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Elections · 20h ago

Houston voters approve Proposition A on marijuana enforcement

Houston voters approved Proposition A, directing police to make low-level marijuana possession their lowest enforcement priority.

Elections · Nov 4

Top Harris County elected officials keep their seats in a Democratic sweep

Several of the county's top elected leaders were on the ballot this week. Voters also selected a new Harris County Judge to lead the nation's third largest county.

Read at Houston Public Media

DevelopingElections · 50m ago

Senfronia Thompson says she has votes for House speaker

State Rep. Senfronia Thompson of Houston said she has enough votes to become Texas House speaker. Her party won House control on Tuesday, the Texas Tribune reported.

Elections · Nov 3

Christian Menefee cruises to reelection over Ronald Whitfield in race for TX-18

Menefee was first elected to represent the 18th District in a special election in January, held several months after U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner's sudden death in March 2025.

Elections · 23h ago

Former Hidalgo aide to lead Gina Hinojosa's transition team

Madden, a former staffer to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, will serve as executive director of Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa's transition team, Houston Public Media reported.

Read at Houston Public Media

City Hall · 8h ago

Sunnyside capital plan allocates $21.8 million for infrastructure

Sunnyside officials outlined a capital improvement plan allocating $21.8 million to infrastructure and development.

Read at Houston Defender

City Hall · 23h ago

Harris County Precinct 3 plans Tomball community center for 2028

Harris County Precinct 3 is opening a new community center in Tomball in summer 2028, according to Community Impact.

Read at Community Impact (Houston)

City Hall · 22h ago

Seabrook postpones vote on four-year strategic plan

Seabrook has postponed a vote on its four-year strategic plan, according to Community Impact.

Read at Community Impact (Houston)