Hello Houston Full Episode - March 3, 2026

Описание: On today’s Hello Houston, it’s election day for the 2026 primary election. We break down all the key races, including the highly contested race between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, with University of Houston political science professor and “Party Politics” co-host Brandon Rottinghaus. A new transportation proposal by the Trump administration would scale back federal support for public transportation. Emmett Hopkins, Transportation Policy Manager at the Climate & Community Institute, has the details. Andrea Leinfelder, space reporter for the Houston Chronicle tells us about the updated plan for the Artemis III mission. Plus, Morgan Zeringue, Director of Program Services at Alexander Jewish Family Service, talks about how SNAP cuts have affected their work.

We also discuss the big topics of the day, including President Trump’s plan for the strikes in Iran, President Trump’s influence with candidates in Texas, 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.

Timestamps:
00:00 Pre-show news
06:22 Show intro
07:35 Primary Election Day
10:55 President Trump on Iran strikes
27:49 Key Races in Texas Primary
49:17 Artemis III mission new plan
1:11:46 Trump endorses Texas candidates in primary race
1:20:35 Emergency Alert System Test
1:21:18 Viewer comments on Trump endorsements
1:27:19 Trump’s proposed transportation cuts
1:46:43 How SNAP cuts impact Alexander JFS

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