Elections
Early Voting Begins in Texas for 2018 Midterms
Posted on · There will be 46 locations in Harris County available during the early voting period
Politics
Texas Elections 2018
Culberson And Fletcher Clash Over Harvey Relief, Healthcare in UH Debate
Posted on · Congressman John Culberson and Lizzie Pannill Fletcher are locked in a dead heat as the contest in Texas’ 7th Congressional District enters the homestretch.
Red, White & Blue
WATCH: Is Houston In Good Financial Health?
Posted on · Catch the latest episode of "Red, White and Blue."
Politics
Trump Rally in Houston Moved to Toyota Center Due to High Ticket Demand
Posted on · The President is coming to Houston to campaign for Ted Cruz and other Republicans
News
Suspected Saudi Journalist Murder Case Could Have Implications for Houston
Posted on · Houston is the busiest gateway for US-Saudi Arabia trade.
Texas Elections 2018
Fact Check: Is Hispanic Unemployment at Historic Low?
Posted on · In an appeal to Latino voters at Tuesday night's debate, Senator Ted Cruz touted historic low Hispanic unemployment as a reason to keep Republicans like him in office.
Houston Matters
Analysis of Second Cruz-O’Rourke Debate
Posted on · Two experts tell Houston Matters the debate didn’t make a big impact on the race
News
Political Roundup: Second Senate Debate And HISD Leadership Changes
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Immigration
Report: U.S. & Mexico Should Jointly Address Immigration Issues
Posted on · As a new Mexican president prepares to take office, U.S.-Mexico collaboration on Central American migration could be strained.
Houston Matters
Everything You Need to Know About The Ballot
Posted on · Houston Matters sifts through the November ballot and answers your questions about the different races and initiatives you’ll be voting for on Election Day.
Politics
Trump to Hold Rally at Houston’s NRG Arena on October 22
Posted on · President Trump’s visit will coincide with the first day of early voting in Texas.
News
Retirement of Long-Time Fort Bend County DA Creates Rare Opening for Democrats
Posted on · Retired District Judge Cliff Vacek (R) and former Assistant County District Attorney Brian Middleton (D) are competing to fill the seat of John Healey, who is stepping down after 26 years in office.
Immigration
Report: 44 Percent of Fortune 500 Companies Were Started by Immigrants Or Their Children
Posted on · Eighteen of those companies are based in Texas, including 10 in Houston.
In-Depth
Weighing The Costs of Pay Parity for Houston’s Firefighters
Posted on · Firefighters contend Proposition B is a matter of fairness. City leaders and police officers argue it would trigger a fiscal catastrophe.
Houston
Pay Parity for Firefighters Could Hinder Harvey Recovery
Posted on · Houston firefighters’ pay has lagged that of police for nearly two decades. Proposition B would close the gap, but other city priorities would suffer.