Harris Co. D.A. Teare's law license reinstated
A somewhat disturbing start for Harris County's new Democratic district attorney, Sean Teare, campaigning on a platform which included reorganization and realignment of the prosecutor's office with an eye to efficiency, Teare apparently neglected what many would consider job, one that is ensuring that he himself was actually licensed to practice law in the state of Texas.
A somewhat disturbing start for Harris County's new Democratic district attorney, Sean Teare, campaigning on a platform which included reorganization and realignment of the prosecutor's office with an eye to efficiency, Teare apparently neglected what many would consider job, one that is ensuring that he himself was actually licensed to practice law in the state of Texas.
Tax increment re-investment zones are perpetuating blight
The rich get richer with your tax dollars. How working-class Houston gets short-changed in the name of eliminating community blight.
The rich get richer with your tax dollars. How working-class Houston gets short-changed in the name of eliminating community blight.
Energy plan under the next President Trump administration
The future president set to fundamentally alter our nation's energy policy for the foreseeable future.
The future president set to fundamentally alter our nation's energy policy for the foreseeable future.
President-elect Trump touts U.S. expansion plans
Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal. America's future president unleashes an expansion wish list, sparking both intrigue and outrage across the globe.
Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal. America's future president unleashes an expansion wish list, sparking both intrigue and outrage across the globe.
Trump's hush money sentencing set for Jan. 10
News that the New York judge presiding over Donald Trump's hush money trial an conviction has scheduled sentencing for January 10, exactly 10 days before the Presidential Inauguration.
News that the New York judge presiding over Donald Trump's hush money trial an conviction has scheduled sentencing for January 10, exactly 10 days before the Presidential Inauguration.
The race for Texas House Speaker
Nine days out from the launch of the Texas Legislative Session and the pitched battle to be the next House Speaker has settled into an intractable stalemate between Republican representatives David Cook and Dustin Burrows.
Nine days out from the launch of the Texas Legislative Session and the pitched battle to be the next House Speaker has settled into an intractable stalemate between Republican representatives David Cook and Dustin Burrows.
Sale of border wall material blocked
Outrage from President-elect Donald Trump and Texas Senator Ted Cruz over the liquidation by the Biden administration of un-erected border wall components at fire-sale prices.
Outrage from President-elect Donald Trump and Texas Senator Ted Cruz over the liquidation by the Biden administration of un-erected border wall components at fire-sale prices.
Texas lawmakers have $20 billion in surplus
As Texas lawmakers saddle up and make their way to Austin, they can leave their budget cutting tools at home if they choose. That's because State Comptroller Glenn Hagar recently told business leaders that legislators will have about $20 billion surplus dollars at their disposal.
As Texas lawmakers saddle up and make their way to Austin, they can leave their budget cutting tools at home if they choose. That's because State Comptroller Glenn Hagar recently told business leaders that legislators will have about $20 billion surplus dollars at their disposal.
D.A. Sean Teare's recusal from alleged public corruption case
In his first major announcement, newly sworn District Attorney Sean Teare announced he's formerly recusing himself from any role in the prosecution of Judge Lina Hildago's trio of top aides facing felony charges.
In his first major announcement, newly sworn District Attorney Sean Teare announced he's formerly recusing himself from any role in the prosecution of Judge Lina Hildago's trio of top aides facing felony charges.
'Wasted dollars' on county administration role
"County Administrator." It is an unelected post created by the Democratic majority in 2021 to do a job previously performed by members of the Commissioners Court. Since then, Harris County Precinct Three Commissioner Tom Ramsey says the office has cascaded to 73 employees at an average cost of more than a quarter million dollars per position - with the administrator collecting a salary of $418,000 per year. Total annual cost of this previously unnecessary layer of government - nearly $24,700,000 tax dollars per year.
"County Administrator." It is an unelected post created by the Democratic majority in 2021 to do a job previously performed by members of the Commissioners Court. Since then, Harris County Precinct Three Commissioner Tom Ramsey says the office has cascaded to 73 employees at an average cost of more than a quarter million dollars per position - with the administrator collecting a salary of $418,000 per year. Total annual cost of this previously unnecessary layer of government - nearly $24,700,000 tax dollars per year.
Remembering former president Jimmy Carter
The nation will pay final homage to the 39th President on Tuesday. A Commander in Chief who drew enormous praise for the leadership and the service he consistently delivered long after his White House years.
The nation will pay final homage to the 39th President on Tuesday. A Commander in Chief who drew enormous praise for the leadership and the service he consistently delivered long after his White House years.
Houston man radicalized by ISIS attacks in New Orleans
The 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran responsible was a Houston resident, who, prior to striking, pledged his allegiance to ISIS.
The 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran responsible was a Houston resident, who, prior to striking, pledged his allegiance to ISIS.
What's Your Point? Dec. 22, 2024
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan and the "What's Your Point?" panel discuss the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan and the "What's Your Point?" panel discuss the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
Predictions for 2025
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.
Push to legalize online betting in Texas
Texans who enjoy making a wager should keep an eye on the upcoming legislative session, where advocates of state-regulated online betting are once again making a strong push for legalization.
Texans who enjoy making a wager should keep an eye on the upcoming legislative session, where advocates of state-regulated online betting are once again making a strong push for legalization.
One-on-one with Senator Bettencourt
We are 16 days from the launch of the 89th Texas Legislative session. And when the gavel drops in the state Senate, few, if any lawmakers will have as much pure stroke as Houston Republican Paul Bettencourt, who's now pledging to eliminate the loophole which allows Democrats on Harris County Commissioners Court to pass the most punishing tax hike in recent history.
We are 16 days from the launch of the 89th Texas Legislative session. And when the gavel drops in the state Senate, few, if any lawmakers will have as much pure stroke as Houston Republican Paul Bettencourt, who's now pledging to eliminate the loophole which allows Democrats on Harris County Commissioners Court to pass the most punishing tax hike in recent history.
What does Trump's energy plan mean for Texas?
What Donald Trump's frequent battle cry could actually mean for the energy-rich state we all call home.
What Donald Trump's frequent battle cry could actually mean for the energy-rich state we all call home.
President-elect Trump promising to broker peace between Ukraine, Russia
Hundreds of thousands dead, even more gravely wounded as Russia's war of aggression on Ukraine nears completion of its third year. Can Donald Trump broker peace?
Hundreds of thousands dead, even more gravely wounded as Russia's war of aggression on Ukraine nears completion of its third year. Can Donald Trump broker peace?
President-elect Trump promising to pardon Jan. 6th rioters
The perpetrators of the Jan. 6th Capitol riot were promised a pardon by the incoming president. Will Donald Trump pick and choose or simply, order a mass release?
The perpetrators of the Jan. 6th Capitol riot were promised a pardon by the incoming president. Will Donald Trump pick and choose or simply, order a mass release?
Potential impact of tax cuts
Will Donald Trump's tax relief dig the deficit hole deeper or ignite a fresh era of prosperity and self-sustaining economic growth?
Will Donald Trump's tax relief dig the deficit hole deeper or ignite a fresh era of prosperity and self-sustaining economic growth?