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Luigi Mangione due in federal court for pretrial hearing; jury selection plans expected
Fort Bend braces for legal fight over Daniel Wong's status as county judge
Texas State Board of Education votes to add Christian texts to list of required reading materials
Galveston leaders narrowly advance controversial Discovery Sands development by approving zoning exemptions
New street sign unveiled for renamed 'MSG Joe E. Ramirez Boulevard' in east Houston
Houston City Council approves $18 billion, 5-year capital improvement plan. Many existing projects are delayed
Does Fort Bend County have a judge? It depends on who you ask
The Supreme Court says the U.S. can turn away asylum seekers at the border
Supreme Court says US can turn away asylum-seekers at the border
Less diverse history, more Bible stories in public schools get initial OK by Texas board
Will Texas' new top voting official be a 'disruptor'? Locals are preparing for it
Republican Daniel Wong, Democratic commissioners at odds about his status as interim Fort Bend County judge
Harris County Flood Control Director possible pick sparks rift among commissioners over process
Jasmine Crockett’s silence could hurt James Talarico's U.S. Senate chances in November
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
Tucker Carlson says he'll no longer support the Republican Party
From peace talks to Pennsylvania: President Trump to visit Mack Truck facility in Macungie, Pa.
Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information
Hello Houston (June 22, 2026)
From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bid
State Board of Education to vote on new curriculum emphasizing Texas, Christian themes
Jewish voters express growing isolation amid rising antisemitism in both major political parties
Which Bible passages are in Texas' proposed student reading list? Here's what the selections reveal
State control of local elections (June 22, 2026)
Supreme Court of Texas denies appeal in case challenging Harris County’s 2024 elections conduct
Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal
The chosen readings, to be voted on soon by the State Board of Education, draw heavily from Christian perspectives.
Two Trump judicial nominees to the Southern District of Texas advance to full Senate for confirmation votes
The Texas GOP wants closed primaries. Here’s what that would mean for voters
Houston city leaders take big step on trash fee relief
Houston City Council approves new pedestrian, bike route between Memorial Park and Uptown
City of Houston could soon approve $35 million on new street and drainage projects
Former Houston City Councilwoman Abbie Kamin sworn in as Harris County Attorney
Hundreds of people turned out to Kamin's swearing-in ceremony at the Sylvester Turner Conference Center downtown Monday where she vowed to fight for vulnerable Harris County communities upon taking the seat....
A Muslim Texan sought to find his place in the party at the state GOP convention. He left in tears
New report shows some Hurricane Harvey bond projects still have years until construction begins
Most patriotic states in America revealed ahead of July 4
Galveston runoff elections decided, clearing way for Discovery Sands hearing
Texas Republican Party chooses new party chair during convention
Houston ISD board postpones vote on 2026-27 budget
After divisive US Senate runoff, Texas Republicans seek unity at state convention in Houston
Ban on Big Bend border wall fails in U.S. House committee
James Talarico launches Spanish-language World Cup TV ad
The more than $800,000 ad buy — the first by either candidate in the general election — continues the Austin Democrat’s push to win Latino voters as his race against GOP nominee Ken Paxton ramps up....
New Harris County Flood District leader needed ahead of Thursday vote, local expert says
City of Houston passes Whitmire’s $7.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2027
Houston City Council approved Mayor John Whitmire’s budget with a vote of 15 to 1. Council Member Edward Pollard, the sole “no” vote, argued the plan was “fiscally irresponsible.”...
Protests erupt at Houston City Hall after council passes Mayor Whitmire's $7.5B budget
Houston City Council passes FY2027 $7B budget proposal
Screwworm outbreak hits vacant Texas congressional district, as leading candidates scramble to assist
Houston City Council to vote on controversial $5 trash fee
Key races to watch in the June 9 primaries: Live results map for elections in four states
Click here for the latest results as voters in Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota select U.S. Senate, House and gubernatorial candidates.
Texas county lifts data center moratorium amid pressure from developer lawsuit
Texas Republicans won by going all-in on MAGA. Now they have to sell it to everyone else
'Shovels, not scapegoats': Texas GLO says Harris County may have no chance of meeting flood project deadlines
Local Texas election officials await appointment of new secretary of state as midterm preparations ramp up
After Jane Nelson's unexpected resignation, local election leaders worry her successor could complicate midterm election administration. Gov. Greg Abbott hasn't yet named a replacement....
'Stand with us and demand justice' | Family describes slain Houston father as community leader, devoted family man
Delayed. Again. Why is Corpus Christi postponing a vote on a permanent water supply using the Gulf?
This Week in Texas: City of Houston Budget, Voting security and access
Hello Houston (June 5, 2026)
Alvin city council hit pause on proposed data centers
Hannah McNair champions girls flag football ahead of key UIL vote
Libertarian Ted Brown courts disaffected conservative voters in Texas’ US Senate race
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