Hello Houston (May 1, 2026)

On today’s Hello Houston, we're joined by Gus Faucher, the Chief Economist for PNC, in the first hour of the show, who breaks down a new report with insights on where Houston’s economy stands currently and what we can expect in the months ahead.Then, we learn all about the local women’s organization, The Women's Resource of Greater Houston, with its Chief Development Officer, Stephanie Magers, who tells us about their work empowering women to make choices to become financially stable.In the second hour, Phoebe Tudor discusses the importance of historical preservation and her role as Board Chair at the National Trust for Historic Preservation as she takes on Washington and the preservation of the White House.Plus, as it’s Celeste Diaz Schurman’s last show as a full-time Hello Houston host, we bring in some special guests and a few surprises to wish her well as she steps into a new chapter.And, as always, Ernie Manouse and Celeste Diaz Schurman (for one final time) talk about today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Camp Mystic withdrawing its application for a summer 2026 camp license and nationwide May Day demonstrations calling for a boycott of work, school and shopping.