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Tarrant County Young Republican chair resigns, announces vote for Dem in Railroad Commission race
The former Tarrant County Young Republicans chair resigned after announcing she would vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal over Republican Bo French in the Texas Railroad Commission race....
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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....
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Victims identified in deadly Deep Ellum shootings that left 4 dead and 15 wounded
Authorities identified Kaniesa Scott and Unique Elise Benjamin as two of four victims killed in the weekend Deep Ellum shootings that left 15 others injured....
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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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TIMELINE: An Election Day cold front brings storms for Houston. Here’s what to expect on Tuesday
Heads up if you’re planning on voting on Election Day! We are tracking a cold front moving across Texas on Tuesday. The big takeaway is that this will be impactful for people trying to vote in Southeast Texas. The severe and flood threat are unlikely. Let’s get into the timing: T...
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...
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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....
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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...
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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....