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.
Former President Trump found guilty on all 34 felony counts
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.
Uvalde families reach settlement with the city and sue Texas DPS- What's Your Point?
2 years after the deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary School the families of the young victims have reached a settlement with the city of Uvalde and began lawsuits against, Texas DPS, a gun manufacturer, Instagram, and Activision the company that makes the video game Call of Duty which features the Daniel Defense gun used by the shooter.
2 years after the deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary School the families of the young victims have reached a settlement with the city of Uvalde and began lawsuits against, Texas DPS, a gun manufacturer, Instagram, and Activision the company that makes the video game Call of Duty which features the Daniel Defense gun used by the shooter.
After the storm - city, county and federal resources supporting the clean up effort
City, county and federal resources coming to Houston residents hit by spring wind and rain storms.
City, county and federal resources coming to Houston residents hit by spring wind and rain storms.
One Texas House District runoff could change the face of Texas politics
Texas Rep Dade Phelan's opponent David Covey has been endorsed by Donald Trump, Ken Paton and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, but in these final days before election Phelan has been surrounded by the “Texas Old Guard" Republicans including Karl Rove and former governor Rick Perry. There's more at stake here than a seat in the Texas House.
Texas Rep Dade Phelan's opponent David Covey has been endorsed by Donald Trump, Ken Paton and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, but in these final days before election Phelan has been surrounded by the “Texas Old Guard" Republicans including Karl Rove and former governor Rick Perry. There's more at stake here than a seat in the Texas House.
Democratic voters in House District 146 surprised by Simmons response to audience question- What's Your Point?
Lauren Ashley Simmons currently in a runoff with Texas House District 146 incumbent Shawn Thierry rightly identified transgender medical care as not an issue of concern for most of the residents of the district, however it was touted by some Democrats as the reason she got into the race for the legislative seat.
Lauren Ashley Simmons currently in a runoff with Texas House District 146 incumbent Shawn Thierry rightly identified transgender medical care as not an issue of concern for most of the residents of the district, however it was touted by some Democrats as the reason she got into the race for the legislative seat.
Donald Trump back in Texas as hush money trial moves toward closing statements- What's Your Point?
On cross-examination, Cohen admitted stealing tens of thousands of dollars from Trump’s company by asking to be reimbursed for money he had not spent. Cohen acknowledged once telling a prosecutor he felt that Daniels and her lawyer were extorting Trump. Cohen also insisted he did not actually commit some crimes to which he pleaded guilty in 2018, including bank fraud and tax evasion. In that case, Cohen also pleaded guilty to lying to Congress and to campaign finance violations.
On cross-examination, Cohen admitted stealing tens of thousands of dollars from Trump’s company by asking to be reimbursed for money he had not spent. Cohen acknowledged once telling a prosecutor he felt that Daniels and her lawyer were extorting Trump. Cohen also insisted he did not actually commit some crimes to which he pleaded guilty in 2018, including bank fraud and tax evasion. In that case, Cohen also pleaded guilty to lying to Congress and to campaign finance violations.
Closing arguments scheduled for Trump hush money trial
Michael Cohen was on the witness stand last week On cross-examination, Cohen admitted stealing tens of thousands of dollars from Trump?s company by asking to be reimbursed for money he had not spent. Cohen acknowledged once telling a prosecutor he felt that Daniels and her lawyer were extorting Trump. Cohen also pleaded guilty to lying to Congress and to campaign finance violations.
Michael Cohen was on the witness stand last week On cross-examination, Cohen admitted stealing tens of thousands of dollars from Trump?s company by asking to be reimbursed for money he had not spent. Cohen acknowledged once telling a prosecutor he felt that Daniels and her lawyer were extorting Trump. Cohen also pleaded guilty to lying to Congress and to campaign finance violations.
48% of Texans say they are worse off economically compared to last year
A new Texas Lyceum poll has emerged revealing that many Texans are unhappy about the economy and pessimistic about their children's future, this gi
A new Texas Lyceum poll has emerged revealing that many Texans are unhappy about the economy and pessimistic about their children's future, this gi
Issue focus changing in House District 146 race ?
Lauren Ashley Simmons currently in a runoff with Texas House District 146 incumbent Shawn Thierry rightly identified transgender medical care as not an issue of concern for most of the residents of the district, however it was touted by some Democrats as the reason she got into the race for the legislative seat.
Lauren Ashley Simmons currently in a runoff with Texas House District 146 incumbent Shawn Thierry rightly identified transgender medical care as not an issue of concern for most of the residents of the district, however it was touted by some Democrats as the reason she got into the race for the legislative seat.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan in countdown to the primary runoff
Texas Rep Dade Phelan's opponent David Covey has been endorsed by Donald Trump, Ken Paton and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, but in these final days before election Phelan has been surrounded by the "Texas :Old Guard" Republicans including Karl Rove and former governor Rick Perry, there's more at stake here than a seat in the Texas House.
Texas Rep Dade Phelan's opponent David Covey has been endorsed by Donald Trump, Ken Paton and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, but in these final days before election Phelan has been surrounded by the "Texas :Old Guard" Republicans including Karl Rove and former governor Rick Perry, there's more at stake here than a seat in the Texas House.
Harris County Mental Health Program faces uncertain future amid financial concerns
Harris County Commissioners have placed in indefinite limbo a program aimed at lightening the burden on police by delivering mental health services in non-emergency, non-violent scenarios across the community.. It is a service that may be halted here because the prime contractor, DEMA Consulting & Management, is under heavy scrutiny for potential financial irregularities in Sonoma County, California
Harris County Commissioners have placed in indefinite limbo a program aimed at lightening the burden on police by delivering mental health services in non-emergency, non-violent scenarios across the community.. It is a service that may be halted here because the prime contractor, DEMA Consulting & Management, is under heavy scrutiny for potential financial irregularities in Sonoma County, California
Clean up continues after disastrous wind storm
City, county and federal resources coming to Houston residents hit by spring wind and rain storms.
City, county and federal resources coming to Houston residents hit by spring wind and rain storms.
Deep pits of toxic ash along Buffalo Bayou
The Environmental Protection Agency awarded the Houston Land Bank $5 million this week for the cleanup of the former Velasco trash incinerator site near Buffalo Bayou in Second Ward. The funds will aid in transforming the contaminated ash heap into a community park, but not everyone is content with the plan.
The Environmental Protection Agency awarded the Houston Land Bank $5 million this week for the cleanup of the former Velasco trash incinerator site near Buffalo Bayou in Second Ward. The funds will aid in transforming the contaminated ash heap into a community park, but not everyone is content with the plan.