For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home. Listen Audio Embed PopupIn today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," we hear from Yvonne Romero, Vice President for Enrollment at Rice University, who discusses the school's expanded financial aid program and how they hope it will reshape access to higher education. Next, Galveston-based extreme weather and disaster scientist, Dr. Hal Needham, better known as "Hurricane Hal," shares his thoughts on this year's hurricane season and how we can be prepared while also managing storm and disaster anxiety. Sign up for the Hello, Houston! daily newsletter to get local reports like this delivered directly to your inbox.