Cruz's amendment on vaccine refusals in the military faces defeat in senate vote
Texas Senator Ted Cruz's amendment to reverse punitive actions against servicemembers fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine was voted down, with three Republicans joining Democrats in opposition.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz's amendment to reverse punitive actions against servicemembers fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine was voted down, with three Republicans joining Democrats in opposition.
Houston braces for historic trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Houston attorney Kent Schaffer discusses the upcoming securities fraud trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, which has been relocated to Houston. At the same time, Paxton's impeachment team seeks to disqualify certain Democratic senators from the trial, all under a pre-trial gag order, leading to anticipation of historic opening arguments.
Houston attorney Kent Schaffer discusses the upcoming securities fraud trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, which has been relocated to Houston. At the same time, Paxton's impeachment team seeks to disqualify certain Democratic senators from the trial, all under a pre-trial gag order, leading to anticipation of historic opening arguments.
Hunter Biden plea deal on hold due to judge's concerns
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, faces tax evasion and fraud charges. He agreed to plead guilty in exchange for no prison time, but the judge rejected the deal.
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, faces tax evasion and fraud charges. He agreed to plead guilty in exchange for no prison time, but the judge rejected the deal.
Candidates seek judicial review, alleging irregularities in 2022 election
Amidst allegations of widespread irregularities affecting the 2022 general election, 21 Republican candidates, including Mike Luncelford, call for a judicial review to challenge the outcome potentially.
Amidst allegations of widespread irregularities affecting the 2022 general election, 21 Republican candidates, including Mike Luncelford, call for a judicial review to challenge the outcome potentially.
Houston mayor?s race: Whitmire and Jackson Lee lead, run-off possibility lingers
The latest poll from the UH-Hobby School shows State Senator John Whitmire and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee holding a strong lead with a 30-point margin, but there's still a possibility for other candidates to enter a December run-off if they can gain more visibility and funding through debates and media exposure.
The latest poll from the UH-Hobby School shows State Senator John Whitmire and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee holding a strong lead with a 30-point margin, but there's still a possibility for other candidates to enter a December run-off if they can gain more visibility and funding through debates and media exposure.
Did your street and drainage fees go to street and drainage projects?- What's Your Point?
The Houston Chronicle's editorial board criticizes Mayor Sylvester Turner and his administration for diverting approximately $24 million per year from the voter-approved street and drainage fund for other purposes, which they deem a violation of voters' trust.
The Houston Chronicle's editorial board criticizes Mayor Sylvester Turner and his administration for diverting approximately $24 million per year from the voter-approved street and drainage fund for other purposes, which they deem a violation of voters' trust.
Controversial low-income housing project raises concerns over contamination- What's Your Point?
Longtime Houstonian Alan Atkinson says,“ The Mayor's office decided to build this 400-unit low-income housing project in the worst imaginable spot and the most contaminated property anywhere on Buffalo Bayou.”
Longtime Houstonian Alan Atkinson says,“ The Mayor's office decided to build this 400-unit low-income housing project in the worst imaginable spot and the most contaminated property anywhere on Buffalo Bayou.”
Winners & Losers as Texas moves forward on record setting property tax reductions - What's Your Point?
It's being touted as the biggest property tax cut in U.S. History, but as with most legislation there are winners and there are loosers
It's being touted as the biggest property tax cut in U.S. History, but as with most legislation there are winners and there are loosers
One on one with the "tax-man" State Senator Paul Bettencourt
Houston State Senator Paul Bettencourt was the principal architect of a rebate plan, resulting in $18 billion being allocated to the citizens of a state with 30 million residents.
Houston State Senator Paul Bettencourt was the principal architect of a rebate plan, resulting in $18 billion being allocated to the citizens of a state with 30 million residents.
Democrat Roland Gutierrez announces run for Ted Cruz's U.S. Senate seat -- What's Your Point?
San Antonio State Senator Roland Gutierrez has entered the race to represent Texas in the United States Senate, gaining visibility through his advocacy for Uvalde School Massacre victims' families and criticism of law enforcement mishandling
San Antonio State Senator Roland Gutierrez has entered the race to represent Texas in the United States Senate, gaining visibility through his advocacy for Uvalde School Massacre victims' families and criticism of law enforcement mishandling
85,000 undocumented children missing in America - What's Your Point?
Texas Senator John Cornyn spoke about the 85,000 undocumented children who are missing and unaccounted for in America, raising concerns about their well-being and the lack of intervention by the Biden administration.
Texas Senator John Cornyn spoke about the 85,000 undocumented children who are missing and unaccounted for in America, raising concerns about their well-being and the lack of intervention by the Biden administration.
CNBC drops Texas from top 5 states for business- What's Your Point?
CNBC recently removed the state from its list of top five states for business due to power grid problems, infrastructure problems, and conservative social policies. Governor Abbott tweeted Texas is: #1 for business #1 for economic development #1 for Fortune 500 HQs .
CNBC recently removed the state from its list of top five states for business due to power grid problems, infrastructure problems, and conservative social policies. Governor Abbott tweeted Texas is: #1 for business #1 for economic development #1 for Fortune 500 HQs .
Paxton lawyers confirm he won't testify at impeachment trial- What's Your Point?
Ken Paxton the suspended Texas Attorney General and his lawyers have decided he will NOT testify at his impeachment hearing before the Texas Senate in September. Debate arises over whether his refusal to testify undermines claims of innocence.
Ken Paxton the suspended Texas Attorney General and his lawyers have decided he will NOT testify at his impeachment hearing before the Texas Senate in September. Debate arises over whether his refusal to testify undermines claims of innocence.
Houston sues Texas protesting the "DeathStar" bill- What's Your Point?
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and city officials protest House Bill 2127, which removes the authority of city and county governments to establish local laws differing from state standards
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and city officials protest House Bill 2127, which removes the authority of city and county governments to establish local laws differing from state standards
Supreme Court rules against Biden's student loan forgiveness program- What's Your Point?
The Supreme Court's conservative majority ruled against President Biden's authority to forgive roughly $400 billion in student loans without congressional approval
The Supreme Court's conservative majority ruled against President Biden's authority to forgive roughly $400 billion in student loans without congressional approval
Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions- What's Your Point?
The Supreme Court's ruling striking down affirmative action in college admissions has sparked varied responses, with Asian Americans celebrating the decision as a milestone for their community. At the same time, critics argue it perpetuates "color blindness."
The Supreme Court's ruling striking down affirmative action in college admissions has sparked varied responses, with Asian Americans celebrating the decision as a milestone for their community. At the same time, critics argue it perpetuates "color blindness."
Hundreds of central office employees at HISD laid off
After Houston ISD's state takeover, hundreds of employees lost their jobs. According to new superintendent Mike Miles, the district's bureaucracy has grown by 60% in the last six years.
After Houston ISD's state takeover, hundreds of employees lost their jobs. According to new superintendent Mike Miles, the district's bureaucracy has grown by 60% in the last six years.
Stalemate over property tax relief: GOP rivalry hinders progress as special session ends
The high-stakes stalemate between rival Republican leaders in Austin has resulted in an "epic fail" of delivering promised historic property tax relief, as the House and Senate differ in allocating an $18 billion surplus, hindering progress.
The high-stakes stalemate between rival Republican leaders in Austin has resulted in an "epic fail" of delivering promised historic property tax relief, as the House and Senate differ in allocating an $18 billion surplus, hindering progress.
Harris County lawsuit challenges election administrator abolishment
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee filed a lawsuit to block Senate Bill 1750, which eliminates the appointed position of election administrator, claiming it is an attack on democracy.
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee filed a lawsuit to block Senate Bill 1750, which eliminates the appointed position of election administrator, claiming it is an attack on democracy.
Suspended Texas AG Ken Paxton opts against testifying in senate trial
Ken Paxton, the suspended Texas Attorney General, expresses frustration over being unable to present evidence in his defense during his impeachment by the House and decides against testifying in his Senate trial. Debate arises over whether his refusal to testify undermines claims of innocence.
Ken Paxton, the suspended Texas Attorney General, expresses frustration over being unable to present evidence in his defense during his impeachment by the House and decides against testifying in his Senate trial. Debate arises over whether his refusal to testify undermines claims of innocence.