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

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” Ernie and guest host Craig Hlavaty<\/a> talk with Wesley Sinor, Chairman of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, who discusses the impact of this year\u2019s scholarships and his vision for leading the rodeo.<\/p>\n

Next, we hear from Houston artist Tay Butler<\/a>, who shares his journey from being in the military to becoming an artist, why he began to view art as a form of resistance, and how the social and political climate of today continues to shape his work.<\/p>\n

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

Also, Dr. Yolanda Becker, the Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of the organ procurement organization LifeGift<\/a>, dispels common misconceptions about organ donation and explains what’s at stake for the thousands of Texans waiting for a transplant.<\/p>\n

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