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?
President-elect Trump threatens new tariffs on Mexico, Canada
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.
Mayor Whitmire on dealing with future natural disasters
Live in Houston long enough, and you learn weather related disaster is more irregularity than anomaly. During his first year, Mayor Whitmire dealt with both a destructive windstorm and a full blown hurricane. While he had nothing but praise for first responders, both command and rank and file, Whitmire found himself absolutely furious over a major deficiency.
Live in Houston long enough, and you learn weather related disaster is more irregularity than anomaly. During his first year, Mayor Whitmire dealt with both a destructive windstorm and a full blown hurricane. While he had nothing but praise for first responders, both command and rank and file, Whitmire found himself absolutely furious over a major deficiency.
Mayor Whitmire's plans to deal with homelessness
According to Mayor John Whitmire's, 2025 will be a year of change for many of Houston's homeless. Whether they like it or not.
According to Mayor John Whitmire's, 2025 will be a year of change for many of Houston's homeless. Whether they like it or not.
Mayor Whitmire orders outside audit of tax increment reinvestment zones
Lately, members of council pretty shamelessly referred to tax increment reinvestment zones as a means of circumventing the voter approved property tax cap. So instead of combating blight, the Baker Institute at Rice says terraces have morphed into a mechanism which makes Houston's richest neighborhoods richer at the expense of less affluent areas of the city.
Lately, members of council pretty shamelessly referred to tax increment reinvestment zones as a means of circumventing the voter approved property tax cap. So instead of combating blight, the Baker Institute at Rice says terraces have morphed into a mechanism which makes Houston's richest neighborhoods richer at the expense of less affluent areas of the city.
Mayor Whitmire on 800 Middle St. project
John Whitmire takes aim at a corrupt and contaminated low income housing project that is likely to cost taxpayers more than $100 million.
John Whitmire takes aim at a corrupt and contaminated low income housing project that is likely to cost taxpayers more than $100 million.
Whitmire initiates outside audit of every facet of municipal government
As John Whitmire took office, there was no more glaring example of dysfunction than the city's chronically broken water billing system, a system which spit out inexplicable four and five figure monthly tabs blindsiding everyday Houstonians with liabilities they couldn't pay.
As John Whitmire took office, there was no more glaring example of dysfunction than the city's chronically broken water billing system, a system which spit out inexplicable four and five figure monthly tabs blindsiding everyday Houstonians with liabilities they couldn't pay.
Mayor Whitmire forgoes major tax hike, collaborates with Austin
Holding the line on taxes and mending the city's fractured relationship with leaders at the state capitol. In his first year, Mayor John Whitmire managed to do both.
Holding the line on taxes and mending the city's fractured relationship with leaders at the state capitol. In his first year, Mayor John Whitmire managed to do both.
Restoring the public's trust in the Houston Police Department
Shortly after taking office, the new mayor was blindsided by the worst scandal to strike the Houston Police Department this century.
Shortly after taking office, the new mayor was blindsided by the worst scandal to strike the Houston Police Department this century.
Mayor Whitmire's plans for Metro
I think there's definitive evidence proving that in the past, Metro has been a financial sinkhole for Houston taxpayers. Can John Whitmire do what other mayors didn't?
I think there's definitive evidence proving that in the past, Metro has been a financial sinkhole for Houston taxpayers. Can John Whitmire do what other mayors didn't?
Mayor Whitmire's settlement with Houston Firefighters
While the public welcomed this long overdue deal, some on the council criticized the settlement saying it was too generous.
While the public welcomed this long overdue deal, some on the council criticized the settlement saying it was too generous.
Battle to be the next Speaker of the House
Exactly 30 days out from the Texas legislative session, and we have really no idea who will lead the lower chamber as Speaker. With Dade Phelan stepping aside, the incumbent, longtime lieutenant Dustin Burrows, claims to have locked up the support of the entire Democratic caucus and enough fellow Republicans to exceed the 76 votes needed. Not so fast, says Representative David Cook, who has the backing of a majority of House Republicans, along with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and the Texas GOP leadership. The heaviest possible pressure is being brought to bear on Republicans backing Burrows, all of whom are being threatened with retaliation if they don't get in line and back Cook.
Exactly 30 days out from the Texas legislative session, and we have really no idea who will lead the lower chamber as Speaker. With Dade Phelan stepping aside, the incumbent, longtime lieutenant Dustin Burrows, claims to have locked up the support of the entire Democratic caucus and enough fellow Republicans to exceed the 76 votes needed. Not so fast, says Representative David Cook, who has the backing of a majority of House Republicans, along with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and the Texas GOP leadership. The heaviest possible pressure is being brought to bear on Republicans backing Burrows, all of whom are being threatened with retaliation if they don't get in line and back Cook.
Mounting animosity aimed at HISD superintendent Mike Miles
A month and change after Houston ISD's monster $4.4 billion bond issue crashed and burned at the ballot box, angry parents, students and educators are still bashing state appointed superintendent Mike Miles for his controversial leadership style and openly calling into question the validity of the academic progress he and his administration are claiming.
A month and change after Houston ISD's monster $4.4 billion bond issue crashed and burned at the ballot box, angry parents, students and educators are still bashing state appointed superintendent Mike Miles for his controversial leadership style and openly calling into question the validity of the academic progress he and his administration are claiming.