Hello Houston (July 16, 2025)

On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste talk with State Senator Paul Bettencourt to discuss the newly formed Disaster Preparedness and Flooding committee, made in response to the devastating floods in Central Texas at the top of the first hour.

In the first hour of the show, we talk with State Rep. James Talarico, who joins us to discuss the future of the Texas Democratic party, and we learn about Urban Paths, a walking wellness company that provides people with guided walking experiences, from founder Laura Conely.

Then, in the second hour, we discuss the 100th anniversary of Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center with the CEO of Memorial Hermann–TMC Adult Services, Jason Glover and the Chief Flight Nurse for Life Flight, Rudy Cabrera.

Plus, we also talk about the summer’s most popular dish, hot dogs, with Tray Boone, a General Manager for Portillo's to celebrate National Hot Dog Day.