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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.
Longoria at hearing on Harris County elections: 'We have to choose accuracy over speed'
By John Suayan | May 12, 2022
Harris County Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria appeared before the Texas House Committee on Elections in Austin on Wednesday (May 11) to discuss a new state rule that requires counties to meet a 24-hour deadline for counting ballots, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Pence during Rice University visit: 'We need to unleash American energy now'
By John Suayan | May 11, 2022
Rice University hosted former Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday (May 10) for a discussion on U.S. energy policy and energy security.
Jones on special election victory, upcoming primary runoff: 'It was a different kind of campaign because there are two separate elections'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2022
The special election for the Houston-area Texas House of Representatives seat vacated by the retired Garnet Coleman has been won by Jolanda Jones, per cumulative results, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Abbott on voter approval of proposed amendments: 'Victory for all property owners in Texas!'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2022
Two proposed constitutional amendments aimed at bringing forth property tax relief garnered strong voter approval on Saturday (May 7), according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Paxton on high court's purported Roe v. Wade draft opinion: 'I’ll continue to ensure that Texas protects the unborn'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2022
A purported draft of a U.S. Supreme Court opinion that points to an overturn of Roe v. Wade has drawn mixed reactions from Texas leaders, per a report from The Hill, according to Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Phelan on passing of former county Republican Party chair: 'Texas has lost an extraordinary icon in GOP politics'
By John Suayan | May 2, 2022
Dr. Wally Wilkerson, a Houston-area physician who earned the distinction as Texas' longest-serving county Republican Party chair, died at the age of 91, per a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Crenshaw on Title 42: 'Secretary of Homeland Security needs to be impeached if he won’t take necessary steps'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2022
A Republican U.S. congressman from the Houston area has waded into the Title 42 situation, asserting that U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alex Mayorkas should face impeachment if he doesn't enforce it.
O'Rourke on positive COVID-19 test: 'I have mild symptoms and will be following public health guidelines'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2022
Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke has tested positive for COVID-19 as of Monday (April 25), according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Hidalgo on search for new Harris County elections head: 'Grateful to every member of the Elections Commission for working through this together'
By John Suayan | Apr 20, 2022
Harris County has commenced a nationwide search for a new elections administrator, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's official Twitter account.
'Nothing of substance has been done': FGI criticizes Biden's energy policy
By John Kelly | Apr 18, 2022
The Biden administration's latest decision pertaining to high gas prices has been to invoke the Defense Production Act, which pertains to electric vehicles, not American energy production.
Following crime wave, Arnold "bail reform" scheme rolled back in New York
By Houston Daily reports | Apr 12, 2022
For River Oaks billionaire John Arnold, it was a crowning achievement.
Halliburton CEO on withdrawing from Russia: 'We have employees in both Ukraine and Russia, and the conflict greatly impacts our people, their families and loved ones'
By John Kelly | Mar 31, 2022
Halliburton is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Houston that is one of the biggest oil field service companies in the world. The company employs more than 50,000 people and carries out business in over 70 nations.
U.S. Attorney Lowery on voting rights lawsuit against Galveston County: 'We're committed to protecting the voting rights of all of our citizens'
By John Suayan | Mar 25, 2022
The U.S. Department of Justice brought a voting rights lawsuit against Galveston County on Thursday (March 24) in response to the county's redistricting plan, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK. KTRK reported that the Galveston County Commissioners Court adopted the plan on Nov. 12, 2021, following the release of data from the 2020 Census.
Edwards on Houston mayoral run: 'We need big dreamers, but people who can execute on those visions'
By John Suayan | Mar 23, 2022
A former member of Houston City Council has entered her name into the race to succeed Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported that Amanda Edwards announced her candidacy for the city's highest office Wednesday (March 23).
'I didn't meet my own standards': Harris County elections head Longoria resigns
By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2022
Harris County Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria has tendered her resignation a week after her office became embroiled in a ballot count debacle.