Hello Houston Full Episode - July 16, 2026

James Beard award winner and Maximo Executive chef Adrian Torres will tell us how his life has changed since winning the award and going viral with his acceptance speech. Then, we’ll focus on saving the Garden Oaks Theatre with Arthouse Houston’s Maureen McNamara. And finally, we’ll share our latest “Current Obsessions” and you can share yours too by emailing us at talk @hellohouston.org. Deborah Hope 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 7:00 - Show intro 10:00 - Texas Hill Country flooding 14:20 - HPD is investigating ICE shooting 17:35 - Texas ranks as one of worst states to live in 25:38 - Houston chef discusses James Beard award 47:53 - Houston Democratic Socialist shares perspective on politics 1:00:00 - News break 1:06:54 - Start of second hour 1:13:30 - FBI searches Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van for drugs 1:23:15 - Rainbow banners will be put in Montrose 1:28:23 - Effort to save Garden Oaks Theater 1:47:55 - Current obsessions 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...