Hello Houston Full Episode - March 19, 2026

Описание: Today on Hello Houston, we discuss the cancellation of Houston’s Cesar Chavez march after an allegation the late Latino labor activist sexually assaulted at least two women when they were minors. Also, Texas Republicans are looking for creative ways to combat James Talarico in the U.S. Senate election by digging up old quotes and making it seem like Talarico is “anti-Texas.” Sports journalist Charlie Pallilo breaks down the frontrunners in this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball March Madness tournament. Houston City Council Member Julian Ramirez joins us to discuss the city’s new heavy trash pickup system and what is causing the delay in starting it. Bill King, Public Finance Fellow at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, talks about affordable housing projects and the impact they are having on Harris County. Filmmaker Linda Gibbs tells us about her new project, “The Change: Unleashing the Wild Woman,” a limited documentary series that explores the physical, emotional, and cultural transformation that women experience when going through menopause. Plus, we share our Current Obsessions.

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
06:20 Show Intro
07:06 Weather update
08:45 Convos and Cocktails event
10:42 Cesar Chavez March canceled
27:16 Affordable housing projects
49:09 Linda Gibbs on her film “The Change”
1:09:05 GOP attacks James Talarico in Senate race
1:15:55 March Madness begins
1:27:27 Houston heavy trash pickup
1:47:12 Current Obsessions

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