Hello Houston Full Episode - January 14, 2026

Описание: On today’s Hello Houston, interim Harris County Attorney Jonathan Fombonne discusses the threats Governor Greg Abbott made about taking over the elections in Harris County. Harris County Judge candidate Marty Lancton talks about his platform and takes viewer questions. Houston-based musician, author, filmmaker, and professional storm chaser Hank Schyma discusses his latest book, “Storm: Chasing Nature’s Wildest Weather.” Plus, we re-air a “Friends of Frank” episode with licensed psychotherapist Karen Winston, former Team Counselor for the Houston Texans.

We also discuss the big topics of the day, including hundreds of private schools are shut out of Texas’ new school voucher program, study says generative AI is not effective for education, and more.

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.

Hosts Ernie Manouse, Frank Billingsley, and Celeste Díaz Schurman bring 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.


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Timestamps:
00:00 Pre-show news
06:21 Show Intro
09:55 Lawsuit filed against man who sexually assaulted child at Houston Texans game
22:28 Jonathan Fombonne on Abbott’s threat over Harris Co. elections
41:21 Friends of Frank with Karen Winston, Former Texans Counselor
1:11:27 Issues with Texas’ new school voucher program
1:16:15 Generative AI not effective for education, study says
1:26:29 Marty Lancton, Harris County Judge candidate
1:48:14 Hank Schyma on new book “Storm”