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Meteorite that crashed through Texas home on display

Houston, TX · 21h

ABC13 Houston

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Why parts of west Harris County stayed red on Election Day

While Democrats won most of Harris County on Tuesday, a stretch of west Harris County near the Katy Freeway stood out as a Republican stronghold. In the Senate race, the majority of voters inside the Beltway supported the Democratic candidate. The villages just south of the Katy Freeway were a notable exception, appearing as what one voter described as a red island in a sea of blue. Beth Payne, a voter who lives in the area, said the broader results saddened her. "I'm a little disappointed. A little disappointed, but hope things will turn around," Payne said. As for why the area leans so heavily Republican, Payne pointed to the people who live there. "The reason it's ruby red is it's got a lot of people who have great values and are hard-working," she said. Rice University political science professor Mark Jones said the explanation goes further than that. He said other parts of the county have higher home values, including River Oaks, but the number of apartment residents in those areas can affect election results. The villages, he said, have more single-family homes. "That's a group of people are also very in tune to property taxes, in which case

Harris County, TX · 2d

ABC13 Houston

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Houston Mayor John Whitmire says HPD policy changes coming after Democrats' wins in Texas

Mayor Whitmire says HPD will announce policy changes after the midterm election shifted much of Texas' state leadership to Democrats, signaling a potential reset in the relationship between City Hall and Austin.

Houston, TX · 1d

Houston Chronicle

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Houstonians drive past his name every day. He was the last Texas Democrat elected to the Senate

Before James Talarico, a Houstonian held this Texas Democratic distinction for nearly 40 years.

Houston, TX · 23h

The Hill

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Paxton: Review of Harris County voting claims ‘won’t be resolved by the time the election is over’

Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton said the investigation into claims of felons voting in Harris County will not be resolved by the time “the election is over” on Tuesday.  Paxton’s office announced Saturday it had arrested an undisclosed number of convicted felons who had voted in the midterms. The attorney general…

Harris County, TX · 4d

ABC13 Houston

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The polls missed Texas again. This time by twice as much. The other way.

We told you two things about the Texas polls: they missed the final results by three to five points in each of the last three statewide elections and that nobody could tell you who was going to win. Turns out we were more right on that last part than we thought.

Texas · 1d

bluebonnetnews.com

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City of Dayton: 7 Brew planning new Dayton location

Dayton residents will soon have another option other than Starbucks for their morning coffee or afternoon pick-me-up as the popular chain 7 Brew prepares to open a drive-thru beverage shop along US 90. According to Chris Jarmon, director of economic development for the City of Dayton, 7 Brew has the...

Dayton, TX · 2d

Houston Chronicle

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MD Anderson plans $3.4B Houston expansion, including the largest U.S. cancer-focused clinical tower

The Houston cancer center announced plans for two new buildings that will add more than 2 million square feet and allow it to treat about 250,000 patients a year.

Houston, TX · 1d

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Top Harris County elected officials keep their seats in a Democratic sweep

Several of the county’s top elected leaders were on the ballot this week. Voters also selected a new Harris County Judge to lead the nation’s third largest county. Most incumbent Harris County elected officials kept their seats in Tuesday night’s slate of local elections. Several of the...

Harris County, TX · 3d

Houston Chronicle

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Letitia Plummer becomes first Black, Muslim woman elected Harris County judge

Democrat Letitia Plummer defeated Republican Orlando Sanchez on Tuesday to become Harris County's next judge, making history as the first Black woman and first Muslim elected to the role. Sanchez called Plummer at about 9 p.m. Tuesday to concede the Harris County judge's race. Article continues below this ad. "It's...

Harris County, TX · 3d

Houston Chronicle

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Harris County’s Black and Latino voters delivered huge margins for Talarico, Hinojosa: See the data

Black and Hispanic voters powered James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa’s wins in Harris County, where voters cited concerns about immigration, corruption and Republican leaders’ policies and rhetoric.

Harris County, TX · 2d

Yahoo!

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Harris County judge calls for ICE to release man struck by agent’s SUV

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for ICE to release Miguel Parra-Hernandez, who is still recovering after being struck by an ICE agent's SUV.

Harris County, TX · 1d

Click2Houston.com

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A Democrat won the race for Houston’s 9th Congressional District; She says deadly ICE shooting played a big role

HOUSTON – Despite being redrawn in 2025 by Texas Republicans with the goal of giving their party an advantage in Washington, Houston’s 9th Congressional District went to a Democrat during the midterm elections. Democrat Leticia Gutierrez defeated Republican Alex Mealer in Tuesday’s election, winning a district that was...

Houston, TX · 1d

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Explore 6 Fascinating Texas Museums That Are So Impressive Yet Completely Free To Enter

Ready to discover some of the most fascinating museums in Texas without paying a dime?. These 6 museums offer amazing history, stunning art, and unforgettable experiences for all ages!. 1. Texas Military Forces Museum (Austin) If you’ve ever watched footage of old military equipment and thought you’d love to see...

Texas · 1d

The Texas Tribune

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State-appointed managers in Texas takeover school districts brace for imminent removal

Appointed school board managers in some of Texas’ districts under a state takeover said Friday that they are preparing to be out of a job as soon as January. Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa campaigned to stop state takeovers in public schools and to replace Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath with an educator on her first day in office, which would be Jan. 19. The new commissioner could immediately change the governance of the eight districts that were taken over by the state because campuses persistently failed academic standards.

Texas · 20h

CBS Austin

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1 in 9 Austin millionaire households rents

AUSTIN, Texas — About 1 in 9 millionaire households in the Austin area rent their homes, according to a new analysis from apartment listing site RentCafe. The Austin metro had 206 millionaire renter households in 2024, ranking 16th in the nation. They make up about 11% of the area’s 1,797 millionaire households.

Austin, TX · 1d

Houston Chronicle

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Texas students build trailers in Houston rodeo welding contest

Twenty teams from across Texas put their metalworking skills to the test during an eight-hour trailer-building contest, where youth participants measured, cut and welded steel into small utility trailers. The teams competed in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Agricultural Mechanics contest. Each team had four members, who were evaluated on blueprint reading, weld quality, craftsmanship and how quickly they completed the build. The contest connects agricultural mechanics classrooms and labs with the welding and metal fabrication industry. The Agricultural Mechanics Committee provided an estimated $90,000 in prizes for the 20 teams. Teams will take their trailers home to finish fitting them. They can return completed projects to compete in a specialized class at the Ag Mechanics Project Show in March. Sign up for Houston Chronicle newsletters here Read the original article on houstonchronicle.com

Houston, TX · 2d

outsmartmagazine.com

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Houston LGBTQ+ Community Gathers for 2026 Midterm Election Night Watch Parties Across the City

Houston’s LGBTQ community joined voters across the city for election night watch parties on November 3, following closely contested local and statewide races. In Montrose, the Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus, established in 1975, hosted a gathering at Play Nightlife alongside Impulse Group, Equality Texas and HRC Houston. Elsewhere, supporters gathered at Karbach Brewing Co. and Timbergrove’s Cactus Cove, where Harris County judge candidate Letitia Plummer celebrated her historic victory. Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones also secured reelection, defeating Republican challenger Steve Radack. From neighborhood bars to campaign gatherings, election night brought together elected officials, advocates and residents following returns that reshaped Texas politics, including Democratic victories in the governor’s race and U.S. Senate contest.

Houston, TX · 1d

hoodline.com

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Texas Nears 26 Years of Daily Road Deaths as Harris County Leads DWI Toll

Bellaire Blvd. & Ranchester Dr. — Reported Intersection of Pedestrian Fatality. Texas has not had a single day without a roadway death in nearly 26 years, and state officials say Harris County remains ground zero for one of the deadliest patterns behind that grim streak: drunk driving. More than 95,000 people have died on Texas roads since that streak began, and transportation officials are using a case from a Houston crosswalk to put a face on the numbers.

Harris County, TX · 19h

Houston Chronicle

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Houston-area school districts lose millions in proposed funding as voters reject tax hikes and bonds

Houston-area voters rejected every proposed school tax increase and bond measure Tuesday, leaving several districts with difficult decisions over budget deficits and future improvements.

Houston, TX · 3d