Jimmy Barrett

Jimmy Barrett

Jimmy Barrett comes to KTRH and KPRC via Detroit, Mich., and Richmond, Va. where he spent several decades doing mornings. Jimmy was also the...Full Bio

Texas Energy Expansion and Harris County’s Election Stakes

Almost No One Happy With the Direction of Harris County Government

Jimmy Barrett takes you through the stories that matter the most on the morning of 10/14/26.

Greg Marchand - Social Security Experts Joins Houston's Morning News

April Aguirre - Crime Victim Advocate Joins Houston's Morning News

Vlad Davidiuk - Political Consultant Joins Houston's Morning News

Harris County Tax Debate, Retirement Savings and Medicare Changes

Jimmy breaks down new University of Houston polling on Harris County voters, property taxes, public safety and the races ahead. He compares Letitia Plummer and Orlando Sanchez’s approaches to county spending and shares listeners’ biggest concerns. Certified financial planner Richard Rosso joins Jimmy to discuss retirement savings, younger investors and setting realistic goals. Medicare expert Toni King explains upcoming Medicare Advantage changes and what people should consider as enrollment approaches. Plus, a little substitute-teacher humor to start the show.

How Are Some of These Crazy Democrats Leading In The Polls?

Jimmy Barrett takes you through the stories that matter the most on the morning of 10/13/26.

Toni King - Insurance Expert Joins Houston's Morning News

Houston's Business Playbook Presented by Huntington Bank - October 13th.

In today's edition of the Houston Business Playbook presented by Huntington Bank, certified financial planner Richard Rosso talked about the new information from the Federal Reserve showing that from 2022 to 2025, enrollment in retirement plans jumped to 54.9%. It also showed the median value of retirement accounts rose 11% in that same time, to $106,000. The average value jumped even higher—23%, to $451,100.

Texas Election Battles, Flock Cameras and Insurance Relief

Jimmy discusses the generational wealth gap, Texas election races and Harris County’s decision to take Flock cameras offline. Jared Woodfill joins him to discuss local politics, and Rich Johnson with the Insurance Council of Texas explains insurance rate trends and ways to save.