Police veterans seeking to unearth Texas corruption launch Government Crime Stoppers
A team of law enforcement veterans on Thursday launched Government Crime Stoppers, an organization which offers up to $10,000 in cash rewards for tips…
Is he singing like a bird? HCC trustee’s sentencing in bribery…
HOUSTON — Houston Community College Trustee Chris Oliver’s sentencing for his guilty plea in a bribery scheme has been postponed, the second time that…
GOP Chairman: Inquiry into Speaker pledge ‘laughable’
State Republican Party chairman James Dickey on Tuesday mocked an inquiry into a party pledge for House speaker.
An anonymous legislator asked the state Ethics…
GOP chairman calls on House candidates to honor the caucus
The chairman of the Republican Party of Texas says state House members need to support their caucus in selecting a successor to retiring Speaker…
With Straus out, caucus considers Speaker selection rules change
Seeking fresh leadership, Republicans in the Texas House will vote on new rules for selecting a successor to retiring Speaker Joe Straus.
A report to…
Uptown’s public statements on bus project contradict private admissions
HOUSTON — The president of the Uptown Management District said earlier this month that his special district’s Post Oak bus project was “on budget”…
In the face of growing controversy, Straus steps down
Confronted by increasing dissension in the Republican ranks, House Speaker Joe Straus announced on Wednesday that he is retiring.
It was a stunning turn for…
HCC trustee files second lawsuit against fellow board members
HOUSTON — Houston Community College Trustee Dave Wilson on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against his fellow trustees alleging that the board chairwoman and the…
Houston’s $500 million improvement bond proposal questioned
HOUSTON — Houston’s mayor wants voters to approve $495 million in improvement bonds in November, including $115 million for new vehicles, $7 million for salaries, $2…