As the 2024 election nears, Texas Republicans are raising concerns about voter fraud, focusing on noncitizens. Critics argue this unfairly targets Hispanic voters while Fort Bend County prepares for the election, with both parties working to engage and protect voters.
Houston zip codes lead Texas in individual donations to Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaigns, with nearly $40 million contributed. Trump raised $20.1 million, while the Harris-Biden campaign garnered $19.5 million, according to data from the Federal Elections Commission.
Two former prosecutors are competing for the position of Harris County District Attorney. While both advocate for reform, their solutions are markedly different. Each cautions that the justice system's trust could be compromised by their opponent's strategy.
Chevron's CEO, Michael Wirth, has openly criticized the Biden administration's approach to the natural gas industry. He argues that the current policies are detrimental to energy security and economic growth and calls for more supportive measures for this sector.
On September 15, 2024, a second assassination attempt was made against former President Donald Trump while he was golfing at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Secret Service agents quickly responded, and Trump was unharmed. The FBI is investigating the incident, and a suspect is in custody.
Fort Bend County Commissioner candidate Taral Patel faces multiple search warrants over allegations of online impersonation and fraudulent activities to attack his opponent and fabricate racial threats.