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Tuesday’s midterm ushered in a blue wave nationally and in Texas, where Democrats ousted some of the state’s most high-profile Republicans. Many of the top races were called before midnight.
Here are the biggest takeaways: houstonchronicle.com/politic…
Four of the victims of the plane crash were identified as Austin tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson, his wife Helen Sharp and their two children. houstonchronicle.com/news/ho…
Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa on Thursday announced leaders of her transition team, including a rural Republican whom Gov. Greg Abbott had worked to oust for opposing school vouchers. 🔗bit.ly/47W60Ct
Houston's running game has struggled this season but has found most of its success with Woody Marks and going on right side. houstonchronicle.com/sports/…
Gina Hinojosa has pledged to return HISD to local control, but she cannot act until she takes office. State law and a GOP Senate could slow the process. houstonchronicle.com/news/ho…
The Longhorns have struggled to run all season, and now face a Missouri defense allowing just 98 rushing yards per game. houstonchronicle.com/sports/…
Michael E. Webber writes, "Tuesday’s stunning election upset was another example of “everything’s bigger in Texas.” But as we pick through the ramifications, here’s an angle that many have missed: Energy was on the ballot. And energy won." bit.ly/4Ag67EV
Harris County has already broken its midterm voting record, with nearly 1.4 million votes cast. Explore the data. houstonchronicle.com/politic…
Half of Houston’s seats in the U.S. House of Representatives will be held by freshmen lawmakers after Tuesday’s midterm elections, with several incumbents retiring or losing their primaries. bit.ly/4iI9WM3
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Houston violated Food Not Bombs’ First Amendment rights when it tried to stop the group from serving free meals across the street from City Hall.
U.S. District Judge Andrew S. Hansen asked the parties to present a proposed agreement, likely including details on how Food Not Bombs could serve free meals without generating litter or other public health concerns. He also asked for a Food Not Bombs plaintiff’s proof of damages. bit.ly/480Bszq
More than 110,000 Texas students have received awards through the state's $1 billion voucher program, but the program may be on shaky ground after voters elected Democrats to all statewide offices and a majority of seats in the Texas House.
Incoming Gov. Gina Hinojosa has pledged to end the voucher program, a promise she reiterated in her victory speech. bit.ly/4zpO27f
Sid Miller says Texas Republicans ignored rural voters’ concerns about data centers before Democrats’ 2026 statewide sweep. houstonchronicle.com/politic…
Opinion | Energy was on the ballot. And energy won. houstonchronicle.com/opinion…
Opinion | The runoffs for Harris Central Appraisal District trustees could cost as much as $11 million. There is a better way, write two current trustees. houstonchronicle.com/opinion…
Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa on Wednesday announced leaders of her transition team, including a rural Republican whom Gov. Greg Abbott worked to oust for opposing school vouchers. bit.ly/4AgqCRX
More than 110,000 Texas students received voucher awards this year. Houston has nearly a quarter of them, leaving families uncertain about what happens next. houstonchronicle.com/news/ho…
The 2026 midterm elections ushered in a new, historic era for Texas. For more coverage and updates, visit here: bit.ly/4zqBk8j
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A former employee of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is suing the county, alleging she was fired for filing a discrimination complaint. houstonchronicle.com/politic…
Fher Olvera y la banda mexicana Maná regresan a Houston para presentarse este viernes en el Toyota Center con su gira 'Vivir Sin Aire'. houstonchronicle.com/la-voz/…
Rosenthal will be the first Democrat to serve on the commission since 1994. He aims to double the agency’s annual budget to roughly $500 million. houstonchronicle.com/politic…
In this week’s Tomlinson’s Take, statewide columnist Chris Tomlinson examines how the state’s political tides shifted — and how quickly that change arrived at the ballot box.
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