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.
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.
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
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 eyes dramatic changes in city council races
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.
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
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.
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
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.
UAWs strike success versus Houston firefighters' prolonged plight
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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,
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
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.
Biden's $100 billion military aid request for Ukraine, Israel in jeopardy
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.