan Advisors Betsy Mayotte will discuss a recent landmark court decision that could help over 500 thousand Americans with student loan debt. And finally, Texas journalist DaLyah Jones will join us to discuss her essay about the Black Woodswomen of deep East Texas and why their stories deserve to be preserved. Michael Adkison and Donna Reed host.
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.
Host Ernie Manouse brings 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
6:52 - Show intro
9:48 - Professors sue A&M over limits on teaching race, gender & sexuality
25:46 - How hospital owner stiffed states and vendors $180 million
47:48 - Staying safe around wildlife in Houston
1:00:00 - News break
1:06:55 - Ted Lasso & Would You Rather
1:12:26 - Talarico leads Paxton in new TSU poll
1:13:36 - Gina Hinojosa
1:27:26 - Student loans
1:46:30 - Black woodswomen of deep East Texas
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
