Ken Paxton nears deal to dodge trial on fraud charges
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton may reportedly avoid trial on felony charges of security fraud dating back to 2015 through a potential deal involving restitution and community service
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton may reportedly avoid trial on felony charges of security fraud dating back to 2015 through a potential deal involving restitution and community service
Migrants overwhelm Texas guardsmen in El Paso
Leaders in Texas are decrying an "invasion" as footage emerges of migrants overpowering Texas Guardsmen at a wire barricade in El Paso, amidst ongoing legal battles over the state's anti-illegal immigration law
Leaders in Texas are decrying an "invasion" as footage emerges of migrants overpowering Texas Guardsmen at a wire barricade in El Paso, amidst ongoing legal battles over the state's anti-illegal immigration law
Harris Co. constables' value in doubt
Harris County constables are being criticized for prioritizing revenue and political clout over investigating major crimes, with claims of being shielded from legal repercussions, per a critical Houston newspaper series.
Harris County constables are being criticized for prioritizing revenue and political clout over investigating major crimes, with claims of being shielded from legal repercussions, per a critical Houston newspaper series.
Houston residents protest principal evaluations
Dozens protested the controversial Principal Proficiency Evaluation System in Houston ISD, with nearly half of campus leaders deemed unsatisfactory and at risk of removal by Superintendent Mike Miles.
Dozens protested the controversial Principal Proficiency Evaluation System in Houston ISD, with nearly half of campus leaders deemed unsatisfactory and at risk of removal by Superintendent Mike Miles.
Chief Finner faces calls to resign
The call for Houston Police Chief Troy Finner to step down amidst revelations of shelved criminal cases over eight years intensifies, with activists pushing for accountability as Mayor John Whitmire defends Finner, claiming he was unaware of the issue until recently.
The call for Houston Police Chief Troy Finner to step down amidst revelations of shelved criminal cases over eight years intensifies, with activists pushing for accountability as Mayor John Whitmire defends Finner, claiming he was unaware of the issue until recently.
Houston leaders probe $830M firefighters' contract
Council member Willie Davis highlights the high price tag of delaying the Houston firefighters' contract: $650 million in back pay and $180 million in wage increases over five years.
Council member Willie Davis highlights the high price tag of delaying the Houston firefighters' contract: $650 million in back pay and $180 million in wage increases over five years.
Houston Mayor says the city is 'broke'
Mayor Whitmire acknowledges Houston's financial crisis, signaling tough decisions ahead, including possible budget cuts and exploring additional revenue sources.
Mayor Whitmire acknowledges Houston's financial crisis, signaling tough decisions ahead, including possible budget cuts and exploring additional revenue sources.
South Texas Democrat compares "Latinos for Trump" to "Jews for Hitler"
Racially charged rhetoric ignites congressional race in the Rio Grande Valley as incumbent Democrat compares Latino Trump supporters to 'Jews for Hitler', facing a strong challenge from former Republican congresswoman.
Racially charged rhetoric ignites congressional race in the Rio Grande Valley as incumbent Democrat compares Latino Trump supporters to 'Jews for Hitler', facing a strong challenge from former Republican congresswoman.
Houston's Mayor calls for independent crime statistics review panel- What's Your Point?
Houston Mayor unveils shocking revelation: 264,000 criminal allegations ignored by HPD, prompting an independent review led by former council member Ellen Cohen.
Houston Mayor unveils shocking revelation: 264,000 criminal allegations ignored by HPD, prompting an independent review led by former council member Ellen Cohen.
Chaplains as school counselors? Texas decision draws mixed reactions
Amid serious topics, humor arises as Texas greenlights chaplains as school counselors, raising eyebrows and concerns over child safety despite background checks.
Amid serious topics, humor arises as Texas greenlights chaplains as school counselors, raising eyebrows and concerns over child safety despite background checks.
Rio Grande Valley congressional race takes a divisive turn
Racially charged rhetoric ignites congressional race in the Rio Grande Valley as incumbent Democrat compares Latino Trump supporters to 'Jews for Hitler', facing a strong challenge from former Republican congresswoman.
Racially charged rhetoric ignites congressional race in the Rio Grande Valley as incumbent Democrat compares Latino Trump supporters to 'Jews for Hitler', facing a strong challenge from former Republican congresswoman.
Trump & Biden nominated for political rematch
Presidential nominees, Trump and Biden locked in, signaling an upcoming barrage of familiar political rhetoric for the next eight months.
Presidential nominees, Trump and Biden locked in, signaling an upcoming barrage of familiar political rhetoric for the next eight months.
Fifth Circuit upholds Texas teen contraceptive law
The Fifth Circuit Court upholds Texas law requiring parental consent for minors seeking contraceptives, sparking potential Supreme Court review amid controversy over federal access statutes.
The Fifth Circuit Court upholds Texas law requiring parental consent for minors seeking contraceptives, sparking potential Supreme Court review amid controversy over federal access statutes.
Banning TikTok - What's Your Point?
The debate over TikTok's future in the US boils down to whether it's harmless entertainment or a serious national security threat, with Congress pushing for its divestment from its Chinese parent company.
The debate over TikTok's future in the US boils down to whether it's harmless entertainment or a serious national security threat, with Congress pushing for its divestment from its Chinese parent company.
Houston mayor orders investigation into 264,000 uninvestigated crimes
Houston Mayor unveils shocking revelation: 264,000 criminal allegations ignored by HPD, prompting independent review led by former council member Ellen Cohen.
Houston Mayor unveils shocking revelation: 264,000 criminal allegations ignored by HPD, prompting independent review led by former council member Ellen Cohen.
Mayor Whitmire ends firefighter dispute with $650M settlement
Firefighters rejoice as Houston settles a long-standing dispute with a $650 million payout and promises of future raises.
Firefighters rejoice as Houston settles a long-standing dispute with a $650 million payout and promises of future raises.
TikTok: National security threat or entertainment giant?
The debate over TikTok's future in the US boils down to whether it's harmless entertainment or a serious national security threat, with Congress pushing for its divestment from its Chinese parent company.
The debate over TikTok's future in the US boils down to whether it's harmless entertainment or a serious national security threat, with Congress pushing for its divestment from its Chinese parent company.
Additional details about HPD's suspended cases in an update from Chief Finner - What's Your Point?
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner engages in full-blown damage control as it's uncovered that over a quarter million criminal cases spanning eight years were left uninvestigated
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner engages in full-blown damage control as it's uncovered that over a quarter million criminal cases spanning eight years were left uninvestigated
GOP infighting shows results in Texas Primary - What's Your Point?
In the aftermath of Super Tuesday's Republican primary, casualties abound as House Speaker Dade Phelan faces a runoff against David Covey, backed by prominent figures including Ken Paxton, Dan Patrick, and Donald Trump.
In the aftermath of Super Tuesday's Republican primary, casualties abound as House Speaker Dade Phelan faces a runoff against David Covey, backed by prominent figures including Ken Paxton, Dan Patrick, and Donald Trump.
The Harris County Democratic Primary - What's Your Point?
Kim Ogg concedes a resounding defeat in the Harris County District Attorney Democratic primary, paving the way for Shawn Tearer's promise of a new era in empathetic criminal justice, while Sheila Jackson Lee easily secures her 16th term as Congressional Representative for District 18.
Kim Ogg concedes a resounding defeat in the Harris County District Attorney Democratic primary, paving the way for Shawn Tearer's promise of a new era in empathetic criminal justice, while Sheila Jackson Lee easily secures her 16th term as Congressional Representative for District 18.