Party Politics
Can Donald Trump capitalize on his own arrest?
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
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Politics
Houston state representative’s key staffers abruptly resign, citing concerns about ethics and tasks
Posted on · The senior staff for Democrat state Rep. Jolanda Jones alleged in a letter the Houston lawmaker’s office became a toxic workplace, including “physically threatening behavior” and demands that staff deal with issues involving Jones’ personal life.
Politics
2nd place candidate requests audit in race to replace Garnet Coleman, citing rumors and delays
Posted on · Danielle Keys Bess referenced unproven "rumors of mail-in ballot harvesting" in her demand, prompting her opponent Jolanda Jones to criticize her as going "full Trump."
Politics
Jolanda Jones edges out Danielle Keys Bess in special election to fill former state Rep. Garnet Coleman’s seat
Posted on · The narrow victory means Jones will have to work harder to win a full term as state representative for House District 147 in the primary runoff election scheduled for May 24.
Politics
State Rep. Garnet Coleman endorses Jolanda Jones as his successor, despite a vow to stay on the sidelines
Posted on · Coleman previously declined to endorse any candidate in the first round of the Democratic primary. He’s now asking supporters to back Jones over Danielle Keys Bess in both the May 7 special election and the May 24 primary runoff.
Politics
The race to succeed Houston state Rep. Garnet Coleman heads to a runoff — and a special election
Posted on · Former Houston City Councilmember Jolanda Jones and Realtor Danielle Keys Bess will face each other in a late-May runoff, but that’s only after voters choose who’ll fill out the remainder of Coleman’s current term in an early-May special election.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Dr. Umair Shah; and The Issue of Renaming Baytown’s Robert E. Lee High School (August 4, 2020)
Posted on · We get an update on Harris County's COVID-19 status, and we have a discussion about institutions named after Confederates.
Education News
Houston Board Approves High-Stakes Turnaround Plans
Posted on · These turnaround plans are meant to prevent a state takeover and are required by Texas law
Education News
HISD Board Member Calls for Halt on New School Construction After Critical Audit
Posted on · "I think we need to stop. We have a new superintendent coming in. He needs to get people in place so we can stop wasting taxpayer dollars."
Education News
What’s At Stake For Texas Schools With The Fight Over Bathroom Policies For Transgender Students?
Posted on · Texas could lose about $5 billion a year in federal money for public schools that funds programs for poor students, like free breakfast.
Education News
HISD Board Elects New Officers, Approves Renaming Certain Schools
Posted on · The Houston Independent School District Board of Education voted Trustee Manuel Rodriguez in as its new president Thursday, welcomed two new members to the board of trustees and approved a resolution that formally begins the process of renaming four schools.