Houston city council approves more funds for firefighters' contract dispute
Houston City Council voted to allocate an additional half-million tax dollars for an ongoing legal battle with firefighters who have been without a contract since 2014, even after recent legislative changes granting them the right to arbitration.
Houston City Council voted to allocate an additional half-million tax dollars for an ongoing legal battle with firefighters who have been without a contract since 2014, even after recent legislative changes granting them the right to arbitration.
Legal action taken as Houston educators challenge evaluation changes
Local teachers in Houston have secured a temporary restraining order against the state-controlled Houston ISD amid Superintendent Mike Miles' plans for a complete overhaul of educator evaluations
Local teachers in Houston have secured a temporary restraining order against the state-controlled Houston ISD amid Superintendent Mike Miles' plans for a complete overhaul of educator evaluations
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick?s influence on the fate of Ken Paxton
Houston State Senator Paul Bettencourt celebrates the passage of Senate Bill 1750, one of over 700 new laws in Texas, which eliminates the appointed position of election administrator and returns the responsibility to elected officials.
Houston State Senator Paul Bettencourt celebrates the passage of Senate Bill 1750, one of over 700 new laws in Texas, which eliminates the appointed position of election administrator and returns the responsibility to elected officials.
New Texas law reshapes election administration
Houston State Senator Paul Bettencourt celebrates the passage of Senate Bill 1750, one of over 700 new laws in Texas, which eliminates the appointed position of election administrator and returns the responsibility to elected officials.
Houston State Senator Paul Bettencourt celebrates the passage of Senate Bill 1750, one of over 700 new laws in Texas, which eliminates the appointed position of election administrator and returns the responsibility to elected officials.
Will Ken Paxton face trial? GOP Senators weigh dismissal
In Texas, there's a push to ensure a trial for the Attorney General, but the outcome may hinge on whether Republican Senators support dismissing it based on a "forgiveness doctrine."
In Texas, there's a push to ensure a trial for the Attorney General, but the outcome may hinge on whether Republican Senators support dismissing it based on a "forgiveness doctrine."
Border crossings increasing
The What's your Point panel offers some final thoughts about current state of immigration and the Texas border/
The What's your Point panel offers some final thoughts about current state of immigration and the Texas border/
Who will run the November election?
Texas Supreme Court gives the green light to Senate Bill 1750, ending the unique "Election Administrator" post in Harris County and returning control of elections to elected Democratic officials.
Texas Supreme Court gives the green light to Senate Bill 1750, ending the unique "Election Administrator" post in Harris County and returning control of elections to elected Democratic officials.
Rumors of resignations surround Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo unconfirmed
Amidst unconfirmed rumors of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's resignation from clinical depression, questions arise from her aides' bid-rigging indictments and federal inquiry.
Amidst unconfirmed rumors of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's resignation from clinical depression, questions arise from her aides' bid-rigging indictments and federal inquiry.
Tony Buzbee's bid to unseat incumbent Mary Nan Huffman heats up
Former mayoral candidate and celebrity lawyer Tony Buzbee is stepping into the ring for the District G City Council seat on Houston's west side, aiming to unseat incumbent Mary Nan Huffman, who's firing back by questioning his commitment to the district's needs.
Former mayoral candidate and celebrity lawyer Tony Buzbee is stepping into the ring for the District G City Council seat on Houston's west side, aiming to unseat incumbent Mary Nan Huffman, who's firing back by questioning his commitment to the district's needs.
Risk and debate surround affordable housing project near superfund sites in Houston
New affordable housing by Superfund sites in Houston raises safety concerns as council members share contrasting views and a lone engineer's approval sparks questions.
New affordable housing by Superfund sites in Houston raises safety concerns as council members share contrasting views and a lone engineer's approval sparks questions.
Houston mayor's costly battle with firefighter union sparks controversy
Houston firefighter union president Marty Lancton criticizes Mayor Turner's decision to sue first responders despite new legislation mandating arbitration after labor talks fail, leaving many to wonder why the city is spending more taxpayer money on this futile battle.
Houston firefighter union president Marty Lancton criticizes Mayor Turner's decision to sue first responders despite new legislation mandating arbitration after labor talks fail, leaving many to wonder why the city is spending more taxpayer money on this futile battle.
Houston mayoral hopefuls voice strong visions for city's future
With just 72 days left until the election, Houston's mayoral candidates are hitting the campaign trail, discussing issues like taxpayer concerns, neighborhood safety, urban development, and the need for a collaborative leader who can make a real impact.
With just 72 days left until the election, Houston's mayoral candidates are hitting the campaign trail, discussing issues like taxpayer concerns, neighborhood safety, urban development, and the need for a collaborative leader who can make a real impact.
Entrepreneur M.J. Khan's bid to revitalize city governance
Amid the Houston mayoral race, M.J. Khan, an immigrant and thriving entrepreneur, holds the conviction that his business acumen is the key to revitalizing the city's ailing municipal government.
Amid the Houston mayoral race, M.J. Khan, an immigrant and thriving entrepreneur, holds the conviction that his business acumen is the key to revitalizing the city's ailing municipal government.
Trump holds fiery speech amidst legal woes and GOP internal fractures
Former President Donald Trump sticks to his unfounded claims of election tampering during a fiery speech. This is after turning himself in to face multiple criminal charges. At the same time, the Republican Party's deep internal rift is evident.
Former President Donald Trump sticks to his unfounded claims of election tampering during a fiery speech. This is after turning himself in to face multiple criminal charges. At the same time, the Republican Party's deep internal rift is evident.
One on One with John Whitmire
Greg Groogan talks with State Senator and Houston Mayoral candidate John Whitmire. As longtime chairman of the upper chambers Criminal Justice Committee, Whitmire is absolutely convinced he's the best equipped to attack and ultimately sold the Bayou City's debilitating erosion of public safety.
Greg Groogan talks with State Senator and Houston Mayoral candidate John Whitmire. As longtime chairman of the upper chambers Criminal Justice Committee, Whitmire is absolutely convinced he's the best equipped to attack and ultimately sold the Bayou City's debilitating erosion of public safety.
You Decide Houston's Next mayor
Greg Groogan and the panel discuss the latest twists and turns in Houston's mayoral race
Greg Groogan and the panel discuss the latest twists and turns in Houston's mayoral race
House Managers release documents in Ken Paxton investigation
In response to multiple motions to dismiss impeachment counts by Ken Paxton's lawyers, Texas House Managers supplied thousand of page of documents related to the accusations. New revelations include a burner phone and a false Uber account.
In response to multiple motions to dismiss impeachment counts by Ken Paxton's lawyers, Texas House Managers supplied thousand of page of documents related to the accusations. New revelations include a burner phone and a false Uber account.
$2,5 billion bond awaits November voters
Harris County's Commissioners voted to add a Houston healthcare bond to the November ballot to provide funds to improve county healthcare facilities
Harris County's Commissioners voted to add a Houston healthcare bond to the November ballot to provide funds to improve county healthcare facilities
Judge holds Texas law that would eliminate Harris County Election administrator position
SB 1570 was supposed to go into effect on September 1st, leaving Harris County to train someone new with less than 2 months before early voting in the November election. Now everything is on hold, at least for the time being.
SB 1570 was supposed to go into effect on September 1st, leaving Harris County to train someone new with less than 2 months before early voting in the November election. Now everything is on hold, at least for the time being.
Electric cars face punitive fees in many states
A recent article in Politico starts a discussion about electric cars and fees assessed
A recent article in Politico starts a discussion about electric cars and fees assessed