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Halloween costumes allowed at Texas voting sites as long as they don’t promote candidates on ballot

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on October 28, 2022 · A recent change in Texas' electioneering laws allows voters to wear clothing or apparel in support of a politician, but only if that person is not on the current ballot.

Tags electioneering halloween halloween costumes Harris County Election Administrator Texas election laws Texas Secretary of State

Houston Matters

The Ultimate 2020 Halloween Costume: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News

Michael Hagerty

Posted on October 30, 2020 · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

Tags Burger King fast food halloween halloween costumes Lisa Falkenberg Marcus Davis McDonald's The Good The Bad and The Ugly Vivian Ho

Houston Matters

The Last Halloween Hurrah For Frankel’s Costume Shop

Abner Fletcher

Posted on October 31, 2017 · The go-to costume store for many generations of Houstonians is closing after more than 70 years in business.

Tags costumes Frankel's Costume Frankel's Costume shop halloween halloween costumes Terry Frankel

Arts & Culture

Watch Out: This Halloween, Horror Is Back

ADHITI BANDLAMUDI, NPR

Posted on October 27, 2017 · People are turning to creepy clown faces and bloody ski masks this year, inspired by this year's great horror movies and to escape the real world

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Texas lawmakers approve bills aimed squarely at Harris County elections

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 23, 2023 · One bill eliminates the county administrator. The other gives the Texas Secretary of State new authority. 

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Harris County early voting totals show small but normal turnout for a May election, officials say

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on May 4, 2023 · Early voting, which ended on May 2, had a little over 17,000 voters in Harris County.

Tags early voter turnout early voting in Harris County Harris County Election Administrator

Elections

Layoffs in Harris County elections offices may explain some 2022 voting problems

Andrew Schneider

Posted on April 25, 2023 · Several Harris County polling locations ran out of ballot paper and had technical issues on Election Day. Some election judges of both parties blame staff layoffs and poor training of Election Day workers for making those problems worse. 

Tags 2022 elections 88th Texas Legislature election judges Harris County Clerk Harris County Election Administrator paper ballots

Houston Matters

Control of Harris County elections (April 3, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on April 3, 2023 · On Monday's show: We learn about a pair of bills in the legislature that could change who's in charge of elections in Harris County. And we offer you a chance to vent about your pet peeves and frustrations about life in Greater Houston.

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