Slim Thug on Sheila Jackson Lee for mayor
Houston rapper Slim Thug recently encouraged Houston voters to go out and vote for Sheila Jackson Lee for mayor.
Houston man blocked from mayoral ballot files lawsuit against state of Texas
A Houston mayoral hopeful was blocked from the November ballot because of a 2005 felony drug conviction, and he's now suing the state of Texas to change the law.
Public safety town hall in Spring Branch
As Election Day approaches, crime and public safety are some of the top issues Houston voters care about most. People in the Spring Branch area had the opportunity to ask Houston police and other city officials about their questions and concerns. FOX 26's Shelby Rose reports from the town hall.
Largest demographic of voters in Harris County are age 50, older
A record first week of early voting in Harris County as the county clerk reports voters have cast more than 54000 in-person ballots during the first four days.
Harris County early voting: More than 54,000 ballots casted in first 4 days
More than 54,000 ballots have been casted in person in the first four days of early voting in Harris County, officials say.
Most Harris County early voters are over 50
A record first week of early voting in Harris County as the county clerk reports voters have cast more than 54000 in-person ballots during the first four days. FOX 26's Jade Flury breaks down which age group is voting the most.
Sheila Jackson Lee involved in more election controversary
A second major controversy has emerged for the embattled mayoral campaign of Sheila Jackson Lee. It was triggered by a social media post from the Congresswoman announcing a public endorsement of her candidacy from former Houston Mayor Lee Brown.
Houston mayor denies endorsing Jackson Lee
After she felt compelled to apologize for abusive treatment of her staffers Congresswoman and mayoral candidate Sheila Jackson Lee has been "called" out for falsely claiming a high-profile endorsement. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has the details.
Sheila Jackson Lee announces endorsement from former Houston Mayor Lee Brown, he denies it
Former mayor Lee Brown denied his endorsement of Sheila Jackson Lee in a release sent out the the John Whitemire campaign.
Here's an early voting guide
The November election is fast approaching. Election Day is Tuesday, November 7. Early voting starts on Mon, Oct 23 until Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. A total of 17 candidates are running to replace Mayor Sylvester Turner in Houston. Due to term limits, Mayor Turner cannot run for re-election. Houston's voters will also elect a city controller and city council members.
Sheila Jackson Lee cusses out staffer in leaked audio recording
Jackson Lee, a Hillary Clinton-endorsed congresswoman who built a reputation in Washington as being one of the "meanest" members of Congress, has represented the same Houston, Texas district in the House of Representatives for over 28 years.
Leaked Audio: Sheila Jackson Lee cusses out staffer
In audio obtained by FOX 26, Houston mayoral candidate Sheila Jackson Lee can be heard cussing out one of her staffers.
Houston mayor election: Voters want safer city, support gun control: report
A recent study from Rice University shows voters want a safer city and support implementing more gun control policies.
Houston mayor performs standup comedy
Houston mayor Sylvester Turner preforms standup comedy at Improv in Houston.
Mayor Sylvester Turner delivers final "State of the City"
Houston is a Top-5 city in the world according to Mayor Turner in his final "State of the City".
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner delivers his final "State of the City" address
With less than 100 days left in office, Houston Mayor Sylvester transformed his final "State of the City" address into a retrospective on his nearly 8 years in office, citing his leadership during multiple disasters, reform of the pension system and the "balanced budget" his successor will inherit.
Final State of the City address for Mayor Sylvester Turner
With less than 100 days left in office, Houston Mayor Sylvester transformed his final "State of the City" address into a retrospective on his nearly 8 years in office, citing his leadership during multiple disasters, reform of the pension system and the "balanced budget" his successor will inherit.
You Decide: Houston mayoral debate at the University of Houston
With just 42 days until the election for Houston mayor, “it's game time" for mayoral contenders to stand out, and attract votes with clearly stated positions and plans to solve problems that matter most in the city.
Non-profit Houston PetSet holds mayoral forum for plan to curb city's over animal population
Four Houston mayoral candidates considered serious contenders in the race for Houston Mayor showed up for Houston PetSet's second mayoral forum.
Full Houston Mayoral Debate at University of Houston
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