Hello Houston Full Episode - June 26, 2026

Texas Newsroom reporter Lucio Vasquez will join us to discuss his NPR article on Houston groups helping Venezuela's earthquake recovery efforts. Then, Communications Director of the Texas Farm Bureau, Gary Joiner will give us an update on the spread of the New World screwworm. Spotlighting Houston Public Media, reporters Dominic Anthony Walsh and Sarah Grunau will tell us about their “After the Flood” podcast series that takes a deep and intimate look at the deadly floods that devastated the Texas Hill Country last year. And finally, we’ll have our regular Friday feature, “Last Minute Plans,” a comprehensive rundown of all the events going on this weekend in H-town! Doris Childress 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 6:56 - Show intro 12:45 - Supreme Court allows government to stop asylum seekers 18:00 - Brazil to play Monday in Houston 28:16 - New World screwworm updates 48:42 - After the Flood 1:00:00 - News break 1:06:49 - After the Flood reaction 1:09:31 - Venezuela earthquakes 1:22:17 - HISD board approves controversial curriculum 1:27:10 - Breaking down recent Supreme Court decisions 1:51:35 - Last minute plans 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...