Houston Receives 'C' Grade for Fiscal Health

New report breaks down the finances of the five largest U.S. cities

Houston Faces $4.5 Billion Shortfall, Earning a “D” Grade

New report by Truth in Accounting analyzes Houston's financial report

ICE Crackdown In Controversial Texas Development Yields 118 Arrests

ICE arrested Florentin Chevez-Luna, 39, who was deported three times, on charges of repeatedly abusing a minor from 2008 to 2016.

President Trump's DOJ Drops Charges Against Texas Dr. Eithan Haim

Dr. Eithan Haim and his advocates argued that ​he was being punished for blowing the whistle on transgender procedures being performed.

Houston received ‘D’ for fiscal health

New report by watchdog

Sentencing Trial Begins For Ex-Coach In Wife's 1999 Death

David Mark Temple, 54, was convicted in August 2019 for a second time for the killing of his wife, Belinda.

Houston, Texas ranks #57 in TIA’s latest report

The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations.

WNBA Star Griner Freed In Swap For Russian Arms Dealer Bout

The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden but carried a heavy price.

Citing Recent Abortion Polls, Texas Democrats Go On Offense Against Republican Opponents

Governor Abbott has had ceremonies when signing new abortion laws.

US Offers Deal To Bring Home Griner, Whelan From Russia

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken told reporters about the proposed deal Wednesday.

Buses Representing Kids Killed By Gun Violence Visit Ted Cruz

The lead bus carried a collection of photos, videos and personal memories of children who lost their lives in school shootings.

Texas Abortions Up To 6 Weeks Can Temporarily Resume, Judge Says

A judge in Harris County granted a temporary restraining order against an abortion ban after the Supreme Court decision last week.

LaPierre, Cotton Re-Elected To Top NRA Roles At Convention

Members of the National Rifle Association board of directors re-elected Wayne LaPierre and Charles Cotton at the annual convention.

Protesters Swarm NRA Meeting After Texas School Massacre

Entertainers pull out of NRA event, saying it's "disrespectful"; Trump expected to defend the rights of gun owners.

NRA Meets In Texas Amid Protests After School Massacre

The meeting is the first for the troubled organization since 2019, following a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic.

2022 City Combined Taxpayer Burden Report

A new analysis of the 10 most populous U.S. cities that includes their largest underlying government units.

Houston ISD Accused of Stealing Federal Funds

A slew of criminal charges alleging widespread embezzlement of federal funds has shaken the Houston Independent School District to its core.

Federal Government Wins Injunction Against Credit Repair Company

Southern District of Texas Wins Injunction Against Houston-based Credit Repair Company to Protect Consumers from Being Scammed

City Of Houston: Mayor Sylvester Turner's Statement In Support Of The Transgender Community

Please attribute the following statement to Mayor Sylvester Turner, who stands in support of the transgender community.

City Of Houston: City Shines Bright In Blue And Yellow As Mayor Turner Asks Houstonians To Stand In Solidarity With The People Of Ukraine

Please attribute the following statement to Mayor Turner.

City Of Houston: Mayor Turner's Statement On HUD Finding That The GLO Discriminates Against Communities Of Color

"The city has no interest in fighting the state GLO because no one benefits. We are asking for our proportional share of flood mitigatio ...

City Of Houston: Mayor Turner Kicks Off Signature Hire Houston Youth Program

March 8, 2022 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner joined City officials and business leaders Monday to kick of his signature program, Hire Houston ...

Longoria Resigns As Harris County Elections Administrator: Report

Longoria resigned Tuesday shortly after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she intended to replace her after last week's election issues.

City Of Houston: Wells Fargo Donates $20 Million To Strengthen Small Businesses In HoustonGrant To Houston Fund For Social Justice An ...

Mayor Sylvester Turner serves as the Honorary Board Chair of the Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity.

City Of Houston: Artists From Across The Americas Encouraged To Submit Qualifications For Five Major Permanent Works Of Public Art At Ho ...

Departures Hall entrance at the new International Terminal at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

City Of Houston: Mayor Sylvester Turner Welcomes New Police Officers, Announces Pay Raise And Contract Agreement With The Houston Police ...

March 3, 2022 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner congratulated graduates of the Houston Police Department cadet class #252 Thursday afternoon and ...

City Of Houston: City Of Houston Files Nuisance Lawsuit Against Bar With History Of Criminal Activity

February 23, 2022 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner announced today the City of Houston has filed a Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapt ...

City Of Houston: Mayor Sylvester Turner Names New Chair Of METRO's Board Of Directors Selection Is The Mayor's Second Historic Appo ...

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City Of Houston: City Of Houston To Increase Minimum Wage For Municipal, Contract, And Service-Related Employees To $15 An Hour

Mayor Sylvester Turner signs an executive order to raise the minimum wage for Houston airport workers to $15 an hour by 2023.

City Of Houston: City Of Houston And CenterPoint Energy Announce Transformative Initiative To Enhance Energy Resilience And Promote Tran ...

The collaboration is designed to optimize infrastructure investments and advance new energy solutions to address the challenges of incre ...

City Of Houston: Houston - Harris County Task Force On Special Events Announced Today

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City Of Houston: City Of Houston And IKE Smart City Launch Innovative Interactive Digital Kiosks

February 7, 2022 -- In partnership with IKE Smart City, the City of Houston unveiled the first in a series of digital interactive, wayfi ...

City Of Houston: City Of Houston Announces New Partnerships Bringing Tuition-Free Bezos Academy Preschools To Houston In 2022

February 3, 2022 -- Today, the City of Houston announced three new 10-year lease agreements between several partners and Bezos Academy t ...

City Of Houston: Mayor Turner Releases Comprehensive Plan To Combat Violent Crime Holistic Approach Invests Resources In Houston Police, ...

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Perp Walk - Daniel Miller

​Candidate for Texas' Lt. Governor won't answer ethics questions

Unqualified - Todd Bullis

​Candidate for Texas' Lt. Governor failed these ethics questions

Perp Walk - Trayce Bradford

​Candidate for Texas' Lt. Governor won't answer ethics questions

Perp Walk - Chad Prather

​Candidate for Texas' Governor won't answer ethics questions

Perp Walk - Don Huffines

​Candidate for Texas' Governor won't answer ethics questions

Perp Walk - Daniel Harrison

Candidate for Texas' Governor won't answer ethics questions