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Members of the Pantsuit Nation are meeting around the city in support of Hillary Clinton.

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Thank God It's Almost Over

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10/14/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Politics

How Donald Trump Lost One of His Biggest Hispanic Supporters

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Term Unlimited: Meet 3 of Houston’s Longest-Serving Politicians

In Texas, a full 67 percent of incumbents didn't face a major-party challenger in the 2014 elections—and 2016 isn't much different.

09/19/2016 By Adam Doster

Crime

The Harris County DA Invites Law-Breaking Citizens to "Make It Right"

A new program allows those with non-violent misdemeanors to have offenses and warrants removed from their records.

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Bayougraphy

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U.S. Representative Kevin Brady is heading up the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, and he means business.

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Bayougraphy

A Former Texas Gubernatorial Contender, Anything but Retired

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The People’s Court

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The new mayor outlined his priorities in his inaugural address.

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Public Safety

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HERO

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