Week 1 of the Hunter Biden 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.
What's Your Point?
The What's Your Point panel reacts to the mayor's comments made in the previous live interview with host Greg Groogan, which covered a variety of topics important to Houstonians.
The What's Your Point panel reacts to the mayor's comments made in the previous live interview with host Greg Groogan, which covered a variety of topics important to Houstonians.
One on one with Mayor John Whitmire
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks with Houston Mayor John Whitmire, Sunday morning June 9, 2024
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks with Houston Mayor John Whitmire, Sunday morning June 9, 2024
HISD STAAR test scores show improvement year to year under Mike Miles
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.
Fall out and reaction to Biden's border restrictions
Response from both sides of the aisle and on the border to Biden's executive order limiting asylum to legal immigrants.
Response from both sides of the aisle and on the border to Biden's executive order limiting asylum to legal immigrants.
Biden rolls out asylum restrictions
This week President Biden signed an executive order to restrict applications for asylum from illegal immigrants.
This week President Biden signed an executive order to restrict applications for asylum from illegal immigrants.
Bible infused elementary school curriculum under consideration by Texas board of education
Elementary school curriculum proposed this week would infuse new state reading and language arts lessons with teachings on the Bible, marking the latest push by Texas Republicans to put more Christianity in public schools. The Texas Education Agency released thousands of pages of educational materials this week. They have been made available for public viewing and feedback and, if approved by the State Board of Education in November, will be available for public schools to roll out in August of 2025.
Elementary school curriculum proposed this week would infuse new state reading and language arts lessons with teachings on the Bible, marking the latest push by Texas Republicans to put more Christianity in public schools. The Texas Education Agency released thousands of pages of educational materials this week. They have been made available for public viewing and feedback and, if approved by the State Board of Education in November, will be available for public schools to roll out in August of 2025.
Pollard gets a swift response from Whitmire at city council meeting
At this week's city council meeting ( May 29,2024) City Council member Edward Pollard very publicly criticized a statement made by Mayor Whitmire, and drew a quick reaction from the Mayor.
At this week's city council meeting ( May 29,2024) City Council member Edward Pollard very publicly criticized a statement made by Mayor Whitmire, and drew a quick reaction from the Mayor.
City Council "discussion" Pollard and Whitmire
At the May 29 City Council meeting District J Council Member Edward Pollard criticized Mayor Whitmire for a statement he made earlier in the week
At the May 29 City Council meeting District J Council Member Edward Pollard criticized Mayor Whitmire for a statement he made earlier in the week
SBOE Chairman Aaron Kinsey
Aaron Kinsey, the chairman of the Texas State Board of Education, speaking at the 2024 Republican Party of Texas convention
Aaron Kinsey, the chairman of the Texas State Board of Education, speaking at the 2024 Republican Party of Texas convention
Education savings accounts, school choice, vouchers whatever you call it Abbott says it's inevitable
Governor Abbott and others worked hard in the Republican Primary runoff this past month to be certain that when the next Texas Legislative session begins, school choice will become an option for some parents in Texas.
Governor Abbott and others worked hard in the Republican Primary runoff this past month to be certain that when the next Texas Legislative session begins, school choice will become an option for some parents in Texas.
Dade Phelan wins primary runoff
Speaker of the Texas House, Dade Phelan wins the Republican runoff for House District 21, despite endorsements for his opponents from Donald Trump, Ken Paxton and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.
Speaker of the Texas House, Dade Phelan wins the Republican runoff for House District 21, despite endorsements for his opponents from Donald Trump, Ken Paxton and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.
Trump - "We didn't do a thing wrong. I'm a very innocent man" What's Your Point?
On Thursday, May 30 for the first time in U.S. history a former president was found guilty of multiple felonies involving falsifying documents in an effort to hide hush money payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels.
On Thursday, May 30 for the first time in U.S. history a former president was found guilty of multiple felonies involving falsifying documents in an effort to hide hush money payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels.
Runoff Results
Runoff results are in and victories varied from very close to wide margins.Lauren Ashley Simmons easlity won the Democratic primary runoff for House District 146 . Jarvis Johnson narrowly lost his opportunity to join the Texas Senate to emergency room nurse Molly Cook in the fight for John Whitmire's former place.
Runoff results are in and victories varied from very close to wide margins.Lauren Ashley Simmons easlity won the Democratic primary runoff for House District 146 . Jarvis Johnson narrowly lost his opportunity to join the Texas Senate to emergency room nurse Molly Cook in the fight for John Whitmire's former place.
Criticism from Councilmember Edward Pollard gets quick reaction from Mayor Whitmire
At this week's city council meeting ( May 29,2024) City Councilmember Edward Pollard very publicly criticized a statement made by Mayor Whitmire, and drew a quick reaction from the Mayor.
At this week's city council meeting ( May 29,2024) City Councilmember Edward Pollard very publicly criticized a statement made by Mayor Whitmire, and drew a quick reaction from the Mayor.
Mayor Whitmire to cancel ShotSpotter and redirect those funds.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire said he plans to cancel the city's $3.5 million contract with ShotSpotter, a controversial gunshot-detecting technology system.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire said he plans to cancel the city's $3.5 million contract with ShotSpotter, a controversial gunshot-detecting technology system.
Adding Christian concepts to Texas textbooks
Elementary school curriculum proposed this week would infuse new state reading and language arts lessons with teachings on the Bible, marking the latest push by Texas Republicans to put more Christianity in public schools. The Texas Education Agency released thousands of pages of educational materials this week. They have been made available for public viewing and feedback and, if approved by the State Board of Education in November, will be available for public schools to roll out in August of 2025.
Elementary school curriculum proposed this week would infuse new state reading and language arts lessons with teachings on the Bible, marking the latest push by Texas Republicans to put more Christianity in public schools. The Texas Education Agency released thousands of pages of educational materials this week. They have been made available for public viewing and feedback and, if approved by the State Board of Education in November, will be available for public schools to roll out in August of 2025.
Gov. Abbott wins the seats he needs to pass his education savings plan
Governor Abbott and others worked hard in the Republican Primary runoff this past month to be certain that when the next Texas Legislative session begins, school choice will become an option for some parents in Texas.
Governor Abbott and others worked hard in the Republican Primary runoff this past month to be certain that when the next Texas Legislative session begins, school choice will become an option for some parents in Texas.
Dade Phelan keeps his seat in the Texas House
Speaker of the Texas House Dade Phelan wins the Republican runoff for House DIstrict 21 despite endorsements for his opponents from Donald Trump, Ken Paxton and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.
Speaker of the Texas House Dade Phelan wins the Republican runoff for House DIstrict 21 despite endorsements for his opponents from Donald Trump, Ken Paxton and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.
After the verdict
People on both sides of the aisle were surprised that the jury reached a unanimous verdict and found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts.
People on both sides of the aisle were surprised that the jury reached a unanimous verdict and found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts.