The public radio program airing at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7 will explore several topics with local and statewide significance. Listeners in Houston can tune in on the FM dial or watch live online; the episode’s audio will be available after 11 a.m. CT. The broadcast also points readers toward the Hello, Houston! daily newsletter for follow-up reporting.
State control of local elections and the Harris County change
This hour examines a Texas law enacted three years ago that removed Harris County’s chief elections officer and authorized state officials to oversee election administration in the county. The segment will trace how the same statute has been used to assert control over elections in other, much smaller Texas counties. The conversation will focus on how the law functions in practice: who can be displaced, what powers state supervisors exercise, and how implementation in smaller counties compares to actions taken in Harris County itself. Listeners will hear details that clarify the reach of the statute and the differences in scale between Harris County and the other jurisdictions where state oversight has been deployed.
Love You Adam Foundation: new approaches to suicide prevention from Houston
The program features a profile of the Love You Adam Foundation a Houston-based nonprofit that has built programs aimed at preventing suicide. The segment explores the foundation’s background and the approaches it is using to reach people at risk, including outreach methods and community partnerships. The discussion highlights why local nonprofit initiatives can matter alongside clinical and public-health responses, and it describes how the foundation’s work fits into the broader safety-net landscape in Houston and Texas.
Health call-in: headaches and migraines with UTHealth specialists
Listeners will have an opportunity to submit questions to an expert from the UTHealth Houston Neurosciences-Headache & Pain Center about headaches and migraines. The live segment will include answers to common concerns about diagnostic signs, treatment options and when to seek specialist care. The show invites audience participation; questions are encouraged in advance, and the segment will present practical information from a clinical source. This portion of the broadcast connects community curiosity with medical expertise and emphasizes accessible guidance for people managing recurrent head pain.
Athletes, apparel and expression after an MLB Pride-night hat incident
The program also discusses a recent episode in which some Major League Baseball players wrote Bible verses on rainbow-themed hats worn during an LGBTQ+ Pride night. That moment has prompted a broader conversation about what athletes may express on the field, including written messages and visual symbols. The segment will examine the intersection of league policies, players’ personal beliefs and public reactions, exploring where free-speech considerations meet team and league rules. The discussion aims to unpack how similar incidents are interpreted by fans, media and sports organizations.
Practical listening details and availability
For Houston-area audiences, the broadcast begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7 FM and streams live for remote listeners. After the live program concludes, the episode’s recorded audio will be posted following 11 a.m. CT. The show encourages engagement and provides a phone number for live participation: 713-440-8870. For readers who prefer summaries and daily local reporting, the program promotes signing up for the Hello, Houston! daily newsletter.
The hour bundles local governance, nonprofit innovation, medical expertise and cultural debate into a single broadcast designed to inform Houston listeners about developments that touch civic administration, mental-health prevention, clinical care and public life. Each segment draws on institutions and individuals operating in the city and state, offering a mix of reporting, expert advice and listener interaction.