Houston metro riders contribute only 4% amid $16 ride cost
Bill King's blog reveals a staggering fact: taxpayers are footing nearly $16 per ride on Houston's metro system, with riders contributing only 4% of the total cost through fares.
Bill King's blog reveals a staggering fact: taxpayers are footing nearly $16 per ride on Houston's metro system, with riders contributing only 4% of the total cost through fares.
New numbers place Whitmire, Jackson Lee in front of Houston mayoral race
With just 23 days until Houston's mayoral election, a new poll from the University of Houston's Hobby School reveals that State Senator John Whitmire and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee are leading the race, setting the stage for a December runoff.
With just 23 days until Houston's mayoral election, a new poll from the University of Houston's Hobby School reveals that State Senator John Whitmire and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee are leading the race, setting the stage for a December runoff.
Texas Senate passes bill criminalizing border entry with potential prison time
Texas Senate has criminalized border entry, responding to frustration with Biden's perceived leniency toward 7-8 million undocumented immigrants.
Texas Senate has criminalized border entry, responding to frustration with Biden's perceived leniency toward 7-8 million undocumented immigrants.
Texas Senate ignites battle over $500m school choice proposal
Senate Education Chair Brandon Creighton stirs debate with a $500 billion school choice pitch, offering 60,000 Texas students an $8,000 stipend for private school attendance.
Senate Education Chair Brandon Creighton stirs debate with a $500 billion school choice pitch, offering 60,000 Texas students an $8,000 stipend for private school attendance.
$3 million donation to Patrick raises eyebrows ahead of Paxton trial
Texas Tribune uncovers disturbing ties between Nick Fuentes and Defend Texas Liberty, a major player in AG Ken Paxton's defense and a $3 million donor to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, raising questions ahead of Paxton's abuse of power trial.
Texas Tribune uncovers disturbing ties between Nick Fuentes and Defend Texas Liberty, a major player in AG Ken Paxton's defense and a $3 million donor to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, raising questions ahead of Paxton's abuse of power trial.
US Representative Crenshaw urges serious talks to safeguard Israel amidst rising tensions
Former Navy SEAL and US Representative Dan Crenshaw emphasizes the need for serious discussions to ensure Israel's existence, steering clear of directly blaming Iran for the Hamas attack, while Iran's foreign minister issues a warning against continued Israeli attacks on Gaza.
Former Navy SEAL and US Representative Dan Crenshaw emphasizes the need for serious discussions to ensure Israel's existence, steering clear of directly blaming Iran for the Hamas attack, while Iran's foreign minister issues a warning against continued Israeli attacks on Gaza.
President Biden confronts the reality of Israel's ongoing battle
President Biden delivers a sobering assessment on the escalating conflict in Israel, grappling with the challenge of finding a resolution amid ongoing fighting sparked by a recent Hamas attack leaving thousands dead and injured.
President Biden delivers a sobering assessment on the escalating conflict in Israel, grappling with the challenge of finding a resolution amid ongoing fighting sparked by a recent Hamas attack leaving thousands dead and injured.
Phelan lashes out at Lt. Governor over Paxton acquittal - days before 3rd special session
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan calling out Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick over the Paxton acquittal, just days before they both have to report for the 3rd special session which will focus on school choice and border safety issues.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan calling out Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick over the Paxton acquittal, just days before they both have to report for the 3rd special session which will focus on school choice and border safety issues.
Abbott sets agenda for Special Session - School Choice tops the list
Governor Abbott has called a third special session of the Texas Legislature to focus on school choice, though there are some border issues on the agenda as well,
Governor Abbott has called a third special session of the Texas Legislature to focus on school choice, though there are some border issues on the agenda as well,
Liberty County housing development drawing scrutiny- What's Your Point?
A large housing development in Liberty County has drawn the governor's scrutiny after being featured in the conservative press. Allegations that Colony Ridge has become a haven for cartel activity, gangs, human smuggling and other crimes are met with dispute and denial from residents, the property owner. and the county sheriff.
A large housing development in Liberty County has drawn the governor's scrutiny after being featured in the conservative press. Allegations that Colony Ridge has become a haven for cartel activity, gangs, human smuggling and other crimes are met with dispute and denial from residents, the property owner. and the county sheriff.
Scramble for a speaker of the House - What's Your Point?
As the U.S. House scrambles to find a speaker all legislative work grinds to a halt. The What's Your Point panel discusses options that lie ahead.
As the U.S. House scrambles to find a speaker all legislative work grinds to a halt. The What's Your Point panel discusses options that lie ahead.
"Not another foot of border wall" . . . What's Your Point?
Despite campaign promises and a firm belief that physical barriers "don't work" the Biden Administration announced this week it would continue construction on the border wall in Starr County, Texas.
Despite campaign promises and a firm belief that physical barriers "don't work" the Biden Administration announced this week it would continue construction on the border wall in Starr County, Texas.
Lina Hidalgo speaks about mental health
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has returned to work after weeks in an out-of-state mental health facility to treat her clinical depression. This week she spoke to CBS national news about her state of health and plans for future.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has returned to work after weeks in an out-of-state mental health facility to treat her clinical depression. This week she spoke to CBS national news about her state of health and plans for future.
You Decide Houston's Next Mayor- Debate # 2
The FOX 26 second televised debate and what messages the candidates are focusing on as they move forward on the campaign trail.
The FOX 26 second televised debate and what messages the candidates are focusing on as they move forward on the campaign trail.
Dade Phelan
How likely is it that the Texas House will pay a school choice bill? Many believe it won't happen because of the current dispute over the Paxton trial between the Senate and the House, specifically between Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan.
How likely is it that the Texas House will pay a school choice bill? Many believe it won't happen because of the current dispute over the Paxton trial between the Senate and the House, specifically between Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan.
3rd Special Session focus on School Choice
Governor Abbott has called a third special session of the Texas Legislature to focus on school choice, though there are some border issues on the agenda as well,
Governor Abbott has called a third special session of the Texas Legislature to focus on school choice, though there are some border issues on the agenda as well,
Colony Ridge
A large housing development aimed at low to middle income families in Liberty County has drawn the governor's scrutiny after being featured in the conservative press. Allegations that Colony Ridge has become a haven for cartel activity, gangs, human smuggling and other crimes are met with dispute and denial from residents, the property owner. and the county sheriff.
A large housing development aimed at low to middle income families in Liberty County has drawn the governor's scrutiny after being featured in the conservative press. Allegations that Colony Ridge has become a haven for cartel activity, gangs, human smuggling and other crimes are met with dispute and denial from residents, the property owner. and the county sheriff.
An acute and immediate need to construct physical barriers
Despite campaign promises and a firm belief that physical barriers "don't work" the Biden Administration announced this week it would continue construction on the border wall in Starr County, Texas.
Despite campaign promises and a firm belief that physical barriers "don't work" the Biden Administration announced this week it would continue construction on the border wall in Starr County, Texas.
Search for a new Speaker
Greg Groogan leads the panel in the "now what" discussion as Scalise and Jordan are considered as possible candidates for the Speaker position.
Greg Groogan leads the panel in the "now what" discussion as Scalise and Jordan are considered as possible candidates for the Speaker position.
McCarthy Ousted
In a historic vote the U.S. House of Representatives vacated the seat of Speaker of the House and then went home. Effectively pausing all legislative work until they return this coming week to elect a new speaker. All the while the crisis on the border continues, aid to Ukraine has stopped and the government faces another possible budget shutdown in a few weeks.
In a historic vote the U.S. House of Representatives vacated the seat of Speaker of the House and then went home. Effectively pausing all legislative work until they return this coming week to elect a new speaker. All the while the crisis on the border continues, aid to Ukraine has stopped and the government faces another possible budget shutdown in a few weeks.