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.
Heated exchange between President Trump and Zelenskyy at the White House
Absolutely and undeniably shocking. From the Oval Office before a global television audience, President Donald Trump publicly tongue lashing a defiant Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with Vice President J.D. Vance leaping in as Trump's wing man, demanding expressions of gratitude from the leader of an invaded country which has fought toe to toe with a reputed superpower for three full years.
Absolutely and undeniably shocking. From the Oval Office before a global television audience, President Donald Trump publicly tongue lashing a defiant Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with Vice President J.D. Vance leaping in as Trump's wing man, demanding expressions of gratitude from the leader of an invaded country which has fought toe to toe with a reputed superpower for three full years.
VP Vance speaks on 'cultural message' at CPAC What's Your Point?
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan speaks with his panel on Vice President Vance's message at CPAC and how it reflect his and President's Trump's campaign.
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan speaks with his panel on Vice President Vance's message at CPAC and how it reflect his and President's Trump's campaign.
Patel's confirmation as FBI Director raises concerns | What's Your Point?
Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.
Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.
US Defense Secretary on strengthening military by lowering dept. budget | 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.
Trump, Zelenskyy tension over misinformation | What's Your Point?
President Trump scaled back on claims that Ukraine started its war with Russia.
President Trump scaled back on claims that Ukraine started its war with Russia.
Dozens of Houston parks in disrepair | What's Your Point?
A Houston leader speaks out on run-down parks in working class communities as money goes towards new parks or other parks' renovations.
A Houston leader speaks out on run-down parks in working class communities as money goes towards new parks or other parks' renovations.
Exorbitant raises for Harris County executives | What's Your Point?
Bob Rehak with Reduce Flooding Now reported salary increases of over $100,000 for some Harris County executives
Bob Rehak with Reduce Flooding Now reported salary increases of over $100,000 for some Harris County executives
Texas Senate passes proposals on bail reform | What's Your Point?
According to the Texas Tribune, Senate Joint Resolution 5, which passed 28-2, would amend the Texas Constitution to allow judges to deny bail to defendants accused of murder, aggravated kidnapping, robbery or assault with a weapon.
According to the Texas Tribune, Senate Joint Resolution 5, which passed 28-2, would amend the Texas Constitution to allow judges to deny bail to defendants accused of murder, aggravated kidnapping, robbery or assault with a weapon.
One-On-One with Sean Teare about bail reform | What's Your Point?
If SGR5 were on the ballot tomorrow and you had to vote, would you vote for it?
If SGR5 were on the ballot tomorrow and you had to vote, would you vote for it?
Trump pushing to end was between Russia & Ukraine
President Trump tossing out what some would call a major carrot to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in an apparent effort to jumpstart peace talks with Ukraine.
President Trump tossing out what some would call a major carrot to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in an apparent effort to jumpstart peace talks with Ukraine.
RFK Jr. confirmed as new HHS Secretary
With the battle cry make America healthy again, Robert F Kennedy Jr, one of Donald Trump's most controversial cabinet nominees, was confirmed this week by the full Senate as secretary of Health and Human Services.
With the battle cry make America healthy again, Robert F Kennedy Jr, one of Donald Trump's most controversial cabinet nominees, was confirmed this week by the full Senate as secretary of Health and Human Services.
Trump administration sending illegal immigrants to Guantanamo Bay
3,600 National Guardsmen were deployed to the border this week. So I'd say Donald Trump is at least so far walking the walk on border security.
3,600 National Guardsmen were deployed to the border this week. So I'd say Donald Trump is at least so far walking the walk on border security.
Trump increasing tariffs on multiple countries
President Donald Trump unleashing a new era of reciprocal tariffs. Simply put, charging trading partners at the same rate they are charging US
President Donald Trump unleashing a new era of reciprocal tariffs. Simply put, charging trading partners at the same rate they are charging US