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‘Back in China?’ Texas lawmaker’s post about Houston Rep. Gene Wu draws fire during Democratic quorum break
Read full article: ‘Back in China?’ Texas lawmaker’s post about Houston Rep. Gene Wu draws fire during Democratic quorum breakA tweet by Sen. Mayes Middleton questioning if Houston lawmaker Gene Wu was "back in China" sparked backlash amid a Democratic walkout to block GOP redistricting plans.
Free workshop on protecting family homes, inheritances to be held in Acres Homes this Saturday
Read full article: Free workshop on protecting family homes, inheritances to be held in Acres Homes this SaturdayState and local leaders are stepping up to ensure Houston-area residents have access to practical, legal support to help residents maintain their homes through estate planning.
Governor Abbott signs bill banning vape ads near Texas schools, churches
Read full article: Governor Abbott signs bill banning vape ads near Texas schools, churchesA new law in Texas will soon prohibit e-cigarette advertisements within 1,000 feet of schools and churches, following the signing of Senate Bill 1316.
Texas Senate approves bill that could reshape how history and race are taught in state universities
Read full article: Texas Senate approves bill that could reshape how history and race are taught in state universitiesAn overhauled version of Senate Bill 37 would also allow anyone to file complaints that could lead schools to lose funds.
Series of Texas bills aim to tighten regulations on tobacco, e-cigarettes
Read full article: Series of Texas bills aim to tighten regulations on tobacco, e-cigarettesOne of the bills limits where smoke shops can operate; something KPRC 2 touched on when a Houston ISD parent was concerned about how close a smoke shop was to Wharton Dual Language Academy.
Molly Cook beats state Rep. Jarvis Johnson in special election to fill open Texas Senate seat until January
Read full article: Molly Cook beats state Rep. Jarvis Johnson in special election to fill open Texas Senate seat until JanuaryCook will fill John Whitmire’s unexpired term — but will face Johnson again in a Democratic primary runoff for a full four-year term.
Two Houston Democrats face off in back-to-back elections for John Whitmire’s open state Senate seat
Read full article: Two Houston Democrats face off in back-to-back elections for John Whitmire’s open state Senate seatState Rep. Jarvis Johnson and emergency room nurse Molly Cook are duking it out in a sleepy special election to briefly occupy the seat vacated when Whitmire was elected mayor.
Houston-area Democrats line up in competitive primary to succeed John Whitmire in the Senate
Read full article: Houston-area Democrats line up in competitive primary to succeed John Whitmire in the SenateWhitmire held the Senate seat for four decades. Six Democrats are now competing for the seat in the upper chamber.