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Dan Patrick's defeat brings sweet revenge for former Houston radio host

She says Patrick wanted her fired in 1992. Now she's celebrating his defeat.

Houston, TX · 18h
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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 · 1d

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Marijuana, Taxes, Schools & Police Raids: Changes Coming to Texas

Houston passed the Freedom Act, deprioritizing marijuana misdemeanor enforcement and banning no-knock warrants. Voters rejected $2 billion in school bonds and $817.5 million in North Texas infrastructure spending. San Antonio strongly supported renewing a sales tax for early childhood education programs. Texas voters made decisions during the November 3, 2026,...

Texas · 2d
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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 · 15h

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Pasadena mayor orders Council Member removed from chambers after heated exchange with public speaker

PASADENA, Texas – A contentious Pasadena council meeting took a turn when Mayor Thomas Schoenbein directed officers to escort Council Member Bianca Valerio out of the council chambers following an exchange involving public speaker Alisia Cardenas and questions about the ongoing controversy surrounding a proposed 6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

Pasadena, TX · 1d

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Montgomery County judge election results 2026: Results, candidates

Incumbent Republican Mark Keough is running for re-election as Montgomery County judge against Democratic challenger James Graf in the November 3, 2026, election.

Montgomery County, TX · 3d

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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 · 20h

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Downtown Houston Tower Lands $136M Loan to Become 460-Unit Apartments

A 1960s office tower that sat largely empty in downtown Houston for years has landed a $136 million loan to become hundreds of new apartments. 3L Real Estate obtained the financing from Bank OZK to convert One City Centre, a 780,530-square-foot building at 1021 Main St., from office space into 460 residential units and 93 hotel keys.

Houston, TX · 1d

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Lesbian Texas lawmaker Ann Johnson wins reelection amid attacks on LGBTQ+ rights

Democratic state Rep. Ann Johnson, an openly lesbian lawmaker who has pushed to expand LGBTQ+ protections in Texas, has won reelection to the state House of Representatives, defeating Republican challenger Mike Michna. Johnson secured another term representing Houston's 134th House District, according to Decision Desk HQ, which called the race...

Texas · 2d

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Houston mural honors six women who helped shape the city

HOUSTON – A new mural in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood is celebrating six influential women who helped shape the city. And its location makes the tribute even more meaningful. Created by self-taught artist Anat Ronen, the ‘Faces of Change’ mural highlights women who made a lasting impact on a...

Houston, TX · 2d

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'Time is up, Mike': HISD protesters celebrate blue wave at Miles' doorstep

HISD critics wasted no time sending Mike Miles a message.

Houston, TX · 1d

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Gov. Abbott talks ICE agent indictment

While in Houston on Monday, Governor Greg Abbott gave his response to ICE agent Mario Morales being indicted on Friday in Harris County.

Texas · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Texas elected its first Latina governor. At this Houston bookstore, the moment felt personal.

This East End shop makes space for Latino stories. Gina Hinojosa’s historic win made that work feel even more urgent.

Houston, TX · 19h

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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 · 22h

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Texas AG Ken Paxton's office investigating alleged illegal voting in Harris County

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office is investigating allegations that convicted felons cast ballots while on parole in Harris County.

Texas · 4d

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New Traffic Light Being Build at League City Pkwy and Maple Leaf Dr

You might have noticed the construction around the Maple Leaf Drive and League City Parkway (96); this construction is part of an intersection improvement plan. Lasting until the summer of 2027 and costing $725,966, this improvement plan will add a four way stop light, two turn lanes and the extension of the original two turn lanes.

League City, TX · 1d

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Texas Artist of the Year Revealed In a Rollicking Houston Art Night With 400 A-Listers, Collectors and a Hometown Star

Like the true art lovers they are, Art League Houston’s Re/Mix Gala attendees put their most cutting-edge selves forward to celebrate the top movers and shakers in the Texas art world and reveal the Texas Artist of the Year. The sold-out evening, co-chaired by Daisy Perez and Sarah Beth Wilson, welcomed 400 from the A-List (as in Art) — artists, curators, collectors and gallerists — to Houston’s Thompson Hotel.

Houston, TX · 1d

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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 · 20h

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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 · 2h