Texas border bills carry $1.5 billion plus price tag

Republicans in Austin allocate $1.5 billion in state tax dollars for an additional hundred miles of border wall, raising questions about the worthiness of the investment.

Former president Trump dominates GOP field in Houston
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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 eyes dramatic changes in city council races
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Houston's City Council makeup hangs in the balance on November 7th, with attention on hotly contested races in District G, featuring incumbent Mary Nan Huffman against Tony Buzbee, along with Districts E and J.

Whitmire endures heavy fire in mayoral battle
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Houston's mayoral frontrunner, John Whitmire, faces negative attacks from four opponents just days before the election, opting for a high-ground strategy by refraining from retaliation.

City controller sounds alarm on Houston's looming budget shortfall
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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.

UAWs strike success versus Houston firefighters' prolonged plight
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UAW President Shawn Fain clinches major concessions after a six-week strike, showcasing labor's negotiating power, while Houston's firefighters endure a seven-year contract less struggle.

Texas allocates $1.5 billion for border wall extension
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Republicans in Austin allocate $1.5 billion in state tax dollars for an additional hundred miles of border wall, raising questions about the worthiness of the investment.

Texas GOP leaders spar on immigration measures
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Tensions escalate at the Texas State Capitol as Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan, both Republicans, engage in a public feud over immigration policies and legislative priorities.

Texas GOP leaders spar on immigration measures
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Tensions escalate at the Texas State Capitol as Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan, both Republicans, engage in a public feud over immigration policies and legislative priorities,

Texas senate backs Governor Abbott's push for school choice
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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.

Biden's $100 billion military aid request for Ukraine, Israel in jeopardy
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As a full-scale Israeli ground invasion of Gaza looms, the fate of President Biden's request for over $100 billion in military aid for Ukraine and Israel hangs in the balance.

House Speaker Mike Johnson's call for collaborative governance
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Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson impresses with a call for collaborative governance, echoing the sentiment we've championed on this program for the past six years.

Houston's mayor defends city's financial position
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As Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner faces the final stretch in office, he clashes with a critical financial assessment from the city's top business advocacy group and John Diamond of the Baker Institute.

House Republicans divided over Paxton and Patrick's alliances
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Texas politics escalate as Speaker Phelan ejects AG Paxton, aligning factions intensify, and Lt. Gov. Patrick's $3 million Israeli bond move raises eyebrows amid PAC controversy.

Governor Abbott's school choice plans face House resistance
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School choice plans stall in Texas House as Governor Abbott faces resistance. Will he compromise or double down in the final hours of the special session?

New immigration bill sparks concerns over potential racial profiling
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This bill aims to tackle illegal immigration without targeting those here legally. Still, critics argue it may inadvertently lead to racial profiling due to challenges in distinguishing between legal and unlawful entry.

update mayoral race
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Chronicle endorses Whitmire, 10 year old Jackson-Lee audio makes appearance on social media.

Sidney Powell pleads guitly
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Former Trump lawyer pleads guilty in Georgia election fraud case.