Another call for bond reform in Texas

Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. That's so-called definition of insanity, compelling Houston City Council member Fred Flickinger to speak measured Kingwood businessman protesting a revolving door bond practice in which multiple local judges allow extremely violent criminals to return to the street, where they consistently create more victims.

Battle over Harris County toll road money

Houston Mayor John Whitmire, making the case for an annual piece of the toll road profits generated within city boundaries and noting the substantial service delivered by Houston first responders. Around 8000 calls over two years. Councilmember Abby Cayman pushing back in effect, lobbying for county commissioners.

School choice, school funding bills head to the Tx House

Long sought financial relief for our state's public schools, all teed up for passage this week by the Texas House. How much relief? An additional $8 billion worth. Enough to increase the per-pupil allotment by nearly $400, and give teachers a well-deserved raise.

Tariffs drive historic stock market plumet

Very big is one way to describe the week long plummet the time the closing bell mercifully rang on Friday. American corporations had taken a multi-trillion dollar haircut in total value, as have companies across the globe.

Impact of President Trump's Tariffs

President Donald J. Trump issuing the big promise, assuring Americans the pain and discomfort many are already enduring, will eventually pay generational dividends in future sustained prosperity. And while the cascade of controversial tariffs imposed by the commander in chief had an immediate global impact, it is the local consequence that will always remain the focus of this program.