Prop B

Houston fire union, fire chief disagree on reason for critical shortage of firefighters 

Houston's fire department is dealing with a critical shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some are saying it's not just the current health crisis that's to blame, it's also the repercussions of Prop B.

July 16, 2020

Houston Fire Dept. 'severely understaffed' for busy July Fourth weekend

The Houston Fire Department reports it is suffering staff shortages thanks to Prop B and COVID-19. The department is worried about coverage over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

July 7, 2020

Union Chief says Houston is “hemorrhaging” firefighters

Houston Professional Firefighter Association President Marty Lancton says between 80-85 of his members have resigned since January 1 – most to accept jobs with higher-paying departments.

February 20, 2020

Dallas Fire Fighters offer jobs to Houston firefighters after Mayor Turner's re-election

After Mayor Sylvester Turner won his re-election on Saturday, Dallas Fire Fighters Association reached out to Houston firefighters on Twitter offering them a higher starting salary.

December 16, 2019

Mediation meltdown again - What's Your Point?

This week’s panel: Ben Streusand, conservative commentator, “Three Amigos”, KSEV Radio; Mary Moreno, Communication Chief for The Texas Organizing Project; Bob Price, Associate Editor for Breitbart Texas; Mustafa Tameez, democratic consultant, FOX 26 political contributor; Charles Blain, Urban Reform; Antonio Diaz, writer, educator and radio host, discuss the on-going attempts...

August 4, 2019