Politics

Meet the Candidates

A (Way Too Early) Primer on the Houston Mayoral Campaign

Learn more about the top names gunning for City Hall.

06/28/2019 By Schaefer Edwards

Paws up

Should You Be Allowed to Own a Tiger? This 11-Year-Old is Telling Her Representatives 'No'

The Missouri City resident testified in Austin this week in favor of a bill prohibiting ownership of wild animals.

04/05/2019 By Morgan Kinney

#IAmBecoming

Michelle Obama's Houston Tour Stop Lived Up to the Hype

The former First Lady's book tour is selling out for a reason.

03/04/2019 By Dianna Wray

Gun Violence

Rhonda Hart on Going to the SOTU with Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher

Hart, who lost her daughter Kimberly in the Santa Fe High School shooting last year, also attended the House Judiciary Committee hearing on HR 8.

02/11/2019 By Catherine Matusow

Ice House

What to Watch for as the Texas Legislative Session Kicks Off

Lawmakers most likely will be diving into everything from problems with school financing, to concerns raised by Hurricane Harvey, to questions on gun violence raised after the shootings at Santa Fe High School and Sutherland Springs.

12/31/2018 By Dianna Wray

Remembering 41

President George H.W. Bush's Houston Funeral Scheduled For Thursday

The former president spent his peaceful last hours in Houston, his adopted home of more than 50 years.

12/02/2018 By Dianna Wray

Breaking News

George H.W. Bush Dies At 94

The former president and Texas congressman was hospitalized earlier in 2018.

11/30/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Political Talk

President Obama and James Baker Celebrate No Indictments at the Baker Institute's 25th Anniversary Gala

An extraordinary conversation manages to reach across the political aisle.

11/28/2018 By Dianna Wray

Midterms 2018

A Heartwarming Election Day Story

How three strangers in Houston came together to ensure that one of them could vote.

11/07/2018 By Dianna Wray

Midterms 2018

What Do the 2018 Midterm Results Mean for Houston?

The low-down on what happened last night.

11/07/2018 By Dianna Wray

Vox populi

Twitter Mourns for Beto O'Rourke, the Internet's Favorite Candidate

The El Paso congressman may have lost the election, but he'll always have the tweets.

11/07/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Midterms 2018

Goodnight Charlie's Celebrates Election Day With Celebrity Help

The That '70s Show star spoke about speaking up during a Johnnie Walker party.

11/06/2018 By Amy Scott

Midterms 2018

Judge Has Ordered Extended Voting Hours at Nine Harris County Polling Locations

Voting will continue until 8 p.m.

11/06/2018 By Dianna Wray

NO bystanders

Happening Now: Score Tickets to Travis Scott's Sold-Out Astroworld Festival—If You Voted

This is not a drill.

11/06/2018 By Gabby Deleon

The 42 Percent

Please Keep Voting, If Only for the Free Frank Ocean Merch

The elusive artist has launched pop-ups in Houston and three other cities to distribute free merch to those who have voted.

11/06/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Midterms 2018

UPDATED: Scenes From Election Day 2018

Houstonians were out and about doing their civic duty.

11/06/2018 Photography by Daniel Kramer By Dianna Wray

Midterms 2018

The Houstonian's Guide to Last-Minute Election Day Details

What you need to know before you hit the polls on Tuesday.

11/05/2018 By Dianna Wray

Midterms 2018

Where to Watch the Election Results

You have quite a few options.

11/05/2018 By Drew Jones

Maybe Look Away

Video: Alex Jones from InfoWars and Protestors Exchanging Barbs

If you choose not to watch, we won't blame you.

10/23/2018 By Catherine Matusow Photography by Daniel Kramer

Trump in Town

Scenes from President Donald Trump’s Rally for U.S. Senator Ted Cruz

Thousands converged on the Toyota Center in their MAGA finest.

10/23/2018 Photography by Daniel Kramer By Catherine Matusow

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Politics

A (Way Too Early) Primer on the Houston Mayoral Campaign

Should You Be Allowed to Own a Tiger? This 11-Year-Old is Telling Her Representatives 'No'

Michelle Obama's Houston Tour Stop Lived Up to the Hype

Rhonda Hart on Going to the SOTU with Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher

What to Watch for as the Texas Legislative Session Kicks Off

President George H.W. Bush's Houston Funeral Scheduled For Thursday

George H.W. Bush Dies At 94

President Obama and James Baker Celebrate No Indictments at the Baker Institute's 25th Anniversary Gala

A Heartwarming Election Day Story

What Do the 2018 Midterm Results Mean for Houston?

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