Hello Houston Full Episode - July 15, 2026

Texas Tribune writer Zach Despart will discuss his article on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s crackdown on illegal voting. Then, actor Robert Petkoff, who’s playing Harold Zidler in the national tour of “Moulin Rouge,” will tell us about the production running now through Sunday, July 19th at the Hobby Center. And finally, the CEO of the UniverSoul Circus Cedric Walker will join us to highlight the brand-new “WE ALL BELONG” production that is making its Texas debut under the Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park this week. Roseann Rogers guest hosts. 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 6:57 - Show intro 11:00 - Trump says ICE should continue vehicle stops 28:43 - Ken Paxton’s crackdown on illegal voting 45:52 - Moulin Rouge! The Musical 1:00:00 - News break 1:07:00 - Start of second hour 1:11:30 - Mexico files complaints over ICE-related deaths 1:14:07 - Willowbrook Mall sets teen curfew 1:27:47 - TX immigration center allegedly failed to address a mental health crisis 1:47:38 - UniverSoul Circus SUBSCRIBE for more from Houston Public Media:    / @houstonpublicmedia   ------------ FOLLOW US: Instagram:   / hellohouston.show   Instagram:   / houstonpubmedia   Facebook:   / houstonpublicmedia   X: https://x.com/houstonpubmedia -------------- 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: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/ Subscribe to the Hello Houston newsletter: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/he... Houston Public Media is a service of the University of Houston. ------------- We can’t do it without you. Support our award-winning community journalism by donating today: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/do...