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Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee secures a U.S. House seat in a tight Texas special election, tightening the GOP's narrow majority and elevating a prominent Houston leader to national office.
A Democrat has flipped a Texas Senate seat once carried by Donald Trump, signaling shifting political dynamics that could influence Houston-area policy and regional priorities.
Sen. John Cornyn and state Rep. James Talarico lead early fundraising in the Texas U.S. Senate race, signaling an increasingly competitive statewide contest with implications for Houston voters.
Houston saw a significant decline in visitors from Mexico last year, mirroring a nationwide downturn that is raising economic concerns for travel-dependent cities.
Port of Galveston CEO Rodger Rees details a major expansion plan aimed at strengthening port operations and boosting economic activity across the Houston region.
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee has won the special election to finish former Rep. Sylvester Turner’s term in Congress, marking a significant shift for Houston’s political landscape.
A competitive field of Democratic candidates is vying to fill former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Texas House seat. Here’s what local voters should know.
UCF delivered another strong Big 12 performance, overpowering No. 11 Texas Tech in a decisive home victory.
Houston reflects on the legacy of DJ Michael “5000” Watts, the Swishahouse co-founder and influential figure in the city’s screw music movement, who has died at 52.
Houston’s December mayoral runoff highlights a generational divide within the Democratic Party, setting up a defining moment for the city’s political future.