Houston ISD Takeover: ACLU files federal complaint to Department of Justice
The ACLU says TEA "Commissioner Mike Morath announced the agency’s plans to take over the school district citing the poor performance of some schools, despite the fact that his own agency gave the district a "B" rating in 2022."
The ACLU says TEA "Commissioner Mike Morath announced the agency’s plans to take over the school district citing the poor performance of some schools, despite the fact that his own agency gave the district a "B" rating in 2022."
When could Social Security run out of money? Fund faces insolvency earlier than expected
Social Security and Medicare face long-term shortfalls that could lead to smaller payments.
Social Security and Medicare face long-term shortfalls that could lead to smaller payments.
Trump indicted: Charged in New York over hush money paid during 2016 campaign
Donald Trump will turn himself in to face as-yet unknown charges next week, his attorney tells FOX. It will be the first criminal case ever brought against a former U.S. president.
Donald Trump will turn himself in to face as-yet unknown charges next week, his attorney tells FOX. It will be the first criminal case ever brought against a former U.S. president.
Push for gambling legalization losing steam at Texas Capitol
The odds of casino and online betting gaining lawmaker approval have gone from "even money" to a "long shot" as the push loses steam in the Texas Capitol.
The odds of casino and online betting gaining lawmaker approval have gone from "even money" to a "long shot" as the push loses steam in the Texas Capitol.
State Rep. Jolanda Jones senior staff resigns, staff cites 'abusive and hostile' work environment
The senior staff of Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones sends in a letter of resignation after claiming Jones created an abusive and hostile work environment. "It is time you own your S.H.I.T," the letter states.
The senior staff of Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones sends in a letter of resignation after claiming Jones created an abusive and hostile work environment. "It is time you own your S.H.I.T," the letter states.
Reparations for Black Californians could top $800 billion
It could cost California more than $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration and housing discrimination, economists have told a state panel considering reparations.
It could cost California more than $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration and housing discrimination, economists have told a state panel considering reparations.
Texas Senate committee passes bills that would restrict drag shows
If passed, the laws would go into effect in September 2023.
If passed, the laws would go into effect in September 2023.
Political Analyst weighs in on Houston Mayoral race after Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announces candidacy
On Sunday, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee stood in front of her church congregation and announced that she'll be running for mayor of Houston this November.
On Sunday, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee stood in front of her church congregation and announced that she'll be running for mayor of Houston this November.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee running for Houston mayor
"Sheila Jackson Lee wants to come home to be your mayor for the City of Houston," the congresswoman said during a livestreamed church service.
"Sheila Jackson Lee wants to come home to be your mayor for the City of Houston," the congresswoman said during a livestreamed church service.
20 years later: Reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote
Twenty years after the Iraq invasion in March 2003, a Senate vote is expected this week to repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations of force against Iraq.
Twenty years after the Iraq invasion in March 2003, a Senate vote is expected this week to repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations of force against Iraq.
Texas: The Issue Is – State Rep. Matt Schaefer on reorganizing Operation Lone Star
Operation Lone Star is entering its third year and people are wondering how this mission can continue as it is. State Rep. Matt Schaefer talks with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about HB 20 and how he hopes to reorganize the mission.
Operation Lone Star is entering its third year and people are wondering how this mission can continue as it is. State Rep. Matt Schaefer talks with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about HB 20 and how he hopes to reorganize the mission.