Posted on · With the presidential election is just weeks away, Rice University computer science students are given the chance to rig a voting machine in the classroom. The result may surprise you. Pat Hernandez has the story.
Posted on · Whether you're for Barack Obama, John McCain, or undecided — today is the last day to register to vote for next month's election. Bill Stamps reports on how registration is going.
Posted on · Houston-area lawmakers played a big role in the House re-vote on a federal bail-out plan today. After voting against the package on Monday, Democrat Sheila Jackson-Lee changed that vote Friday. Sara Sciammacco has more from Washington.
Posted on · Two law enforcement veterans square off in a debate for Harris County Sheriff. The incumbent says programs he started should be completed. The challenger says it's time for change. Pat Hernandez has more.
Posted on · Wednesday evening, both Texas Senators voted in favor of the massive economic recovery package. Elizabeth Wynne Johnson reports from Capitol Hill.
Posted on · While Congress scrambles to come up with a new Wall Street bail out plan, Presidential Candidate Barrack Obama is urging Americans to support the effort. But if the nation's top economist can't agree on a solution, how is the average American supposed to know what's right? Bill Stamps spoke with some average Houstonians about the matter.
Posted on · Congressional leaders are hard at work this week trying to scrounge up another dozen or so votes to pass the economic bailout package. Laurie Johnson spoke with two Houston Congressmen about what it would take to change their votes.
Posted on · Texas Republicans have led their party one way or another for decades. This week's National Convention has been their last hurrah—for now. Jodi Breisler reports from St. Paul.
Posted on · The Republican National Convention's last night is tonight — and that means a big night for one of the Houston police department's K-9 units. As Laurie Johnson reports, the HPD explosive detection canine details was asked to help provide security at the convention.
Posted on · Houston area delegates at the Republican National Convention have had their schedules changed with the arrival of Hurricane Gustav. Jodi Breisler reports from St. Paul, Minnesota.
Posted on · Additional election information from NPR and KUHF is offered on HD2 leading up to the candidates accepting their nominations. Tune in each evening at 7pm on September 2nd and 3rd for coverage of the Republican convention. Each evening will feature the key speeches of the day, interviews from the convention and analysis from NPR's Ron Elving, Ken Rudin and Mara Liasson. All of KUHF's election coverage can also be heard on the KUHF News online stream.
Posted on · In the wake of Barack Obama's speech last night, two Hispanic Texans, including Houston's Rick Noriega, are using that power to dispel the notion that Barack Obama cannot win with Latino Democrats. Jodi Breisler reports from Denver.
Posted on · Candidates for the top three offices in Harris County discuss the problem of Harris County jail inmates who have behavioral health problems. Attendees to the forum hear solutions to a situation that carries a high price tag in dollars and lives lost. Pat Hernandez has more.
Posted on · Contrary to what you may have heard from other sources, the Texas Democratic Party is not giving up on trying to tally the results of the Precinct Caucuses that were held after the state primaries last week. Houston Public Radio's Jim Bell explains.
Posted on · Another deadline for people who want to vote in the Texas Primary runoff elections next month. Today's the last day people who aren't registered can register to vote in the runoffs. Houston Public Radio's Jim Bell reports.