Hello Houston Full Episode - January 23, 2026

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On today’s Hello Houston, as Houston braces for the winter storm, meteorologist-in-charge of the National Weather Service of Houston/Galveston Matt Moreland shares the latest on the freezing weather forecast. Mayor John Whitmire shares the latest on the City of Houston preparations for the winter storm. Leo Flores will update us on how TxDOT is preparing the roads for the weekend’s weather event. New York Times best-selling author Dr. Gabrielle Lyon will tell us about her new book, “The Forever Strong Playbook.” Plus, former professional racing driver Danica Patrick shares how Dr. Lyon’s Forever Strong program has worked for her. Sean Tajipour, founder and editor of Nerdtropolis, breaks down this year’s Oscar nominations and the big movie releases of 2026. 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. SUBSCRIBE for more from Houston Public Media: https://www.youtube.com/@HoustonPublicMedia ------------ FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohouston.show/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houstonpubmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/houstonpublicmedia X: https://x.com/houstonpubmedia -------------- Houston Public Media is a trusted source for local news, information, and original storytelling in Houston, Texas. For the latest news and information, visit the Houston Public Media website: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/ Subscribe to the Hello Houston newsletter: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/hellohouston/ Houston Public Media is a service of the University of Houston. ------------- We can’t do it without you. Support our award-winning community journalism by donating today: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/donate Timestamps: 00:00 Pre-show news 06:08 Show Intro 11:27 Meteorologist Matt Moreland on winter storm forecast 24:20 Mayor John Whitmire on winter storm preparations 35:45 Meteorologist Matt Moreland on winter storm forecast 47:24 Sean Tajipour on Oscar nominations 1:08:49 Weather udpate 1:09:42 Leo Flores on TxDOT road preparations 1:23:55 Dr. Gabrielle Lyon & Danica Patrick