Election 2015
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.
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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.
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Houston Mayoral Candidates Cast Ballots As Early Voting Gets Underway
Posted on · Monday marked the first day of early voting across Texas.
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Candidates Face Off In Last Houston Mayoral Debate
Posted on · Houston Public Media joined with KHOU 11 News and Houston Free Press for the last mayoral debate before the start of early voting.
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Mayoral Debate Shows Bill King Now Main Target Among Candidates
Posted on · The latest News 88.7/KHOU 11 News election poll shows the second spot in the expected runoff election is up for grabs, and the performance of some candidates during Saturday’s mayoral debate seemed to reflect the latest polling.
Transportation
Poll Results Show Support For Harris County Road Bond
Posted on · Harris County's population boom is leading to some big-city traffic problems in areas that not too long ago were considered rural. To deal with this issue, Harris County Commissioners are asking voters to approve a new bond issue to pay for road improvements. The latest News 88.7-KHOU News 11 Election Poll finds voters like the idea.
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News 88.7/KHOU 11 News Poll: Economic Argument Could Make The Difference In HERO Vote
Posted on · The campaign around Houston’s controversial equal rights ordinance is heating up: Ads are running on radio and TV, endorsements are being made and rallies being held. But do Houstonians want to keep the law? Or make it go away? The latest News 88.7/KHOU 11 News poll shows they are split.
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Houston Mayoral Election Poll: Turner Leads, Garcia Slips & King Gains Support
Posted on · The survey was conducted by the Survey Research Center, the University of Houston Center for Public Policy & Rice University.
Election 2015
Mayoral Candidates Talk About Parks And Bikes At Greener Houston Forum
Posted on · What should be the new mayor's top priorities, in terms of creating new green space and making things safer for cyclists?
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Harris County Commissioners Say Economy Can Handle More Bond Debt
Posted on · County voters will decide this November on bonds totaling $848 million.
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Montgomery County Attorney Says Commissioners’ Actions Will Not Void Election Results
Posted on · Opinion looks at how commissioners put a roads bond issue on the November ballot.
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Will The Third Time Be The Charm For Houston Mayoral Candidate Sylvester Turner?
Posted on · The Democratic state representative is in his third campaign for mayor of Houston. He touts his experience as a lawmaker.
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Adrian Garcia: From Harris County Sheriff To Houston Mayor?
Posted on · Polls have shown former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia is one of two front-runners in a crowded race to be the next mayor of Houston.
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Houston’s Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones: Good Or Bad For The City?
Posted on · The Houston City Council got an overview on Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones, or TIRZ’s, this week. There is some disagreement over their benefits.