Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 9, 2026)

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” Ernie and guest host Charlie Mechling talk with Houston-based photographer Violeta Alvarez about her new Fresh Arts residency, Casa de Cultura: The Living Archive, and how it explores cultural identity and collective memory.Then, we hear from Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who shares his perspective on Tuesday's fatal shooting involving an ICE agent in Houston, whether his office is planning on investigating this fatal shooting, and what information is already known about the incident.