Elections
Harris County Clerk Blames Last-Minute Advisory From Secretary Of State On 12-Hour Delay In Election Results
Posted on · It took nearly 12 hours after polls closed Tuesday for election results to come in, despite the low turnout.
Tag: 2019 election
Politics
Houston Reelects Incumbent City Controller Chris Brown
Posted on · Brown will serve a second term as the city’s financial watchdog.
Politics
Here Are The Results From All 16 Houston City Council Races
Posted on · Twelve of the 16 races are going to runoffs.
Transportation
Voters Approve $3.5 Billion Bond For METRO Transit Projects
Posted on · This is the first time since 2003 that METRO has asked voters to borrow more money through bonds.
Politics
Incumbent Mayor Sylvester Turner, Challenger Tony Buzbee Head To Runoff
Posted on · Turner received 46.4% of the vote, followed by Buzbee with 28.75%.
Education News
In Races for Houston School Board, Incumbents Lose To Their Challengers
Posted on · But the winners of these four seats on the HISD board of trustees may not take the full powers of the office, as a state takeover of HISD is looking increasingly likely.
Politics
Texas Voters Approve State Income Tax Ban, Most Other Constitutional Amendments
Posted on · While voters were supporting most changes to the Texas Constitution, they were opposing a measure that would allow elected municipal judges to work in more than one jurisdiction.
Politics
In Race To Replace Zerwas In Texas House, Democrat Eliz Markowitz And Republican Gary Gates Head To A Runoff
Posted on · Democrats are hoping to flip Texas House District 28 in the upcoming runoff. Meanwhile, in Dallas' House District 100 race, five votes separate two candidates trying to make it to the second round.
Politics
Turner Leads Houston Mayoral Race In Early Voting Results
Posted on · Tony Buzbee is in second place with 29%, followed by Bill King with 13% and Dwight Boykins with 6% of the votes.
In-Depth
How Do Voters Know If A City Controller Is Doing A Good Job?
Posted on · “It’s tough. You could look at the financial statements of the city, but they’re unintelligible to most laypeople.”
Houston Matters
Monday’s Show: City Controller’s Race, And Houston Pet Peeves (Nov. 4, 2019)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: The race for city controller, Houston pet peeves, and an update on local sports.
In-Depth
HD-28 Special Election Presents Bellwether For Race To Control Texas House
Posted on · Democrats and Republicans alike view the contest in the diverse Fort Bend County district as a dry run for the larger prize in 2020.
Politics
Early Voting In Texas’ Constitutional Amendment Election Is Tuesday. Here’s What Voters Will Decide
Posted on · Voters have 10 proposed constitutional amendments on their ballots. And in three special elections, some Texans will elect new state lawmakers.
Houston Matters
Headed To Vote? Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Houston’s Municipal Election
Posted on · Voters will cast ballots for mayor, numerous city council seats, a transportation bond measure, several proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution and other races.
Local
Who Represents Me? How To Find Your Houston City Council District
Posted on · Here's how to track down which City Council member represents you.