Checking Boxes

I Voted on Election Day and Ate Nothing but Free Food

Our writer took Houston restaurants up on their pledge to offer complimentary grub for casting a ballot.

11/08/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

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

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

🗳️🍴

Here's Where Your Vote Gets You Free, Discounted Food on Election Day

Several local restaurants and eateries are rewarding guests for going to the polls.

11/05/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Midterms 2018

Where to Watch the Election Results

You have quite a few options.

11/05/2018 By Drew Jones

Gobble Gobble

Food News: More Thanksgiving Dinners and Deals

Plus, more election day specials. Hey, you can eat for free if you vote!

11/05/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Fit To Print

Food News: Galleria-Area Bistro Opening at Spa

Plus, where else you can go after voting on Tuesday. You're voting, right?

10/31/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Show That Sticker

Food News: Vote on Election Day and Get a Free Meal

Plus, get ready for Thanksgiving. Restaurants are starting to roll out plans.

10/29/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Getting all Electoral

Register to Vote While You Still Can

The midterms are looming, but the cutoff for Harris County voter registration is even closer.

10/03/2018 By Sandy Tang

Helping Houston

12 Simple Ways to Help Houston Become a Better City

An everyday guide to voting better, helping the homeless, beautifying the city, and improving the environment.

07/20/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Politicking

There's a Surge of LGBTQ Candidates Running in the 2018 Primaries

16 LGBTQ Houstonians will be on the ballot on March 6.

02/21/2018 By Josh Watkins and Dianna Wray

Ice House

Houston Native Laura Moser Wants to Make Civic Engagement 'Easy and Logistically Painless'

Change, one phone call at a time.

02/13/2017 By Adam Doster

Politics

At a Loss: The Aftermath of Two Very Different Election Night Watch Parties

Neither a local politician's race nor the presidential election provided the results these parties watched for last night.

11/09/2016 By Adam Doster and Marianella Orlando

Election Day

Houston Women Rock Pantsuits To Encourage Voters on Election Day

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

11/08/2016 By Marianella Orlando