Posted on · An overwhelming number of state lawmakers are throwing their support behind representative Joe Straus to be the next Speaker of the House. The San Antonio Republican told supporters he would end partisanship and special interest favors. Pat Hernandez has the story.
Posted on · Mayor Bill White spoke publicly for the first time today about his plans to run for the U.S Senate seat by the soon to be vacated Kay Bailey Hutchinson. White first made his announcement yesterday afternoon on the internet. Bill Stamps has more.
Posted on · Bill White is supposed to make it official. The popular Houston Mayor is to announce he will seek the U.S. Senate seat held by Kay Bailey Hutchison. Pundits and party faithful think his chances are good. Pat Hernandez has the story.
Posted on · Just when you thought the long election season over there's one more race to decide. Voters in Senate District 17 cast ballots tomorrow to choose a winner in a run-off between Democrat Chris Bell and Republican Joan Huffman.
Posted on · Harris County Commissioners Court adopts the official results of the November 4th general election. It reflects all votes cast. Despite the success, not everyone was pleased with the outcome. Pat Hernandez has the story.
Posted on · Retired Army general and former Clinton administration drug czar Barry McCaffrey was in Houston to speak about the state of national security and the role Houston plays in the economy. Pat Hernandez had a chance to speak with the man who is excited about the new administration.
Posted on · One of the major themes of Barack Obama's campaign was CHANGE. He's promised to change everything from the war in Iraq to our nation's education system. But what does it all mean for Houstonians? Bill Stamps spoke with some political analysts to find out.
Posted on · Even though Barack Obama won the Presidency by a landslide vote, one local political observer says he's surprised that the national landslide didn't help more Democrats win in Harris County. Jim Bell explains.
Posted on · Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn will be returning to Washington after defeating Democratic challenger Rick Noriega last night.
Posted on · In a race that went down to the wire, voters elect Pat Lykos the first female district attorney in Harris County. She beat former Houston Police Chief C.O. Bradford. Pat Hernandez has the story.
Posted on · Houston City Councilman Adrian Garcia easily defeated incumbent Tommy Thomas to become Harris County's new sheriff. Bill Stamps was at Garcia's victory party for this story.
Posted on · Although Democrats swept most of the local Harris County races — Republican Ed Emmett won his first full term as Harris County Judge. As Laurie Johnson reports, Emmett's plans include a focus on transportation and a pledge to work across party lines to get things done.
Posted on · Republican Pete Olson seemed stunned to winning the District 22 Congressional Race, beating incumbent Nick Lampson. Ed Mayberry reports.
Posted on · Results for key area races according to the Texas Secretary of State.
Posted on · The day before Election Day is a busy one for Harris County Clerk Beverly Kaufman and her staff. She says the 2008 election has been a record setting event. Pat Hernandez has more.