Hello Houston: Where Houston Talks!
On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste begin the first hour of the show by discussing one of today’s top stories, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposing a state program that would give every Texas baby $1,000 invested in the stock market.
Then, we’re joined by Houston Business Journal health care reporter, Jishnu Nair, who breaks down his story on Houston Methodist joining a massive lawsuit against several health insurance companies over alleged price fixing.
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Plus, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston curators Cindi Strauss and Christine Gervais join us to tell us about their new exhibition, Louvre Couture, which showcases the work of historic and contemporary fashion houses alongside masterworks from MFAH’s collections.
In the show’s second hour, State Representative Gene Wu joins us to share his thoughts on the Supreme Court’s decision to allow Texas to use its controversial new congressional map in the 2026 midterm elections.
Also, we discuss Dickens on the Strand in Galveston, a festive celebration that transforms the Historic Strand District into 19th-century London, with Ollie Dickens, the great-great-great-grandson of celebrated author Charles Dickens.
And finally, our hosts close the show by sharing a rundown of events happening this weekend in Houston as part of our regular Friday feature, “Last Minute Plans.”