Houston Controller Warns Of $280M Shortfall
In a recent announcement, Houston Controller Chris Hollins warned of a looming budget shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year, projected to be between $230...
Mattress Mack’s Quest to Turn Houston Back Red
For forty years, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale has been a staple of Houston culture. He’s also a major player in the extreme rightward political...
Statue’s Opening At University Of Houston Canceled After Deemed ‘Satanic’ By Anti-Abortion Groups
An artist's talk and opening ceremony for a temporary 18-foot statue was postponed by the University of Houston after anti-abortion groups called the statue...
Lina Hidalgo Back In Action After Mental Health Leave
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is set to resume her duties on Monday after an extended leave of absence for mental health treatment, as...
Houston Observes Crime Decline: Murders Fall By 22.5%
Houston is witnessing a turnaround in its crime rates, showcasing substantial declines in various violent crimes during the first seven months of this year....
Kyle Rittenhouse In Deep With Far-Right Texas Megadonors
Kyle Rittenhouse, who was acquitted of murder after killing a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020, has started a political advocacy group with the...
Houston City Council Approved Framework Agreement For The Bid To Host The Republican National...
On Wednesday, Houston City Council approved a framework agreement to support Houston’s bid to host the 2028 Republican National Convention. The approval came even...
Senator Whitmire Unveils Controversial Plan To Combat Crime With State Troopers
In a bid to address the growing concerns about crime in Houston, State Senator John Whitmire recently announced an ambitious plan to tackle the...
Eight Years Later, Paxton Is Finally Back In Court For Securities Fraud
Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton will be in a Houston courtroom on Thursday for a hearing about the securities fraud charges he was indicted...
Houston Jury Finds Food Not Bombs Not Guilty, for Feeding Homeless People
On Friday a jury found Phillip Picone, a volunteer for the group Food Not Bombs, not guilty in the first trial for a series...
