On today’s Hello Houston, City Controller Chris Hollins joins us to share his thoughts on Mayor Whitmire’s proposed plan for the city’s budget, after having raised concerns about the proposal and what it could mean for taxpayers and city services.

Then, we hear from BBC reporter and cultural commentator, William Lee Adams, the internet’s number one source for all things Eurovision, who gives us an inside peek into some of the contestants for this year’s event, which is set to take place this weekend.

In the second hour, Memorial Hermann Health System’s Director of Emergency Management & Organizational Resilience, Adam Lee, and UTHealth Houston’s Chief of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Luis Ostrosky, join us to discuss preparing for health emergencies during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, from increased ER traffic to infectious disease concerns.

Plus, Doug Meikle, the President and CEO of the Houston-based homeless shelter Star of Hope, tells us all about their work and impact on our community.

And, as always, Ernie Manouse and guest host Houston Public Media reporter Michael Adkison discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including organizers saying Houston is prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton suing Netflix for allegedly collecting users' data without their consent.