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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,...

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KHOU

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Could Texas legalize sports betting and change THC laws?

Texas · 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 · 2d
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Harris County gets $10 million in federal funding to address delays at east Houston train crossing

A railroad crossing on Lockwood Drive in east Houston is set to receive more than $10 million in federal funding to find a long-term solution to trains blocking traffic and delaying emergency responders. The crossing was selected by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for its Railroad Crossing Elimination/Crossing Safety Program. According to the agency, the project was chosen for what is called a future grade separation. Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia told ABC13 that instead of cars and trains crossing at the same level, the goal is to design an underpass so one would go under the other. The FRA said the project will improve rail safety by removing a crossing that is frequently blocked by trains, causing delays in emergency response times. That issue has drawn thousands of complaints from Houston residents to the federal government over the years. Data reviewed by 13 Investigates showed the FRA received 23,000 complaints since 2021 about stalled trains blocking intersections in Houston. The data shows most complaints are on the east side of town, at crossings on Eastwood Street, Leeland and South Lockwood. Many of the complaints are about emergency vehicles not being able to get through. Garcia told ABC13 that the

Houston, TX · 4d

The Hill

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Environmental advocate defeats oil and natural gas executive in redrawn Texas House district

Leticia Gutierrez (D) is projected to defeat Alex Mealer (R) in Texas’s 9th District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Gutierrez is leading Mealer by 14 points with 78 percent reporting, per DDHQ. Gutierrez will succeed Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) in representing the 9th District. After state lawmakers redrew Green’s Houston-area district last year to favor…

Texas · 3d

Chron.com

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Houston's Rivas Italian Restaurant not pleased with GOP pseudo endorsement

It's not the first time either.

Houston, TX · 4d

Houston Chronicle

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Houston Rep. Senfronia Thompson wants to make history as the first Black Texas House speaker

If chosen, Thompson would be the first woman and the first Black legislator to serve as Texas House speaker.

Texas · 2d

ABC13 Houston

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Voters say 'no' to CFISD school tax rate hike for improvements

Voters in Cy-Fair ISD were asked to decide whether to increase the school tax rate, and so far, most rejected all five ballot propositions. If passed, homeowners would have seen a nine-cent property tax increase. Cypress-Fair ISD also sent bond approvals to vote. Proposition B, the $1.3 billion bond, would have paid for school improvements and safety. Props C through E would have funded everything from technology to stadium improvements. “We are grateful to everyone in the CFISD community who participated in this election, took time to learn about the propositions, asked questions and shared their perspectives,” Dr. Doug Killian, CFISD superintendent of schools, said. “We accept our voters’ decisions. Our next step is to listen carefully, reassess our options and keep our community involved as we determine a path forward.”

Cypress, TX · 2d

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Health care access, ‘woke ideologies’ and property taxes: A pulse of Fort Bend County voter priorities

Over 271,000 Fort Bend County residents cast a ballot in early voting from Oct. 19 through Oct. 30. Fort Bend County, a largely suburban county outside Houston, is entering the second half of the decade amid rapid growth that researchers say is making it one of the region's primary centers of population and economic growth. That expansion is reshaping not only where people live but how the county functions on a day-to-day basis.

Fort Bend County, TX · 4d

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2026 Texas Election Results: Statewide and Houston Winners

From the governor's mansion to county government, voters delivered major changes in Texas' November 3 election. Here's a breakdown of the key races and results. Texas voters reshaped the state's political leadership in the November 3, 2026, general election, electing Democrats to several statewide offices and producing consequential results across Greater Houston.

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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 · 3d

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More Harris County voters cast ballots in 2026 than any previous midterm

Harris County saw its highest midterm voter turnout in history during the 2026 election with 1,392,280 votes cast, though the participation rate fell slightly below the record set in 2018.

Harris County, TX · 2d

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Christian Menefee cruises to reelection over Ronald Whitfield in race for TX-18

Menefee was first elected to represent the 18th District in a special election in January, held several months after U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s sudden death in March 2025. Democratic U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee will continue to be the representative for Texas' 18th Congressional district. Texas Republicans redrew the 18th...

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ABC13 Houston

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Fort Bend County faces first Election Day since primary runoff glitch impacted each site

Fort Bend County election officials say they have added oversight and vendor safeguards after a human error disrupted voting at every polling site during the May primary runoff.

Fort Bend County, TX · 4d

Atlanta Black Star

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‘Racist, Vile and Flat-Out Wrong’: Republican Judge Shares AI Video of Black ‘Supporters’ Thanking Him for Food and Jobs, Then Blames a Democrat

A Texas judge is facing criticism after posting a campaign video featuring AI-generated Black people praising his leadership. The footage has prompted accusations that it […] ‘Racist, Vile and Flat-Out Wrong’: Republican Judge Shares AI Video of Black ‘Supporters’ Thanking Him for Food and Jobs, Then Blames a Democrat

Fort Bend County, TX · 7d

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Fort Bend County General Election results for Nov. 3, 2026

Fort Bend County voters will decide local, state and federal races during the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. County contests include positions such as county judge, county commissioners, county clerk, district clerk, district attorney and judicial offices. The specific races on a voter’s ballot depend on their precinct and district.

Fort Bend County, TX · 7d

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Hopdoddy Burger Bar to open in new Katy development, state permits show

Hopdoddy Burger Bar, the Austin burger chain, appears to be adding another location in the Houston area. A permit filed Friday with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shows a Hopdoddy Burger Bar in the works for 24646 Katy Fwy at The Centre at Parkwest. The freeway facing retail development is still under construction.

Greater Houston, TX · 5d

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A Mile-Long Holiday Light Spectacle Is Coming Back to Texas This November

Before the show begins, drivers switch off their headlights and tune their radios to the event’s station. Then the road ahead lights up with millions of LEDs flashing to holiday music. That’s an unusual way to start a Texas evening. The mile-long drive runs through glowing tunnels and...

Katy, TX · 7d

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Shelter-in-Place Lifted After Katy Gas Main Break

KATY, Texas – A gas main break near Morton Ranch Road and Bridge Lake Boulevard prompted a shelter-in-place alert and road closure Friday morning in Katy. Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48 issued the alert at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 30, 2026. Residents and businesses within a half-mile radius of the intersection were affected.

Katy, TX · 7d