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Meet the primary candidates running for Harris County’s justice of the peace seats

Jen Rice

Posted on February 14, 2022 · Here's why candidates say they're running to serve as the judges who preside over evictions, truancy cases and small civil disputes.

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Houston eviction courts are packed again as numbers return to pre-COVID levels

Jen Rice

Posted on January 27, 2022 · With the increase in eviction filings comes crowded courtrooms, despite the risk of COVID-19 spreading.

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Posted on May 16, 2022 · Here's where to vote and who's on the ballot.

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Despite hotly contested primaries, few Texans have voted early so far

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Posted on February 23, 2022 · In the state's largest counties, voter turnout was below 5 percent during the first seven days of early voting. Election officials said some Texans could still be making up their minds before Election Day on March 1.

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Examining Early Voting Issues in Harris County, Plus Russia-Ukraine Tensions abroad

Catherine Lu

Posted on February 16, 2022 · Today, we focus on two big stories, one local and one global: the current primary election happening right now, and the growing tensions among Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S.

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Early voting for the March 1 primary elections has begun. Here’s what you need to know

Lucio Vasquez / KUT Staff

Posted on February 14, 2022 · Early voting ends Friday, Feb. 25. Here's where to vote and who's on the ballot.

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