Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: The potential for county-wide polling places, the possibility of ending daylight saving time in Texas, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the news, and a fond farewell to Maggie Martin.
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: The proposed merger between Memorial Hermann and Baylor Scott & White has been called off. Plus, we preview the State of the State address. We learn how area counties are handling lists of possible non-citizen voters. A sociologist explains how racism can persist without racists. And a local theater company throws itself a wake.
Posted on · 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.
Posted on · The county is still holding off on asking registered voters on a state-circulated list for proof of citizenship.
Posted on · The state initially said almost 30,000 registered voters in Harris County might not be citizens. That number was inflated by almost 18,000.
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We learn the latest on a list of potential non-citizen voters being circulated. Then, we break down the latest political stories and examine the pros and cons of consumer DNA tests for cancer. And Da Camera's artistic director celebrates 25 years.
Posted on · Harris County is looking into the list before taking action, while neighboring Galveston County has mailed out citizenship check requests.
Posted on · Under Harris County Clerk Diane Trautman’s proposal, voters would be able to cast their ballot at any of the county’s 700-plus polling locations, regardless of where they live.
Posted on · Diane Trautman, who defeated incumbent Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart in his bid for a third term, is a vocal opponent of Texas’ voter ID law.
Posted on · Brian Middleton is the first black district attorney the county has elected, and the first Democrat to fill the critical position in 26 years.
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner encourages voters to "keep the momentum going on election day" after historic early voter turnout in Harris County.
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts breaks down stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Posted on · Metro is waiving fares for voters headed to polling places all over Harris County.
Posted on · In response to the lawsuit — filed on behalf of five Prairie View A&M students — the rural county will expand early voting hours but "vigorously oppose" the allegations.