Chris Hollins & Orlando Sanchez runoff candidate for Houston City Controller
The City Controller runoff features Chris Hollins, a 37-year-old attorney and former Harris County Clerk, facing off against Orlando Sanchez, a 66-year-old with prior experience as Harris County Treasurer and at-large council member.
The City Controller runoff features Chris Hollins, a 37-year-old attorney and former Harris County Clerk, facing off against Orlando Sanchez, a 66-year-old with prior experience as Harris County Treasurer and at-large council member.
Israel Hamas war continues, war of words in U.S. heats up - What's Your Point?
President Biden, despite pleas for a ceasefire, asserts it will stop when Hamas loses the ability to harm Israelis.
President Biden, despite pleas for a ceasefire, asserts it will stop when Hamas loses the ability to harm Israelis.
Centerpoint starts adding natural gas utilities surcharge to customer bills - What's Your Point?
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.
A brutal week for Houston's outgoing mayor - What's Your Point?
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.
Tough new border laws may cause more issues in Texas- What's Your Point?
Texas Republicans push through controversial border bills, allocating a hefty sum for an additional border wall and creating state law criminalizing entry into Texas from a foreign nation without documentation.
Texas Republicans push through controversial border bills, allocating a hefty sum for an additional border wall and creating state law criminalizing entry into Texas from a foreign nation without documentation.
Once again the education savings account (vouchers) fails in House education bill - What's Your Point?
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.
More than 11,000 reported dead in Gaza amid Israel's counter-attack
President Biden, despite pleas for a ceasefire, asserts it will stop when Hamas loses the ability to harm Israelis.
President Biden, despite pleas for a ceasefire, asserts it will stop when Hamas loses the ability to harm Israelis.
$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.