Evans-Shabazz in runoff for Houston City Council District D with Travis McGee
In the run-off for District D, incumbent Dr. Carolyn Evans-Shabazz is back to defend her seat against long-time community organizer Travis McGee.
Plummer v. Morales in runoff for Houston City Council At Large # 4
City Council At-Large Position 4 is shaping up with a showdown between a retired Air Force officer, Lt. Colonel Roy Morales, and the incumbent dentist, Dr. Letitia Plummer.
Houston City Council At Large # 3- Runoff candidates Carter v. Cantu
The battle for Houston City Council At-Large Position 3 narrows to two contenders: longtime public servant Richard Cantu and former Houston Astros Foundation Director Twila Carter.
Willie Davis and Nick Hellyar - runoff candidates for Houston City Council At Large # 2
In the run-off for City Council At-Large Position 2, Reverend Willie Davis competes with realtor Nick Hellyar, who has a history of public service before transitioning to the private sector.
Run off candidates for City Council At Large # 1 Melanie Miles and Julian Ramirez
Houston's City Council At-Large Position One is heating up as well-known attorney and former prosecutor Julian Ramirez faces off against fellow lawyer and community activist Melanie Miles in a race for the seat.
Chris Hollins & Orlando Sanchez runoff candidate for Houston City Controller
The City Controller runoff features Chris Hollins, a 37-year-old attorney and former Harris County Clerk, facing off against Orlando Sanchez, a 66-year-old with prior experience as Harris County Treasurer and at-large council member.
Israel Hamas war continues, war of words in U.S. heats up - What's Your Point?
President Biden, despite pleas for a ceasefire, asserts it will stop when Hamas loses the ability to harm Israelis.
Centerpoint starts adding natural gas utilities surcharge to customer bills - What's Your Point?
Texans are facing the fallout of a $3.5 billion debt from the disastrous Winter Storm Uri, with a surcharge added to every natural gas bill to settle the debt over the next 16 years.
A brutal week for Houston's outgoing mayor - What's Your Point?
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner faces scrutiny for attempting to charge the taxpayer-funded Houston First Corporation $124,000 for his "legacy" book.
Tough new border laws may cause more issues in Texas- What's Your Point?
Texas Republicans push through controversial border bills, allocating a hefty sum for an additional border wall and creating state law criminalizing entry into Texas from a foreign nation without documentation.
Once again the education savings account (vouchers) fails in House education bill - What's Your Point?
Governor Abbott's push for a "school choice" bill, allocating public funds for private schools, crumbled amid opposition from House Democrats and rural Republicans.
More than 11,000 reported dead in Gaza amid Israel's counter-attack
President Biden, despite pleas for a ceasefire, asserts it will stop when Hamas loses the ability to harm Israelis.
$3.5 billion debt lands on Texas ratepayers' shoulders
Texans are facing the fallout of a $3.5 billion debt from the disastrous Winter Storm Uri, with a surcharge added to every natural gas bill to settle the debt over the next 16 years.
Mayor Turner's Legacy book sparks financial dispute
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner faces scrutiny for attempting to charge the taxpayer-funded Houston First Corporation $124,000 for his "legacy" book.
Texas lawmakers greenlight criminalizing unauthorized entry
Texas Republicans push through controversial border bills, allocating a hefty sum for an additional border wall and criminalizing entry without documentation.
Texas AG Ken Paxton heads to trial in whistleblower case
Two months post his acquittal by the Texas Senate on impeachment charges, including bribery and abuse of office, Attorney General Ken Paxton faces a new challenge.
'School choice' bill faces collapse amid bipartisan opposition
Governor Abbott's push for a "school choice" bill, allocating public funds for private schools, crumbled amid opposition from House Democrats and rural Republicans.
Judge Lina Hidalgo lashes out at DA Kim Ogg over filed search warrants- What's Your Point?
Amidst Texas Rangers securing more warrants in the bid-rigging case involving three former aides, including her chief of staff, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo clashes with District Attorney Kim Ogg.
Houston Controller and city council races also on runoff ballot
Houston's financial future hangs in the balance as Chris Hollins and Orlando Sanchez face off in a runoff for the city's fiscal watchdog role, while heated council races, like Mary Nan Huffman vs. Tony Buzbee in District G, add to the suspense just 27 days before decision day.
Houston's mayor will be decided in runoff- What's Your Point?
Can Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee close the gap and beat State Senator John Whitmire in the runoff to become Houston's next mayor? What's Your Point?