Politics
Election Security: How 3 Local Counties Are Preparing For 2020
Posted on · Fort Bend, Harris and Brazoria Counties are taking steps to secure their systems – and reassure their voters – ahead of next year’s presidential contest.
Politics
Politics
Houston City Council Candidate Sues To Hold New Election, Citing Opponent’s Felony Conviction
Posted on · State law on whether a felon can run for office is open to interpretation, according to experts and lawmakers.
Politics
Pompeo Signals Harder Line On China At Rice’s Baker Institute
Posted on · Secretary of State Mike Pompeo devoted most of his remarks at Rice University to the importance of freedom and democratic government.
Immigration
Supreme Court Justices Take Up High-Profile Case On DACA
Posted on · All eyes will be on Chief Justice John Roberts when the court hears arguments Tuesday.
In-Depth
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher On How Houston Could Recover Quicker From Floods And Hurricanes
Posted on · Fletcher says both homeowners and local governments need a more streamlined process for obtaining disaster relief.
Politics
Top Texas GOP Donor Resigns From Company After Admitting To Prohibited Contributions
Posted on · James Dannenbaum, president and CEO of the high-powered Dannenbaum Engineering, was charged with a scheme to get employees to donate to three congressional candidates in 2017.
Elections
Harris County Clerk Blames Last-Minute Advisory From Secretary Of State On 12-Hour Delay In Election Results
Posted on · It took nearly 12 hours after polls closed Tuesday for election results to come in, despite the low turnout.
Politics
Houston Reelects Incumbent City Controller Chris Brown
Posted on · Brown will serve a second term as the city’s financial watchdog.
Politics
Here Are The Results From All 16 Houston City Council Races
Posted on · Twelve of the 16 races are going to runoffs.
Transportation
Voters Approve $3.5 Billion Bond For METRO Transit Projects
Posted on · This is the first time since 2003 that METRO has asked voters to borrow more money through bonds.
Politics
Incumbent Mayor Sylvester Turner, Challenger Tony Buzbee Head To Runoff
Posted on · Turner received 46.4% of the vote, followed by Buzbee with 28.75%.
Education News
In Races for Houston School Board, Incumbents Lose To Their Challengers
Posted on · But the winners of these four seats on the HISD board of trustees may not take the full powers of the office, as a state takeover of HISD is looking increasingly likely.
Politics
Texas Voters Approve State Income Tax Ban, Most Other Constitutional Amendments
Posted on · While voters were supporting most changes to the Texas Constitution, they were opposing a measure that would allow elected municipal judges to work in more than one jurisdiction.
Politics
In Race To Replace Zerwas In Texas House, Democrat Eliz Markowitz And Republican Gary Gates Head To A Runoff
Posted on · Democrats are hoping to flip Texas House District 28 in the upcoming runoff. Meanwhile, in Dallas' House District 100 race, five votes separate two candidates trying to make it to the second round.
Politics
Turner Leads Houston Mayoral Race In Early Voting Results
Posted on · Tony Buzbee is in second place with 29%, followed by Bill King with 13% and Dwight Boykins with 6% of the votes.