Bond reform to go before the TX House again this week
Houston State Representative Ann Johnson taking to Twitter for a spirited defense of Judge Hilary Unger and her lack of legal authority to hold an accused cop killer without bond,
Houston State Representative Ann Johnson taking to Twitter for a spirited defense of Judge Hilary Unger and her lack of legal authority to hold an accused cop killer without bond,
Disparities in HISD's campus utilization
Rice University's Baker Institute fellow Bill King capsulizing a deep dive into the state of Houston ISD campus utilization.
Rice University's Baker Institute fellow Bill King capsulizing a deep dive into the state of Houston ISD campus utilization.
Potential impacts of downsizing the Dept. of Education
So far, half the Department of Education's workforce has been given pink slips, with the Trump administration shifting many of their responsibilities back to the states.
So far, half the Department of Education's workforce has been given pink slips, with the Trump administration shifting many of their responsibilities back to the states.
Representative James Talarico alleging a sinister conspiracy about public education
There are there are powerful forces trying to dismantle public education in this state and across the country. Once again, school choice critic Representative James Talarico, alleging a sinister conspiracy which now includes our state's top leaders, Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick.
There are there are powerful forces trying to dismantle public education in this state and across the country. Once again, school choice critic Representative James Talarico, alleging a sinister conspiracy which now includes our state's top leaders, Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick.
School voucher debate continues in Austin
Allowing education dollars to follow the child. The Texas house pushing closer to a school choice plan. Democrats still label welfare for the wealthy.
Allowing education dollars to follow the child. The Texas house pushing closer to a school choice plan. Democrats still label welfare for the wealthy.
Surplus to be spent on carpet? | What's Your Point?
Houston City Controller Chris Hollins is looking to spend $200K of his office's budget surplus on new carpet. The What's Your Point panel discusses.
Houston City Controller Chris Hollins is looking to spend $200K of his office's budget surplus on new carpet. The What's Your Point panel discusses.
Russia-Ukraine latest | What's Your Point?
President Trump has threatened sanctions on Russia until peace is reached with Ukraine. This comes just days after an explosive meeting between the president and Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The What's Your Panel talks about the latest from overseas.
President Trump has threatened sanctions on Russia until peace is reached with Ukraine. This comes just days after an explosive meeting between the president and Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The What's Your Panel talks about the latest from overseas.
Rep. Green's removal, censure | What's Your Point?
Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) made national headlines when he was removed from the House chamber for disrupting President Trump's joint address to Congress. The What's Your Point panel talks about Green's decision and the move to censure the Houston representative.
Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) made national headlines when he was removed from the House chamber for disrupting President Trump's joint address to Congress. The What's Your Point panel talks about Green's decision and the move to censure the Houston representative.
Pres. Trump's address | What's Your Point?
President Donald Trump addressed a joint session on Congress earlier this week. The What's Your Point panel talks about the early days of the president's second term.
President Donald Trump addressed a joint session on Congress earlier this week. The What's Your Point panel talks about the early days of the president's second term.
Crackdown coming on toll roads? | What's Your Point?
Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) expressed his frustration with how the Harris County Toll Road Authority and is filing a bill mandate audits. The What's Your Point panel talks about what needs to be done.
Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) expressed his frustration with how the Harris County Toll Road Authority and is filing a bill mandate audits. The What's Your Point panel talks about what needs to be done.
Working from home for Harris Co. | What's Your Point?
Thousands of Harris County workers are still logging in from home. Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for state employees to return to the office, is it time for Harris County to do the same? The What's Your Point panel breaks it down.
Thousands of Harris County workers are still logging in from home. Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for state employees to return to the office, is it time for Harris County to do the same? The What's Your Point panel breaks it down.
Turner's death and TX-18 | What's Your Point?
What kind of impact will Sylvester Turner's death have on Texas' 18th Congressional District? The What's Your Point panel talks about the upcoming race for his seat.
What kind of impact will Sylvester Turner's death have on Texas' 18th Congressional District? The What's Your Point panel talks about the upcoming race for his seat.
Remembering Sylvester Turner | What's Your Point?
Congressman Sylvester Turner passed away this week. The What's You Point panel remember Turner's life and legacy serving and representing Houston.
Congressman Sylvester Turner passed away this week. The What's You Point panel remember Turner's life and legacy serving and representing Houston.
Call for TX lawmakers to raise salaries for judges statewide
Chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court Jimmy Blacklock, pleading with lawmakers to fund pay hikes for judges here in the Lone Star State. Judges in Texas haven't gotten a single raise since 2013, and currently ranked 48th in the nation. When it comes to salary.
Chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court Jimmy Blacklock, pleading with lawmakers to fund pay hikes for judges here in the Lone Star State. Judges in Texas haven't gotten a single raise since 2013, and currently ranked 48th in the nation. When it comes to salary.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez throws his support behind SJR-5
Fury from law enforcement across the State of Texas after a suspect charged in the killing of a Harris County undercover deputy was able to post bond and walk free, pending trial for capitol murder. This week Sheriff Ed Gonzalez publicized his support for SJR 5, the constitutional amendment granting judge's discretion to deny violent offenders bond if they pose a risk to the public.
Fury from law enforcement across the State of Texas after a suspect charged in the killing of a Harris County undercover deputy was able to post bond and walk free, pending trial for capitol murder. This week Sheriff Ed Gonzalez publicized his support for SJR 5, the constitutional amendment granting judge's discretion to deny violent offenders bond if they pose a risk to the public.
Nearly a third of flood mitigation projects won't be built
In 2018, the people of Harris County made an unprecedented investment in protecting our community from rising water by approving a $5.2 billion bond, recently revealed that nearly a third of the flood mitigation projects approved by voters will not be built. What's worse, it's become clear to many experts that projects completed or underway were prioritized by social equity rather than hydraulic efficacy.
In 2018, the people of Harris County made an unprecedented investment in protecting our community from rising water by approving a $5.2 billion bond, recently revealed that nearly a third of the flood mitigation projects approved by voters will not be built. What's worse, it's become clear to many experts that projects completed or underway were prioritized by social equity rather than hydraulic efficacy.
Elevated cancers rates found near toxic San Jacinto River waste pits
A hard scientific revelation this week, which should trigger concern and anger across our community. A comprehensive investigation by the Texas Department of State Health Services of the 257 square mile San Jacinto River flood plain identified heightened occurrence of multiple cancers, including lymphoma, leukemia, lung, bronchial and cervical.
A hard scientific revelation this week, which should trigger concern and anger across our community. A comprehensive investigation by the Texas Department of State Health Services of the 257 square mile San Jacinto River flood plain identified heightened occurrence of multiple cancers, including lymphoma, leukemia, lung, bronchial and cervical.
Houston Metro announces plan aimed at improving transit experience
Mayor John Whitmire welcoming with open arms a new era at our transit system, emphasizing enhanced rider service efficiency and critical investments in our city's streets and infrastructure.
Mayor John Whitmire welcoming with open arms a new era at our transit system, emphasizing enhanced rider service efficiency and critical investments in our city's streets and infrastructure.
Rep. Crenshaw responds after being caught on hot mic
Beware the hot mic and the eagerness of some media outlets to publish what they sometimes pick up. It's a lesson used in Congressman Dan Crenshaw learned the hard way, expressing his dislike of commentator Tucker Carlson with a hostile threat.
Beware the hot mic and the eagerness of some media outlets to publish what they sometimes pick up. It's a lesson used in Congressman Dan Crenshaw learned the hard way, expressing his dislike of commentator Tucker Carlson with a hostile threat.
Are DOGE cuts actually saving Americans a trillion dollars?
Newly confirmed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick promising $1 trillion windfall via DOGE. Many seriously question if there's enough government fat to get anywhere close to $1 trillion in savings bill.
Newly confirmed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick promising $1 trillion windfall via DOGE. Many seriously question if there's enough government fat to get anywhere close to $1 trillion in savings bill.