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University of Houston poll: Talarico leading Paxton, Republicans leading statewide races
A new survey from the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs finds Texas’s marquee November races tightly contested, with Democrat James Talarico slightly ahead of Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race. The poll surveyed 2,000 likely voters between Oct. 10...
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You can only pick ONE R&B front man. Who’s leading your group?
Let’s get one thing straight: This is not a conversation for the weak. Imagine you’re putting together the greatest R&B group of all time. You’ve got the harmonies, the choreography, the matching outfits and a record deal waiting on the table. But there’s one catch. You can only ...
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Linebacker David Umah’s production is demanding attention
During the 2025-2026 season, David Umah made his presence felt as a junior linebacker at Alief Hastings, earning second-team all-district honors after recording 61 tackles, three sacks, and 13 tackles for loss. Now a senior, Umah is proving that performance was no fluke. Through ...
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Stop calling Katie Zacharia a DEI hire
Recently, former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia was asked where she passed the bar exam and replied, “When I moved to China.” Three days later, she was fired from her position. Online, she earned the nickname DEI hire. I understand the joke. The Trump administration s...
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AI video of Black voters sparks outrage in Ft. Bend
An AI-generated campaign video featuring Black residents praising Republican Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong has sparked accusations of racial exploitation and political deception, raising questions about whether the people featured knowingly agreed to have their images and vo...
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Fort Bend ISD apologizes after security guards remove election signs and poll workers from voting site
Fort Bend ISD is apologizing after security guards at a polling location inside James Bowie Middle School removed election signs and told poll workers and supporters to leave, even though they were not violating any rules. The district says the guards went too far and will no lon...
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Houston Halloween weather forecast: Will rain clear before trick-or-treating?
Houston faces Halloween rain and storms, but trick-or-treating may stay dry. A cold front could bring Election Day showers.
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Houston crime victims advocate says ad supporting Abbott has led to death threats, concerns for family
Houston crime victims advocate April Aguirre says a political ad supporting Gov. Greg Abbott has led to death threats, harassment and concerns for family members. In the political ad, Aguirre talks about the murder of her 9-year-old niece, Arlene Alvarez. Arlene's mother is conde...
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Restaurant fire at Houston's Bush Airport sends large plume of smoke into sky
A restaurant fire sent a large plume of smoke into the sky at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
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Trump returns to Texas in effort to boost Paxton's Senate campaign
President Donald Trump returned Tuesday to Texas, making campaign stops in an effort to keep the Lone Star State on the Republican side in next week's midterm election....