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

In today\u2019s edition of \u201cThe Commuter Cut,\u201d we hear Ernie and Frank’s conversation with District 18 Congressional candidate Amanda Edwards<\/a>, who shares her thoughts on her campaign advancing to a runoff election, the issues she’ll make a priority, what makes her qualified for the seat she’s seeking, and more.<\/p>\n

Also, we learn about the Houston area nonprofit The Book Cycle<\/a>, with its director and founder, Sara Loperena, who explains how they keep books in circulation by giving them away for free, and how the program serves as a space for the community to connect and share their love of reading.<\/p>\n

Plus, we’re also joined by Houston-born singer, actress, and motivational speaker Christina Wells<\/a>, who discusses her life, career, and her cabaret-style show Divas Across the Decades<\/a>, which she will perform at the Hobby Center for the next two nights.<\/p>\n

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