On today’s Hello Houston, we once again simulcast with Tom Hudson at WLRN Public Media in Miami to discuss redistricting with Florida lawmakers heading into a special session later this month to consider congressional districts – something we’re familiar with in Texas.

Then, we discuss Inprint’s Poetry Buskers program with Giuseppe Taurino, Executive Director of Inprint, and Poetry Busker Anna Barr, who writes a poem for us about the importance of public radio at the start of our show, which we hear at the end of the first hour.

In the second hour, we learn all about the Texas Historic Tree Coalition, a non-profit group dedicated to preserving our state’s historic trees with their Houston and Southeast Texas Representative, Nancy Higgs. Also, our hosts share a rundown of events happening this weekend in H-Town as part of our regular Friday feature, Last Minute Plans.

And, as always, Ernie Manouse and Celeste Diaz Schurman discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Houston Mayor John Whitmire postponing today’s scheduled city council meeting to consider repealing the city's new HPD–ICE policy, and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller calls in to discuss why he's urging Governor Abbott to temporarily suspend the state’s motor fuel tax.

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with David Gow, president and CEO of the Center for Houston’s Future, and Dr. Jochen Reiser, CEO of the UTMB Health System, who tell us about Project Metis, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to position the Houston/Galveston region as the global leader in brain health.

Next, we’re joined by actors Major Attaway and Chris Collins-Pisano, who discuss their roles as King Arthur and Sir Lancelot in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Monty Python’s Spamalot, which is running at the Hobby Center through April 26.

In the second hour of the show, we give another listen to a recent episode of University of Houston political science professor and Party Politics co-host Brandon Rottinghaus’ Texperts series, in which he explores the state laws surrounding Bluebonnets and whether it’s illegal to pick them.

Plus, our hosts and listeners share a rundown of the things that are currently taking over all their free time, as part of our regular Thursday feature, Current Obsessions.

Also, Celeste Diaz Schurman and guest host Foti Kallergis talk about today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including the Harris County commissioners’ discussion on county immigration enforcement guidelines, which they discuss with Douglas Griffith, President of the Houston Police Officers' Union, and a jury finding that Live Nation illegally operated as a monopoly and overcharged ticket buyers.

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Ethan Chorin, the founder & CEO of Red Sea Futures and a former U.S. diplomat posted to Libya and the UAE, who joins us to share his thoughts on the latest developments in the Iran war.

Then, we learn all about Galveston's upcoming FeatherFest Birding & Nature Photo Festival, an annual birding event held during the spring migration, with Eowyn Johnson, Executive Director of the Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council.

In the second hour, we’re joined by Houston City Council Member Abbie Kamin, representing District C, who discusses Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s threat to pull $110 million in city funding over the passing of a new ordinance intended to cut back on coordination between HPD and ICE.

Plus, Celeste Diaz Schurman and guest host Doug Miller discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including the Houston City Council considering rescinding the recently approved ordinance intended to cut back on coordination between HPD and ICE, the Texas State Board of Education’s new required reading list, and more.

On today’s Hello Houston, we learn about what’s in store for Houston’s first Fleet Week, which will also mark the first time a Texas city has hosted this long-standing naval tradition, with the event’s co-chair, Reda Hicks, and Margaret Kidd, a special advisor for the Houston Maritime Center & Museum.

Then, we talk with Diego Noria and Raquel Natalicchio, founders of the Divine Art Coalition, who tell us about the non-profit’s mission of preserving the city’s cultural legacy and their series of street soccer tournaments.

In the second hour, we’re joined by small business owner, former city and state campaign worker, and candidate for Houston City Council’s District C seat, Nick Hellyar, who discusses the upcoming runoff election and responds to questions from Hello Houston listeners.

Plus, we also talk with Megan Green, Director of Foster Care for the DePelchin Children’s Center, who discusses the comprehensive services the center provides to address child abuse, in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month.

And, as always, Ernie Manouse and Celeste Diaz Schurman talk about today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatening to cut $110 million in public safety grants to the city of Houston, which they discuss with Houston Public Media reporter Dominic Anthony Walsh, and Pope Leo XIV pushing back on the criticism he’s received from President Trump.

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Paul Cobler, the economy and industry reporter for the Texas Tribune, who joins us to discuss the tax breaks being given to data centers and what we can expect to happen next.

Next, Houston Public Media reporter Michael Adkison joins us to give us the latest on the Artemis II mission now that the astronauts are back in Houston after returning safely to Earth last Friday.

In the second hour of the show, we talk with Joe Panzarella, a community organizer and candidate for Houston City Council’s District C seat, who discusses the upcoming runoff election as well as answers questions from Hello Houston listeners.

Plus, we learn about the Houston area non-profit, the Citizens' Environmental Coalition, with board president Amanda Kuhl, who also tells us all about the upcoming 2026 City Nature Challenge.

And, as always, Ernie Manouse and Celeste Diaz Schurman discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including a Texas House committee voting in favor of financial penalties on House Democrats for breaking quorum last year, and the U.S. military’s blockade on ships entering or exiting Iranian ports, which they discuss with University of Houston energy fellow Ed Hirs.

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Sergeant Tracy Hicks of the HPD Auto Theft Division, who discusses what’s behind the uptick in catalytic converter thefts in the city of Houston, and how Houstonians can keep their cars protected.

Then, we learn all about the annual Gran Fondo Texas charity bike ride with Bob Pohl, the Director of Sponsorships for the event’s Steering Committee.

In the second hour of the show, we’re rejoined by Maureen McNamara, co-founder and director of Arthouse Houston, who gives us an update on the efforts to preserve the historic Garden Oaks Theater and bring it back as a functioning movie theater.

Plus, Kam Franklin, the lead singer of The Suffers, joins us for our regular Friday feature, Last Minute Plans, to tell us about this weekend’s 39th annual Houston Art Car Parade, which she’s a Grand Marshal of.

Also, Ernie Manouse and guest host Craig Hlavaty discuss the top stories of the day at the top of each hour, including Texas summer camps filing a lawsuit over a new rule requiring them to install fiber-optic internet, a new Texas food truck permit that will take effect in July, and the Artemis II mission’s return to Earth, which they discuss with Houston Public Media reporter Michael Adkison.

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Dr. Luz Maria Garcini, Director of the Center for Community and Public Health at Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, who discusses food insecurity in Houston and efforts to close these gaps.

Then, Gary Ginstling, the CEO of the Houston Symphony, joins us to tell us all about their upcoming 2026 – 27 Season, which includes world-renowned musicians, family concerts, classic masterpieces, and more.

In the show’s second hour, with Orthodox Easter taking place on Sunday, we’re joined by famed radio personality Roula Christie and her sister Maria Christie, who both join us to share with us all the rich traditions, food, and celebration of what they call Greek Easter.

Plus, our hosts and listeners share a rundown of the things that are currently taking over all their free time as part of our regular Thursday feature, Current Obsessions.

Also, Ernie Manouse and guest host Foti Kallergis discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including the state of Texas giving data centers tax breaks, and Houston Mayor John Whitmire losing the Houston Police Officers Union's endorsement, which they discuss with the union’s president, Doug Griffith, who explains why.

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Dan Anthony, Executive Director at We Pay the Tariffs, who discusses where we are now after a year of President Trump’s tariffs, what this past year has meant for small businesses, and what comes next.

Next, actress Kelly Denice Taylor, who’s currently playing Jane Seymour in the national tour of the hit musical SIX, joins us to tell us all about the show, which is running now at the Hobby Center through Sunday.

In the second hour, we’re joined by Chiqui Sanchez Kennedy, Executive Director of Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project, who tells us about their work providing free legal services to immigrants across the region and their upcoming spring fundraiser to help support their mission.

Plus, we chat with Brian Frazier, Faith Malton, and Zach Ruhl, who tell us about the non-profit Camp For All, how they create memorable experiences for children and adults with challenging illnesses, disabilities, or special needs, and their upcoming annual “Over The Edge” event.

And, as always, Ernie and Celeste talk about the top stories of the day at the top of each hour, including the U.S. and Iran agreeing to a two-week-long ceasefire and the Houston City Council voting to approve an ordinance designed to reduce cooperation between the Houston Police Department and ICE.