Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We’ll talk with Dr. Stacy Norton of Houston Methodist Willowbrook about colon cancer—what puts you at risk, the warning signs to watch for and why early detection matters. Then, we’ll discuss the future of nuclear energy in Texas with Vice President of Energy and Innovation at the University of Houston Professor Ramanan Krishnamoorti. Turning to education, Dr. Sally-Ann Ashton, inaugural director of the University of Houston-Downtown's Center for Crime, Urban Research and Education, will tell us how the center is bringing researchers, students, and law enforcement together to better understand what drives crime—and how to prevent it. And finally, we’ll talk with John McClain, who's covered the NFL in Houston for 50 years and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, about the Houston Texans’ upcoming season.
0:00 - Pre-show news
7:00 - Show intro
12:23 - Tessa’s mom calls in
18:27 - DFW airport cancels plans to install facility for Islamic prayer
29:28 - Potential vaccine for colon cancer
48:16 - UHD opens center for crime, urban research & education
1:00:00 - News break
1:07:00 - Start of second hour
1:10:38 - Tessa’s brother calls in
1:16:20 - WNBA and trans conversation
1:27:53 - Previewing the Texans
1:48:14 - UH and nuclear energy
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.
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We’ll talk with Dr. Stacy Norton of Houston Methodist Willowbrook about colon cancer—what puts you at risk, the warning signs to watch for and why early detection matters. Then, we’ll discuss the future of nuclear energy in Texas with Vice President of Energy and Innovation at the University of Houston Professor Ramanan Krishnamoorti. Turning to education, Dr. Sally-Ann Ashton, inaugural director of the University of Houston-Downtown's Center for Crime, Urban Research and Education, will tell us how the center is bringing researchers, students, and law enforcement together to better understand what drives crime—and how to prevent it. And finally, we’ll talk with John McClain, who's covered the NFL in Houston for 50 years and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, about the Houston Texans’ upcoming season.
0:00 - Pre-show news
7:00 - Show intro
12:23 - Tessa’s mom calls in
18:27 - DFW airport cancels plans to install facility for Islamic prayer
29:28 - Potential vaccine for colon cancer
48:16 - UHD opens center for crime, urban research & education
1:00:00 - News break
1:07:00 - Start of second hour
1:10:38 - Tessa’s brother calls in
1:16:20 - WNBA and trans conversation
1:27:53 - Previewing the Texans
1:48:14 - UH and nuclear energy
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.
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
