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Election integrity, affordability, immigration, data centers and Flock cameras: Key issues for Greater Houston voters
Questions about who can vote, what families can afford, how immigration laws are enforced and who pays for new technology are shaping choices on the Nov. 3 ballot. Texas voter guide 2026: What to know before the Nov. 3 election For Houston-area voters, those debates extend from W...
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Who is running in Greater Houston in the November election? A guide to the 2026 local ballot
The November election will reach well beyond the races at the top of the ballot. Across Greater Houston, voters will choose county officials, judges, city leaders, school trustees and district board members. Depending on where they live, they may also decide questions about schoo...
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Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
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LIVE: Fort Bend County sheriff to address license plate reader technology, privacy concerns at press conference
Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan and local law enforcement leaders are expected to discuss automated license plate reader technology and address community concerns about privacy during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. The multi-agency press conference is scheduled for 1...
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Texas Senate race: Talarico holds razor-thin lead over Paxton in latest poll
Democrat James Talarico holds a small lead over Republican Ken Paxton as their heated Senate race enters the final stretch.
safety
Shon Davis appointed as first Black police chief for Tomball Police Department
Shon Davis has been named the new Chief of Police for the Tomball Police Department, making him the department's first Black police chief.
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Talarico challenges Paxton to debate hosted by TMZ
James Talarico suggested that a debate between him and Ken Paxton could be held on TMZ.
schools
Shepherd ISD reports chickenpox outbreak at high school
According to the Mayo Clinic, chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and can spread easily among unvaccinated people. The chickenpox vaccine is the safest way to prevent the illness....
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Ancient DNA challenges theories about when humans first reached North America
Researchers examining ancient DNA have narrowed down the timeline of early human migration into North America — shedding light on a question that's puzzled scientists for decades....
government
Houston takes aim at water billing woes with unanimous $5.5M vote
Houston city council unanimously approved an additional $5.5 million Wednesday for the city’s water meter system — a project that has been years in the making and one that hits close to home for hundreds of thousands of Houston water customers. The funds will come from the Water ...
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FDA recalls GLP-1 drug, other injectable medication over sterility concerns
Apothecary Pharma is recalling 23 vials of compounded injectable drugs distributed nationwide because their sterility cannot be assured, according to the Food and Drug Administration....
business
Trader Joe's plans to open 30 new stores nationwide: See the list
Trader Joe’s announced plans open new stores across various states, with some locations opening this week and others coming soon.