Articles for Harris County

A $1 billion proposal is the latest plan to refurbish and save the iconic Houston Astrodome
1 month, 1 week ago

A $1 billion proposal is the latest plan to refurbish and save the iconic Houston Astrodome

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rafi Kohan, whose 2017 book “The Arena” explores the …

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TX Supreme Court Justice accused of mismanaging millionaire with dementia's trust
2 months ago

TX Supreme Court Justice accused of mismanaging millionaire with dementia's trust

Raw Story  

"Texas Supreme Court justice’s oversight of trust belonging to millionaire with dementia raises ethics concerns" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. In public political appearances, he’s described their relationship as loving — like mother and son — …

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'It’s a mistake!' Republicans fear Trump strategy risks throwing away huge election prize
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'It’s a mistake!' Republicans fear Trump strategy risks throwing away huge election prize

Raw Story  

Pennsylvania is the presidential election's biggest prize among battleground states with 19 electoral votes, and blue-collar Erie County will most likely play a crucial role in choosing the winner. The Harris campaign is building a formidable ground-game operation using its cash advantage – $361 million raised in August compared to Trump's $130 million – to mobilize supporters and identify new …

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The Voting Rights Situation in Some Swing States Is Quite Alarming
3 months ago

The Voting Rights Situation in Some Swing States Is Quite Alarming

Slate  

Ever since Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, he’s been constantly ranting about voter fraud and that election being stolen from him. The court concluded that the state Legislature passed the law “with racially discriminatory intent,” noting it came about in the “immediate aftermath of unprecedented African American voter participation in a state with a troubled history and racially polarized …

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Texas Pipeline Explodes, Catches Homes On Fire In Houston Neighborhood
3 months, 1 week ago

Texas Pipeline Explodes, Catches Homes On Fire In Houston Neighborhood

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING DEER PARK, Texas — A towering flame gradually subsided Tuesday morning in the aftermath of a massive pipeline explosion after a vehicle drove through a fence and struck an above-ground valve, officials said. Deer Park officials said police and local FBI agents initiated investigations and found no preliminary reports that would suggest a coordinated or “terrorist” attack …

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Cincinnati mayor condemns Trump's 'personal attacks' and 'conspiracy theories'
3 months, 1 week ago

Cincinnati mayor condemns Trump's 'personal attacks' and 'conspiracy theories'

Raw Story  

CINCINNATI—On Tuesday, as Democrats gathered in a 100-year-old historic performing arts theater to watch Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump debate, the mayor of Cincinnati joined them to express his support of Democrats from the top of the ticket on down and his distaste for former President Donald Trump. Aftab Pureval, Cincinnati's Democratic mayor since 2022, criticized …

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Suspect charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a deputy in Houston
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Suspect charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a deputy in Houston

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — A suspect has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Texas deputy constable who had stopped at a Houston intersection as he drove to work, authorities said Thursday. Safety, security and community well-being were manifested in his community service,” Abdurahman Hejazi, the religious scholar for Masjid Al-Salam Mosque in suburban Houston, said during Husseini’s funeral …

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Bexar County over voter registration outreach effort
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Bexar County over voter registration outreach effort

Associated Press  

Bexar County officials moved forward Tuesday with a plan to mail county residents voter registration forms, defying Attorney General Ken Paxton ’s threat to use “all available legal means” to quash the effort. He noted the company uses a mix of public records and county data to identify people who could have recently moved and are unregistered, with a contractual …

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Inside the GOP's dark strategy for winning in 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside the GOP's dark strategy for winning in 2024

Raw Story  

The Republican attorney general of Texas sent armed police officers after Hispanic voters — some in their 80s — to intimidate, threaten, and destroy them financially by forcing them to hire lawyers to defend themselves, even though they are perfectly legal voters. After putting 2 million people on the “suspend” list — forcing those mostly urban voters into provisional ballots …

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Texas county braces for heightened election oversight in 2024
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Texas county braces for heightened election oversight in 2024

Raw Story  

The Secretary of State’s Office will again assign state inspectors to observe the handling and counting of ballots and monitor election records in Harris County, the state agency said while releasing a new audit outlining problems with the county’s elections in 2021 and 2022. The audit, released late Friday, found that in those years, Harris County election officials did not …

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It’s not just South Texas. Republicans are making gains with Latino voters in big cities, too.
4 months ago

It’s not just South Texas. Republicans are making gains with Latino voters in big cities, too.

Associated Press  

For years, Carmen Cavazos’ neighborhood in southeast Houston has voted reliably for Democrats up and down the ballot. The threat of eroding Latino support in urban areas could spell even bigger trouble for Democrats’ abiding hopes of turning Texas blue, because far more Latino voters live in these areas than in South Texas. “That means that there’s no traditional legacy …

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It’s not just South Texas —Republicans are making gains with Latino voters in big cities
4 months ago

It’s not just South Texas —Republicans are making gains with Latino voters in big cities

Raw Story  

For years, Carmen Cavazos’ neighborhood in southeast Houston has voted reliably for Democrats up and down the ballot. The threat of eroding Latino support in urban areas could spell even bigger trouble for Democrats’ abiding hopes of turning Texas blue, because far more Latino voters live in these areas than in South Texas. “That means that there's no traditional legacy …

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Houston prosecutors find no evidence of efforts to sway 2022 elections but charge a county worker
4 months, 1 week ago

Houston prosecutors find no evidence of efforts to sway 2022 elections but charge a county worker

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. AUSTIN, Texas — An investigation found no evidence of intent to influence 2022 election outcomes in Texas’ largest county, prosecutors announced Tuesday, but they will pursue criminal charges against a county employee who was allegedly working a second job while polls ran out of paper ballots. Harris County District Attorney …

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Texas’ overcrowded and understaffed jails send people awaiting trial to other counties and states
4 months, 1 week ago

Texas’ overcrowded and understaffed jails send people awaiting trial to other counties and states

Associated Press  

Two Saturdays a month, Sorcha Costigan climbs into her Jeep and drives 100 miles from Sabine County into Louisiana, all the while worrying about another vehicle part malfunctioning and how much the gas is going to cost. “It’s more about enforcement.” Law enforcement officials say jail space must increase, though residents opposed to tax increases to fund expensive construction costs …

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Ted Cruz touts endorsement from Houston Democrat in bid for crossover votes
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ted Cruz touts endorsement from Houston Democrat in bid for crossover votes

Raw Story  

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, a Democrat who has been on the outs with her party in recent years, is endorsing U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz over his Democratic challenger, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, according to the GOP senator’s campaign. "I am endorsing Senator Ted Cruz because he has taken action at a time when Americans want solutions, not excuses …

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Texans heading into a second week without electricity are battling heat and frustration
5 months, 1 week ago

Texans heading into a second week without electricity are battling heat and frustration

Raw Story  

"Texans heading into a second week without electricity are battling heat, frustration and boredom" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sunday was the family’s seventh day without power at their home on the east side of Houston …

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Millions of Texans still lack power as temperatures climb
5 months, 1 week ago

Millions of Texans still lack power as temperatures climb

Raw Story  

"Millions of Texans still lack power as temperatures climb" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. 1 priority, officials emphasized during a Tuesday press briefing in Galveston County, where at least 45% of people still lack power, based …

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Texas officials confirm third death from Tropical Storm Beryl
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Texas officials confirm third death from Tropical Storm Beryl

Raw Story  

Efforts to restore power to 2.7 million customers whose service was knocked out by Hurricane Beryl will take multiple days, state officials said Monday evening while warning of persisting danger even as the storm moved on. “I’d ask Texans for their patience as the crews are out there doing their best to try to restore energy across the state.” Just …

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Millions without power as storm moves from Houston to East Texas
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Millions without power as storm moves from Houston to East Texas

Raw Story  

Hurricane Beryl has knocked out power for more than 2.7 million Texas customers, as of 12:59 p.m. Monday, based on estimates from PowerOutage.us and CenterPoint Energy. — Pooja Salhotra Tornadoes pop up in East Texas after Beryl downgraded to a Tropical Storm July 8, 2024 at 1:21 p.m. July 8, 2024 at 1:21 p.m. After downing trees and power lines …

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Head of FEMA tours deadly storm damage in Houston area as more residents get power back
7 months ago

Head of FEMA tours deadly storm damage in Houston area as more residents get power back

The Independent  

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Power restored to most hit by deadly Houston storm with full service expected by Wednesday
7 months ago

Power restored to most hit by deadly Houston storm with full service expected by Wednesday

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Houston area residents affected by deadly storms last week received some good news as officials said power was restored Sunday to a majority of the hundreds of thousands who had been left in the dark and without air conditioning during hot and humid weather. By Sunday evening, 88% of customers in the Houston area had their power restored, …

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Hot Weather Poses New Risk As Thousands Remain Without Power After Deadly Houston Storm
7 months ago

Hot Weather Poses New Risk As Thousands Remain Without Power After Deadly Houston Storm

Huff Post  

A video photojournalist shoots footage of damage at a tire shop at the intersection of Sowden and Bingle in the aftermath of a severe storm on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Houston. Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images via Getty Images HOUSTON — As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to hundreds of thousands after deadly …

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Hot weather poses new risk as thousands remain without power after deadly Houston storm
7 months ago

Hot weather poses new risk as thousands remain without power after deadly Houston storm

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to hundreds of thousands after deadly storms left at least seven people dead, it will do so amid a smog warning and scorching temperatures that could pose health risks. “Don’t overdo yourself during the cleanup process,” the weather service’s Houston office said in a post on the …

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Texas judge orders new election after GOP lawsuit challenged 2022 election result in Houston area
7 months, 1 week ago

Texas judge orders new election after GOP lawsuit challenged 2022 election result in Houston area

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — A Texas judge has ruled in favor of a Republican candidate challenging the results in a 2022 judicial race and ordered that a new election be held in the nation’s third-most populous county, a Democratic stronghold that’s been beset by GOP efforts to dictate how ballots are cast. A losing GOP candidate in a November 2022 judicial race …

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