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.
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.