Politics
2015 Election Night Results and Analysis
Posted on · Hear complete election night coverage of Houston's top races.
Category: Houston Mayor
Houston Matters
Special Houston Matters: Election Night 2015
Posted on · Bringing you early results from the polls.
Local
Early Voting Relative Success In Houston, Harris County
Posted on · Tuesday is Election Day, but in Houston and Harris County, about half of the ballots have already been cast.
Election 2015
Four Houston School Board Races On The Ballot
Posted on · Perhaps the most competitive HISD race is in District IV which includes Third Ward and Midtown.
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Voting While Homeless In Houston
Posted on · Homeless citizens have the same legal right to vote as those with fixed addresses. But the barriers to exercising that right in Texas are formidable.
Red, White & Blue
King, Turner, Hall, McVey Debate On ‘Red, White and Blue’
Posted on · Election Day is Tuesday—and some of the candidates for Houston mayor are making appearances on TV 8's public affairs show "Red, White and Blue."
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What You Need To Know To Vote On Election Day
Posted on · Election Day is Tuesday and the final chance to cast a ballot.
Local
Why Houston’s Equal Rights Ordinance Became National News
Posted on · Those who oppose the so-called HERO law say it allows men inside women’s bathrooms. Supporters say it protects residents from discrimination. But which message is resonating with voters—and why?
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Video: The 7 Ballot Propositions Up To Texas Voters
Posted on · After the November election, the state Constitution could be amended in seven very different ways.
Transportation
After Last May’s Defeat, Montgomery County Prepares To Vote on Retooled Bond Proposal
Posted on · Officials say the funds are urgently needed for roads as the county faces rapid growth. But the issue still faces controversy.
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With Election Day Around The Corner, Houston’s Mayoral Campaigns Once Again Spending Big
Posted on · Houston’s last campaign finance reports before the election show Adrian Garcia spent far more than his competitors.
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Did Patricia Affect Early Voter Turnout In Harris County?
Posted on · With the Houston mayor's race, city council seats, the HERO ordinance and several high-profile state constitutional amendments in the mix, early voting has been robust.
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Texas Prop 7 Promises Free Roads Without Raising Taxes
Posted on · State Prop 7 diverts some sales tax to fund roads, but critics say it comes at the cost of other needs like education and healthcare.
Election 2015
New Superintendent Not on Ballot, But Driving School Board Campaigns
Posted on · The elections could bring new decision-makers to the hiring process and have already influenced the timeline for the search process.
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Voters Deciding On Property Tax Cut. What’s The Trade-Off?
Posted on · Many homeowners looking for relief with Proposition 1, would still see an increase in their tax bill.