Politics
GOP Bill Would Limit A Texas Homeowner’s Ability To Sue Over Construction Defects
Posted on · The measure would slash the statute of repose to five years, although defects often take more than five years to manifest.
Politics
Party Politics
Party Politics: The GOP vs. Corporate America
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Politics
Republican Lawmaker Drops Push To Consolidate Power In Texas Appeals Courts
Posted on · Senate Bill 11 would have restructured the state’s appellate system, halving the number of districts.
Guns
At Least 1 Dead After Multiple People Shot In Bryan, Texas
Posted on · The shootings began at Kent Moore Cabinets, and one Texas Department of Public Safety trooper who was later shot is in serious, but stable condition. The shooting occurred the same day that President Joe Biden released a list of executive orders to address gun violence.
Guns
‘It Has To Stop’: Biden Takes Initial Action On Guns, Calls On Congress To Do More
Posted on · President Biden declared gun violence a public health crisis and a blemish on the nation in remarks at the White House Rose Garden on Thursday.
Immigration
Almost 19,000 Migrant Children Stopped At U.S. Border in March, Most Ever In A Month
Posted on · U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents encountered nearly 172,000 migrants at the border in March, up 71% from February. The increase included a record number of unaccompanied minors.
Immigration
Houston Is A Top Destination For Migrant Kids. Here’s What It’s Like In Their Own Words
Posted on · After kids are processed at the border, most are reconnected with family members and restart their lives in a new country, in a new language and with a new school. Each year, hundreds of them end up in Houston.
Politics
Texas Senate Approves A $250 Billion State Budget — But Questions Remain About How Federal Aid Will Be Used
Posted on · The budget does not factor in over $35 billion in federal aid. Senators said they don't yet know when that money will come in and what strings could be attached.
Politics
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Blasts Houston-Area Leaders Over Opposition To New Voting Bills
Posted on · Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick also bashed corporate leaders who weighed in against Senate Bill 7.
Politics
Voting Rights Groups In Texas Are Asking Corporations To Do More To Fight GOP Election Bills
Posted on · In the past several days, however, major corporations such as American Airlines and Dell Technologies have come out against the measures.
Politics
Group Petitions To Give Houston Council Members More Control At City Hall
Posted on · If the proposal makes it to the ballot, city council representatives could have the chance to put items up for consideration on the agenda.
Criminal Justice
Texas Had An Outsized Presence At The Capitol Insurrection. Why?
Posted on · Texans accounted for roughly one out of every 10 people arrested for the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Town Square
The Future Of Voting In Texas, Part 2
Posted on · As debate continues and Republicans react to corporate pushback against voting legislation in Texas and Georgia, experts discuss the questions, concerns and points of view surrounding Texas' voting bills.
Criminal Justice
Troy Finner Sworn In As New Houston Police Chief, As Art Acevedo Heads To Miami
Posted on · Former HPD Executive Assistant Chief Troy Finner will officially take over the department, Earlier in the day, Art Acevedo was sworn in as Miami police chief.
Immigration
More Than 170,000 Migrants Taken Into Custody At Southwest Border In March
Posted on · The figures are preliminary and don't include what Border Patrol agents call "got aways." Officials say it was the highest monthly total since at least 2006.