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.

On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste weigh in on today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including the U.S. Supreme Court allowing the Trump administration to resume dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, recent ICE crackdowns in Houston, and more.

In the first hour, we talk with Houston Public Media reporter Sarah Grunau, who discusses her reports highlighting the recent string of deaths at Harris County Jail. Also, we learn about a new exhibition at the Menil Drawing Institute called What Drawing Can Be: Four Responses with Associate Curator Kelly Montana and Houston artist Jillian Conrad.

Then, in the second hour of the show, we’re joined by Greater Houston Community Foundation’s Diana Zarzuelo and United Way of Greater Houston’s Mary Vasquez, who both break down the readiness and prevention mission of the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance.

Plus, we also discuss how parents can protect their kids online and offline during the summer with Kerry McCracken, Executive Director of the Children’s Assessment Center, a nonprofit committed to child safety and abuse prevention.

On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste discuss today’s top headlines at the top of each hour, including recent findings related to Camp Mystic and FEMA, reactions to the new Superman film, and more.

In the first hour of the show, Mike Shine of the Texas Restaurant Association Greater Houston Chapter breaks down why so many Houston restaurants are struggling, and Thomas Bille of the Houston-area restaurant Belly of the Beast tells us about winning a 2025 James Beard Award.

Then, in the second hour, we hear from Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard, who discusses a new ordinance requiring nightclubs to post their dress code rules at the front entrance. Also, State Senator Carol Alvarado joins us to discuss the upcoming special session of the Texas Legislature and to take questions from Hello Houston listeners.

On today’s Hello Houston, Frank and Celeste weigh in on today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including President Trump’s visit to Texas to survey the devastation from the floods, Attorney General Ken Paxton’s divorce, and more.

In the first hour of the show, we talk with Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 3 Tom Ramsey, who discusses the major funding shortfall in Harris County’s 2018 flood bond, and Houston-based artist Sarah Sudhoff, and the Health Museum’s Becky Seabrook talk to us about the museum’s "77 Minutes" exhibition.

Then, in the second hour, we hear from Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock, the Chair of METRO, who tells us about the new community connector program, an on-demand, electric microtransit shuttle designed to make commuting in Houston easier.

Plus, our hosts share a list of events happening this 713 Day weekend for our regular Friday feature – “Last-Minute Plans.”

On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste get the latest on the floods in Central Texas as well as rescue efforts from Texas Newsroom reporter Lucio Vasquez, who joins us live from Kerr County at the top of the first hour.

Also, in the first hour of the show, we discuss men's mental health and other mental health issues with Thomson Ivins, a Council on Recovery therapist, and we chat with Amy Blumrosen and Hugh Zhang, owners of the Houston Hammers – the city’s first and only professional pickleball team.

In the second hour, our hosts discuss one of today’s top stories, Gov. Greg Abbott’s agenda for the upcoming special session of the legislature. Then, we’re joined by Jim Spencer, former weathercaster for KXAN Austin, who breaks down the National Weather Service’s staffing issues during the floods, lessons learned, and more.

Plus, our hosts share their latest pop culture favorites for our regular Thursday feature – “Current Obsessions.”

On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste talk with Kelly McBride, Senior Vice President of the Poynter Institute, about a false story that has circulated related to the floods in Central Texas at the top of the first hour.

Also, in the first hour of the show, former Spring Branch superintendent Dr. Duncan Klussmann discusses HISD’s teacher vacancies and how they’re addressing them, and Amanda Orr, founder of Orr Strategy Group, discusses scams that occur during times of disaster.

In the second hour, Frank shares his perspective on the Central Texas floods and answers questions from Hello Houston listeners. Then, Arcelia Martin, a Texas Renewables reporter for Inside Climate News, breaks down why a wave of high-profile anti‑renewable energy bills failed in the Texas House.

Plus, Ashley Morgan-Olvera, Director of Research & Education at the Texas Invasive Species Institute, educates us on invasive species seen in our area recently.

On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie and Celeste continue covering the floods in Central Texas at the top of each hour. Houston Public Media reporter Dominic Anthony Walsh calls in to give us the latest, and they weigh in on Rep. Joaquin Castro calling for an investigation to find out what went wrong in warning and evacuating residents.

In the first hour of the show, Harris County District Clerk Marilyn Burgess joins to tell us about Houston’s new passport office, which promises to be more convenient and provide faster service for Harris County residents. Also, Dan Gordon of Gordon’s Education tells us about their upcoming documentary filmmaking camp.

Then, in the second hour, former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett and Rice University’s Jim Blackburn join us to share their thoughts on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Beryl and the Central Texas floods. Plus, Judge Christine Weems and actor and real-life attorney John Raley discuss an upcoming Houston production of To Kill a Mockingbird featuring a cast composed of members of Houston’s legal community.

On today’s Hello Houston, Celeste and guest host Doug Miller discuss the tragic flooding occurring in Central Texas as well as disaster relief efforts. Houston Public Media reporter Dominic Anthony Walsh joins us at the top of the first hour to give us the latest.

Also, in the first hour, Wall Street Journal reporter Jim Carlton breaks down the response to the conditions by both State and Federal agencies, and Dr. Marni Axelrad, a Pediatric Psychologist at Texas Children’s Hospital, joins us to discuss grief and how to talk to children about these kinds of disasters.

In the second hour, we hear from Lauren Allen, a former camp counselor for Camp Mystic who tells us more about the summer camp that was devastated by the floods, and Dave Gorham, a longtime Houston meteorologist, who now lives in Kerrville shares what he experienced from the heavy rainfall and destruction that occurred in the area.

Then, we talk with Dr. Kenneth Liao, who discusses the nation’s first fully robotic heart transplant on an adult patient performed at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston. Plus, Doug Suggitt and Justin Goodman tell us about The Periwinkle Foundation, an area charity helping children and families manage cancer and other life-threatening illnesses at Texas Children's Hospital.