Judge Lina Hidalgo's endorsement shakes up Harris County DA race
In the high-stakes March Democratic primary for Harris County District Attorney in 2024, incumbent Kim Ogg faces a tough challenge from former prosecutor Sean Teare.
In the high-stakes March Democratic primary for Harris County District Attorney in 2024, incumbent Kim Ogg faces a tough challenge from former prosecutor Sean Teare.
New Houston mayor faces uphill battle: Crime, fiscal woes, and infrastructure decay
Houston's new mayor, John Whitmire, inherits a city grappling with a lingering crime wave, fiscal challenges, and neglected infrastructure.
Houston's new mayor, John Whitmire, inherits a city grappling with a lingering crime wave, fiscal challenges, and neglected infrastructure.
7 million crossings under Biden: What's the plan for 2024?
With 7 million illegal entries since Biden took office, Senate Republicans are tying border security to a military aid package, while NYC Mayor Eric Adams insists illegal immigration is "destroying" the city.
With 7 million illegal entries since Biden took office, Senate Republicans are tying border security to a military aid package, while NYC Mayor Eric Adams insists illegal immigration is "destroying" the city.
Americans divided on aid for Ukraine and Israel
The U.S. faces two wars with allies and growing public opposition to aiding Ukraine and Israel.
The U.S. faces two wars with allies and growing public opposition to aiding Ukraine and Israel.
Trump and Biden gear up for a potential rematch in 2024
The looming electoral choice between an 81-year-old incumbent, Biden, and a 78-year-old former president, Trump, both with controversies, leaves American voters with limited options, raising concerns about the viability of the democratic process.
The looming electoral choice between an 81-year-old incumbent, Biden, and a 78-year-old former president, Trump, both with controversies, leaves American voters with limited options, raising concerns about the viability of the democratic process.
Senate leveraging national security funding
Greg Groogan and the What's Your Point panel discusses the U.S. Senate tying border funding to support for the wars in Ukraine and Israel.
Greg Groogan and the What's Your Point panel discusses the U.S. Senate tying border funding to support for the wars in Ukraine and Israel.
After Day 1 Trump won't be a dictator
Greg Groogan and the WYP panel discuss recent statements by former president Trump about becoming a dictator, recent polls showing Nikki Halley surging forward and the outcome of the 2024 presidential primaries.
Greg Groogan and the WYP panel discuss recent statements by former president Trump about becoming a dictator, recent polls showing Nikki Halley surging forward and the outcome of the 2024 presidential primaries.
The fight for District 18 in the 2024 Democratic Primary
Greg Groogan and the panel discuss the Democratic primary match up for U.S. Representative District 18. long-time incumbents Sheila Jackson Lee and Amanda Edwards.
Greg Groogan and the panel discuss the Democratic primary match up for U.S. Representative District 18. long-time incumbents Sheila Jackson Lee and Amanda Edwards.
One on one with Amanda Edwards
Greg Groogan talks with Amanda Edwards candidate for U.S. Representative District 18 in the Democratic Primary. Amanda will be running against long-term incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee.
Greg Groogan talks with Amanda Edwards candidate for U.S. Representative District 18 in the Democratic Primary. Amanda will be running against long-term incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee.
Harris County Dems admonish the DA
Harris County Democratic Precinct Chairs criticized District Attorney Kim Ogg for investigating and actually prosecuting fellow Democrats, as in the senior aides to Judge Lina Hidalgo, who've been indicted on felony charges related to rigging a multi-million dollar contract.
Harris County Democratic Precinct Chairs criticized District Attorney Kim Ogg for investigating and actually prosecuting fellow Democrats, as in the senior aides to Judge Lina Hidalgo, who've been indicted on felony charges related to rigging a multi-million dollar contract.
Shifts in both political parties
The hyper-polarization underway in Texas politics isn't merely between the political parties but inside each party, conflict increases.
The hyper-polarization underway in Texas politics isn't merely between the political parties but inside each party, conflict increases.
Deep dive into city finances
The city of Houston released it's annual comprehensive financial report and panelist Bill King took a close look at the numbers.
The city of Houston released it's annual comprehensive financial report and panelist Bill King took a close look at the numbers.
Water bill relief
Houston City Council approved measures this week to help protect citizens from financial burdens when waterlines on their property leak.
Houston City Council approved measures this week to help protect citizens from financial burdens when waterlines on their property leak.
Firefighters a big step closer to negotiations
The election of John Whitmire to become Houston's next mayor gives the city's firefighters a light at the end of a 7-year-long tunnel of working without a contract. Judge Laura Reeder ordered the city of Houston to do what outgoing Mayor Sylvester Turner has long refused, negotiate in good faith and arrive at a fair deal for each and every year these first responders have been without a contract.
The election of John Whitmire to become Houston's next mayor gives the city's firefighters a light at the end of a 7-year-long tunnel of working without a contract. Judge Laura Reeder ordered the city of Houston to do what outgoing Mayor Sylvester Turner has long refused, negotiate in good faith and arrive at a fair deal for each and every year these first responders have been without a contract.
What's Your Point? December10,2023
Gtrg Gtoogan and the panel discuss the outcome of the Houston runoff election
Gtrg Gtoogan and the panel discuss the outcome of the Houston runoff election
Texas DPS review challenges migrant treatment allegations
Amidst allegations of inhumane treatment of migrants by Texas State troopers, a DPS whistleblower's claims are challenged by the DPS inspector general's review, refuting key details.
Amidst allegations of inhumane treatment of migrants by Texas State troopers, a DPS whistleblower's claims are challenged by the DPS inspector general's review, refuting key details.
Texas Supreme Court puts medically necessary abortion on hold
Texas judge's ruling allowing a medically necessary abortion for Kate Cox is met with a threat from Attorney General Ken Paxton, leading to the state Supreme Court intervening and putting Cox's critical procedure on hold pending further consideration.
Texas judge's ruling allowing a medically necessary abortion for Kate Cox is met with a threat from Attorney General Ken Paxton, leading to the state Supreme Court intervening and putting Cox's critical procedure on hold pending further consideration.
Can Nikki Haley break Trump's grip on the party?
In a fiery Republican presidential debate, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley becomes the focal point, weathering attacks and emerging as a strong contender,
In a fiery Republican presidential debate, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley becomes the focal point, weathering attacks and emerging as a strong contender,
Houston's high-profile council races decided
In the 2023 Houston runoff, incumbent Carolyn Evans Shabazz secures District D, Mario Castillo claims District H, and the closely watched District G sees Mary defeating well-known trial attorney Tony Buzbee.
In the 2023 Houston runoff, incumbent Carolyn Evans Shabazz secures District D, Mario Castillo claims District H, and the closely watched District G sees Mary defeating well-known trial attorney Tony Buzbee.
Houston's at-large seats tilt toward safety-focused candidates
Houston's city council at-large seats see a law-and-order trend as candidates emphasizing public safety secure victories, prompting speculation about a potential heavier turnout in the more conservative parts of the city.
Houston's city council at-large seats see a law-and-order trend as candidates emphasizing public safety secure victories, prompting speculation about a potential heavier turnout in the more conservative parts of the city.