Houston city controllers say the city is running out of money
A cash crisis at Houston City Hall as another avoidable nine-figure balloon payment for deferred street and drainage improvements incurred under former Mayor Sylvester Turner gets shifted into the accounts payable column.
A cash crisis at Houston City Hall as another avoidable nine-figure balloon payment for deferred street and drainage improvements incurred under former Mayor Sylvester Turner gets shifted into the accounts payable column.
TX abortion ban doesn't reflect what most Texans believe is best
Statewide polling from the Hobby Center found that 83% of Texans favor allowing abortion in cases of rape and incest. 82% of Texans favor an exception to the abortion ban when there is a lethal fetal diagnosis, or to preserve the physical health of the mother.
Statewide polling from the Hobby Center found that 83% of Texans favor allowing abortion in cases of rape and incest. 82% of Texans favor an exception to the abortion ban when there is a lethal fetal diagnosis, or to preserve the physical health of the mother.
Harris Co. Commissioners say HART program is 'abysmal failure'
The non-law enforcement contract aid-givers who were supposed to ease burden on deputies by de-escalating people in mental health crisis. Taxpayers paid more than $6 million total, at roughly $836 per call. And yet, only 4 percent of HART citizen encounters involved mental health. Nearly half of the calls were initiated by HART without an actual dispatch from authorities.
The non-law enforcement contract aid-givers who were supposed to ease burden on deputies by de-escalating people in mental health crisis. Taxpayers paid more than $6 million total, at roughly $836 per call. And yet, only 4 percent of HART citizen encounters involved mental health. Nearly half of the calls were initiated by HART without an actual dispatch from authorities.
Charges dropped against Hildago staffers in COVID contract case
The most notorious case of alleged corruption within Harris County government is done with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton deciding there is no need for a jury to hear the evidence.
The most notorious case of alleged corruption within Harris County government is done with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton deciding there is no need for a jury to hear the evidence.
ICE raids, cartels, pardons | What's Your Point?
FOX 26 political reporter Greg Groogan and a panel of experts weigh in on several national and local issues, including ICE raids around the US, the classification of Mexican drug cartels as a foreign terrorist organization, January 6 pardons and the dropping of the case against Harris County staffers in a multi-million dollar bid-rigging scheme.
FOX 26 political reporter Greg Groogan and a panel of experts weigh in on several national and local issues, including ICE raids around the US, the classification of Mexican drug cartels as a foreign terrorist organization, January 6 pardons and the dropping of the case against Harris County staffers in a multi-million dollar bid-rigging scheme.
CenterPoint reduces rates | What's Your Point?
CenterPoint Energy agreed to a slight reduction in rates. This comes after the company struggled to keep the lights on for many in Houston after Hurricane Beryl. The What's Your Point crew talks about what it means for Houstonians.
CenterPoint Energy agreed to a slight reduction in rates. This comes after the company struggled to keep the lights on for many in Houston after Hurricane Beryl. The What's Your Point crew talks about what it means for Houstonians.
Houston ISD test scores improve | What's Your Point?
Houston ISD test results show improvement. The What's Your Point panel looks closer at the news and what it means for students.
Houston ISD test results show improvement. The What's Your Point panel looks closer at the news and what it means for students.
Hidalgo staffers case dismissed | What's Your Point?
Two of the three former staff members of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo who were charged in connection to high-profile bid-rigging case had their cases dropped. The What's Your Point panel breaks down what it all means.
Two of the three former staff members of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo who were charged in connection to high-profile bid-rigging case had their cases dropped. The What's Your Point panel breaks down what it all means.
Ogg on drop of bid-rigging charges | What's Your Point
Former Harris County DA Kim Ogg joins FOX 26's Greg Groogan to talk about the dropping of charges for two of the three former staff members of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo who were charged in connection to high-profile bid-rigging case.
Former Harris County DA Kim Ogg joins FOX 26's Greg Groogan to talk about the dropping of charges for two of the three former staff members of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo who were charged in connection to high-profile bid-rigging case.
RFK Jr., Gabbard hearings | What's Your Point?
President Donald Trump's cabinet picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard were grilled on Capitol Hill by lawmakers. The What's Your Point panel breaks down what it all means.
President Donald Trump's cabinet picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard were grilled on Capitol Hill by lawmakers. The What's Your Point panel breaks down what it all means.
Trump issues pardons for Jan. 6 | What's Your Point
President Trump issued pardons for those convicted of crimes during the Jan. 6 assault on the US Capitol. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher calls the pardons "disgraceful and dangerous." The What's Your Point panel weighs in.
President Trump issued pardons for those convicted of crimes during the Jan. 6 assault on the US Capitol. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher calls the pardons "disgraceful and dangerous." The What's Your Point panel weighs in.
Rep. Crenshaw on cartels | What's Your Point?
Should Mexican cartels be declared terrorist organizations? Rep. Dan Crenshaw and the What's Your Point panel weigh in.
Should Mexican cartels be declared terrorist organizations? Rep. Dan Crenshaw and the What's Your Point panel weigh in.
ICE raids across the US | What's Your Point?
The What's Your Point Panel discusses ICE raids and deportations happening across the US.
The What's Your Point Panel discusses ICE raids and deportations happening across the US.
City's response to winter storm
A relieved Houston Mayor John Whitmire taking something of a victory lap after the city he leads successfully weathered historic snowfall and bitter cold without a single traffic fatality or casualty from carbon-monoxide poisoning.
A relieved Houston Mayor John Whitmire taking something of a victory lap after the city he leads successfully weathered historic snowfall and bitter cold without a single traffic fatality or casualty from carbon-monoxide poisoning.
Texas House ends tradition of giving minority party committee chairmanships
As expected, an era of symbolic bi-partisanship has ended at our state capital. I'm referring to the practice by Republican House Speakers granting a handful of committee chairmanships to Democrats, who've been in the minority going on three decades.
As expected, an era of symbolic bi-partisanship has ended at our state capital. I'm referring to the practice by Republican House Speakers granting a handful of committee chairmanships to Democrats, who've been in the minority going on three decades.
Gov. Abbott says feds owe Texas $11B for border security
Governor Greg Abbott this week officially demanding reimbursement for the $11 billion shelled out by Texas taxpayers to do a job the Biden administration simply refused to accomplish.
Governor Greg Abbott this week officially demanding reimbursement for the $11 billion shelled out by Texas taxpayers to do a job the Biden administration simply refused to accomplish.
Trump promises to end inflation
President Donald Trump vowing to slice lingering inflation, in part, with lower energy prices and a revitalized oil and gas sector jsupplying not just the United States, but the entire globe.
President Donald Trump vowing to slice lingering inflation, in part, with lower energy prices and a revitalized oil and gas sector jsupplying not just the United States, but the entire globe.
Trump order ends DEI programs, declares only two genders
Another campaign promise kept via a "barrage of executive orders." Will this 180 degree reversal make us a better or weaker nation?
Another campaign promise kept via a "barrage of executive orders." Will this 180 degree reversal make us a better or weaker nation?
January 6 Pardons
Citizens who undeniably punched, choked, battered, Tazed and in many cases, seriously injured peace officers, now have a completely clean record. Should we as a nation be okay with that?
Citizens who undeniably punched, choked, battered, Tazed and in many cases, seriously injured peace officers, now have a completely clean record. Should we as a nation be okay with that?
Legal trouble for Trump's order ending birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented parents. This week, Mr. Trump acted on that pledge with an executive order many believe collides with the 14th amendment.
President Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented parents. This week, Mr. Trump acted on that pledge with an executive order many believe collides with the 14th amendment.