$3.5 billion debt lands on Texas ratepayers' shoulders
Texans are facing the fallout of a $3.5 billion debt from the disastrous Winter Storm Uri, with a surcharge added to every natural gas bill to settle the debt over the next 16 years.
Texans are facing the fallout of a $3.5 billion debt from the disastrous Winter Storm Uri, with a surcharge added to every natural gas bill to settle the debt over the next 16 years.
Mayor Turner's Legacy book sparks financial dispute
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner faces scrutiny for attempting to charge the taxpayer-funded Houston First Corporation $124,000 for his "legacy" book.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner faces scrutiny for attempting to charge the taxpayer-funded Houston First Corporation $124,000 for his "legacy" book.
Texas lawmakers greenlight criminalizing unauthorized entry
Texas Republicans push through controversial border bills, allocating a hefty sum for an additional border wall and criminalizing entry without documentation.
Texas Republicans push through controversial border bills, allocating a hefty sum for an additional border wall and criminalizing entry without documentation.
Texas AG Ken Paxton heads to trial in whistleblower case
Two months post his acquittal by the Texas Senate on impeachment charges, including bribery and abuse of office, Attorney General Ken Paxton faces a new challenge.
Two months post his acquittal by the Texas Senate on impeachment charges, including bribery and abuse of office, Attorney General Ken Paxton faces a new challenge.
'School choice' bill faces collapse amid bipartisan opposition
Governor Abbott's push for a "school choice" bill, allocating public funds for private schools, crumbled amid opposition from House Democrats and rural Republicans.
Governor Abbott's push for a "school choice" bill, allocating public funds for private schools, crumbled amid opposition from House Democrats and rural Republicans.
Judge Lina Hidalgo lashes out at DA Kim Ogg over filed search warrants- What's Your Point?
Amidst Texas Rangers securing more warrants in the bid-rigging case involving three former aides, including her chief of staff, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo clashes with District Attorney Kim Ogg.
Amidst Texas Rangers securing more warrants in the bid-rigging case involving three former aides, including her chief of staff, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo clashes with District Attorney Kim Ogg.
Houston Controller and city council races also on runoff ballot
Houston's financial future hangs in the balance as Chris Hollins and Orlando Sanchez face off in a runoff for the city's fiscal watchdog role, while heated council races, like Mary Nan Huffman vs. Tony Buzbee in District G, add to the suspense just 27 days before decision day.
Houston's financial future hangs in the balance as Chris Hollins and Orlando Sanchez face off in a runoff for the city's fiscal watchdog role, while heated council races, like Mary Nan Huffman vs. Tony Buzbee in District G, add to the suspense just 27 days before decision day.
Houston's mayor will be decided in runoff- What's Your Point?
Can Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee close the gap and beat State Senator John Whitmire in the runoff to become Houston's next mayor? What's Your Point?
Can Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee close the gap and beat State Senator John Whitmire in the runoff to become Houston's next mayor? What's Your Point?
Texas special session unveils controversial 'Show Me Your Papers' proposal
In a cash crunch, the choice seems limited. Still, the real debate emerges as the possibility of a "Show me your papers" law granting Texas peace officers the authority to arrest individuals without documentation looms in the fourth special legislative session of 2023.
In a cash crunch, the choice seems limited. Still, the real debate emerges as the possibility of a "Show me your papers" law granting Texas peace officers the authority to arrest individuals without documentation looms in the fourth special legislative session of 2023.
Haley's abortion stance takes center stage in GOP debate
In the GOP debate, when the front-runner commands a 42-point lead, it's tough to go without Mr. Trump on stage. But then, a candidate drops a statement so personal and compelling that it demands a deeper dive.
In the GOP debate, when the front-runner commands a 42-point lead, it's tough to go without Mr. Trump on stage. But then, a candidate drops a statement so personal and compelling that it demands a deeper dive.
Mayor Turner clashes with critics over Houston's financial future
Mayor Turner pushes back against claims of leaving Houston in financial turmoil, challenging criticisms from Controller Chris Brown and the Greater Houston Partnership.
Mayor Turner pushes back against claims of leaving Houston in financial turmoil, challenging criticisms from Controller Chris Brown and the Greater Houston Partnership.
Texas rangers uncover more in Harris County bid-rigging case
Amidst Texas Rangers securing more warrants in the bid-rigging case involving three former aides, including her chief of staff, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo clashes with District Attorney Kim Ogg.
Amidst Texas Rangers securing more warrants in the bid-rigging case involving three former aides, including her chief of staff, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo clashes with District Attorney Kim Ogg.
Harris County's election turnaround under Hudspeth
Harris County's November 7th vote ran smoothly under County Clerk Tenseha Hudspeth, a refreshing change after previous election hiccups.
Harris County's November 7th vote ran smoothly under County Clerk Tenseha Hudspeth, a refreshing change after previous election hiccups.
High stakes in Houston's unsettled council races
Houston's financial future hangs in the balance as Chris Hollins and Orlando Sanchez face off in a runoff for the city's fiscal watchdog role, while heated council races, like Mary Nan Huffman vs. Tony Buzbee in District G, add to the suspense just 27 days before decision day.
Houston's financial future hangs in the balance as Chris Hollins and Orlando Sanchez face off in a runoff for the city's fiscal watchdog role, while heated council races, like Mary Nan Huffman vs. Tony Buzbee in District G, add to the suspense just 27 days before decision day.
Texas Senate Veteran John Whitmire shifts focus to Houston mayoral bid
With 50 years in the Texas Legislature, Senator John Whitmire is now eyeing the role of Houston's mayor with a runoff election set for December 9. Qhitmire addresses public safety, the city's financial position, and working with the state capitol.
With 50 years in the Texas Legislature, Senator John Whitmire is now eyeing the role of Houston's mayor with a runoff election set for December 9. Qhitmire addresses public safety, the city's financial position, and working with the state capitol.
Whitmire vs. Jackson Lee in December runoff
With State Senator John Whitmire leading the mayoral race, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee aims to narrow the gap by snagging an endorsement from Mayor Sylvester Turner.
With State Senator John Whitmire leading the mayoral race, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee aims to narrow the gap by snagging an endorsement from Mayor Sylvester Turner.
What's Your Point?: Houston elections breakdown
In a special What's Your Point?, we break down the races in the city of Houston.
In a special What's Your Point?, we break down the races in the city of Houston.
Will Abbott's education agenda happen in a 4th session - What's Your Point?
Abbott's school choice push in Texas gains momentum with Senate support, offering substantial public-school funding and teacher raises in exchange for a $10,400/year private school voucher program with no income restrictions.
Abbott's school choice push in Texas gains momentum with Senate support, offering substantial public-school funding and teacher raises in exchange for a $10,400/year private school voucher program with no income restrictions.
Trump leads in Texas polls - What's Your Point?
Trump's return to Houston sees overwhelming GOP support, with fresh polls showing him dominating potential rivals, leaving the rest of the Republican field in a checkmate situation.
Trump's return to Houston sees overwhelming GOP support, with fresh polls showing him dominating potential rivals, leaving the rest of the Republican field in a checkmate situation.
Houston's structurally unbalanced budget and what lies ahead- What's Your Point?
Houston faces a substantial budget shortfall, potentially resulting in over 2,000 layoffs, as City Controller Chris Brown and the Greater Houston Partnership express concerns.
Houston faces a substantial budget shortfall, potentially resulting in over 2,000 layoffs, as City Controller Chris Brown and the Greater Houston Partnership express concerns.