I had the opportunity to be on the new Houston Public Media show, "Hello Houston!" hosted by Frank Billingsley, Ernie Manouse, and Celeste Schurman.
The radio/YouTube show airs on News 88.7 KUHF from 11am-1pm weekdays.
Radio folks, this is for you - the new HPM studios are AWESOME. It was one of the most high-tech, futuristic radio studios I have ever had the honor of seeing. They have cameras with AI switching capabilities!
They tell me that their goal is to provide as hyperlocal coverage as possible for Houston.
The reason I was a guest was not about media, but about a fight you can join in on to help end Alzheimer's disease. The thing that took my mom's life and stopped her kids from ever meeting their grandmother. Being a grandmother was something she always looked forward to..
In fact, I am fundraising for the Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter. YOU CAN DONATE HERE
You can donate in person tonight at the screening of my 101 KLOL documentary "Runaway Radio" at the River Oaks Theatre.
Aside from donating, you can vote.
On November 4th, Texas voters will face a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Texas to lead the charge against dementia with Proposition 14.
Earlier this year, the Texas Legislature established the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT) to accelerate innovation in dementia research. But there’s one critical piece left: funding. That’s why Proposition 14 will be on the Nov. 4, 2025, ballot.
If approved, Texas will allocate $3 billion over 10 years for dementia research, creating the largest state-funded dementia research program in the country.
Dementia is a growing public health crisis in Texas. The impact of Alzheimer’s is projected to rise, according to recent data:
- 459,000 people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in Texas.
- 1.1 million family caregivers bear the burden of the disease in Texas.
- $4.3 billion is the cost of Alzheimer’s to the state Medicaid program.
Proposition 14 presents a historic opportunity for Texas:
- If approved, Texas would allocate $3 billion over 10 years to fund the newly established DPRIT — modeled after the successful Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).
- This significant investment will create the most extensive state-funded dementia research program in the nation, bringing hope and solutions to Texans right here at home.
- By voting yes, Texans will accelerate the search for effective prevention, treatments, and cures, ensuring Texas leads the nation’s fight against dementia and paves the way for a healthier future for generations to come.
