Breaking: Attorney for GOP activist Dr. Steven Hotze confirms his client has been criminally indicted by Harris Co. Grand Jury on charges of unlawful restraint and aggravated assault w/ a Deadly Weapon in connection with a private voter fraud investigation Hotze funded in 2020.
As a 23 year veteran of this Journalism market, I welcome this opportunity to express both my respect for and support of colleague Amy Davis.
She is doing the job. She has always done the hardest part of the job.
@SylvesterTurner, just answer the question - that’s your job.
'Escort her OUT! You are very, very rude!'
KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis tried to ask Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner about residents' high water bills.
Here's how that went...
Check the story out here > click2houston.com/news/local…
Harris County Judge @LinaHidalgoTX publicly urges others “not to politicize” death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray and then immediately politicized the tragedy herself by blaming Congressional Republicans & Trump multiple times. @FOX26Houston asked why?
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From Bad to Worse - after @hctra Executive Director Robert Trevino finally conceded the toll authority was sitting on $700 million in cash….Senator @TeamBettencourt re-calls him to confirm that the ACTUAL number is $1.2 Billion dollars in surplus liquidity. Ugly. @FOX26Houston
New: statement from Alexis Nungaray, mother of Jocylyn Nugaray, received by @FOX26Houston
"Senator Ted Cruz sat down with me days after my daughter was murdered. It was because of policies supported by Colin Allred that two illegal migrants (cont)
Breaking: Search warrants being served at Harris Co Administration building by law enforcement including Texas Rangers, multiple sources tell #Fox26. Evidence sought believed to be related to controversial $11 mil COVID communication contract canceled by @LinaHidalgoTX
Breaking- "I am not going to do a quick fix of raising property taxes without the public having a say. I'm not going to look at taxes until I can tell Houstonians I've done everything possible to cut out waste, duplication and corruption" - Mayor @whitmire_john@FOX26Houston
On the latest edition of “What’s Your Point?” @AprilAguirreTx wins “Take of the Week” scolding @LinaHidalgoTX for wearing a $2,000 dress while raising Harris County taxes double digits w/o permission from voters. @FOX26Houston more at KRIV.Fox/wyp
The “government transparency” Judge @LinaHidalgoTX apparently not so transparent. Outed by Texas Ranger affidavits, she is no longer denying use of encrypted WhatsApp to conduct Harris County Business. Our story on @FOX26Houstonfox26houston.com/news/harris…
Student protesters disrupt Ambassador Nikki Haley’s speech at University of Houston “You have Palestinian blood on your hands” chanted 20 plus students before leaving peacefully. #Fox26
Crowd gathering in Montgomery County in support of @BetoORourke appears to be 80+ percent female. No surprise given heavy focus on reproductive rights in this race. #Fox26
Senator @tedcruz says GOP tax cut plus lower regulation = booming Texas oil patch. Speaking to American Petroleum Institute luncheon in Houston. #Fox26
Newly released financial documents related to scandalous $11 million Harris Co. Covid Contract reveal Judge @LinaHidalgoTX hired political consultants specializing in boosting Dem turnout and paid with taxpayer dollars most of which not returned #Fox26fox26houston.com/news/lina-h…
Under the category "Wow" - "You know how many executive VP's Metro had when I took office making $250 to $300 Grand -29. You want to know how many people worked in marketing when I took office? 50."- Houston Mayor @whitmire_john
For those of us who’ve been around the block, his life experience, his confidence, his grass roots appeal & formidable intellect generated a “no-brainer” scenario, even in a GOP primary field loaded with very, very solid candidates and a general against a sharp-as-hell Dem #Fox26
Breaking: Texas State Representatives @Toth_4_Texas & @BriscoeCain defying Governor @GregAbbott_TX order by seeking and receiving haircuts in Montgomery County. Both feel compelled to support Texas small businesses in danger of going broke #Fox26#txlege
“I understand you might be scared. If I had your record, I’d be scared too.” - Republican for Harris Co. Judge @AlexMealer4HCTX challenging incumbent @LinaHidalgoTX to debate. #Fox26
BREAKING- Congressman @WesleyHuntTX in letter warns Houston & Harris County leaders @whitmire_john and @LinaHidalgoTX of impending L.A. style Protest June 14th in Bayou City and offers "Federal" assistance if needed to contain potential violence/protect public. @FOX26Houston
Plenty to be worried about if you had anything to do with steering the Elevate Strategy contract. Incriminating evidence emerging that @LinaHidalgoTX likely played a much bigger role than she's claimed.
@FOX26Houston
Breaking: @FOX26Houston is the first to confirm Piney Point @MayorAlizaDutt has entered the race for Harris County Judge. "Hard working Harris Co. residents do not need to be giving County Government more money, especially when that government is not spending the money wisely."
Breaking: Supreme Court of Texas rules in favor of Houston Firefighters and against Mayor @SylvesterTurner & COH. Bottomline - FF’s owed 6 years of back pay & COH compelled to negotiate new contract under state’s collective bargaining law.
The bill for taxpayers will be huge.
Busted. Same old game. People wonder why I’ve grown cynical watching politicians become multimillionaires while spending their career in “public service”, plenty of examples in Texas. #Fox26
The FBI arrested Ohio Republican House Speaker Larry Householder on bribery charges. He was arrested in connection with a $60 million bribery scheme along with four others: former state GOP Party Chair Matt Borges, a GOP legislative aide and two lobbyists. thehill.com/homenews/state-w…
Harris County Peace Officers threaten mass exodus over substandard pay. The “What’s Your Point?” Crew Unloaded on Judge @LinaHidalgoTX & Commissioners for profligate “non-essential”spending which now threatens public safety. @FOX26Houstonfox26houston.com/video/16393…
Corruption caught red handed at Houston Public Works, but not by the City.
Millions of taxpayer dollars saved by a vigilant journalist chided and insulted by Mayor @SylvesterTurner. Yep, the “What’s Your Point?” Crew had plenty to say on @FOX26Houstonfox26houston.com/whats-your-…
Lots of chatter about @ElectSeanTeare’s suspension to practice law for failing to complete continuing legal ed requirement in a timely fashion.
Question to legal experts-If credentials were suspended when he was elected Nov. 5th does that in anyway nullify result? @FOX26Houston
Busted.
Last year @FOX26Houston asked Judge @LinaHidalgoTX if she used encrypted messaging apps to conduct Harris County business in secret.
She said “no”.
@WayneDolcefino just uncovered the proof she did.
Breaking: Houston Housing Authority @Housing4Houston knew $130 Million Affordable” complex property was tainted by “residual contamination”…but broke ground anyway. Confirmed by documents reviewed by @FOX26Houston but unearthed by @WayneDolcefino.
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Breaking: Judge rules City of Houston must immediately collectively bargain with @HPFireFighters for 5 of the yrs they’ve been without a contract.
As forecast, Outgoing Mayor @SylvesterTurner leaving massive financial liability for successor @whitmire_john to deal with.
Why are Harris County voters being kept in the dark about what went terribly wrong during the 2022 midterm election?
What are they hiding? A unanimous call from the “What’s Your Point?” Crew for release of records on @FOX26Houstonfox26houston.com/video/12079…
Houston Mayor @whitmire_john proposes $3 B 2025 City budget without a tax hike using remnants of Federal Covid relief to offset $160 M deficit. “I inherited a mess” says Mayor pledging audit of every department. @FOX26Houstonfox26houston.com/news/housto…
While campaigning for Houston Democrats @BetoORourke proudly sporting Astros cap to show support - insists the future is bright for the American League Champs despite colossal setback. #Fox26
Jocelyn’s voice was ripped away from her. It is now my duty as a mother to forever be her voice and no one will ever take that away from me. Colin Allred has no right to tell me how to fight for my daughter’s memory.”
Breaking: It appears law enforcement is on the scene of Houston Housing Authority’s controversial 800 Middle St. Low Income project.
Source tells @FOX26Houston multiple agencies present. Endeavoring to confirm details.
“I’m convinced this issue is going to lose the election for @JoeBiden” said @BillKingHouston. King was reacting on “What’s Your Point?” to the murder of 12-year old Jocelyn Nungaray by two unvetted, undocumented Venezuelan predators. @FOX26Houston more at KRIV.Fox/wyp
….were released from custody and were able to do what they did to my daughter.
For Colin Allred to say that Sen. Cruz and I advocating for stronger immigration laws is only for political gain is a slap in the face to me….(Continued)
I’m not doing this for anyone’s gain, I’m doing this to solely advocate for my daughter. Jocelyn’s voice was ripped away from her. It is now my duty as a mother to forever be her voice and no one will ever take that away from me. (Continued)
“After the election, 3,046,000 unused (ballot) sheets returned to inventory” - Harris County Election Administration
Question: Why did even a single polling place run out? #Fox26
Everyone should be concerned that the highest paid executive in Harris Co. government @HCTRA Director Roberto Trevino could not tell Tx Senators how much cash the Toll Authority was sitting on. Sen. @TeamBettencourt exposed either incompetence or deception. Watch. @FOX26Houston
After eight years reporting the punishment inflicted on @FirefightersHOU it’s gratifying to see that justice delayed was not justice denied. $650 million settlement and new 5 year contract will set right much of the wrong. @FOX26Houston
On the latest edition of “What’s Your Point?” Commentator Tomaro Bell unloaded on Democratic majority on Harris County Commissioner’s Court which raised the property tax bill of the average homeowner 15% w/o voter approval. @FOX26Houston more at KRIV.Fox/wyp
Under the category “Haven’t been able to do this in a while” - New Houston Mayor @whitmire_john taking multiple questions from reporters after a regular City Council meeting. Access to public leaders is important and frankly, essential @FOX26Houston
This is a deeply principled message from a deeply principled person who understands she will probably lose some folks who disagree.
That’s what I define as integrity.
Breaking: Federal Agents at 800 Middle St. project have brought in drilling equipment and are apparently taking samples from contaminated land adjacent the $130 million low income project funded w/ Federal tax dollars. @FOX26Houston
Breaking- #KatyISD Superintendent Lance Hindt accused by Jr. High classmate of brutal assault and serial bullying. Allegation made by Greg Gay at #KISD Board Meeting. Awaiting Hindt response. #Fox26piped.video/watch?feature=…
New search warrants granted Texas Rangers in the Harris Co. “bid rigging” prosecution triggered commentary & criticism from the “What’s Your Point?” Crew aimed at Judge @LinaHidalgoTX who lashed out at DA @ReElectDAKimOgg calling her fellow Dem “a thug”. fox26houston.com/whats-your-…
On recent edition of “What’s Your Point?” we pointed out millions in Fed/ARP aid was spent by @SylvesterTurner administration on non-critical programs leaving public safety under equipped in a crisis. Mayor @whitmire_john responded on @FOX26Houston more at KRIV.Fox/wyp
On the latest edition of “What’s Your Point?” Houston Mayor @whitmire_john says he won’t ask residents for a single additional tax dollar until he can assure them waste & corruption have been purged from municipal government KRIV.Fox/wyp@FOX26Houston
Breaking: Felony criminal indictments returned against @LinaHidalgoTX Chief of Staff Alex Triantaphyllis along with former staff members Wallis Nader and Aaron Dunn. #Fox26
Tx Land Commish @DrBuckinghamTX tells Houston Mayor @whitmire_john $200 M in Harvey relief funds remain to be tapped 6 yrs after storm. Also hundreds of Apartment dwellers forcibly re-located shorted relief funding by inept COH Housing Dept. @FOX26Houstonfox26houston.com/news/texas-…
Breaking: After 8 brutal years of brave service without a contract @FirefightersHOU have a labor deal w/ Mayor @whitmire_john and the City of Houston. Turns out justice delayed by every manner of political obstinacy & court shenanigans wasnt enough to deny justice. @FOX26Houston
Breaking: Law enforcement source says former Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst was allegedly assaulted by his 40-year-old girlfriend. Dewhurst, 74, reportedly suffered broken ribs. Leslie Ann Caron is facing criminal charges in Harris County. #Fox26
Breaking: Former Houston Mayor Lee Brown flatly denies endorsement of @SJacksonLee in Houston Mayoral race.
“I never gave Sheila Jackson Lee’s campaign permission to use my name as an endorser…My endorsement remains with @whitmire_john” @FOX26Houston
For the record - Harris County Judge @LinaHidalgoTX was 100% Warned this debacle was coming by “What’s Your Point?” Commentator @christritico and She ignited the political suicide vest anyway. Unhinged, amateur. @FOX26Houston
Houston City Council Members expressing “sticker shock” over $1.5 B cost of Firefighter back pay + future wage hikes. Amazingly, loudest voices are those who voted w/ @SylvesterTurner to spend millions in legal fees extending the 8 yr Impasse. @FO26Houston fox26houston.com/news/housto…
I will catch hell for this, but I had to go to the percentage calculator.
Roughly 30,000,000 Texans, 1376 deaths to date = 0.0045866666666667% killed by Coronavirus. It’s just the math. Make your own call. #Fox26
Breaking: Texas Comptroller @Glenn_Hegar rules Harris County illegally reduced 2023 funding for Constables by $2.3 million.
"Judge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioners Court are defunding the police" - Hegar. #Fox26
The “transparency” County Judge admits using encrypted apps.
She says she doesn’t conduct government business on them. Do I believe her? :)
I know Chronicle reporter who communicated with County government employees via encrypted messaging. Lisa, I’d ask around. That’s not cool.
Breaking - @Fox26 Contributor @billking reporting @sylvesturner demanding @HoustonFirst pay the $123K tab for tribute book distributed at State of the City luncheon celebrating Mayor's 8 yrs in office. Houston First President Michael Heckman reportedly has refused.
On the latest edition of “What’s Your Point?” Commentator @AprilAguirreTx advocating for election of Republican criminal court judges insists Harris County voters have a simple choice - “lawlessness or not”
@FOX26Houston more at KRIV.Fox/wyp