Houston City Council votes unanimously on Firefighter deal
Finally, after 8 years of working without a contract the firefighters of Houston and the city have reached an agreement.
Finally, after 8 years of working without a contract the firefighters of Houston and the city have reached an agreement.
Donald Trump returns to Capitol Hill for first time after January 6 riot
Donald Trump took his presidential campaign to Capitol Hill for the first time since his enraged supporters attacked police and ran-sacked the seat of American democracy on January 6th, 2021.
Donald Trump took his presidential campaign to Capitol Hill for the first time since his enraged supporters attacked police and ran-sacked the seat of American democracy on January 6th, 2021.
HISD end-of-year STAAR test scores in and there is improvement - What's Your Point?
HISD Superintendent Mike Miles crediting the students and the teachers in the district for the improvement on th end of the year academic tests. The NES schools showed some outstanding improvements and elementary and middle school students did particularly well in reading and math improvement.
HISD Superintendent Mike Miles crediting the students and the teachers in the district for the improvement on th end of the year academic tests. The NES schools showed some outstanding improvements and elementary and middle school students did particularly well in reading and math improvement.
U.S. Supreme Court rulings on abortion pill and bump stocks - What's Your Point?
A busy week at the nation's highest court - which in one ruling preserved, at least for now, access for millions of American women to the drug Mifepristone - a medication accounting for better than six out of ten abortions in the U.S. In a second ruling - the conservative majority struck down an administrative ban on so-called "bump stocks" - a device which allows an extremely rapid rate of fire when attached to a semi-automatic rifle
A busy week at the nation's highest court - which in one ruling preserved, at least for now, access for millions of American women to the drug Mifepristone - a medication accounting for better than six out of ten abortions in the U.S. In a second ruling - the conservative majority struck down an administrative ban on so-called "bump stocks" - a device which allows an extremely rapid rate of fire when attached to a semi-automatic rifle
Houston City Council approves Firefighters agreement
In a lopsided 14 to 3 vote, Houston city council approved the issuance of the bonds to fund the back pay settlement with the Houston Firefighters, $650 million dollars to make up for the last 8 years. Council members Edward Pollard and Tiffany Thomas pushed back against the agreed cost of the settlement, and joined Mary Nan Huffman in casting a no vote.
In a lopsided 14 to 3 vote, Houston city council approved the issuance of the bonds to fund the back pay settlement with the Houston Firefighters, $650 million dollars to make up for the last 8 years. Council members Edward Pollard and Tiffany Thomas pushed back against the agreed cost of the settlement, and joined Mary Nan Huffman in casting a no vote.
Republicans and Democrats in Texas seem to be in zealotry competition
From the edge- both far right and far left politicians are working to weed out the moderates in their parties, the question is- will it bring votes into the polling booths?
From the edge- both far right and far left politicians are working to weed out the moderates in their parties, the question is- will it bring votes into the polling booths?
Republicans and Democrats in Texas seem to be in zealotry competition
From the edge- both far right and far left politicians are working to weed out the moderates in their parties, the question is- will it bring votes into the polling booths?
From the edge- both far right and far left politicians are working to weed out the moderates in their parties, the question is- will it bring votes into the polling booths?
Trump returns to Capitol Hill, meets with Republican representatives
Donald Trump took his presidential campaign to Capitol Hill for the first time since his enraged supporters attacked police and ran-sacked the seat of American democracy on January 6th, 2021.
Donald Trump took his presidential campaign to Capitol Hill for the first time since his enraged supporters attacked police and ran-sacked the seat of American democracy on January 6th, 2021.
Hunter Biden found guilty in Federal gun trial
A jury in Delaware wasted little time convicting presidential son Hunter Biden on three felony gun charges.
A jury in Delaware wasted little time convicting presidential son Hunter Biden on three felony gun charges.
STAAR test scores up K-12 for HISD
HISD Superintendent Mike Miles crediting the student and the teachers in the district for the improvement on th end of the year academic tests. The NES schools showed some outstanding improvements and elementary and middle school students did particularly well in reading and math improvement.
HISD Superintendent Mike Miles crediting the student and the teachers in the district for the improvement on th end of the year academic tests. The NES schools showed some outstanding improvements and elementary and middle school students did particularly well in reading and math improvement.
Texas Supreme Court halts Harris County guaranteed income program
Nearly 2,000 low-income families selected to receive no-strings-attached monthly cash stipends from the coffers of Harris County - will have to keep waiting and hoping. That's because the Texas Supreme Court has placed the $500 dollar payments on hold indefinitely.
Nearly 2,000 low-income families selected to receive no-strings-attached monthly cash stipends from the coffers of Harris County - will have to keep waiting and hoping. That's because the Texas Supreme Court has placed the $500 dollar payments on hold indefinitely.
SCOTUS hands down decisions on abortion pill and bumpstocks
A busy week at the nation's highest court - which in one ruling preserved, at least for now, access for millions of American women to the drug mifepristone - a medication accounting for better than six out of ten abortions in the U.S. In a second ruling - the conservative majority struck down an administrative ban on so-called "bump stocks" - a device which allows an extremely rapid rate of fire when attached to a semi-automatic rifle
A busy week at the nation's highest court - which in one ruling preserved, at least for now, access for millions of American women to the drug mifepristone - a medication accounting for better than six out of ten abortions in the U.S. In a second ruling - the conservative majority struck down an administrative ban on so-called "bump stocks" - a device which allows an extremely rapid rate of fire when attached to a semi-automatic rifle
The 5 year collective bargaining agreement with HFD still not resolved
The one element of the city's more than $7 billion budget that remains on the table "unapproved" - a 5-year collective bargaining agreement for HFD?s rank-and-file. As proposed, the deal delivers between 24 - 30% structured pay hikes and additional benefits - aimed at making the department more competitive with peers across the state and nation. After two and half weeks of review city controller Chris Hollins has yet to "certify" the proposal.
The one element of the city's more than $7 billion budget that remains on the table "unapproved" - a 5-year collective bargaining agreement for HFD?s rank-and-file. As proposed, the deal delivers between 24 - 30% structured pay hikes and additional benefits - aimed at making the department more competitive with peers across the state and nation. After two and half weeks of review city controller Chris Hollins has yet to "certify" the proposal.
City Council signs off on firefighter agreement-
In a lopsided 14 to 3 vote, Houston city council approved the issuance of the bonds to fund the back pay settlement with the Houston Firefighters, $650 million dollars to make up for the last 8 years. Council members Edward Pollard and Tiffany Thomas pushed back against the agreed cost of the settlement, and joined Mary Nan Huffman in casting a no vote.
In a lopsided 14 to 3 vote, Houston city council approved the issuance of the bonds to fund the back pay settlement with the Houston Firefighters, $650 million dollars to make up for the last 8 years. Council members Edward Pollard and Tiffany Thomas pushed back against the agreed cost of the settlement, and joined Mary Nan Huffman in casting a no vote.
Biden signs order limiting asylum at the southern border- What's Your Point?
President Biden's executive order to control immigration seems to many "too little, too late", but others insist it's the responsibility of the U.S. Congress
President Biden's executive order to control immigration seems to many "too little, too late", but others insist it's the responsibility of the U.S. Congress
HISD high school STAAR test scores show signs of improvement
STAAR test results for HISD high schools show signs of improvement year to year under the new appointed Superintendent Mike Miles, though overall still below state and national averages.
STAAR test results for HISD high schools show signs of improvement year to year under the new appointed Superintendent Mike Miles, though overall still below state and national averages.
Prosecution rests in Hunter Biden federal gun trial
The Delaware trial of Hunter Biden accused of breaking the law by lying on a form to buy a firearm during a period of time prosecutors say he was using drugs. The trial has been well attended by members of the Biden family including Hunter's stepmother First Lady Jill Biden. The trial is expected to go to jury early this week.
The Delaware trial of Hunter Biden accused of breaking the law by lying on a form to buy a firearm during a period of time prosecutors say he was using drugs. The trial has been well attended by members of the Biden family including Hunter's stepmother First Lady Jill Biden. The trial is expected to go to jury early this week.
Sunday morning with the Mayor - What's Your Point?
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter and host of What's Your Point? Greg Groogan talks with Houston Mayor John Whitmire, Sunday morning June 9, 2024
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter and host of What's Your Point? Greg Groogan talks with Houston Mayor John Whitmire, Sunday morning June 9, 2024
Final word- Trump verdict
Some on the panel bring their point forward on the reaction from the right on the verdict in the Donald Trump hush money case.
Some on the panel bring their point forward on the reaction from the right on the verdict in the Donald Trump hush money case.
Supreme Court Justice Alito and the upside down flag
The conservative jurist has claimed the protest symbol for the contested 20-20 election - was actually hoisted by his wife after a political dispute with a neighbor turned ugly. Turns out that may not be true, as evidence has emerged indicating the protest-flag was flying weeks before that hostile encounter.
The conservative jurist has claimed the protest symbol for the contested 20-20 election - was actually hoisted by his wife after a political dispute with a neighbor turned ugly. Turns out that may not be true, as evidence has emerged indicating the protest-flag was flying weeks before that hostile encounter.