Galveston Co. commissioners unanimously vote for new redistricting map
The map passed after at least 48 speakers addressed it, which impacts residents in Bolivar and Galveston.
Government News
Luigi Mangione to stand trial in Manhattan federal court in January; State trial set for September
Luigi Mangione will stand trial in Manhattan federal court beginning January 5 with jury selection followed by opening statements January 25.
Friendswood residents have until June 30 to weigh in on proposed bond projects
Time is running out for Friendswood residents who want to help shape the city’s next potential bond election. City officials are encouraging residents to complete the 2026 Bond Proposition Survey before it closes on June 30. The survey is part of the city’s effort to gather publi...
Mental health among June school board topics
Stating the importance of mental health support, Pearland ISD Trustees this month renewed an agreement with the local mental health authority for crisis support and other services. Through the agreement approved on June 9, Gulf Coast Center will provide crisis intervention, risk...
‘Trigger tables’ under review as 518 expansion nears
The City of Pearland’s requirements for businesses that expand or make other changes may be too aggressive, members of city council said. “It seems like a lot,” Council member Layni Cade reflected during a joint discussion with the Planning and Zoning Commission this month. “It ...
Council delays decision on HGAC appointments
Pearland City Council members on Monday delayed until October any appointments of representatives to the Houston-Galveston Area Council following heated discussion and comments from residents supporting the selection of the city’s recently elected mayor. A regional planning comm...
Colorado court rejects November ballot initiatives aimed at redrawing congressional districts
Colorado voters will not get a say this November on whether to replace the state's congressional districts with ones that could help Democrats win additional seats in future elections. The state Supreme Court on Monday struck down a series of proposed ballot initiatives that woul...
Supreme Court ruling gives a reprieve to states with grace periods for receiving mail ballots
States that allow mail ballots to be counted after Election Day reacted with relief Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican effort to outlaw the practice.A decision favoring the state of Mississippi over the Republican National Committee delivered an immediate r...
Royalties. Teaching gigs. A concert in Puerto Rico. Financial forms offer view inside Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was gifted concert tickets in Puerto Rico last year as members of the high court continued to accept paid teaching gigs and receive royalties for books they have written, according to financial disclosure forms released Monday that provide in...
Supreme Court will weigh Trump-backed Republican appeal to enforce Arizona voting laws
The Supreme Court said Monday it will consider a Republican push to enforce strict Arizona voting laws passed in the swing state after the 2020 election.The high court has allowed some similar rules to take effect as lawsuits play out, including Arizona's proof-of-citizenship req...
Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.The 5-4 decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed bal...
300 free A/C units distributed to Precinct 4 families, commissioner says
Commissioner Lesley Briones and her team distributed the A/C units to pre-selected Precinct 4 families as part of the Cool 4 the Summer program.
Andy Burnham says he’d hand more power to local governments if he becomes UK leader
Andy Burnham, likely the next U.K. prime minister, pledged Monday to give away a chunk of his power by handing greater autonomy to local leaders in a “circuit-breaker” for the sclerotic British state.The former mayor of Greater Manchester also said he would move part of the prime...
Political clash erupts in Houston suburb as new mayor steps in - Chron
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPc1hxZmVYVS1QWWFIS01KWkwyUW1pUWR5U0s1Q09oSzVseHpDWkhIUm13UjAyV010OFhMLXNkMUNwYjNCVzBHY2huVlBXajI5Z2VJTy1HRkF6eXYwaklMYlZWVkdZdDFXNUYtekdsMWZvVmFDbVktX2NkNkUzejA4V0RzbThBc2kwVUlDY3BIdndlRm5IMnc?oc=5" target="_blank">Poli...
Inside the World Cup knockout stage bracket: Some teams have an easier path than others
If the World Cup was the NCAA basketball tournament, then teams like Morocco and the Netherlands would have some serious anger toward the selection and seeding committee right now. England, Mexico, Portugal and Spain might not be all that happy, either.Lionel Messi and Argentina,...
Chinese dissident who fled to South Korea by dinghy arrives in Canada
A Chinese political dissident who fled to South Korea last month in a dinghy has arrived in Canada, his friend said on social media on Saturday. Dong Guangping was aboard a 3.3-meter (10.8-foot) inflatable boat in the waters off a western South Korean island in May when he was de...
Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rules
A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary, a judge ruled Friday.Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews’ ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director ...
Free heavy trash drop-off, community cleanup planned Saturday in Houston’s East End
East End residents will have a chance to clear out bulky household items and help spruce up the neighborhood Saturday as Harris County Precinct 2 hosts a Keep2Clean Community Cleanup Event.Commissioner Adrian Garcia is expected to join community partners for the event, scheduled ...
Tensions boil over as Pearland council faces off with new mayor - Yahoo
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxQUGF2Qi1IVHlNX1RkLTJpSmxCb1VHV2g5SkZ0SzBVRHF0ZjZ6N2JOeUE0RHl6YWhUWFktbnpvWlptSTNCSlRPa01PVUxRc2VOTzcwdVZzLUtITjgtaXhydld5eWVObzlJbkx2cFk5eW13T0txcjF4NnRnMkh2YlpsdmhsU1RuV3k2a3pZUG5Jb205MElSeFQtVXVhMA?oc=5" target="_blan...
Pearland tables vote to fill vacant unexpired terms for the Houston-Galveston Area Council - Community Impact | News
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAJBVV95cUxOZ3JCY1pmdTZQMVlYR2lEcmdWYzVSRm9vYVIxTE1NUFcyMWtIOTJKMmZCU05VRUFvUmwzdG1TQy1SSVJKWDl1RFZEN3lnRUp0eGJJSW1IMnFwRVNRLUk5c1ZPOTY4RlpEUmxDOUJsdHdlOUpRWE1uTVdlZlQ0azZYZHFiWkVVdlY4NnpYbXozMjZMU242YnhTTW1Jd3BuUlVMSTdUaWh5RWVrS0...
Houston ISD Board of Managers unanimously approves Bluebonnet Learning curriculum
<p>The Houston Independent School District Board of Managers unanimously agreed to approve the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum on Thursday evening. </p><h2>What is Bluebonnet Learning curriculum?</h2><p>According to the Texas Education Agency, the curriculum is a state-developed, ...
Walkout paralyzes Fort Bend County government in standoff over Interim Judge's seat
<p>A bitter constitutional dispute over who legally leads one of the nation’s most diverse counties descended into operational gridlock Thursday, as a walkout by Democratic commissioners effectively paralyzed the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.</p><h2>Battle over Interim Fo...
Texas board approves adding Bible stories to required reading for over 5M public school students
A Texas board approved adding Bible stories to required reading for the state's more than 5 million public school students.
Baylor teen health clinics provide free medical care, mental health services
According to the latest U.S. Census data, Texas leads the nation in the number of uninsured residents.Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones is reminding families that free, accessible healthcare is available to young people in need.“It’s called the Baylor teen health clinic, ...
Mandated Bible stories in reading lists, revamped history for Texas public schools approved
Texas will require Bible stories in public schools after the State Board of Education approved a mandatory reading list Friday alongside a rewrite of K-8 social studies lessons that minimize racial, geographic and cultural diversity. The Republican-led board passed the mandated C...
Election worker says federal officers confronted her at polls over social media post criticizing ICE
A poll worker said two federal officers visited her at a voting location during New York’s primaries to confront her about a social media post she’d written criticizing the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis.Paigelynne Gonyea said the confrontation happened Tu...
HISD approves Bluebonnet curriculum with Bible references for elementary classrooms
Houston ISD trustees voted Thursday night to adopt the state’s Bluebonnet Learning curriculum for elementary school students, reversing last year’s decision and prompting debate over the role of biblical references in public education.The curriculum, developed by the Texas Educat...
Bible stories are approved as required reading in Texas public schools
Texas' education board on Friday approved a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes Bible stories, widening conservative efforts to bring Christian teachings into U.S. classrooms.The state-mandated list of assigned reading — which includ...
Marcus Stuckett appointed new Harris County Flood Control Director
<p>The Harris County Commissioner's Court has appointed a new executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District.</p><p>Marcus Stuckett, a licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Floodplain Manager, will take over the role. He has previously served as Senior HCFC...
A Trump commission urges 'bridges' between church and state in sweeping draft report
A new report by a Trump administration commission suggests replacing the idea of separating church and state with the idea of building bridges between them.The assertion — challenging a longstanding concept in American law — comes amid a raft of recommendations in a draft report ...
Former president of Boling ISD school board sentenced for sexually exploiting child, possessing child pornography
The former president of the Boling ISD Board of Trustees has been sentenced for possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation of a child, the Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck announced Friday.Jerry James Svatek Jr. pleaded guilty Dec. 5, 2025.U.S. District Judge Ewi...
New street sign unveiled for renamed 'MSG Joe E. Ramirez Boulevard' in east Houston
After the Houston City Council voted to rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard after claims of sexual assault were made public, Joe Ramirez was chosen for the newly renamed street in east Houston....
Battle underway to remove Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong
<p>A battle is underway in Fort Bend County to remove Interim County Judge Daniel Wong from his appointed post as chief executive.</p><p>The effort to remove Wong from his post appears to have been led by Fort Bend County Commissioner Dexter McCoy who told media outlets that Wong...
HISD board unanimously approves controversial bible-infused Bluebonnet curriculum
HISD board members unanimously approved the use of the bible-infused Bluebonnet Learning curriculum.
Does Fort Bend County have a judge? It depends on who you ask
Despite questions over whether he is still the Fort Bend County judge, Daniel Wong and two commissioners voted to keep him on. Two other commissioners argued the vote was illegal....
2 Newsletter: Another hot & sunny weekend ahead
Good morning, Houston.☀️Happy Friday! Hope you’re easing into the day (and the heat) with an extra sip of coffee, or tea, or milk, or whatever you’re drinking this morning.We’re in Austin again today. The Texas State Board of Education is expected to make a decision on proposed c...
The Latest: Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump administration on 2 immigration cases
The Supreme Court voted 6-3 on Thursday to allow the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation.The Department of Homeland Security can no...
Harris County Flood Control Director possible pick sparks rift among commissioners over process
<p>A sharp division has emerged within the Harris County Commissioners Court on the eve of a discussion to appoint a new head for the region's embattled Flood Control District. </p><h2>Conflict over possible Harris Co. Flood Control District Director pick</h2><p>The Commissioners...
Houston’s financial outlook revised to ‘stable’ by S&P Global Ratings, Mayor Whitmire says
S&P Global Ratings has revised the City of Houston’s financial outlook from negative to stable, a move Mayor John Whitmire says reflects the city’s recent efforts to strengthen its finances.The revised outlook comes about two years after S&P changed Houston’s outlook to negative,...
Fort Bend County Commissioners walk out of meeting over Daniel Wong dispute
A dispute over whether Daniel Wong can legally continue serving as Fort Bend County judge brought county business to a brief standstill Thursday after two commissioners walked out of a Commissioners Court meeting, leaving the court without enough members to proceed.The standoff s...
Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near. Consumer prices rose 4.1% in May from a year ...
Federal judge halts Trump’s election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list
A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani, who was nominated by Democratic President Barack Obama, sided with a coalition ...
Harris County appoints Marcus Stuckett as new Flood Control District executive director
Harris County Commissioners Court on Thursday unanimously appointed Marcus Stuckett as the new executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District, making him the first African American to lead the agency.The appointment comes two weeks after former Executive Director ...
Fort Bend County Interim Judge Daniel Wong fights back against claims he is no longer county judge
Fort Bend County Interim Judge Daniel Wong is no longer legally the county judge, according to Commissioner Dexter McCoy.
Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting
Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote Wednesday to try to appease him, rejecting a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed. Trump harangued GOP senators face to face earlier in th...
Parents concerned after Bluebonnet curriculum was spotted on HISD board agenda
While classrooms are quiet because of summer break, some HISD parents say they won't be silent during Thursday night's board meeting.
2 Newsletter: Class is in session - Texas SBOE to vote today on big curriculum changes
Good morning, Houston.☀️Happy Friday Eve! Hope you’re easing into the day (and the heat) with an extra sip of coffee, or tea, or milk, or whatever you’re drinking this morning.We’re in Austin today. The Texas State Board of Education is expected to make a decision on proposed cha...
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD approves $1.2 billion budget amid $80.9 million projected deficit
The Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees adopted a $1.25 billion budget and staff compensation plan for the 2026-27 school year in a 6-1 vote during its regularly scheduled board meeting June 22. Trustee Christine Kalmbach cast the lone dissenting vote.The general fund budget ...
Mamdani's success in New York tests Democratic Party's willingness to change
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stepped into the national spotlight this week as an ascendant political force within the Democratic Party. Democratic leaders aren't so sure that's a good thing.As progressives cheered across the nation, some of the most powerful Democrats in th...
Senate Republicans hold new vote on war powers after Trump berated them at Capitol meeting
Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump on Wednesday over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote to try to appease him, voting down a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed. Trump harangued GOP senators face to face earlier ...
Trump's showdown with Republican Sen. Cassidy: Inside the blow-up on Capitol Hill
“Would you really like to know?” Sen. Bill Cassidy asked President Donald Trump.Just hours after refusing to sign a bipartisan housing bill that Republicans hoped would boost their election-year prospects, the president was attending a private lunch Wednesday with the Senate GOP....
Charcuterie board shop opens in Pearland - Community Impact | News
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxNd0RHQWc4WS1yNU9MOXhOejU1NFZjMXFETkd4Nm1VVmpRVGtsYVhIZjZ3MHR3VlpVZTl3VXpPUXFvaTFLdF9aUWhBSEk1SDY3SFNjbFRIY0wxejktcTZnOTN6WjdRSXh6Zlp3TlZGTWZSWkNUenQyLUNCX3lZTDdaZkNvX0VZQzl3ejVKM3J2c01QaEFBRW03d0wzcGlkbzVUc3B6TVI3OVJLeD...
Fort Bend Commissioner Grady Prestage says Daniel Wong no longer has authority as interim county judge
Fort Bend County Precinct 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage says he will preside over Thursday’s Commissioners Court meeting after county officials concluded that Daniel Wong’s appointment as interim county judge expired following the dismissal of the civil lawsuit that led to his ap...
Houston Rodeo chairman details vision for $300 million expansion, says Reliant Park remains organization’s home
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s planned $300 million expansion represents more than just a new facility — it’s a long-term investment in youth, agriculture and the future of the organization, according to Chairman of the Board Wesley Sinor.Speaking with KPRC 2’s Michael Ho...
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.The ruling by U.S. ...
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
The Constitution "does not grant the President any specific powers over elections," the judge wrote.
Trump-endorsed de la Espriella declared winner of Colombia’s presidential runoff election
Conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire political neophyte, will be Colombia’s next president after electoral authorities on Wednesday declared him the winner of Sunday’s runoff election.The businessman and lawyer, whose ventures include a clothing line, win...
Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America
The rise of Abelardo de la Espriella, a businessman and lawyer set to be Colombia's next president, is raising questions about whether political shifts underway across Latin America could reshape the future of the Amazon rainforest.The Colombia election result comes as Peru appea...
New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats
When Varun Venkatesh cast his ballot in New York’s primary this week, he thought about “a good litmus test for me as a voter.” He wanted to know what the candidates are doing for the Palestinian cause. The 27-year-old Brooklyn resident decided to support Claire Valdez, who was ba...
Zoning Board rejects variance requests
The Pearland Zoning Board of Adjustment on June 4 rejected a requested variance for an enclosed patio addition that encroaches on a 20-foot rear building line at 13704 Mooring Pointe Drive. The board also rejected variances for 5-foot side setbacks for two residential lots at N....
Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani waded into Democratic U.S. House primaries to boost three progressives over establishment-backed candidates. All of them won Tuesday, defeating two incumbents and essentially ensuring that two self-described democratic socialists will be elected...
PISD to sell surplus property on Pearland Parkway
Pearland ISD Trustees this month have authorized the sale of 45 acres of district-owned land east of Pearland Parkway, declaring it a surplus property. “This is just the board saying, ‘we do not need this land,’” Superintendent Larry Berger said. “This is the first step to allow ...
Pearland city budget process under way, workshop scheduled
The months-long task of balancing City of Pearland budgets with revenue kicks off this month with a city council workshop on Monday, June 22. A budget and tax rate for the city must be adopted before a new fiscal year begins Oct. 1. After the initial workshop in June, budget wo...
Texas lawmakers want fixes to statewide voter registration system ahead of midterms
This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletters here.Texas lawmakers on Tuesday asked the Texas Secretary of State’s Office for assurances that ...
Philippine devotees honor St. John the Baptist with a mud-covered display of faith
Hundreds of Catholic devotees wrapped themselves in dried banana leaves and covered their bodies with mud on Wednesday in the Philippine village of Bibiclat, taking part in a display of faith honoring St. John the Baptist. The Taong Putik, or Mud People, festival is held annually...
Congress passes bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply, lowering prices
The House gave final approval Tuesday to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing, with lawmakers in both parties eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year's midterm elections....
Kingston Flemings, Chris Cenac Jr., Selected in 2026 NBA Draft First Round
University of Houston point guard Kingston Flemings and forward/center Chris Cenac Jr. became First-Round picks with their selections during the 2026 NBA Draft inside Barclays Center on Tuesday night.Flemings was taken with the #8 overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks while Cenac was...
The Latest: Mamdani successfully backs three primary candidates as he reshapes New York politics
The latest round of primary elections took place Tuesday in four states: Maryland, New York, South Carolina and Utah.The midterm elections in November will determine control of both chambers of Congress and will also see the election of dozens of governors and other state and loc...
Mamdani slate sweeps Democratic primaries in New York, ousts 2 incumbents from Congress
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s slate of fiery progressives swept establishment-backed Democrats in the state's congressional primaries on Tuesday, ousting two sitting congressmen in a resounding show of force for the democratic socialist leader of America’s largest city, wh...
Tucker Carlson says he'll no longer support the Republican Party
Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said on a podcast that "there's no chance I would support the Republican Party" ahead of the November midterm elections....
Maryland Democrats make Adrian Boafo their choice to replace his former boss, Rep. Steny Hoyer
Maryland Democrats chose state Del. Adrian Boafo on Tuesday to advance to November's general election in the race to succeed his retiring former boss, U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, opting for a continuation of Hoyer's pragmatic style of politics over a more progressive, antiestablishmen...
Alan Wilson wins South Carolina Republican governor runoff after Trump hedges his bet on race
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson won a runoff election on Tuesday, swiftly routing the candidate initially endorsed by President Donald Trump to be the Republican nominee for governor.Wilson defeated Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, whom Trump backed in the closing days of the ...
Houston, Austin in consideration for NHL expansion franchise
The National Hockey League has taken a major step toward expanding into Texas, with Houston and Austin emerging as the leading candidates for a new franchise.Following Tuesday’s NHL Board of Governors meeting in New York, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the league has app...
National Hockey League seeking expansion in Houston and Austin as potential targets
The expansion will be discussed at the NHL board of governors meeting in New York this week.
NHL exploring Texas expansion in Houston or Austin with billionaire Dan Friedkin and family
The NHL is exploring potential expansion in Texas in either Houston or Austin under an agreement with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family, Commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday.Bettman said the Board of Governors executive committee endorsed a term sheet agreed to with the F...
Trump heads to battleground Pennsylvania but keep focuses on himself ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump visited a Mack Trucks facility in battleground Pennsylvania on Tuesday, attempting to shift attention to the U.S. economy in his first major public event outside the nation's capital since he signed an interim agreement to end the Iran war. The trip to Macu...
TribCast: What a new secretary of state could mean for Texas elections
Longtime public official Jane Nelson is stepping down as Texas’ top election officer later this summer, after more than three years at the helm. As rumors swirl about who Gov. Greg Abbott will appoint as the next secretary of state, TribCast dives into the challenges Nelson has f...
Has controversial home demolitions stopped illegal dumping?
Mayor Whitmire claimed it was a fair use of the money because the buildings were attracting illegal dumping and clogging ditches, but critics worried it could set the city up for legal repercussions....
How Brexit broke British politics
Brexit fractured the European Union, and broke British politics.The U.K. is about to get its seventh prime minister since June 23, 2016, a decade ago Tuesday, when the country voted 52%-48% to leave the EU after more than four decades of membership. Conservative Prime Minister Da...
Manvel Crossing master plan fails in 2-4 vote - Community Impact | News
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizAFBVV95cUxOMTdmMDl4d0liVF9qSE9sVkoxMHB4eU1fdHZPQmhvNGF0OWJPcmhHWXUtR3BwRWEyS1o3eVF1dG9jdkIzRk5rNE5xVHYzZHZDSkgyVFgwbWpJUXJ2aE9TOFhGZFlyRkVudkcwbGpVbHloeUtaLTZpNUxqNWVoUDNSMmFTUHBnVmVpbWJFeFBjVE1PNWhwN2h4MWNQeEkwVHdwRWZpYmVHVXJ6ZV...
Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor rises
As Janeese Lewis George paves a path to the mayor's office in Washington, D.C., she's told voters they could have it all.Her unapologetically expansive, left-wing agenda includes subsidized or even free childcare, increased down payment assistance for homebuyers and community res...
As Native American boarding schools project ends, survivors describe feeling honored and restored
Hundreds of Indigenous people have testified. They’ve sobbed, cursed and laughed in spite of it all. Many told stories about their time in boarding schools that they’ve kept inside for decades, finally able to begin recovering from childhood trauma.An oral history project led by ...
Texas Democrats look to rally behind their ticket, draw national attention at state convention
After a contentious primary, Texas Democrats will host their state convention in Corpus Christi this week and look to rally the party behind their ticket ahead of what they hope will be a midterm election that turns a cascade of seats blue.In what’s being billed as the largest ga...
Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters
A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool central to the Trump administration’s efforts to nationalize elections can no longer be used.U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan sided with advocacy groups that argued the recent upgrade...
Judge blocks feds from using immigration database to check voter eligibility
This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletters here.A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration’s overhaul of an immigration ver...
Why cruises are the hottest ticket this summer - expert tips & where to go
Summer travel is in full swing, and cruises are one of the season’s biggest draws. Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore joined Houston Life to explain why more Americans are choosing to set sail, what’s new onboard this year and how some sailings are marking America’s 250th anniversa...
Tucker Carlson says he'll no longer support the Republican Party
Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said on a podcast that “there's no chance I would support the Republican Party" ahead of the November midterm elections, dismissing the political affiliation he's defended as a pundit for decades, including as one of Fox News Chann...
Trump-endorsed populist poised to become Colombia's next president as rival challenges vote
Eccentric, ostentatious and artistic, Abelardo de la Espriella is also a political neophyte who is poised to become Colombia’s next president after leaning into everything that makes him different from the conventional politician to win people’s support.The businessman and lawyer...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s state primary runoff
Two of South Carolina’s top officeholders will compete one-on-one for the Republican nomination for governor in a primary runoff election on Tuesday. Voters will also select nominees for a handful of congressional races and other contests in which no candidate received a majority...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York’s state primary
Democratic nomination contests for New York’s seats in the closely divided U.S. House take center stage Tuesday in a state primary where relatively few of the state’s top officeholders will appear on the ballot.One incumbent who is not up for election but has emerged as a key fig...
New York's congressional candidates make final case in last day before primary
New York's congressional candidates had a final chance to make their case Monday on the last full day of campaigning before a primary election in which an ascendant progressive left is taking on establishment Democrats.The races have become bellwethers of Mayor Zohran Mamdani 's ...
