Hello Houston: Where Houston Talks!
On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Eric Sandler, the food and culture editor at CultureMap Houston, who explains why so many Houston restaurants appear to be closing and what this means for the future of dining in Houston.
Also, Houston Museum of Natural Science astronomer Hannah Lange joins us to tell us all about the museum’s Astro Year in Review & Preview event, which will reflect on the most exciting space stories of 2025, while also sharing a glimpse of what we can expect in 2026.
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In the second hour of the show, we’re joined by Dr. Beth Gilmore, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Houston–Downtown, who discusses the use of force by law enforcement, as well as what rights individuals have when they’re stopped or pursued by law enforcement.
Plus, we also hear from Chloe McGhee and Siumy Coreas of the local all-female mariachi band “Las Chabelitas,” who tell us more about the group and the growing influence of female mariachi bands despite the genre traditionally being male-dominated.
And, as always, Ernie, Celeste, and Frank discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including discussing the arctic cold front that’s expected to bring freezing or near-freezing temperatures in Houston this weekend with ABC13 Chief Meteorologist Travis Herzog, USPS warning voters not to wait to mail their voter registration forms or mail-in ballots, and more.