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On today's Hello Houston, we're joined by University of Houston researcher Francisco Haces-Garcia, who discusses the use of AI in flood mapping as well as what was found in a recent flood risk study he authored and what it could mean for the future.
Next, we talk with Houston-based James Beard Award-winning chef and TV host, Chris Shepherd, who tells us all about his new live conversation series, Breaking Bread, which is being presented by the Hobby Center.
In the second hour, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of a truly one-of-a-kind Houston institution, notsuoH, with co-founders and owners Jim Pirtle and Missy Bosch, who walk us through the story of how it all began, and what's ahead as the popular art space and bar enters a new chapter.
Plus, Houston entrepreneur Moe Vickers tells us about the non-profit she founded, Salon 180 Angels, which provides free hair‑care services to immobile seniors, while also supporting underserved youth through beauty education programs.
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And, as always, Ernie Manouse and guest host Lisa Gray discuss today's top stories at the top of each hour, including the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office announcing increased patrols for Jeep Weekend 2026, historic U.S. documents coming soon to Houston as part of a national tour, a new poll showing Ken Paxton statistically tied with John Cornyn in Texas' Republican Senate primary runoff, and more.
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