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Hello Houston (August 12, 2025)

Hello Houston (August 12, 2025)

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On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie and Celeste talk with Texas House Representative Ann Johnson at the top of the first hour, who gives us an update on the Texas House Democrats breaking quorum to prevent redrawn state congressional maps from passing.

Also, in the show’s first hour, Nusaiba Mizan, the Houston ISD reporter for the Houston Chronicle, discusses the changes ahead for the district this school year.

Then, in the second hour, House Representative Dr. Tom Oliverson, the current Chair of the House Republican Caucus and the majority leader of the Texas House, joins us to share his thoughts on the state’s redistricting standoff.

Plus, Kylie Mavris of Community Voices for Public Education, joins us to discuss how the impact of the state’s takeover of HISD continues to be felt, and Registered Dietitian Lisa Froechtenigt explains how parents can ensure they pack healthy and nutritious lunches for their children this school year.

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