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U.S. population and immigration
By Bill King | Oct 9, 2023
I regularly see on social media and some pundits on the mainstream media make fantastic claims about the number of immigrates coming to our country. While there is no doubt that the cartels have devised a scheme to manipulate our asylum laws resulting in a surge in immigrants over the last two years, in the longer term, the effect of immigration has been remarkably stable.
As epicenter of human trafficking crisis, Texas’ largest city needs pro-law enforcement leadership
By Thomas Homan | Oct 9, 2023
In recent years, major cities across the country have struggled to get rising crime under control. In major metro areas like Chicago, New York, and San Francisco, crime rates remain elevated above pre-pandemic levels, and Houston – the nation’s 4th largest city – is no exception.
Hidalgo returns to work following extended medical leave for clinical depression
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2023
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has returned to work after taking an extended medical leave to seek treatment for clinical depression. In an October 2nd post on X, Hidalgo expressed her gratitude for the support she received during her time off.
Houston Metro riders pay 4% of the cost of their rides
By Bill King | Sep 13, 2023
I think most people understand that taxpayers hugely subsidize those who ride transit. But with the collapse of ridership since the pandemic and Metro’s burgeoning expenses, the subsidy has reached an unprecedented level. In FY 2021-2022, Metro’s total expenses were $1.34 billion.
China's flagging economy
By Bill King | Sep 7, 2023
For most of the last decade, there has been a ubiquitous media narrative that it was just a matter of time before China’s economy surpassed the U.S. economy.
Texas must act on carbon capture or get left behind
By Andreas Cantu | Jul 27, 2023
When you think of Texas, you think of energy. Texans take great pride in their rich history of supplying America and the world with the vital energy required to drive our economy forward.
Proposed DOI offshore wind leases may mean trouble for the Texas grid
By Bill Peacock | Jul 25, 2023
The Department of the Interior announced last week that it will hold its first offshore wind energy lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico.
To Keep Houston From Becoming Chicago, Next Mayor Must Be Serious About Tackling Crime
By Donald Baker | Jun 16, 2023
While Houston may be close to surpassing Chicago as the nation’s third most populous metro area, Houstonians must make sure that the city’s violent crime rate does not even come close to what we are seeing in the Windy City.
Fed policy is exacerbating housing inflation
By Bill King | Jun 8, 2023
It is often said the Federal Reserve’s policy tools, raising and lowering interest rates and adding or withdrawing liquidity to the financial system, are blunt tools.
The city of Houston is not starved for revenue
By Bill King | May 30, 2023
The Houston Chronicle editorial board has once again called for a referendum to end to what it and many others mischaracterize as a “revenue cap” on the City of Houston.
US Census shows that city of Houston population continues to flat line
By Bill King | May 21, 2023
The US Census just released its estimates of the population of cities and counties.
It’s time to solve the Texas nursing shortage together
By Rachel Hammon | Apr 26, 2023
According to the Texas Workforce Commission, 23,000 registered nursing positions currently remain unfilled across the state.
Double digit water rate increase for Houstonians
By Bill King | Apr 25, 2023
Many Houstonians recently received a letter from the City of Houston informing them that there would be an automatic increase of 9.2% to water and sewer rates, effective April 1. However, if you read the fine print carefully, the actual increase will be substantially more than that.
Metro has fewer passengers now than 25 years ago
By Bill King | Apr 5, 2023
Recently, I have been asking people if they think Metro is carrying more or fewer riders than it did 25 years ago.
It’s time for local leaders to embrace connectivity
By Scott Dunaway | Mar 20, 2023
We live in a digital first world where the need for fast, reliable connectivity is not just something people want--it’s a necessity.
Students, get involved with the State Legislature
By Tommy Wan | Mar 20, 2023
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, place much responsibility into our governing bodies.
2022 Harris County crime stats
By Bill King | Feb 27, 2023
During the last election, the severity of crime in Harris County was hotly debated.
Why Houston streets are so bad
By Bill King | Feb 8, 2023
I had a friend from Austin in town over the weekend. We were talking about her visit and she said, “I just can’t believe how bad the streets are here.”
Electricity markets will work if Texas politicians will let them
By Bill Peacock | Feb 7, 2023
The Public Utility Commission of Texas recently voted to proceed with a redesign of the Texas electricity market despite opposition concerned about its high cost and poor chances to improve reliability.
Aggressive anti-innovation bills should move to the graveyard of bad ideas
By Asheesh Agarwal | Dec 9, 2022
Amidst the surprises and uncertainty of election season, at least one policy issue may have received some national clarity: voters do not want Congress to enact aggressive anti-innovation bills that would lead to even higher prices for consumers.