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Election results and analysis (Nov. 4, 2026)

On Wednesday's show: We devote the entire hour to examining the results of the 2026 midterm election here in Greater Houston and across the nation and discuss how it all might affect our region....

Houston Public MediaNov 4, 2026

Local

Houston is set for a fantastic fall feel for Wednesday!

Did you know? We’ve started the month of November with three straight high temperatures of 88°. We were one degree shy of record highs Sunday and Monday. Tuesday we did it! We tied the record high from 2016 reaching 88 before the cold front moved through. Dry and cooler Wednesday...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalNov 4, 2026

Schools

Gina Hinojosa’s plans for Texas: $1,500 checks, data centers and medicaid

Gina Hinojosa won the Texas governor’s race. Here’s what she promised ENOUGH’s Stephania Jimenez on property taxes, data centers, Medicaid, and school vouchers. Hinojosa sat down with ENOUGH’s Stephania Jimenez to answer questions about her plans for Texas -- from property taxes and school vouche...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalNov 4, 2026

government

When was the last time Texas had a Democratic senator?

Tuesday night’s midterm elections were historic for many parts of the country, including here in Texas. State Representative James Talarico, a Democrat, defeated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to become the next U.S. Senator for the state. RELATED: James Talarico wins Texas U....

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalNov 4, 2026