Politics
Turner Pulls Further Ahead Of Rivals, UH Hobby Poll Shows
Posted on · The latest survey results show Mayor Sylvester Turner with the support of nearly 44% of likely voters, compared to roughly 24% for Tony Buzbee.
Tag: Houston mayor’s race
In-Depth
ANALYSIS: How Houston’s Mayoral Candidates Stack Up In Latest HPM-KHOU 11 Poll
Posted on · Sylvester Turner will likely face a runoff – probably against Tony Buzbee – before he can claim a second term as mayor of Houston.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Mayoral Race Poll, And The Week In Politics (Sept. 25, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Results of a voter poll on the mayoral race, our weekly political roundup, an update on the state of local dams and reservoirs, and a new book helps children deal with their emotions.
Politics
What Issues Will Shape The 2019 Houston Mayor’s Race?
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner is running for a second term. To a large extent, the contest will be a referendum on his record.
Politics
More Than 70 Potential Candidates Vying For Seats On Houston City Council
Posted on · All 16 City Council seats are up for election this year, including six open seats.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Trump’s First Veto, And A Congressman Sues Twitter
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Politics
How Pay Parity For Firefighters Could Define The 2019 Houston Mayor’s Race
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner’s ongoing fight with the Houston firefighters union risks alienating many of the voters who supported him in 2015.
Politics
Don’t Miss HOU Decide: King vs. Turner
Posted on · Houston Public Media, Free Press Houston & KHOU are teaming up to host a debate between the final 2015 Houston mayoral candidates Sylvester Turner and Bill King.
Transportation
Why Houston Isn’t Getting A Price Break On New Pavement Despite Low Oil Prices
Posted on · The price of oil has sunk to a level not seen since 2009. And since asphalt is made from oil, this should be good news when it comes to something Houstonians complain about most: streets that need a new coat of pavement. But that’s not how things have worked out.
Election 2015
Bill King Stresses ‘Back-to-Basics’ Message Heading Into Houston Mayoral Runoff
Posted on · King won roughly a quarter of the vote in Tuesday’s first-round contest. He’ll face off against State Representative Sylvester Turner next month.
Election 2015
Adrian Garcia Faces Stunning Defeat In Houston Mayoral Race
Posted on · Early voting results showed Garcia trailing frontrunners Sylvester Turner and Bill King, and things didn’t pick up from there.
Politics
Houston Mayoral Election Poll: Turner Leads, Garcia Slips & King Gains Support
Posted on · The survey was conducted by the Survey Research Center, the University of Houston Center for Public Policy & Rice University.
News
Houston Mayoral Candidate Steve Costello Pushes for Pension Reform, Tighter Spending
Posted on · Houston Councilmember Steve Costello is pushing back against the administration in his bid for Houston Mayor.