Gov. Abbott pushes for bail reform | What's Your Point?
The crusade to give judges new authority to keep dangerous defendants behind bars brings Governor Greg Abbott to the Bayou City.
The crusade to give judges new authority to keep dangerous defendants behind bars brings Governor Greg Abbott to the Bayou City.
One-on-One with Mayor Whitmire | What's Your Point?
Houston Mayor John Whitmire to talk more about doing right by our first responders.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire to talk more about doing right by our first responders.
HPD officers to get salary increases in proposed contract | What's Your Point?
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Police Union President Doug Griffith announcing a monumental five-year contract agreement and the keeping of yet another campaign pledge.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Police Union President Doug Griffith announcing a monumental five-year contract agreement and the keeping of yet another campaign pledge.
Charges dropped against former health director | What's Your Point?
Claiming his prosecutors couldn't prove multiple felony offenses beyond a reasonable doubt, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare has dropped the charges pending against former health department director Barbie Robinson.
Claiming his prosecutors couldn't prove multiple felony offenses beyond a reasonable doubt, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare has dropped the charges pending against former health department director Barbie Robinson.
Texas bond reform targeted in retaliation, HISD school ratings, 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.
Nungaray Wildlife Refuge | What's Your Point?
A tribute this week to the spirit and the memory of a young girl who we should have never lost. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum officially renaming Anahuac National Wildlife refuge in honor of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungary; the Houston child abducted and murdered by two Venezuelan criminals who entered the country illegally.
A tribute this week to the spirit and the memory of a young girl who we should have never lost. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum officially renaming Anahuac National Wildlife refuge in honor of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungary; the Houston child abducted and murdered by two Venezuelan criminals who entered the country illegally.
D.A. accused of political lawfare against K.P. George | What's Your Point?
The saga of Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George continues with a courthouse counterattack aimed at the D.A. prosecuting him for alleged corruption.
The saga of Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George continues with a courthouse counterattack aimed at the D.A. prosecuting him for alleged corruption.
Housing scandal shut down | What's Your Point?
A multi-billion dollar, decade long, taxpayer funded low income housing boondoggle has finally been spiked by competent leaders. But good old fashioned reporting generated some outrage.
A multi-billion dollar, decade long, taxpayer funded low income housing boondoggle has finally been spiked by competent leaders. But good old fashioned reporting generated some outrage.
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.