Texas Supreme Court clears path for whistleblower lawsuit against AG Ken Paxton
The Texas Supreme Court greenlights a case where four whistleblowers are suing Attorney General Ken Paxton, while Mark Penley and Blake Brickman openly criticized Paxton and Senate Republicans who supported his acquittal in the impeachment trial.
The Texas Supreme Court greenlights a case where four whistleblowers are suing Attorney General Ken Paxton, while Mark Penley and Blake Brickman openly criticized Paxton and Senate Republicans who supported his acquittal in the impeachment trial.
Toxic ash mounds unearthed near Houston's Affordable Housing Project
Newly discovered toxic ash mounds near Houston's affordable housing project in Second Ward have raised concerns due to dangerous contaminants like lead, arsenic, and mercury.
Newly discovered toxic ash mounds near Houston's affordable housing project in Second Ward have raised concerns due to dangerous contaminants like lead, arsenic, and mercury.
Toxic dioxin cleanup begins at San Jacinto River under EPA leadership
The EPA takes over the cleanup of the San Jacinto River Waste Pits, addressing delays and ensuring progress on the removal of toxic materials.
The EPA takes over the cleanup of the San Jacinto River Waste Pits, addressing delays and ensuring progress on the removal of toxic materials.
Mayor Sylvester Turner's last address: What was left unsaid?
Mayor Turner's farewell "State of the City Address" praised his leadership accomplishments, but critics point out concerns like firefighter compensation, budget gaps, water rate hikes, and road conditions went unaddressed.
Mayor Turner's farewell "State of the City Address" praised his leadership accomplishments, but critics point out concerns like firefighter compensation, budget gaps, water rate hikes, and road conditions went unaddressed.
Trump's shadow looms large as GOP candidates spar in debate
GOP presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy clashed during the second GOP debate. At the same time, Donald Trump's absence loomed large, with Chris Christie also challenging Trump's non-participation as polls showed Trump leading by over 50 points among Republicans.
GOP presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy clashed during the second GOP debate. At the same time, Donald Trump's absence loomed large, with Chris Christie also challenging Trump's non-participation as polls showed Trump leading by over 50 points among Republicans.
Government shutdown narrowly averted amid political discord
Is the political gamesmanship causing instability in our democracy, where some people think the uncompromising individuals on both sides relentlessly stick to their principles?
Is the political gamesmanship causing instability in our democracy, where some people think the uncompromising individuals on both sides relentlessly stick to their principles?
State cracks down on Houston Housing Authority for "unleashing" toxic waste
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is frustrated by delays in relocating residents near Legacy Creosote contamination. Still, he faces criticism for planning to move low-income families to a new project near toxic waste sites.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is frustrated by delays in relocating residents near Legacy Creosote contamination. Still, he faces criticism for planning to move low-income families to a new project near toxic waste sites.
Abbott's ultimatum, pass school choice or more legislative sessions- What's Your Point?
Governor Greg Abbott wants lawmakers to revisit his school choice proposal, hoping to sway rural House Republicans despite previous rejection, amid tensions with the Senate post-Paxton impeachment trial.
Governor Greg Abbott wants lawmakers to revisit his school choice proposal, hoping to sway rural House Republicans despite previous rejection, amid tensions with the Senate post-Paxton impeachment trial.
"No consequences" 6,000 illegal crossings in 48 hours - What's Your Point?
Mayor Rolando Salinas expresses concern about a surge of over 6,000 undocumented immigrants crossing the border in 48 hours without consequences, and some believe President Biden could do more.
Mayor Rolando Salinas expresses concern about a surge of over 6,000 undocumented immigrants crossing the border in 48 hours without consequences, and some believe President Biden could do more.
Ken Paxton goes national and hints at run for Sen. Cornyn's seat - What's Your Point?
While talking with Tucker Carlson, Ken Paxton hinted about running against long-serving Senator John Cornyn, accusing him of achieving little during his time in Washington, setting the stage for a possible election showdown.
While talking with Tucker Carlson, Ken Paxton hinted about running against long-serving Senator John Cornyn, accusing him of achieving little during his time in Washington, setting the stage for a possible election showdown.
Turmoil after the Paxton acquittal - What's Your Point?
The Wall Street Journal criticized the Texas Senate's acquittal of Ken Paxton, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick defended the decision, amid allegations of financial influence, and tensions within the GOP are escalating.
The Wall Street Journal criticized the Texas Senate's acquittal of Ken Paxton, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick defended the decision, amid allegations of financial influence, and tensions within the GOP are escalating.
Switching Parties
Mayor of Dalls switches from Remocrat to Republican - what's your point?
Mayor of Dalls switches from Remocrat to Republican - what's your point?
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson switches to the Republican party
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he's switching parties and joining the Republican party. Is this a bait and switch?
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he's switching parties and joining the Republican party. Is this a bait and switch?
Harris County approves $2.4 billion budget
Harris County Commissioners passed a $2.4 billion budget, with Republican support, allocating $300 million for different purposes.
Harris County Commissioners passed a $2.4 billion budget, with Republican support, allocating $300 million for different purposes.
Houston mayoral race heats up with attack ads and calls for change
Mayoral candidate Lee Kaplan criticizes career politicians, while Sheila Jackson Lee's ad targets John Whitmire and Greg Abbott's stance on gun control, highlighting political tensions in the race.
Mayoral candidate Lee Kaplan criticizes career politicians, while Sheila Jackson Lee's ad targets John Whitmire and Greg Abbott's stance on gun control, highlighting political tensions in the race.
Environmental concerns grow as Houston mayor initiates housing relocations
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is frustrated by delays in relocating residents near Legacy Creosote contamination. Still, he faces criticism for planning to move low-income families to a new project near toxic waste sites.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is frustrated by delays in relocating residents near Legacy Creosote contamination. Still, he faces criticism for planning to move low-income families to a new project near toxic waste sites.
Governor Abbott's second chance for school choice in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott wants lawmakers to revisit his school choice proposal, hoping to sway rural House Republicans despite previous rejection, amid tensions with the Senate post-Paxton impeachment trial.
Governor Greg Abbott wants lawmakers to revisit his school choice proposal, hoping to sway rural House Republicans despite previous rejection, amid tensions with the Senate post-Paxton impeachment trial.
Immigration surge in Eagle Pass sparks mayor's concerns
Mayor Rolando Salinas expresses concern about a surge of over 6,000 undocumented immigrants crossing the border in 48 hours without consequences, and some believe President Biden could do more.
Mayor Rolando Salinas expresses concern about a surge of over 6,000 undocumented immigrants crossing the border in 48 hours without consequences, and some believe President Biden could do more.
Tribulations of the impeachment trial of Ken Paxton
Was this a 'political trial?' Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been fully reinstated after being acquitted on 16 articles of impeachment. Still, the partisan voting suggests a potential internal conflict within the Texas GOP that could escalate.
Was this a 'political trial?' Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been fully reinstated after being acquitted on 16 articles of impeachment. Still, the partisan voting suggests a potential internal conflict within the Texas GOP that could escalate.
AG Ken Paxton takes aim at longtime Senator John Cornyn
Ken Paxton is considering running against long-serving Senator John Cornyn, accusing him of achieving little during his time in Washington, setting the stage for a possible election showdown.
Ken Paxton is considering running against long-serving Senator John Cornyn, accusing him of achieving little during his time in Washington, setting the stage for a possible election showdown.