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Harris County Early Voting Breaks Records With More Than 204,000 Votes in Two Days
First-day turnout breaks 2018 midterm record by more than 65% as Democrats point to voter outreach efforts ahead of Election Day
Harris County recorded more than 204,000 in-person votes during the first two days of early voting, setting a record-breaking pace as voters head to the polls ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Six YES Prep Elementary Schools Ranked Among Texas’ Best
Houston charter school network earns recognition for academic performance as it continues to build strong educational foundations for young learners
Six YES Prep Public Schools elementary campuses earned recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of Texas’ best public elementary schools, highlighting the network’s commitment to academic achievement.
Early Voting Opens in Harris County for November 3 Elections
Early voting is underway in Harris County for the November 3, 2026, General and Special Elections, with more than 70 voting centers available through October 30.
Barbara Bush Honored With New Statue at Houston Public Library Literacy Plaza
Dedication celebrates the former first lady’s legacy of literacy and her lifelong commitment to expanding access to education
Houston community leaders unveiled a new statue honoring former First Lady Barbara Bush at Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza, celebrating her lifelong commitment to literacy and education.
Menefee Marks Eight Months in Office With More Than 500 Constituent Cases Closed
TX-18 Congressman’s office has recovered more than $1 million for constituents and delivered more than 7,000 congressional recognitions.
Congressman Christian D. Menefee marks eight months in office with more than 500 constituent cases closed and over $1 million in recovered or delayed funds.
Dexter McCoy Announces Run for Fort Bend County Judge, Challenges KP George
Fort Bend County Commissioner Dexter McCoy has announced his candidacy for County Judge, joining incumbent KP George and Democrats Christian Becerra and Ferrel Bonner in the upcoming race
JSU Rises to No. 15 Among HBCUs in 2026 U.S. News Rankings
Jackson State University rises to No. 15 among HBCUs in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings and earns a top-65 spot for social mobility, highlighting its commitment to student success and academic excellence.
Social Security Customer Service Crisis Puts Spotlight on New Social Security Commissioner
Texans—and millions of Americans—are paying the price for years of underfunded, understaffed Social Security services, and unless the SSA and Congress act now, the customer service crisis will only get worse.
AARP Champions National Fight Against Elder Fraud: Launches Groundbreaking Fraud Coordination Center with Amazon, Google, and Walmart
In a bold and history-making move to protect some of the nation’s most vulnerable citizens, AARP, in partnership with Amazon, Google, and Walmart, has unveiled the National Elder Fraud Coordination Center (NEFCC) – a powerful, first-ever alliance that unites the private and public sectors in an all-out war against elder fraud.
Houston’s Love for Live Streaming Is Growing – And the Internet Needs to Keep Up
Houston’s streaming habits are skyrocketing — and with rapid growth ahead, Xfinity is building a network ready for anything.