Category: Politics

Posted on October 21, 2010 · We're less than two weeks away from Election Day and former Houston Mayor Bill White is spending his days all over the state, the home stretch of his campaign to unseat Texas Governor Rick Perry. White was a popular mayor and hopes to take his message of fiscal responsibility and fresh ideas to Austin. White spoke with KUHF's Rod Rice earlier this week. We want to make it clear that we've extended the same invitation to Governor Perry, and so far haven't heard back.

Posted on October 19, 2010 · It could be the debate that nobody watches. Three candidates for Texas Governor will take part in a live debate tonight. Missing from the action will be the incumbent. One expert talks about what that might mean to Governor Rick Perry and challenger Bill White. Pat Hernandez has more.

Posted on October 18, 2010 · On the first day of early voting, supporters of proposition 3 — the red light camera proposition — gathered to make a final plea to the public. Bill Stamps has this report.

Posted on October 18, 2010 · Voters appear to be taking the advice of election officials who recommend casting ballots early for the November second election. Lines formed outside one location before polls opened. Pat Hernandez tells us more.

Posted on October 18, 2010 · Early voting starts today and you can vote at any polling location, regardless of where you are registered to vote. Pat Hernandez has more.

Posted on October 15, 2010 · Early voting in Texas begins on Monday as elections observers keep an interested eye on how things work in Harris County. As Wendy Siegle reports, a fire earlier this year that destroyed thousands of electronic voting machines hasn't thrown off preparations for this election.

Posted on October 12, 2010 · Just three weeks before Election Day, Governor Rick Perry used his state of the state address today here in Houston to paint a rosy picture of Texas. The governor admitted there are challenges ahead, but says Texas is ready to face them.

Posted on October 7, 2010 · Opposition is growing to Proposition 1, or Houston's proposed drainage fee, which voters will decide vote on in November. The Houston School Board approved a resolution asking for an exemption. Pat Hernandez has more.

Posted on September 27, 2010 · Texas may soon have a stronger voice in Washington through increased Congressional representation. That's according to a new report based on Census numbers. Manuel Quinones reports from Capitol Hill.

Posted on September 20, 2010 · The first truck of voting equipment loaned to Harris County has arrived. A number of neighboring counties are pitching in to help after a fire destroyed all of Harris County's voting machines. Bill Stamps has more.

Posted on September 16, 2010 · It looks like the campaign for Texas Governor will 'not' include a debate between incumbent Governor Rick Perry and Democratic challenger Bill White. The deadline Perry set White to release another batch of his income tax returns came and went without White complying with Perry's demand. David Pitman has more.

Posted on September 14, 2010 · The Harris County Clerk's office is ready to conduct an election despite the massive fire that destroyed all of the county's voting machines last month. Pat Hernandez has the story.

Posted on September 2, 2010 · The recent surge of killings and violence along the Texas-Mexico border has brought national attention to the ongoing drug war. And that's the backdrop for Bill White's campaign as he announces his plan to secure the border. Both White and Governor Rick Perry were in the Houston area today — with White's campaign accusing Perry of failing when it comes to border security. Laurie Johnson reports.

Posted on June 28, 2010 · A new Rice University poll finds Houstonians favor term limits for the city's elected officials, but not in the current structure. The poll was done for the city's Term Limits Commission. It was appointed to study possible options for changes. Pat Hernandez has more.

Posted on June 22, 2010 · A new poll finds voters in Texas are evenly split between the two candidates for governor. The results also show more independent voters are leaning toward former Houston mayor and Democrat Bill White — while incumbent Republican Governor Rick Perry is facing lower job approval numbers. David Pitman has more.