Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City, but shorter, for our busy commuters. Every weekday, 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.
Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City, but shorter, for our busy commuters. Every weekday, 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.
In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Ernie and Celeste talk with Houston Public Media reporter Bianca Seward, who breaks down the upcoming Cy-Fair ISD Board Election, which has become one of the most contentious races in Texas.
Then, we hear from historian and Ghosts of Galveston author Kathleen Maca, who shares some spooky ghost stories from the Houston/Galveston region’s past.
Also, we discuss how Texans are coping with the rising cost of energy with Gail Buttorff, a research associate professor at the Hobby School of Public Affairs, who tells us about this and more findings from the 2025 Texas Trends Survey.