Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We’ll talk with President and CEO of the Houston Forensic Science Center Dr. Peter Stout about the inner workings of the crime lab. Then, founder and CEO of Houston Reggae Summer Fest, Timothy Hudson, and the festival's entertainment director, Tafari Toney, will tell us about the event taking place tomorrow at Hermann Square. And finally, we’ll share a rundown of events happening this weekend in H-Town as part of our regular Friday feature, Last Minute Plans. 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
6:55 - Show intro
9:12 - Appeals court upholds State Fair of Texas ban on guns
17:21 - Tax Free Weekend
24:12 - Houston forensic science center
46:52 - Houston Reggae Fest
1:00:00 - News break
1:07:00 - Start of second hour
1:08:40 - Harris Co. ICE shooting investigation gets funding boost
1:13:52 - Pentagon releases new batch of UFO images
1:20:00 - Tidbits
1:22:28 - Listener calls
1:32:38 - Last minute plans
1:45:05 - New food truck rules
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We’ll talk with President and CEO of the Houston Forensic Science Center Dr. Peter Stout about the inner workings of the crime lab. Then, founder and CEO of Houston Reggae Summer Fest, Timothy Hudson, and the festival's entertainment director, Tafari Toney, will tell us about the event taking place tomorrow at Hermann Square. And finally, we’ll share a rundown of events happening this weekend in H-Town as part of our regular Friday feature, Last Minute Plans. 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
6:55 - Show intro
9:12 - Appeals court upholds State Fair of Texas ban on guns
17:21 - Tax Free Weekend
24:12 - Houston forensic science center
46:52 - Houston Reggae Fest
1:00:00 - News break
1:07:00 - Start of second hour
1:08:40 - Harris Co. ICE shooting investigation gets funding boost
1:13:52 - Pentagon releases new batch of UFO images
1:20:00 - Tidbits
1:22:28 - Listener calls
1:32:38 - Last minute plans
1:45:05 - New food truck rules
SUBSCRIBE for more from Houston Public Media: youtube.com/@HoustonPublicMedia
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FOLLOW US:
Instagram: instagram.com/hellohouston.show
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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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