Houston's crime rate is up is it economic or justice reform- What's Your Point?

Houston's police chief partially blames PR bonds for rise in murders and Officer-involved shootings. The WYP panel discusses the latest figures that show a dramatic increase in crime this year.

Crime rate is up in Houston, Joe Gamaldi blames criminal justice reform- What's Your Point?

Joe Gamaldi, president of the Houston Police Union, says aggravated assaults in Houston are up by 23 percent; murders in the city are up by 49 percent. He blames part of the crime wave on criminal justice reform measures taken by the district attorney. The D.A.;s office disagrees.

Mail-in voting battle continues in Texas - What's Your Point?

A federal appeals court Wednesday quickly put on a hold a ruling that paved the way in Texas for a dramatic expansion of mail-in voting due to fears of the coronavirus.

How electricity equals power for people around the world
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Host Greg Groogan sits down with Texas-based author Robert Bryce to talk about his new documentary "Juice:How Electricity Explains the World"

Biden regrets comment made on radio
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The WYP panel discusses presidential primary candidate Joe Biden's recent gaffe on national radio.

The WYP panel discusses the dark side of staying at home, domestic abuse
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Former Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst had his ribs broken earlier this week. His girlfriend -40-year-old Leslie Ann Caron - was arrested and charged Wednesday for injury to an elderly person. Dewhurst said he is not interested in pressing charges against her.

Texas Mail-in ballot legal battle on hold, the WYP panel debates which way it should go.
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A federal appeals court Wednesday quickly put on a hold a ruling that paved the way in Texas for a dramatic expansion of mail-in voting due to fears of the coronavirus.The move by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans came less than 24 hours after a federal judge in San Antonio ruled that Texas must give all 16 million registered voters in the state the option of voting by mail during the pandemic.

Researchers warn of a big jump in COVID-19 cases in June, the WYP panel discusses what should be done to prevent it
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A new model from the PolicyLab at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia projects Harris County will see more than 2,000 COVID-19 cases a day by June. President Trump says that if there is a second wave of the coronavirus he will not shutdown the country.

The WYP panel debates how to decrease crime in the city during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Houston police chief partially blames PR bonds for rise in murders and Oficer-involved shootings. The panel discusses the latest figures that show a dramatic increase in crime this year.

Houston Police Union President sounds the alarm on a growing crime wave in the city
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Joe Gamaldi, president of the Houston Police Union, says aggravated assaults in Houston are up by 23 percent; murders in the city are up by 49 percent. He blames part of the crime wave on criminal justice reform measures taken by the district attorney.

Texas Supreme Courts rules that evictions can begin again on Tuesday - What's Your Point?

The WYP panel discusses whether local leaders should intervene to prevent eviction hearings despite the Texas Supreme Court's ruling. Eviction hearings could being as early as May 19th.

New fee for garbage bins in Houston - What's Your Point?

Houston City Council voted May 13 to approve a $1.14 annual lease fee on garbage bins provided by the city. The What's Your Point panel debates the fee and the moves to balance the budget for the city next year. That proposal includes furloughing thousands of workers, eliminating four police cadet classes and emptying the rainy day fund.

Reopening Texas, too fast or not enough - What's Your Point?

The WYP panel discusses the reopening of Texas and if we are moving too fast or if we should take on more risk to jump start the economy.

Texas Supreme Court rules evictions and debt collection can resume in May
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The WYP panel discusses whether local leaders should intervene to prevent eviction hearings despite the Texas Supreme Court's ruling. Eviction hearings could being as early as May 19th.

Commissioner Garcia defends his plan to cut property tax for some in Harris County
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Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia is proposing to drastically cut property taxes for seniors and citizens with disabilities. Garcia makes his pitch to host Greg Groogan before Tuesday's commissioner's court vote.

WYP panel weighs in on the new city fee for garbage bins
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Houston City Council voted May 13 to approve a $1.14 annual lease fee on garbage bins provided by the city. The panel debates whether the fee should be imposed or not. They also tackle the moves to balance the budget for the city next year. That proposal includes furloughing thousands of workers, eliminating four police cadet classes and emptying the rainy day fund.