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Ellis, Jackson Face Off In Primary For Harris County Commissioner Precinct 1

Andrew Schneider

Posted on January 22, 2020 · Bail bond reform and Harvey repairs are likely to be major issues in the primary contest between incumbent Commissioner Rodney Ellis and former felony court judge Maria T. Jackson.

Tags Commissioner Rodney Ellis Democratic primary Harris County Precinct 1 Maria T. Jackson

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Hidden Gems In The Courthouse: A Celebration Of Black History Month

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on March 1, 2016 · In a peculiar petition filed in 1861, Bob Allen, a free black man, sued to become a slave and choose a master.

Tags Alexandra Smoots-Hogan black history month Chris Daniel harris county Maria T. Jackson Mark Davidson

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Democratic congressional candidate Pervez Agwan faces sexual harassment lawsuit by former staffer

Andrew Schneider

Posted on December 6, 2023 · Agwan is a progressive activist challenging Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher for the Democratic nomination in Texas’ 7th Congressional District.

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As John Whitmire bids to become Houston mayor, other local Democrats vie for his Texas Senate seat

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on October 25, 2023 · Former Whitmire opponent Molly Cook, state Rep. Jarvis Johnson, Todd Litton and Karthik Soora have announced their candidacies for the Democratic primary next March as they look to succeed the longest-tenured member of the state senate.

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Sean Teare reports big fundraising advantage in bid to beat Harris County DA Kim Ogg in Democratic primary

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on July 25, 2023 · Teare, who left the DA's office to run against Ogg, reported nearly $750,000 in campaign contributions during the first six months of the year. Ogg received nearly $56,000 during the same time span.

Tags campaign finance Campaign finance reports DA Kim Ogg Democratic primary Harris County DA's Office harris county district attorney Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg harris county elections Kim Ogg Sean Teare

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Houston-area officials say Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision a ‘profound setback’

Ariel Worthy

Posted on June 29, 2023 · The decision could end the ability of colleges and universities, public and private, to do what most say they still need to do: consider race as one of many factors in deciding which of the qualified applicants is to be admitted.

Tags affirmative action Commissioner Rodney Ellis Congressman Will Hurd Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Mayor Turner supreme court

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