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Election report draft elicits mixed reactions: 'We went from elected to selected, someone not accountable directly to the voters'
By John Suayan | Jul 8, 2022
Harris County’s controversial handling of the ballot counts in March's Texas primary elections is the subject of a draft of a new 83-page independent report, according to Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Hidalgo on new Harris County elections head Tatum: 'He’s successfully led and advised elections departments over 16 years'
By John Suayan | Jul 6, 2022
Harris County has a new elections administrator in Clifford Tatum, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Paxton on letter to Garland: 'It's the federal government’s job to protect the American people against violent acts, threats and persecution'
By John Suayan | Jun 29, 2022
Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton joined a group of state attorneys general on Monday in asking U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to look into threats and attacks made against pro-life groups and judges, according to a press release issued by his office.
Cornyn reacts to Roe v. Wade overturn, clarifies tweet: 'Thank goodness some SCOTUS precedents are overruled'
By John Suayan | Jun 28, 2022
A tweet that U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) sent on Saturday in response to former President Barack Obama's regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade gave way to speculation that the longtime lawmaker is calling for the return of segregation, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Abbott on overturn of Roe v. Wade: 'Texas is a pro-life state, and we have taken significant action to protect the sanctity of life'
By John Suayan | Jun 24, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott praised the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday, according to a press release issued by his office.
Quintero: 'The Texas Legislature has a historic opportunity to provide substantial tax relief to all Texans'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 24, 2022
James Quintero, policy director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation's Government for the People initiative, pointed out the opportunity for tax relief for Texans in a recent newsletter.
Rinaldi on Texas GOP resolution to reject 2020 election results: 'We don’t care how many times the elites tell us we have to [have faith]'
By John Suayan | Jun 21, 2022
The Texas Republican Party has crafted and approved its party platform of which one of the resolutions is the rejection of the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to a press release.
Patrick on state GOP convention in Houston: 'Our party will unite to keep Texas red'
By John Suayan | Jun 16, 2022
The 2022 State GOP Convention at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Downtown Houston has begun, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Nehls on man who allegedly threatened him: 'Hopefully, he gets the help he needs'
By John Suayan | Jun 13, 2022
A former Houston-area county sheriff who now serves in the U.S. House of Representatives said he was the subject of harassment and stalking from a Florida man, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Cornyn to House Democratic leadership: 'I urge you to pass the Supreme Court Police Parity Act without further, unnecessary delay'
By John Suayan | Jun 10, 2022
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) called on House Democratic leadership on Friday (June 10) to approve a measure that would provide security to chief justices.
Weber: 'The Jan. 6 prime-time political theater happening tonight is a complete sham'
By John Suayan | Jun 9, 2022
A Houston-area congressman criticized the nighttime hearings that are a part of the investigation into the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, just hours before they are slated to begin.
McConaughey: 'We want gun laws that won’t make it so easy for the bad guys'
By John Suayan | Jun 8, 2022
A Hollywood actor with roots in the South Texas city that was the scene of a horrific school shooting last month made a call for gun legislation at the White House on Tuesday (June 7), according to an Associated Press report that was ran by San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS.
SAM, Forward parties of Texas invite frustrated voters: 'Help us build a better, more hopeful solution'
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 7, 2022
The Lone Star State's newest political parties are teaming up to host a convention in September to help generate interest while working to give voters another option as opposed to the traditional two-party political system.
Eight of 10 largest U.S. cities, including Houston, lost population in 2021
By Bill King | Jun 6, 2022
The U.S. Census Bureau released its 2021 population estimates for U.S. cities with a population of over 50,000.
Trump: 'The existence of evil in our world is not a reason to disarm law-abiding citizens'
By John Suayan | May 30, 2022
As one of the featured speakers at the just-concluded National Rifle Association (NRA) annual meeting in Houston, former President Donald J. Trump emphasized the need to protect gun rights, per a report from The Associated Press (AP), Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
O'Rourke interrupts Abbott Uvalde press conference: 'He's refused to support a ban on AR-15s and AK-47s'
By John Suayan | May 25, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference on Wednesday (May 25) to provide updates on Tuesday's fatal mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde when it was interrupted by his gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Victorious Paxton mourns Uvalde victims: 'I want you to remember them in your prayers'
By John Suayan | May 25, 2022
Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton secured the Republican nomination in his reelection bid on Tuesday (May 24), but the thrill of victory took a backseat to a more important and tragic matter, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Cornyn on Texas AG Republican primary: 'I remain very disturbed by the fact that the incumbent has had an indictment'
By John Suayan | May 20, 2022
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) weighed in on the upcoming Republican primary runoff in the race for Texas attorney general on Thursday (May 19), lobbing criticisms at current AG Ken Paxton, according to a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Ogg: 'I will not try this case in the court of public opinion'
By John Suayan | May 20, 2022
Harris County District Attorney (DA) Kim Ogg has countered Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's assertions that a potential indictment of her in an ongoing criminal investigation into the county's failed $11 million COVID-19 vaccine outreach contract would be politically motivated, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Hidalgo: 'The DA has an agenda, and that agenda is not justice–it’s political'
By John Suayan | May 19, 2022
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo made a claim on Wednesday (May 18) that Harris County District Attorney (DA) Kim Ogg will indict her next as part of a criminal investigation into a failed COVID-19 vaccine contract, but the move will be rooted in politics, Houston-based media outlets reported.