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\t\t\t\t\t\"HelloHello Houston: The Commuter Cut<\/p>\n

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we break down ERCOT\u2019s 2026 forecast, which showed electricity demand increasing rapidly across Texas, with local energy expert Samuel Luna, who also explains how this will affect your electric bill.<\/p>\n

Also, we’re joined by Kelly Young and Catherine Villarreal of Coalition for the Homeless of Houston\/Harris County<\/a>, who tell us about their organization’s work and the latest issues impacting Houston’s homeless population.<\/p>\n

Sign up for the Hello, Houston!<\/a> daily newsletter to get local reports like this delivered directly to your inbox.<\/p>\n

Then, we hear an excerpt from the latest installment of Ernie\u2019s InnerVIEWS series, in which he sits down with Broadway legend Bernadette Peters<\/a> ahead of her concert in Houston<\/a> this weekend. To watch the full interview, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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