Politics
Early Voting Begins In Senate District 6 Special Election
Posted on · Democratic State Reps. Carol Alvarado and Ana Hernandez are the main contenders to fill the seat of Congresswoman-elect Sylvia Garcia.
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Politics
How Governor Abbott Could Shape The Race to Fill Sylvia Garcia’s Senate Seat
Posted on · Governor Greg Abbott’s choice of when to schedule the special election could boost Republicans’ chances – if the GOP fields a candidate in the Democratic stronghold of Senate District 6.
Houston Matters
Activists Urge Judges To End Appeal Of Federal Court’s Bail Bond Ruling
Posted on · A civil rights group is urging Harris County judges to get in line with the federal court ruling that found the bail system unconstitutional. Some county officials say the district court's order creates a public safety risk, but others say it penalizes those who cannot afford bonds