Hello Houston (May 13, 2026)

On today’s Hello Houston, Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth joins us to explain what voters need to know about upcoming runoff elections, as well as share her thoughts on voter fatigue with May being a busy month for elections in Harris County.Next, comedian and filmmaker Lahna Turner tells us all about her new documentary Come What May, which tells the story of her ex-husband, the late comedian Ralphie May, who began his stand-up career in Houston’s comedy scene.In the second hour, we’re joined by Kat Robinson, Vice Chair of the Houston Association of Realtors, who breaks down the latest report on the Houston housing market, with new numbers showing that home sales picked up in April, and what this means for buyers and sellers as we approach the summer season.Also, as health officials continue to monitor the exposed passengers from the hantavirus outbreak that occurred on a cruise ship, epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Troisi joins us to help us understand what the virus is and what Texans should and shouldn’t be worried about.And, as always, Ernie Manouse and guest host Katharine Shilcutt talk about today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including U.S. Sen. John Cornyn introducing a bill to rename a U.S. highway as “Interstate 47” in honor of President Trump, several businesses on Galveston’s Bolivar Peninsula planning on closing for this weekend’s annual "Jeep Weekend,” and more.