Hurricane Harvey: Only 15% of eligible residents received aid
A Harvey survivor faces challenges accessing federally funded relocation dollars in Houston, with only 15% of eligible residents receiving aid.
Houston new mayor and female-dominated council redefine leadership
Houston's new mayor and council, marked by increased diversity, particularly in gender, are bolstered by a recent charter amendment empowering three members to shape the agenda, challenging the previous mayor-centric model.
Mayor Whitmire backs firefighters, addresses $1 billion issue
Mayor Whitmire ends lawsuits and inherits a $1 billion issue from ex-Mayor Turner. Union president Patrick Lancton is confident in collaborative solutions despite costs.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire's bold entrance into city hall
John Whitmire, a seasoned leader at 74, kicking off his tenure by personally welcoming every Houstonian to City Hall after 50 years in the Texas Legislature. A face-to-face start to a new era in leadership.
Will Texas weather the storm of growing energy demand in 2024?
Texas is facing a power crisis in 2024 as demand grows, but the focus on renewables has hindered natural gas plant construction.
Judge Lina Hidalgo's endorsement shakes up Harris County DA race
In the high-stakes March Democratic primary for Harris County District Attorney in 2024, incumbent Kim Ogg faces a tough challenge from former prosecutor Sean Teare.
New Houston mayor faces uphill battle: Crime, fiscal woes, and infrastructure decay
Houston's new mayor, John Whitmire, inherits a city grappling with a lingering crime wave, fiscal challenges, and neglected infrastructure.
7 million crossings under Biden: What's the plan for 2024?
With 7 million illegal entries since Biden took office, Senate Republicans are tying border security to a military aid package, while NYC Mayor Eric Adams insists illegal immigration is "destroying" the city.
Americans divided on aid for Ukraine and Israel
The U.S. faces two wars with allies and growing public opposition to aiding Ukraine and Israel.
Trump and Biden gear up for a potential rematch in 2024
The looming electoral choice between an 81-year-old incumbent, Biden, and a 78-year-old former president, Trump, both with controversies, leaves American voters with limited options, raising concerns about the viability of the democratic process.
Senate leveraging national security funding
Greg Groogan and the What's Your Point panel discusses the U.S. Senate tying border funding to support for the wars in Ukraine and Israel.
After Day 1 Trump won't be a dictator
Greg Groogan and the WYP panel discuss recent statements by former president Trump about becoming a dictator, recent polls showing Nikki Halley surging forward and the outcome of the 2024 presidential primaries.
The fight for District 18 in the 2024 Democratic Primary
Greg Groogan and the panel discuss the Democratic primary match up for U.S. Representative District 18. long-time incumbents Sheila Jackson Lee and Amanda Edwards.
One on one with Amanda Edwards
Greg Groogan talks with Amanda Edwards candidate for U.S. Representative District 18 in the Democratic Primary. Amanda will be running against long-term incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee.
Harris County Dems admonish the DA
Harris County Democratic Precinct Chairs criticized District Attorney Kim Ogg for investigating and actually prosecuting fellow Democrats, as in the senior aides to Judge Lina Hidalgo, who've been indicted on felony charges related to rigging a multi-million dollar contract.
Shifts in both political parties
The hyper-polarization underway in Texas politics isn't merely between the political parties but inside each party, conflict increases.
Deep dive into city finances
The city of Houston released it's annual comprehensive financial report and panelist Bill King took a close look at the numbers.
Water bill relief
Houston City Council approved measures this week to help protect citizens from financial burdens when waterlines on their property leak.
Firefighters a big step closer to negotiations
The election of John Whitmire to become Houston's next mayor gives the city's firefighters a light at the end of a 7-year-long tunnel of working without a contract. Judge Laura Reeder ordered the city of Houston to do what outgoing Mayor Sylvester Turner has long refused, negotiate in good faith and arrive at a fair deal for each and every year these first responders have been without a contract.
What's Your Point? December10,2023
Gtrg Gtoogan and the panel discuss the outcome of the Houston runoff election