Houston-area crime victims demanding bond reform
It never gets easier. It never gets less disturbing to hear the life-long anguish of Houstonians who've had their loved one slaughtered by predators. Criminals who should have been kept in jail, but who were cut loose on bond or parole instead. Survivors did not sugar coat their testimony to lawmakers or the people of Texas.
It never gets easier. It never gets less disturbing to hear the life-long anguish of Houstonians who've had their loved one slaughtered by predators. Criminals who should have been kept in jail, but who were cut loose on bond or parole instead. Survivors did not sugar coat their testimony to lawmakers or the people of Texas.
TX Senate passes bill to ban THC products
State Senator Charles Perry assessing insidious synthetic THC products sold legally over the counter in the Lone Star State Commerce, which has exploded into an $8 billion business in just three years, citing an industry which has refused to "self-regulate and a mounting number of human casualties." Perry's Senate Bill three bans the sale of all THC products for the foreseeable future, a prospect which will likely wipe out thousands of smoke shops across the state of Texas.
State Senator Charles Perry assessing insidious synthetic THC products sold legally over the counter in the Lone Star State Commerce, which has exploded into an $8 billion business in just three years, citing an industry which has refused to "self-regulate and a mounting number of human casualties." Perry's Senate Bill three bans the sale of all THC products for the foreseeable future, a prospect which will likely wipe out thousands of smoke shops across the state of Texas.
TX Senate passes several GOP priority bills
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick hammered Republican priority measures through the chamber. He leads a full two and a half months before the sessions scheduled completion, which means the pressure is squarely on the shoulders of House Speaker Dustin Burrows and his Republican majority. To get all of them across the finish line and to the Governor's desk.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick hammered Republican priority measures through the chamber. He leads a full two and a half months before the sessions scheduled completion, which means the pressure is squarely on the shoulders of House Speaker Dustin Burrows and his Republican majority. To get all of them across the finish line and to the Governor's desk.
Houston employee payouts, Texas school choice, Rep. Sylvester Turner, 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.
Legacy of Congressman Sylvester Turner
Congressman Sylvester Turner, Houston's 62nd mayor, laid to rest Saturday. He was 70 years old.
Congressman Sylvester Turner, Houston's 62nd mayor, laid to rest Saturday. He was 70 years old.
D.A. Teare says he's unlikely to prosecute criminal trespassing
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, discussing his reluctance to prosecute criminal trespass cases and his intention of collaborating on a "civil commitment strategy" during which defendants would be subject to an emergency detention order and agree to 90 days of comprehensive treatment,
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, discussing his reluctance to prosecute criminal trespass cases and his intention of collaborating on a "civil commitment strategy" during which defendants would be subject to an emergency detention order and agree to 90 days of comprehensive treatment,
City of Houston offering retirement payout to eligible employees
Houston Mayor John Whitmire, taking a very concrete step toward closing the city's budget gap by offering buyouts to nearly 3,000 city employees. Whitmire tells FOX 26 that Houston has more municipal workers per capita than any comparable city in the country.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire, taking a very concrete step toward closing the city's budget gap by offering buyouts to nearly 3,000 city employees. Whitmire tells FOX 26 that Houston has more municipal workers per capita than any comparable city in the country.
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.