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"No Kings" Protests Converge on Houston Area to Counter Trump Parade

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"No Kings" Protests Converge on Houston Area to Counter Trump Parade

The Houston area is poised for a series of "No Kings" protests this Saturday, deliberately timed to coincide with President Donald Trump's military-themed parade and birthday celebration in Washington, D.C These demonstrations, organized by the 50501 Movement and various local groups, aim to express widespread opposition to the Trump administration's policies, emphasizing a rejection of what organizers describe as authoritarian tendencies.

Whitmire’s Homelessness Plan Sparks Tension with Harris County Over Use of Funds

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Whitmire’s Homelessness Plan Sparks Tension with Harris County Over Use of Funds

Houston and Harris County are once again at odds, this time over how to allocate millions in funding to tackle homelessness, with both governments offering conflicting narratives on how the money will be used.

Mayor Whitmire Rejects “Riot” Concerns in GOP Letter Ahead of Houston Protests

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Mayor Whitmire Rejects “Riot” Concerns in GOP Letter Ahead of Houston Protests

With major protests planned in Houston this weekend, Mayor John Whitmire is pushing back against Republican Congressman Wesley Hunt’s warning of “riots,” calling it an alarmist take not grounded in local reality.

Texas Governor Abbott Signs Sweeping Bail Reform into Law

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Texas Governor Abbott Signs Sweeping Bail Reform into Law

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday signed into law several legislative measures designed to overhaul the state's bail system, marking a significant step in his long-standing effort to curb the release of repeat and violent offenders.

Patrick’s Power Play Falters: Hypocrisy and Missteps Mark Texas Legislative Session

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Patrick’s Power Play Falters: Hypocrisy and Missteps Mark Texas Legislative Session

In Texas, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's drive to ban legal THC shows hypocrisy and power struggles as detractors question his objectives and legislative failures mount.

Mayor, Controller Clash Over Proposed $7 Billion City Budget Amid $300M Shortfall

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Mayor, Controller Clash Over Proposed $7 Billion City Budget Amid $300M Shortfall

A political standoff is escalating at Houston City Hall as Controller Chris Hollins publicly criticizes Mayor John Whitmire’s proposed $7 billion budget, warning it could result in property tax increases and reduced city services, despite the mayor’s claims of balance and reform.

Politics and Goverment

"No Kings" Protests Converge on Houston Area to Counter Trump Parade

Whitmire’s Homelessness Plan Sparks Tension with Harris County Over Use of Funds

Mayor Whitmire Rejects “Riot” Concerns in GOP Letter Ahead of Houston Protests

Texas Governor Abbott Signs Sweeping Bail Reform into Law

Patrick’s Power Play Falters: Hypocrisy and Missteps Mark Texas Legislative Session

Mayor, Controller Clash Over Proposed $7 Billion City Budget Amid $300M Shortfall

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