Harris County tolls, THC, Paxton for Senate, and more | What's Your Point?
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
Houstonians weigh in on performance of city leaders and quality of life
Fresh "Houston-specific" polling with the not-so-surprising news - that three out of four residents think our infrastructure sucks.
TX A.G. Ken Paxton announces senate run
Paxton vs. Cornyn for the United States Senate. And folks, the knives are out already.
Migrants who used CBP One app told to leave the country
Hard news for nearly a million undocumented immigrants previous protected by Biden-era parole.
Impact of President Trump's tariffs
President Trump's big bet on tough tariffs. Will it crush our economy or make it better than ever?
Texas lawmakers debate bills on the THC industry
To ban or to regulate? The battle over THC products in the Lone Star State.
Another call for bond reform in Texas
Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. That's so-called definition of insanity, compelling Houston City Council member Fred Flickinger to speak measured Kingwood businessman protesting a revolving door bond practice in which multiple local judges allow extremely violent criminals to return to the street, where they consistently create more victims.
Battle over Harris County toll road money
Houston Mayor John Whitmire, making the case for an annual piece of the toll road profits generated within city boundaries and noting the substantial service delivered by Houston first responders. Around 8000 calls over two years. Councilmember Abby Cayman pushing back in effect, lobbying for county commissioners.
HCTRA Chief grilled at Senate Committee hearing
Exposed at the state capitol, Harris County's toll road chief caught red handed, publicly underreporting more than $1 billion in surplus cash.
Trump tariffs, controversial Texas bills, Fort Bend County Judge charged, and more | What's Your Point?
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George charged with money laundering
A couple of weeks ago we were openly speculating whether embattled Ft. Bend Co. Judge KP George was contemplating a departure from the Democratic party for a new affiliation with team GOP. You can probably scratch that. On Friday, George was taken into custody on a felony money laundering charge, which can now be added to his previous yet-to-be resolved criminal case involving racially offensive imposters posting online - a scheme aimed at drumming up sympathy from unwitting voters.
Hollins proposes renaming Bagby Street to Sylvester Turner Ave.
Houston Comptroller Chris Hollins again, honor and memorialize the late former Mayor Sylvester Turner in a permanent way, an accolade reserved reserved for those who've delivered extraordinary service to the public at large
Public works director promises unprecedented road rehab
And now for a little optimistic news out of Houston City Hall. A projection each and every one of us who live and drive in this town can truly welcome.
Houston Mayor defends overtime pay for first responders
Houston Comptroller Chris Hollins clanging the alarm bell, reporting the city is on pace to bust its overtime budget for cops, firefighters and trash haulers by $70 million.
School choice, school funding bills head to the Tx House
Long sought financial relief for our state's public schools, all teed up for passage this week by the Texas House. How much relief? An additional $8 billion worth. Enough to increase the per-pupil allotment by nearly $400, and give teachers a well-deserved raise
School choice, school funding bills head to the Tx House
Long sought financial relief for our state's public schools, all teed up for passage this week by the Texas House. How much relief? An additional $8 billion worth. Enough to increase the per-pupil allotment by nearly $400, and give teachers a well-deserved raise.
TX lawmakers pass bill requiring law enforcement work with ICE
Senate Bill 8 - Legislation mandating that all Texas jails, even those in "bright blue" counties, work closely with Immigration and Customs enforcement to identify undocumented defendants charged with crimes. Some jurisdictions have for years, simply refused to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, allowing many defendants without permission to be here, to remain here, even after being arrested or convicted.
Tariffs drive historic stock market plumet
Very big is one way to describe the week long plummet the time the closing bell mercifully rang on Friday. American corporations had taken a multi-trillion dollar haircut in total value, as have companies across the globe.
Impact of President Trump's Tariffs
President Donald J. Trump issuing the big promise, assuring Americans the pain and discomfort many are already enduring, will eventually pay generational dividends in future sustained prosperity. And while the cascade of controversial tariffs imposed by the commander in chief had an immediate global impact, it is the local consequence that will always remain the focus of this program.
Trump auto tariff, Houston housing scheme, and more | What's Your Point?
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.