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Texas election 2026 live updates: Senate, governor races, Houston voting and results
Follow Texas midterm election 2026 live updates on Senate and governor races, Houston and Harris County voting, polling locations, election results and live coverage....
safety
Third gunshot victim comes forward as suspect in Matagorda County Halloween party shooting arrested
The suspect in a shooting at a Halloween party in Matagorda County Sunday morning has been arrested. The Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office says Allen I. Dunlap was taken into custody at a home in El Campo at around 8:19 p.m. Monday. He is currently in the Matagorda County Jail, c...
government
Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of election
Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing nonhazardous white powder to public officials. Here's what to know....
government
Election Day voters will be dodging storms across Houston this afternoon
Election Day cold front: We’re watching for stormy weather on Election Day. Today, a cold front will bring a threat of showers and some strong thunderstorms through the afternoon and early evening hours. BEST TIME TO VOTE: How do you avoid storms for Election Day in Houston? Righ...
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Houston weather: When is the best time to vote on Election Day to avoid rain, storms
Rain chances will be on the rise Election Day as our next cold front moves into the area. But the big question is when should you get out to the polls to avoid the rain? TIMELINE: An Election Day cold front brings storms for Houston. Here’s what to expect on Tuesday Afternoon: Sh...
schools
New restrictions at Texas Tech are changing what professors can teach
The rules have led to changes in course materials, prompted accusations of censorship and fueled pushback from faculty and students, including faculty departures, student protests and a federal lawsuit....
government
Abbott vs. Hinojosa: What’s at stake in the Texas governor’s race
Texas voters will decide Tuesday whether to give Gov. Greg Abbott a fourth term or elect Democrat Gina Hinojosa. The candidates have different plans for public education, property taxes and making life more affordable....