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Today, August 11, 2023, is the final episode of Town Square with Ernie Manouse.

For the full hour, we’re joined by a panel consisting of psychologist Dr. Jeff Temple, epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Troisi, and local author and teacher Jennifer Mathieu to reminisce and celebrate this show for all it set out to do during its time on the air.

Plus, we hear from many of our most frequent and impactful guests who have helped this show achieve its mission over its run as they share their recollections and discuss what made it special.

Special thanks to Andrew Schneider, Charles “Rocky” Rhodes, Cissy Segall Davis, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Lauren Anderson, Dr. William Haseltine, Dr. James McDeavitt, Dietrich von Biedenfeld, Dr. Melanye Price, Dr. Peter Hotez, Sen. Paul Bettencourt, Dr. Susan McLellan, Pete Makopoulos-Senftleber, Vanessa Gilmore, Dr. Chris Bronk, and Rep. Sylvia Garcia for joining and writing to us on our final episode.

Staff and crew at Town Square are all moving on to new projects at Houston Public Media and look forward to sharing with you again soon.

Guests:

Dr. Jeff Temple

• Psychologist
• Vice Dean for Research and Scholarship at the School of Nursing, UTMB Health
• The John Sealy Distinguished Chair in Community Health, UTMB Health
• Director of the Center for Violence Prevention, UTMB Health

Dr. Catherine Troisi

• Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

Jennifer Mathieu

• Local Teacher
• Local Author of Seven YA Novels and an Upcoming Adult Novel (set in Houston)

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As the school year begins, there is much to do to get students ready for a new year, which includes making sure they’re up to date on their wellness exams.

First, we’re joined by Dr. Kate King, President of the National Association of School Nurses, who shares the essential things that parents should keep in mind when sending their kids back to school, including having the right immunizations, maintaining hydration, and proper nutrition.

Then, General Ophthalmologist Dr. John Anderson joins the conversation to share insight on the importance of student eye exams, as clear vision can ensure students’ success in the classroom. Dr. Anderson also weighs in on signs to be aware of for vision problems for adults, and he takes listeners calls to answer their various eye health questions.

Guests:

Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN

• President, National Association of School Nurses
• School Nurse in Columbus, Ohio

Dr. John Anderson

• General Ophthalmologist, Anderson Eye

Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues.

We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk.

Dreams do come true. Harrell Holmes Jr., grew up wanting to be a Temptation, and today, he is making that a reality as he stars as Melvin Franklin in the national tour of the high energy musical Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, which tells the story of the music group’s rise to fame.

Holmes Jr. talks with us about how his love of The Temptations began, his career from being featured on Star Search and American Idol to performing on stage in Ain’t Too Proud, as well as what audiences can expect from the show.

Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations is playing at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Houston until Sunday, August 13, 2023. For more information, click here.

Then, we discuss the science of sleep with neurologist and sleep specialist Dr. Chris Winter. He explains the importance of bedtime rituals to remain consistent in the time you wake up and go to bed, the amount of sleep we need as adults, better habits for falling asleep for those who are having difficulties or experiencing insomnia, and more.

Guests:

Harrell Holmes Jr.

• Singer, Dancer, Actor
• Plays Melvin Franklin in Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

Dr. Chris Winter

• Neurologist & Sleep Specialist
• Author, The Rested Child: Why Your Tired, Wired, or Irritable Child May Have a Sleep Disorder and How To Help and The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How To Fix It
• Host, Sleep Unplugged Podcast

Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day’s most important and pressing issues.

We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps