HISD school ratings | What's Your Point?
A report card arrived this week assessing the academic performance of Houston ISD campuses for the 2022-23 school year. Of the district's 272 campuses, 113 received letter grades of either D or F, with HISD earning an overall mark of C. The 2022-23 school year is particularly significant, large in part because controversial state appointed superintendent Mike Miles took the helm immediately after. While Miles has taken lots of heat for his methods and his management style, he's raised test scores.
A report card arrived this week assessing the academic performance of Houston ISD campuses for the 2022-23 school year. Of the district's 272 campuses, 113 received letter grades of either D or F, with HISD earning an overall mark of C. The 2022-23 school year is particularly significant, large in part because controversial state appointed superintendent Mike Miles took the helm immediately after. While Miles has taken lots of heat for his methods and his management style, he's raised test scores.
Dysfunction junction | What's Your Point?
Another dose of "wacky" delivered at this week's meeting of Harris County Commissioner's Court. Judge Lina Hidalgo chose not to attend in person, but apparently still wanted to preside over.
Another dose of "wacky" delivered at this week's meeting of Harris County Commissioner's Court. Judge Lina Hidalgo chose not to attend in person, but apparently still wanted to preside over.
Massive toll profits | What's Your Point?
When you've got more than $2 billion tax dollars in unencumbered cash and pretty much zero oversight as to how it's eventually spent, it's highly likely reform is necessary. The Harris County Toll Authority is squarely on the hot seat at the state capitol where even lawmakers from North Texas read Bill King's blog.
When you've got more than $2 billion tax dollars in unencumbered cash and pretty much zero oversight as to how it's eventually spent, it's highly likely reform is necessary. The Harris County Toll Authority is squarely on the hot seat at the state capitol where even lawmakers from North Texas read Bill King's blog.
Texas Senate bans future universal basic income programs | What's Your Point?
An outright ban of any future government universal basic income distribution has won approval in the Texas Senate. Sponsored by Houston Republican Paul Bettencourt, the statewide prohibition was triggered by Harris County's failed attempt at randomly selecting around 2,000 low income households to receive 18 months of no strings attached stipends totaling $9,000; a proposal ultimately blocked by the Texas Supreme Court.
An outright ban of any future government universal basic income distribution has won approval in the Texas Senate. Sponsored by Houston Republican Paul Bettencourt, the statewide prohibition was triggered by Harris County's failed attempt at randomly selecting around 2,000 low income households to receive 18 months of no strings attached stipends totaling $9,000; a proposal ultimately blocked by the Texas Supreme Court.
Bail Reform | What's Your Point?
Texas House Democrats are furious they lost the long and bitter war over school choice, and it now appears they intend to stoke the flames of their anger by engaging in indiscriminate kamikaze attacks on any republican-backed measure they can reach; including the proposed constitutional amendment granting Texas judges the discretion to deny bond to dangerous, violent criminals.
Texas House Democrats are furious they lost the long and bitter war over school choice, and it now appears they intend to stoke the flames of their anger by engaging in indiscriminate kamikaze attacks on any republican-backed measure they can reach; including the proposed constitutional amendment granting Texas judges the discretion to deny bond to dangerous, violent criminals.
Texas House passes school choice, Fort Bend County employee guilty plea, and more | What's Your Point?
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
Harris County tolls, THC, Paxton for Senate, and more | What's Your Point?
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
Houstonians weigh in on performance of city leaders and quality of life
Fresh "Houston-specific" polling with the not-so-surprising news - that three out of four residents think our infrastructure sucks.
Fresh "Houston-specific" polling with the not-so-surprising news - that three out of four residents think our infrastructure sucks.
TX A.G. Ken Paxton announces senate run
Paxton vs. Cornyn for the United States Senate. And folks, the knives are out already.
Paxton vs. Cornyn for the United States Senate. And folks, the knives are out already.
Migrants who used CBP One app told to leave the country
Hard news for nearly a million undocumented immigrants previous protected by Biden-era parole.
Hard news for nearly a million undocumented immigrants previous protected by Biden-era parole.
Impact of President Trump's tariffs
President Trump's big bet on tough tariffs. Will it crush our economy or make it better than ever?
President Trump's big bet on tough tariffs. Will it crush our economy or make it better than ever?
Texas lawmakers debate bills on the THC industry
To ban or to regulate? The battle over THC products in the Lone Star State.
To ban or to regulate? The battle over THC products in the Lone Star State.
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.
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.
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.
HCTRA Chief grilled at Senate Committee hearing
Exposed at the state capitol, Harris County's toll road chief caught red handed, publicly underreporting more than $1 billion in surplus cash.
Exposed at the state capitol, Harris County's toll road chief caught red handed, publicly underreporting more than $1 billion in surplus cash.
Trump tariffs, controversial Texas bills, Fort Bend County Judge charged, and more | What's Your Point?
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George charged with money laundering
A couple of weeks ago we were openly speculating whether embattled Ft. Bend Co. Judge KP George was contemplating a departure from the Democratic party for a new affiliation with team GOP. You can probably scratch that. On Friday, George was taken into custody on a felony money laundering charge, which can now be added to his previous yet-to-be resolved criminal case involving racially offensive imposters posting online - a scheme aimed at drumming up sympathy from unwitting voters.
A couple of weeks ago we were openly speculating whether embattled Ft. Bend Co. Judge KP George was contemplating a departure from the Democratic party for a new affiliation with team GOP. You can probably scratch that. On Friday, George was taken into custody on a felony money laundering charge, which can now be added to his previous yet-to-be resolved criminal case involving racially offensive imposters posting online - a scheme aimed at drumming up sympathy from unwitting voters.
Hollins proposes renaming Bagby Street to Sylvester Turner Ave.
Houston Comptroller Chris Hollins again, honor and memorialize the late former Mayor Sylvester Turner in a permanent way, an accolade reserved reserved for those who've delivered extraordinary service to the public at large
Houston Comptroller Chris Hollins again, honor and memorialize the late former Mayor Sylvester Turner in a permanent way, an accolade reserved reserved for those who've delivered extraordinary service to the public at large
Public works director promises unprecedented road rehab
And now for a little optimistic news out of Houston City Hall. A projection each and every one of us who live and drive in this town can truly welcome.
And now for a little optimistic news out of Houston City Hall. A projection each and every one of us who live and drive in this town can truly welcome.
Houston Mayor defends overtime pay for first responders
Houston Comptroller Chris Hollins clanging the alarm bell, reporting the city is on pace to bust its overtime budget for cops, firefighters and trash haulers by $70 million.
Houston Comptroller Chris Hollins clanging the alarm bell, reporting the city is on pace to bust its overtime budget for cops, firefighters and trash haulers by $70 million.