Christian Menefeeās congressional win is a generational shift backed by cryptocurrency
Read full article: Christian Menefeeās congressional win is a generational shift backed by cryptocurrencyMenefee, 38, unseated U.S. Rep. Al Green, 78, to represent a redrawn Harris County congressional district. The men faced off after Republicans combined parts of their current districts into one.
In Harris County judge runoff, a Democratic upset underscores votersā desire for new blood
Read full article: In Harris County judge runoff, a Democratic upset underscores votersā desire for new bloodFormer Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer defeated longtime local politician Annise Parker to win the Democratic nomination for Harris County judge in what political experts say might be a sign of the changing of the guard.
Annise Parker concedes Harris County Judge Democratic primary, congratulates Letitia Plummer
Read full article: Annise Parker concedes Harris County Judge Democratic primary, congratulates Letitia PlummerFormer Houston Mayor Annise Parker has officially conceded the Democratic primary race for Harris County Judge, congratulating Letitia Plummer after votes were counted Tuesday night.
Meet the Candidates: KPRC 2 sits down with all four Harris County judge runoff candidates ahead of Election Day
Read full article: Meet the Candidates: KPRC 2 sits down with all four Harris County judge runoff candidates ahead of Election DayWith early voting coming to an end and Election Day just days away, voters across Harris County are preparing to make one of the biggest decisions on the ballot, the race for Harris County judge.
Harris County judge race heads to runoff after no candidate clears majority
Read full article: Harris County judge race heads to runoff after no candidate clears majorityWith no candidate in the Harris County judge primary clearing the 50% threshold, both parties are now headed to runoff elections in May.
Who will replace Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo? Race heats up with Democrats, Republicans
Read full article: Who will replace Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo? Race heats up with Democrats, RepublicansWith Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo stepping down, the question now is who will take the lead in the 2026 election. Several prominent candidates have already entered the race, setting the stage for a high-profile contest.
From Fort Worth to McAllen, Texans could lose clout in Washington if GOP changes political lines
Read full article: From Fort Worth to McAllen, Texans could lose clout in Washington if GOP changes political linesThe GOP push to redraw the stateās congressional maps isnāt just a partisan move but one that deeply affects how Texans are represented in Congress.
Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announces campaign for Harris County Judge in 2026
Read full article: Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announces campaign for Harris County Judge in 2026Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announced Wednesday that she is her running for Harris County Judge in the November 2026 election.
Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announces run for Lina Hidalgoās seat atop Harris County government
Read full article: Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announces run for Lina Hidalgoās seat atop Harris County governmentIf Hidalgo decides to seek another term, she and Parker would face off in the March 2026 Democratic primary.
āHouston BCycleā bikes to be removed from Houston following closure
Read full article: āHouston BCycleā bikes to be removed from Houston following closureEarlier this month, the Houston BCycle bike sharing service announced that it would be closing on June 30. As that day approaches, the City of Houston has begun the process of collecting all the bikes.
āHouston BCycleā bike sharing service to close after 12 years
Read full article: āHouston BCycleā bike sharing service to close after 12 yearsThe Houston BCycle bike sharing program has announced that it will be shutting down its service on June 30 after operating for 12 years.The service started back in 2012, when the City of Houston began a contractual agreement with Houston Bike Share. The bikes were funded by a grant from former Houston Mayor Annise Parkerās Office of Sustainability through the Environmental Protection Agency.
For the first time, Texas voters send Muslims and openly gay Black men to Legislature
Read full article: For the first time, Texas voters send Muslims and openly gay Black men to LegislatureVoters elected Christian Manuel Hayes to House District 22 in Beaumont, Venton Jones to HD-100 in Dallas, Salman Bhojani to HD-92 in Tarrant County and Suleman Lalani to HD-76 in Fort Bend County.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Judge reprimands body shop owner for failing to pay back victims
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Judge reprimands body shop owner for failing to pay back victimsKPRC 2 Investigates is asking the former owner of a towing company and body shop who pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars and vehicles, āWhereās the money?ā
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These are the officials, activists, and celebrities who attended George Floyds funeral in Houston
Read full article: These are the officials, activists, and celebrities who attended George Floyds funeral in HoustonGeorge Floyd will be laid to rest next to his mother on Tuesday at the Houston Memorial Gardens in Pearland. Floyd, 46, died after a white police officer knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes on May 25 in Minneapolis. On Monday, hundreds of mourners lined up to attend a public viewing to pay their respects to Floyd at The Fountain of Praise Church. Full Screen 1 / 4 Houston Texans NFL player J. J. Watt, pauses by the casket of George Floyd during a funeral service for Floyd at The Fountain of Praise church Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, Pool)Heres a list of those who were expected to be in attendance at Tuesdays funeral: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Rev.
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Calls grow louder for transparency, independent oversight of HPD amid police brutality protests
Read full article: Calls grow louder for transparency, independent oversight of HPD amid police brutality protestsHOUSTON ā The voices calling for transparency and independent police oversight grew louder following several recent officer-involved shootings and the death of George Floyd. Houston has a long-established independent police oversight board, but critics question whether the board is given enough authority. āThe structure and the bones are there for the oversight board but it needs to be built upon.āPresident of the Houston Police Officersā Union Joe Gamaldi argues the oversight board has a ārobust set of powers.āāWe have embraced the independent oversight board, we are not scared of another set of eyes. Gamaldi said the oversight board does make recommendations on officer discipline and training. During a recent protest seeking justice for Floyd in Houston, Houston Police Department Chief Art Acevedo was embraced by some while excoriated by others.
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Houston lands International Rugby Match
Read full article: Houston lands International Rugby MatchHOUSTON ā Sources tell KPRC Local 2 Sports that the new BBVA Compass Stadium, home of the Dynamo, will host a big international rugby match between USA and Italy in June. The announcement will be made tomorrow at the stadium site with Houston Mayor Annise Parker and representatives from the Stadium, Dynamo and Lone Star Sports and Entertainment will be on hand.