Live from Meow Wolf (Oct. 30, 2026)
On Friday's show: We broadcast live from Meow Wolf Houston’s Radio Tave as the interactive museum celebrates its two-year anniversary on Saturday. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
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Celebrity costume designer says it's more fun making things for himself
Houston space suit designer Ted Southern talks about his previous life creating costumes for Broadway and celebrites in New York City.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1647: Houston Traffic, 1924
Episode: 1647 In which we study traffic problems in Houston, TX, in 1924. Today, Houston's traffic in 1924.
2 people injured in stabbing on METRO bus in north Houston
Two people were injured in a stabbing on a METRO bus in north Houston Tuesday night, according to METRO.The incident happened at 10:15 p.m. on a Route 44 bus near West Montgomery Road and Dolley Wright Street.Guatemalan man gets 30 years for role in smuggling tragedy that killed....
Hello Houston (October 19, 2026)
Today: We break down this year’s race for Texas Railroad Commissioner, learn about a new program aimed at addressing domestic violence, and discuss the importance of workplace inclusion. Plus, this week’s “Producer Spotlight.”...
Hello Houston – LIVE at The Hobby Center (October 12, 2026)
Today: We broadcast from the 2026 Greater Houston Arts Forum at the Hobby Center to explore how the arts help shape the city of Houston.
Houston ISD state takeover could end this school year, but elected trustees face a long road to full control
Both Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath and state-appointed superintendent Mike Miles said in August Houston ISD could exit the intervention soon, but exiting the takeover is a years long process....
Former Greenspoint Mall site in North Houston to be redeveloped into $150 million CityNorth Industrial Park
The 80-acre CityNorth Industrial Park will be located near Interstate 45, Beltway 8 and the Hardy Toll Road.
Hello Houston (September 17, 2026)
Today: We talk with Houston Astros Spanish play by play broadcaster Francisco Romero, former DHS special agent Eric Balliet discusses his book "Kingpins & Coyotes," and we do our regular Thursday features “HPM in Focus” and “Current Obsessions.”...
Houston-area school districts announce closures on Wednesday after Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall
Most areas east of I-45, including Harris and Galveston Counties, are under a flood watch from 1 a.m. Tuesday until 7 a.m. Wednesday.
Erick Lopez, deported to Honduras after HPD traffic stop, misses the ‘freedom’ of his life in Houston
Lopez was one of at least 19 people HPD handed over to ICE from April through June. On Tuesday, HPD Chief Noe Diaz was slated to face questions from a city council committee about the coordination — but he skipped the meeting....
Driver hit, dies after trying to go around train crossing rails near Kuykendahl Road: HCSO
SkyEye13 spotted the car pushed several hundred feet down the road, facing the train.
Hello Houston (August 21, 2026)
Today: U.S. Representative Al Green discusses his current goals and priorities, Dr. Shonnie Murrell talks about her work mentoring young people, and we learn about an organization fighting border wall construction in Big Bend National Park....
Trump administration pauses border construction in Big Bend National Park
Scott's visit comes after two weeks of public outcry over images of bulldozers and other heavy machinery clearing land in the park.
CBP commissioner defends agency's border project in Big Bend National Park
Rodney Scott, the head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, indicated Thursday the agency would stick with its plan to build vehicle barriers and patrol roads in the West Texas park despite growing public outcry. "We are securing this park to protect its legacy," Scott said in....
Cornyn urges DHS to hear Texans' concerns about Big Bend border barrier construction
Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas says local leaders, landowners and park advocates should have a chance to weigh in before additional construction moves forward....
Commissioners earmark funds for AI program responsible for ensuring new construction complies with regulations
The process will hinge on the AI software pre-checking plat applications and performing technical reviews to ensure the builds comply with county codes and regulations, according to county documents....
Border project contractors arrive in Big Bend National Park as Texas lawmakers call for a pause
Texas Democrats are urging the Trump administration to delay its plans for building border barriers and roads across the West Texas park.
Hello Houston (August 4, 2026)
Today: We discuss a Supreme Court ruling that could put Houston's Haitian and Black immigrant communities at risk, find out how AI is being used to improve traffic safety, break down what’s in store for Houston Restaurant Weeks, and more....
Houston Public Media Welcomes Tessa Barrera as New Hello Houston Co-Host
Accomplished broadcaster Tessa Barrera is joining Hello Houston, as co-host alongside longtime personality, Ernie Manouse. Barrera makes her on-air debut on Aug. 17....
Judge declines to block Big Bend area border wall
A federal judge on Sunday declined to block construction on the Trump administration's Big Bend area border wall, saying plaintiffs could not argue the plan violates a federal law because the administration was legally allowed to bypass that law....
Safety on Houston roads (Aug. 3, 2026)
On Monday's show: We consider how to make the roads safer for Houston drivers. And we offer listeners a chance to vent their pet peeves about life in our city....
Drivers going to Galveston face I-45 lane closures, extended detour starting Aug. 8
The most significant traffic changes will be short-term main lane closures from FM 519 to Tiki Drive and a reroute near La Marque and Texas City that will be in place for the next two years. They're part of a project to widen I-45 to eight lanes....
DHS waives environmental laws for border barriers and roads from Big Bend to Lake Amistad
The waiver clears the way for barriers, roads and surveillance infrastructure, though federal officials have not specified what will be built throughout the project area....
Years of scandals haven't stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?
Talarico's team has studied Paxton's previous races and is attempting its own version of the playbook by trying to paint Paxton as part of a broader culture of corruption that has failed to improve people's lives....
Hello Houston (July 21, 2026)
Today: We discuss how Houston Humane Society is addressing the city’s stray animal crisis, discuss how human trafficking is affecting the Houston area, talk with a Houston native who’s appearing as a contestant on “Password,” and more....
Rainbows are on the verge of returning to Montrose streets
The Houston mayor approved Pride Houston 365’s request to hang rainbow banners along Westheimer Road near the intersection that previously featured rainbow crosswalks. The LGBTQIA+ advocacy group, which needs permission from CenterPoint Energy, hopes to install them in time for.....
ICE should do traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says, seeming to oppose new suspension
At least four people in vehicles have been killed during immigration operations since the start of the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign, including a man in Houston last week....
In the aftermath of deadly shootings, ICE pauses most traffic stops
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will pause non-urgent vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in less than a week, Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King's office tells NPR....
Bush and Hobby Airports receive $126M in federal grants for infrastructure improvements
Hobby Airport will invest $66 million into a full concrete runway reconstruction. Bush Airport will also use $62 million to upgrade its inter-terminal train systems, improve airfield drainage infrastructure, and modernize its HVAC systems....
Baker Hughes to lay off 174 workers in northwest Houston plant closure
The layoffs come amidst ongoing uncertainty in the industry caused by the United States and Israel's war with Iran.
Mexico is preparing legal action after ICE fatally shot a Mexican national in Houston
Mexico is preparing legal action after a Mexican national was fatally shot Tuesday during what ICE described as a targeted enforcement operation in Houston. President Claudia Sheinbaum called the shooting part of a broader pattern of mistreatment of Mexican migrants....