In with the New

The Young Texan Politicians You Should Be Following

These up-and-comers are changing the face of the state’s politics.

08/05/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

2024 Houstonian of the Year Finalist

New Texas Senator Molly Cook Is All about ‘Treating’ Voters

The ER nurse turned politician is using her lessons from the hospital to better serve her constituents in the capitol.

07/22/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Still in It

After running (unsuccessfully) to be senator, president, and governor, the Texas politico is not done with advocacy or campaigning.

05/08/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Political Contender

The Dallas politician thinks he can appeal to Democrats, Republicans, and independent voters in barely-teetering-on-purple Texas.

05/01/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

How It’s Going

From the Houston Avenue median debacle to many, many staff shake-ups.

04/09/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

The Doctor Is In

Joe Grisaffi plays a doctor bearing bad news in Mothers Against Greg Abbott ads.

Womp Womp

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg’s election performance last night is a masterclass in how to lose reelection.

03/06/2024 By Emma Balter

Making History

Houston's Mayor Turner joins Eric Adams, Karen Bass, and Lori Lightfoot as new faces of leadership in the country.

Election 2022

Find out who won in Harris County and Texas for this year’s midterm election.

BANNED BOOKS

Those under fire include titles dealing with racism, police brutality, gender and sexuality.

09/22/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Politics

Where LGBTQ+ legislation stands in Texas, and where Houston falls among the most LGBTQ-friendly cities.

Voting

There are 90 polling locations for this election across the Houston area.