Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, defeated in re-election bid, talks accomplishments and expectations
Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, who has served in that office since January 2007, will preside over two more meetings… >
Greater Houston Partnership: Houston must recruit talent, focus on collaboration to maintain economic status
The greater Houston area boasts strong economic assets—it is home to the world’s largest energy center, two international airports and… >
Commissioners urge county attorney to settle Harris County bail bond lawsuit
With Harris County leadership set to change Jan. 1 and a new judge and commissioner joining Commissioners Court next year,… >
Animal shelter renovations, mobility improvements: 3 takeaways from the Nov. 13 Montgomery County Commissioners Court meeting
Renovations at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter, mobility improvements in southwest Montgomery County and Hurricane Harvey relief were just a… >
14 things to do in the Greater Houston area this Veteran’s Day weekend, Nov. 9-11
Here are a few ways to spend time in the Greater Houston area this weekend, Nov. 9-11, and celebrate Veteran’s… >
Record number of Montgomery County voters cast ballots in midterm election
Montgomery County voter turnout from Tuesday’s midterm election was higher than any previous midterm election in county history. Voter runout… >
See how voter turnout has changed over the last 10 years in Harris County
For the first time, more than 1 million Harris County citizens turned out to vote in a non-presidential election in the… >
Houston voters approve propositions on firefighter, police officer pay parity and drainage fee funds
Posted 11:32 p.m. With almost all precincts reporting and early voting results in, residents in Kingwood, Clear Lake and other… >
UPDATE: Adrian Garcia defeats incumbent Jack Morman in Harris County Precinct 2 commissioner race by less than 2,000 votes
Updated 8:55 a.m. Nov. 7 Adrian Garcia has narrowly defeated incumbent Jack Morman, according to unofficial early voting results that… >
RESULTS: Here’s who will comprise the new Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District board
Updated Nov. 7, 12:20 a.m. With all precincts reporting in Montgomery County, a new Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District board… >
Jack Cagle defeats Penny Shaw in Harris County Precinct 4 commissioner race
Updated 11:06 a.m. With all precincts reporting, incumbent Republican Jack Cagle has won the Harris County Precinct 4 commissioner seat,… >
Two incumbents lose, one wins in New Caney ISD board of trustees elections
Updated 11:32 p.m. With all precincts reporting, the incumbents for New Caney ISD board of trustees positions 3 and 4… >
Mark Keough wins Montgomery County judge race
Updated 11:36 p.m. Republican candidate Mark Keough has won the Montgomery County Judge race, defeating Democrat Jay Stittleburg. With all… >
Three new faces projected to join Lone Star College System board
Updated 11:03 p.m. In Lone Star College System’s board of trustees District 1 race, Michael Stoma has taken a 55.6… >
UPDATE: Lina Hidalgo defeats Ed Emmett in Harris County judge race by nearly 18,000 votes
Updated 10:33 a.m. Democratic candidate Lina Hidalgo defeated incumbent Republican Ed Emmett Nov. 6 in the Harris County judge race,… >
UPDATE: Crenshaw takes U.S. District 2 race, Litton concedes
Updated 11:15 a.m. Republican Dan Crenshaw has won the U.S. Representative District 2 seat with 138,502 votes, or 53.01 percent… >
Following lawsuit victory, nine Harris County polling locations to remain open until 8 p.m.
The Texas Organizing Project has won a lawsuit to keep some polls in Harris County open until 8 p.m. after… >
Houstonians asked to take survey on Hurricane Harvey’s effects on health, livelihood for public health report
Researchers conducting a Hurricane Harvey study are asking residents in the Greater Houston area to complete a short survey by… >
Construction on $86.17M Northpark Drive improvements to begin in 2020
The Lake Houston Redevelopment Authority plans to begin improvements on one of Kingwood’s most congested roads—Northpark Drive—in 2020, five years… >
MAP: Find your Election Day polling location in Montgomery County
Registered voters in Montgomery County can cast ballots on Election Day, Nov. 6, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. While registered voters… >
Updated: Early voting in Harris County nearly doubles turnout from previous record in a midterm election
Nearly twice as many ballots were cast during the 2018 early voting period in Harris County compared to the previous… >
Eighties music, zombies and beer festivals: 6 things to do in Houston this weekend, Nov. 2-4
From live music and races to Dia de los Muertos celebrations, here are six events taking place in the Houston… >