Houston Public Media show covers data centers, Prairie View A&M's Chancellor's Cup

The August 24, 2026 editions of Hello Houston and its 40-minute Commuter Cut featured Prairie View A&M head football coach Tremaine Jackson discussing the inaugural Chancellor's Cup, described as the first football matchup between two Texas A&M University System schools, along with the coming season [1][2]. University of Houston Energy Fellow Ed Hirs addressed how data centers operate, including their water, electricity and land use and possible effects on nearby communities [1]. The full program also included Elissa Freiha, founder of the women-focused platform Womena, on the potential impact of Middle East conflict on women and families, plus a segment on health for college students returning to school [2].

Sources

1. houstonpublicmedia.org · Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 24, 2026) Aug 24, 2026
2. houstonpublicmedia.org · Hello Houston (August 24, 2026) Aug 24, 2026
3. houstonpublicmedia.org · Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 21, 2026) Aug 21, 2026
4. houstonpublicmedia.org · Hello Houston (August 21, 2026) Aug 21, 2026
5. houstonpublicmedia.org · Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 20, 2026) Aug 20, 2026
6. houstonpublicmedia.org · Hello Houston (August 20, 2026) Aug 20, 2026

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