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Eight months after his death in office, Houston voters finally got the chance to elect Sylvester Turner’s replacement in...
11/05/2025

Eight months after his death in office, Houston voters finally got the chance to elect Sylvester Turner’s replacement in the House of Representatives – but with over a dozen candidates in the race, voters now face a runoff between the two top contenders.

A runoff date has yet to be scheduled, but it will likely take place sometime in late January or February.

Shortly after President Donald Trump took office in January, his administration paused most of the refugee resettlement ...
11/05/2025

Shortly after President Donald Trump took office in January, his administration paused most of the refugee resettlement in the United States. The few refugees who were allowed in the country came mostly from South Africa’s white Afrikaner community.

That will largely remain the status quo into 2026.

The executive branch will let no more than 7,500 refugees resettle here in the next fiscal year.

“We’ve never had a great deal of the wealth of this world,” she confided, “but right now, Jim would consider himself the...
11/05/2025

“We’ve never had a great deal of the wealth of this world,” she confided, “but right now, Jim would consider himself the richest man” here.

A store owner's kindness leaves a lasting impression on three young boys.

In addition to statewide constitutional amendments, Texans decided a variety of local propositions on Election Day. Thes...
11/05/2025

In addition to statewide constitutional amendments, Texans decided a variety of local propositions on Election Day. These ranged from funding sports arenas to increasing property taxes to funding emergency services – and beyond.

Here’s a breakdown:

Bids to raise property taxes in Austin, expand emergency services in rural North Texas, and clear the way for a new San Antonio Spurs arena were all on the ballot.

For years, the Hyperreal Film Club held pop-up screenings at different venues until it moved into its own space. Its fou...
11/05/2025

For years, the Hyperreal Film Club held pop-up screenings at different venues until it moved into its own space. Its founders say the club is as much about celebrating the people who watch movies as the movies themselves.

For years, the club held pop-up screenings at different venues until it moved into its new space. The founders say the club is as much about celebrating the people who show up to watch movies as the movies themselves.

While most proposed amendments on this year’s ballot focused on taxes, voters also showed strong support for investing i...
11/05/2025

While most proposed amendments on this year’s ballot focused on taxes, voters also showed strong support for investing in Texas’ network of technical colleges and dementia and Alzheimer’s research.

While most proposed amendments on this year's ballot focused on taxes, voters also showed strong support for investing in Texas’ network of technical colleges and dementia and Alzheimer’s research.

As polls close, keep tabs as results roll in here 🗳️
11/05/2025

As polls close, keep tabs as results roll in here 🗳️

In addition to local races across the state, Texans are voting on 17 amendments to the state constitution, dealing with issues like taxation, water infrastructure and dementia research.

The constitutional amendment comes before voters at a time when Texas’ population of older adults is growing faster than...
11/04/2025

The constitutional amendment comes before voters at a time when Texas’ population of older adults is growing faster than any other age group.

The constitutional amendment comes before voters at a time when Texas' population of older adults is growing faster than any other age group.

ICE agents are arresting more immigrants on the streets and at routine check-ins than under President Biden. But most of...
11/04/2025

ICE agents are arresting more immigrants on the streets and at routine check-ins than under President Biden. But most of them don’t have criminal convictions despite pledges to pursue “the worst of the worst.”

ICE agents are arresting more immigrants on the streets and at routine check-ins than under President Biden. But most of them don’t have criminal convictions despite pledges to pursue “the worst of the worst.”

The state’s top election official says such a change should be up to the Legislature, not the courts.
11/04/2025

The state’s top election official says such a change should be up to the Legislature, not the courts.

The state’s top election official says such a change should be up to the Legislature, not the courts.

Chef Adán Medrano stresses the recipes are native to the region, but not ones he’d label “Tex-Mex.”
11/04/2025

Chef Adán Medrano stresses the recipes are native to the region, but not ones he’d label “Tex-Mex.”

Chef Adán Medrano stresses the recipes are native to the region, but not ones he'd label "Tex-Mex."

It's Election Day! Need a reminder of what to expect on your ballot?17 proposals to the state constitution are on deck. ...
11/04/2025

It's Election Day! Need a reminder of what to expect on your ballot?

17 proposals to the state constitution are on deck. Here's a breakdown of each:

We’ve broken down all 17 ballot measures – what they mean and who’s behind them – that will decide everything from property taxes to disciplining judges.

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