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Several candidates vying for Sheila Jackson Lee’s congressional seat | Here’s how the election will work
Read full article: Several candidates vying for Sheila Jackson Lee’s congressional seat | Here’s how the election will workFive candidates are vying for the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s 18th Congressional District seat in Houston. #HoustonPolitics #18thDistrict #SpecialElection
Here are the Democrats seeking to replace U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
Read full article: Here are the Democrats seeking to replace U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson LeeBecause Jackson Lee died after winning the Democratic primary, Texas Democratic officials will get to decide who replaces her on the November ballot.
Houston candidates pitching themselves to replace the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on November ballot
Read full article: Houston candidates pitching themselves to replace the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on November ballotAt least three Democrats are considering bids for the Houston-area seat. But Texas Democratic officials — not voters — will decide who will be on the November ballot.
It’s primary runoff election day in Texas. Here’s what we’re watching.
Read full article: It’s primary runoff election day in Texas. Here’s what we’re watching.Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday to make their final selections for which Democrats and Republicans will run for various seats in the November election.
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 representatives call for hearing on allegations of HISD violating state law
Read full article: Houston area representatives call for hearing on allegations of HISD violating state lawNine Houston area state representatives have written a letter to the Speaker of the Texas House requesting a public hearing on allegations that Houston ISD violated state law by having unaccredited teachers in the classroom.
Texas House member Jarvis Johnson has issue on voting ballot, marking second voting hiccup among local politicians
Read full article: Texas House member Jarvis Johnson has issue on voting ballot, marking second voting hiccup among local politiciansJarvis Johnson, a member the Texas House of Representatives, was at Booker T. Washington High School at 7 a.m. to cast his ballot. However, there was a glitch in the computer’s system that placed him in the wrong precinct. The issue was fixed quickly, and Johnson and his family were able to vote.
Harris Co. DA Kim Ogg went to vote, and found out someone had already cast a ballot in her name
Read full article: Harris Co. DA Kim Ogg went to vote, and found out someone had already cast a ballot in her nameHarris County District Attorney Kim Ogg encountered a voting issue on Tuesday, according to Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth.
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.
Governor Greg Abbott sets personal veto record, kills bill on sickle cell disease registry
Read full article: Governor Greg Abbott sets personal veto record, kills bill on sickle cell disease registryThe bill by State Representative Jarvis Johnson aimed to use the registry to help with a cure and treatment for sickle cell disease in Texas, but Governor Abbott vetoed it, writing it “would force hospitals to share reams of sensitive health information … putting the privacy of patients at risk.”
Texas lawmakers want to end state holiday commemorating Confederate veterans
Read full article: Texas lawmakers want to end state holiday commemorating Confederate veteransFor the third straight legislative session, state Rep. Jarvis Johnson, D-Houston, has filed a bill to end Confederate Heroes Day as a state holiday.
Texans affected by pollution from concrete plants push state agency to tighten regulations
Read full article: Texans affected by pollution from concrete plants push state agency to tighten regulationsAs the state’s environmental agency weighs new pollution limits on the plants, several lawmakers have filed bills that would put new restrictions on the facilities, which spew pollutants into mostly low-income neighborhoods.
After a year of racial reckoning, Black lawmakers believe they can finally eliminate Confederate Heroes Day in Texas
Read full article: After a year of racial reckoning, Black lawmakers believe they can finally eliminate Confederate Heroes Day in TexasFor years, a handful of Texas lawmakers have tried in vain to pass legislation that would remove or replace the holiday celebrating leaders of the Confederate army. The birthdays of Lee and Davis used to be separate Texas holidays, but lawmakers consolidated them in 1973 to create Confederate Heroes Day. State Rep. Jarvis Johnson, D-Houston, filed one of two bills for this session attempting to remove the holiday from the state’s calendar. State Rep. Shawn Thierry, D-Houston, filed the other in support. He plans to hold a press conference with Collier and other representatives at noon on the state holiday.
Houston rappers, lawmakers and activists host ‘Slab Ride’ to protest the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery
Read full article: Houston rappers, lawmakers and activists host ‘Slab Ride’ to protest the shooting death of Ahmaud ArberyRunning for Ahmaud Arbery had evolved to riding for him. More than 50 slab riders took to the Houston streets Saturday afternoon to ride for justice for Arbery’s death. Organizers said the ‘Slab Ride’ was to protest hate and violence against Black people. Riders completed two loops around 610, commemorating the 2-mile run Arbery made before being killed. and Real Beauty Real Women.