About this episode
The episode covers Houston's first Fleet Week, cultural initiatives, local elections, and child abuse prevention efforts.
On today’s Hello Houston, we learn about what’s in store for Houston’s first Fleet Week , which will also mark the first time a Texas city has hosted this long-standing naval tradition, with the event’s co-chair, Reda Hicks, and Margaret Kidd, a special advisor for the Houston Maritime Center & Museum. Then, we talk with Diego Noria and Raquel Natalicchio, founders of the Divine Art Coalition , who tell us about the non-profit’s mission of preserving the city’s cultural legacy and their series of street soccer tournaments. In the second hour, we’re joined by small business owner, former city and state campaign worker, and candidate for Houston City Council’s District C seat, Nick Hellyar , who discusses the upcoming runoff election and responds to questions from Hello Houston listeners. Plus, we also talk with Megan Green, Director of Foster Care for the DePelchin Children’s Center , who discusses the comprehensive services the center provides to address child abuse, in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. And, as always, Ernie Manouse and Celeste Diaz Schurman talk about today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatening to…
People in this episode
Hosts: Ernie Manouse, Celeste Diaz Schurman
Guests: Reda Hicks, Margaret Kidd, Diego Noria, Raquel Natalicchio, Nick Hellyar, Megan Green
Topics covered
- Fleet Week
- cultural legacy
- street soccer
- Houston City Council
- child abuse prevention
Keywords
- Houston
- naval tradition
- non-profit
- election
- Foster Care
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Divine Art Coalition, DePelchin Children’s Center
Books & works: Hello Houston
Places: Houston, Texas
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