Jack Christie

News

Mattress Mack is not endorsing Jack Christie for Houston mayor, despite claim by campaign

Posted on · A spokesperson for the prominent Houston businessman and political donor says his recent comments about Christie, one of 17 candidates for mayor, were taken out of context. Christie's campaign claims they were not.

Jim McIngvale 2021

Voting

Mattress Mack asks Harris County voters to dish details about ‘bad’ experiences on Election Day 2022

Posted on · Jim McIngvale, a Houston businessman and Republican political donor, has launched an information-gathering campaign asking voters to share their experiences during the recent midterm.

Elections

GOP donor Mattress Mack files lawsuit against Harris County Elections office for access to 2022 Election Day records

Posted on · The law suit alleges that the Harris County Elections Administration Office failed to turn over records and is refusing to turn over records that are "patently germane" to understanding what happened in the 2022 elections. 

John Whitmire

Houston Mayor

State Sen. John Whitmire displays bipartisan support while launching bid for Houston mayor

Posted on · Whitmire, the longest-tenured member of the Texas Senate, has joined a Houston mayoral race that includes Amanda K. Edwards, Chris Hollins and Lee Kaplan.

Houston Matters

Friday’s Show: Guidelines For Reopening Businesses, And Finding A Job In The Pandemic (May 15, 2020)

Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Guidelines for reopening businesses, job opportunities amid the pandemic, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and Mattress Mack discusses his COVID-19 relief efforts.

Good, Bad and Ugly

3D Printed Guns and Mattress Mack’s Latest Bet: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Houston News

Posted on · From making guns with a 3D printer, to Mattress Mack’s latest promotional bet, to a surprise awaiting some female patrons in the ladies’ room at a restaurant at Surfside Beach: we discuss The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of this week’s news. Our panel of non-experts is comprised this week of: Russ Capper, founder […]

Good, Bad and Ugly

Subpoenaed Sermons and Mattress Mack’s Big Gamble: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Houston News

Posted on · From Houston city attorneys subpoenaeing sermons given by local religious leaders tied to activists suing the city over the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, to a same-sex couple claiming they were kicked out of a Houston cab for kissing, to Mattress Mack losing around $4 million on a promotion tied to the Houston Astros’ season: we […]