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Election totals show state, federal shakeup

COLDSPRING — While the state and federal elections showed a sea change in policy and platform, candidates in local races largely retained their seats after Tuesday’s general election. However, in one the few contested local races, results show that William “Billy” Lacoste edged out incumbent Shepherd Mayor Charles...

San Jacinto County, TX · 2d
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My Neighborhood News

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New $11.55 Million Mathews Community Center Coming to Tomball in Summer 2028, Bringing Classes, Recreation and Community Gathering Spaces

Tomball residents will soon have a new place to connect, learn and stay active as Harris County Precinct 3 plans an $11.55 million community center next to Samuel Matthews Park, with expanded recreation opportunities and a potentially important role during emergencies.

Tomball, TX · 2d

KLTV

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Van de Walker appears to win board of education seat, giving Democrats majority

AUSTIN, Texas (KTRE) - With all precincts reporting, it appears Democratic challenger Dana Van de Walker has won the District 8 State Board of Education seat by less than 600 votes. Pending certification, Van de Walker’s win would tip the board to the Democrats, who would hold eight of the...

Houston, TX · 1d
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Trey Wharton holds commanding lead in TX House District 12 race

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -Incumbent Trey Wharton (R) is poised to retain his seat in the Texas House of Representatives, claiming District 12 by a landslide over (D) Andie Ho. With 91.1% of votes counted, Wharton had 69.7% of the votes for District 12, which encompasses portions of Brazos, Grimes, Madison, Robertson, Walker and Washington counties.

Texas · 2d
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2026 Unofficial Tomball ISD Board of Trustees Election Results

Unofficial election results from both Harris and Montgomery Counties for Positions 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Tomball ISD Board of Trustees show Lacey Derrington elected to Position 1, Dr. Michael Pratt elected to Position 2, John McStravick elected to Position 3, and Mark Lewandowski elected to Position 4, pending official election results and vote canvassing.

Tomball, TX · 2d

ABC13 Houston

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Shelter-in-place lifted for Wolman Elementary after nearby gas leak, City of Katy says

The City of Katy Office of Emergency Management says a contractor hit a gas line, leading to the leak Thursday morning.

Katy, TX · 1d

Subplot News

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Marine Corps veteran votes at Texas school. Then a man accuses her of not being disabled because she drives a Tesla: ‘The jealousy is repugnant’

'Why is it so hard to mind the business that pays you?!?' The post Marine Corps veteran votes at Texas school. Then a man accuses her of not being disabled because she drives a Tesla: ‘The jealousy is repugnant’ appeared first on Subplot News .

Katy, TX · 3d

Click2Houston.com

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Dexter McCoy declares victory in Fort Bend County judge race

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Dexter McCoy has declared victory in the race for Fort Bend County judge, defeating Daniel Wong. McCoy declared victory in a speech Tuesday night. The election follows a turbulent period in Fort Bend County government involving County Judge KP George, who was suspended from office earlier this year amid ongoing legal proceedings.

Fort Bend County, TX · 2d

Yahoo!

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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

ABC13 Houston

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Texas education board poised for Democratic shift, but changes may take time, UH professor says

The Texas State Board of Education is poised to shift from a Republican majority to a Democratic one following this week's election. However, an education expert says sweeping changes are unlikely to come quickly.

Texas · 1d

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Democrat Leticia Gutierrez leads Republican Mealer in the race to represent Texas’ 9th

Gutierrez’s lead could amount to an upset after Texas House Republicans redrew the district to be friendlier to conservative candidates. Republican candidate Alex Mealer, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, had held a six-point lead in the polls leading up to the election. Democrat Leticia Gutierrez is leading...

Texas · 3d

People

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Controversial GOP Candidate Bo French Loses to His Democratic Opponent After Facing Scrutiny for Racist Remarks

In September, French drew outrage for a post on X in which he questioned student diversity at the University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX · 2d

97.9 The Beat

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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

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

ABC13 Houston

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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 · 2d

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