Texas GOP leaders spar on immigration measures
Tensions escalate at the Texas State Capitol as Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan, both Republicans, engage in a public feud over immigration policies and legislative priorities,
Texas senate backs Governor Abbott's push for school choice
Abbott's school choice push in Texas gains momentum with Senate support, offering substantial public-school funding and teacher raises in exchange for a $10,400/year private school voucher program with no income restrictions.
Biden's $100 billion military aid request for Ukraine, Israel in jeopardy
As a full-scale Israeli ground invasion of Gaza looms, the fate of President Biden's request for over $100 billion in military aid for Ukraine and Israel hangs in the balance.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's call for collaborative governance
Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson impresses with a call for collaborative governance, echoing the sentiment we've championed on this program for the past six years.
Houston's mayor defends city's financial position
As Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner faces the final stretch in office, he clashes with a critical financial assessment from the city's top business advocacy group and John Diamond of the Baker Institute.
Houston Mayoral candidate Sheila Jackson Lee gets Hillary Clinton's backing
Hillary Clinton backs Sheila Jackson Lee for mayor in Houston amidst endorsement disputes and a leaked profanity-laden rant.
House Republicans divided over Paxton and Patrick's alliances
Texas politics escalate as Speaker Phelan ejects AG Paxton, aligning factions intensify, and Lt. Gov. Patrick's $3 million Israeli bond move raises eyebrows amid PAC controversy.
Governor Abbott's school choice plans face House resistance
School choice plans stall in Texas House as Governor Abbott faces resistance. Will he compromise or double down in the final hours of the special session?
State Representative Walle condemns new immigration bills passed bill
Houston State Rep Armando Walle passionately speaks out against legislation he sees as a threat to the Latino community.
New immigration bill sparks concerns over potential racial profiling
This bill aims to tackle illegal immigration without targeting those here legally. Still, critics argue it may inadvertently lead to racial profiling due to challenges in distinguishing between legal and unlawful entry.
update mayoral race
Chronicle endorses Whitmire, 10 year old Jackson-Lee audio makes appearance on social media.
Sidney Powell pleads guitly
Former Trump lawyer pleads guilty in Georgia election fraud case.
What matters to Houstonians in the mayor's race?
A new Hobby poll reveals that Houston voters are still most concerned about crime, the economy and improving our streets.
Harris County's election audit
The Texas Secretary of State released the audit of the Harris County's 2022 election. It confirmed multiple meltdowns including failure to provide polling places with enough ballots, failure to properly train election workers, and deep discrepancies in the number of registered voters reported to the state.
Taking a 2nd look at the 800 Middle Street project
This week the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ordered an independent environmental re-evaluation....this after FOX 26 aired shocking visuals of toxic ash running 30 feet deep un-earthed during the construction process.
Houston, we have a money problem
This week the Greater Houston partnership published a scathing report of the city's finances stating that Houston has a persistent structural budget deficit and warning that it is unsustainable.
Detain and return illegal immigrants
House Bill 4 proposes to authorize every Texas peace officer to detain and or arrest an immigrant who has entered the state from a foreign country illegally..
Jim Jordan drops out of Speaker's effort
After failing a third time to garner enough votes Congressman Jim Jordan drops out of contention and the House Republicans return to square one.
Israel retaliation continues
The death toll continues to rise, Hezbollah hostilities intensify and President Biden asks Congress to approve a military aid package of $100 billion to bolster Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine
New poll reveals- Houston mayoral race remains a Whitmire-Jackson Lee showdown
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.