Proposal to lower school property taxes passes TX Senate
A message from the Texas Senate to homeowners still reeling from higher property taxes. Additional relief is on the way. SB four, a measure raising the school tax homestead exemption from 100 to 140,000, sailed through the upper chamber on a unanimous vote authored by Houston Senator Paul Bettencourt.
A message from the Texas Senate to homeowners still reeling from higher property taxes. Additional relief is on the way. SB four, a measure raising the school tax homestead exemption from 100 to 140,000, sailed through the upper chamber on a unanimous vote authored by Houston Senator Paul Bettencourt.
Bond reform in Texas back in front of legislators
Incredibly powerful testimony this week at the Texas Capitol, where crime victims relayed to lawmakers just how unjust and broken our bail bond system has become.
Incredibly powerful testimony this week at the Texas Capitol, where crime victims relayed to lawmakers just how unjust and broken our bail bond system has become.
Charges dismissed for 8 HPD officers linked to deadly botched raid
This week, Harris County's new top prosecutor, Sean Tier, dismissed corruption charges against eight Houston police officers involved in the infamous and lethal Harding drug raid which claimed the lives of two innocent homeowners.
This week, Harris County's new top prosecutor, Sean Tier, dismissed corruption charges against eight Houston police officers involved in the infamous and lethal Harding drug raid which claimed the lives of two innocent homeowners.
Audit finds inefficiencies within city government
Members of Houston City Council reacting to the much-anticipated release of an independent, truly comprehensive, audit of all 22 municipal departments.
Members of Houston City Council reacting to the much-anticipated release of an independent, truly comprehensive, audit of all 22 municipal departments.
Gov. Abbott outlines Legislative emergency items in 'State of the State' address
Higher pay for educators. Yet another of the governor's emergency items was significant bail reform.
Higher pay for educators. Yet another of the governor's emergency items was significant bail reform.
Gov. Abbott outlines Legislative emergency items in 'State of the State' address
And almost on cue, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick hammered SB two through the Texas Senate and halfway to Abbott's desk. The governor designated plenty of other priorities, not the least of which, using the state surplus to take another stab at lowering property taxes and wiping out loopholes, which allowed Harris, Montgomery and other counties to siphon off tax relief from the legislature.
And almost on cue, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick hammered SB two through the Texas Senate and halfway to Abbott's desk. The governor designated plenty of other priorities, not the least of which, using the state surplus to take another stab at lowering property taxes and wiping out loopholes, which allowed Harris, Montgomery and other counties to siphon off tax relief from the legislature.
President Trump wants U.S. to take over Gaza strip
President Donald Trump blindsiding nearly everyone with a proposal of developing postwar Gaza as an American protectorate. The plan would involve the voluntary relocation of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, a concept critics here and in the Arab world see as ethnic cleansing. Meantime, here at home, the president signed an executive order banning biological males in transition from participating in women's sports.
President Donald Trump blindsiding nearly everyone with a proposal of developing postwar Gaza as an American protectorate. The plan would involve the voluntary relocation of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, a concept critics here and in the Arab world see as ethnic cleansing. Meantime, here at home, the president signed an executive order banning biological males in transition from participating in women's sports.
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.