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Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter to finish her mother’s term before former Houston mayor takes 18th Congressional District
Read full article: Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter to finish her mother’s term before former Houston mayor takes 18th Congressional DistrictJackson Lee’s children endorsed Sylvester Turner to succeed their mother, who also emphasized his commitment to continuing Jackson Lee’s legacy of service while providing stability during the transition.
Manvel police warn residents of ‘fraudulent’ election texts claiming voting machines are broken
Read full article: Manvel police warn residents of ‘fraudulent’ election texts claiming voting machines are brokenManvel City Hall has issued a warning against false text messages circulating among residents, falsely claiming that voting machines are malfunctioning.
Questions for Houston ISD Superintendent: What do voters want to know about historic $4.4 billion bond proposal?
Read full article: Questions for Houston ISD Superintendent: What do voters want to know about historic $4.4 billion bond proposal?How will you vote on this transformative plan? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Fort Bend ISD board vote to move forward on policy to give superintendent power to remove certain books from libraries
Read full article: Fort Bend ISD board vote to move forward on policy to give superintendent power to remove certain books from librariesThe Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees voted to move forward on a policy change on Monday that will allow the superintendent authority to remove certain books from school libraries. The superintendent will also designate someone to fulfill that role.
What’s the ultimate party wedding song on the dance floor? Vote in our bracket for your favorite!
Read full article: What’s the ultimate party wedding song on the dance floor? Vote in our bracket for your favorite!We all have our favorite parts of wedding, but the absolute best part of any wedding is the party that happens on the dance floor!
FULL LIST: Texas General Election results for Nov. 7, 2023
Read full article: FULL LIST: Texas General Election results for Nov. 7, 2023The 2023 General and Special Election will be held on Nov. 7, 2023. Voters who live within the city will cast their votes for Houston mayor candidates and for Houston City Council. Voters will also cast their votes for statewide and countywide propositions, county bond issues, school district props and trustees.
Voters approve: Here’s what you should know about Proposition A in Harris County
Read full article: Voters approve: Here’s what you should know about Proposition A in Harris CountyIn this election on Nov. 7, voters within Harris County approved a $2.5 billion bond that will help renovate Ben Taub General Hospital and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
How domestic violence survivors can vote without sharing home address
Read full article: How domestic violence survivors can vote without sharing home addressWhen you register to vote, your home address becomes public information. Don’t panic. There are ways to conceal your home address and cast your vote.
How Houston-area representatives voted during Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment hearing
Read full article: How Houston-area representatives voted during Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment hearingHow did Houston area representatives vote during the impeachment hearing? We broke down the representatives by their district, party, vote, and city.
Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen releases voter safety PSA ahead of Election Day
Read full article: Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen releases voter safety PSA ahead of Election DayHarris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen released a Voter Safety and Integrity PSA to spread the word about the county’s Elections Security Task Force, which was established to help ensure the safety of all voters and elections operations.
Friday is the last day for early voting in the Nov. 8 election. Here’s everything you need to know
Read full article: Friday is the last day for early voting in the Nov. 8 election. Here’s everything you need to knowFriday is the last day for Harris County voters to cast their ballots early at any of the county’s 99 early voting locations.
Live: Harris County Elections officials provide latest updates on results
Read full article: Live: Harris County Elections officials provide latest updates on resultsHarris County election officials won’t have primary election results by the statutory deadline due to damaged ballots, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office.
The League of Women Voters-Houston helps citizens register to vote for National Voter Registration Day
Read full article: The League of Women Voters-Houston helps citizens register to vote for National Voter Registration DayMore than 200 volunteers from the League of Women Voters - Houston are out in the community today for National Voter Registration Day.
Georgia audit to trigger hand recount of presidential vote
Read full article: Georgia audit to trigger hand recount of presidential voteATLANTA – Georgia election officials have announced an audit of presidential election results that will trigger a full hand recount. President-elect Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump by about 14,000 votes out of nearly 5 million votes counted in the state. For the hand recount, election officers will work with the paper ballots in batches, dividing them into piles for each candidate. After results from the hand recount are certified, the losing campaign can then request another recount, which will be performed by machine, Raffensperger said. There is no mandatory recount law in Georgia, but state law provides that option to a trailing candidate if the margin is less than 0.5 percentage points.
$1M offer: Texas’ Dan Patrick urging people to come forward if they have voter fraud to report
Read full article: $1M offer: Texas’ Dan Patrick urging people to come forward if they have voter fraud to reportHOUSTON – Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he supports President Donald Trump’s efforts to identify voter fraud -- and is now offering up to $1 million to encourage and reward people to come forward if they have any instances of voter fraud to report. Those who give information to local law enforcement that leads to an arrest and conviction will get at least $25,000, according to the Patrick’s office. President @realDonaldTrump’s @POTUS pursuit of voter fraud is not only essential to determine the outcome of this election, it is essential to maintain our democracy and restore faith in future elections. Here’s my statement: https://t.co/7pUPJWsd3M#txlege — Dan Patrick (@DanPatrick) November 10, 2020Go here for more information.
These celebrities are proudly showing off their ‘I Voted’ stickers
Read full article: These celebrities are proudly showing off their ‘I Voted’ stickersCelebrities -- they’re just like us. Well, not really, but they definitely vote, and they definitely post selfies on Election Day with their “I Voted” sticker. Here are a few celebs who have let social media know they are exercising their constitutional right to have their voice heard. Laura DernSnoop DoggJessica AlbaNatalie PortmanJennifer LopezCharlize TheronBlake Lively and Ryan ReynoldsDemi LovatoDrew BarrymoreLizzoMariah CareyKerry WashingtonAshlee Simpson RossReese WitherspoonHalle BerryNick JonasSelena GomezBrittany SnowJimmy FallonJoe Jonas
Texas Republicans, Democrats make last push to get voters to polls
Read full article: Texas Republicans, Democrats make last push to get voters to pollsHOUSTON – It’s a tale of two parties and a last-minute push to get voters out to the polls. It was set the direction of our country for years to come we need to get out and vote,” Rep. Sylvia Garcia said. On Sunday, President Donald Trump supporters put on a big display with a parade that stretched across the 610 Loop. While they impede traffic and ruin Texans' Sunday’s, the Joe Biden campaign and theTexas Democratic Party are calling and texting undecided voters, canvassing, and meeting voters where they are. “The polls early this morning came out and showed that some of the swing states New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania.
7 free things you can score now and upcoming days
Read full article: 7 free things you can score now and upcoming daysFree workout classes from Orangetheory FitnessThis upcoming Sunday, Nov. 1, Orangetheory Fitness is offering a free one-hour Daylight Savings workout. Free day of childcareKindercare Learning Centers are offering parents a free day of childcare. The car rental company will give one free day to customers who reserve a car for two days. It is giving its customers a chance to score a free Whopper if you visit a competitor’s restaurant location that has been shut down. West and confirm your location through the Burger King app you’ll receive a coupon for a free Whopper.
MTV, Houston Rockets roll out the red carpet for first-ever Vote Early Day in Houston
Read full article: MTV, Houston Rockets roll out the red carpet for first-ever Vote Early Day in HoustonHOUSTON – The Harris County Clerk’s Office partnered up with the Houston Rockets and MTV for the inaugural Vote Early Day at the Toyota Center on Saturday. Over 800,000 Harris County voters have gone to the polls. We still have a week left of early voting," Turner said. The last day for early voting in Texas is Friday, October 30. Election Day is November 3.
Fort Bend County resolves early voting issues, county judge says
Read full article: Fort Bend County resolves early voting issues, county judge saysMISSOURI CITY, Texas – Early voting was going smoother in Fort Bend County Wednesday, a day after issues caused major delays. Fort Bend County residents headed to the polls for the second day of early voting and people were pleased. County Judge KP George said the wrong date was in the system and he has ordered a full investigation. George also extended voting hours until 7 p.m. through Saturday this week. KPRC2 received complaints about the voting location at Hightower High School saying the elderly were forced to walk up high stairs to vote.
Lyft to offer free rides to NRG to drop off mail-in ballots
Read full article: Lyft to offer free rides to NRG to drop off mail-in ballotsHOUSTON – Ridesharing service Lyft is teaming up with the ‘More Than A Vote' Coalition to offer free rides to NRG to drop off mail-in ballots in response to Gov. In a tweet posted Oct. 6, Lyft riders in Harris County can get a free ride to NRG Arena using promo code HOUVOTE on their Lyft app to drop off their ballot. “Harris County, we see you, we got you,” The coalition said in the tweet. In Harris County, home to 2.4 million voters, Texas shut down 11 of 12 ballot drop off locations. Get a free @Lyft (up to $15) in Harris County to drop off your ballot at NRG Arena using code HOUVOTE.
Drive-thru voting: Here’s where, when you can vote from your car in Harris County for November General Election
Read full article: Drive-thru voting: Here’s where, when you can vote from your car in Harris County for November General ElectionHOUSTON – Harris County will host 10 drive-thru polling locations for the November election. All locations will be open during Early Voting, starting on Oct. 13, and also on Election Day, Nov. 3. Those who are interested in drive-thru voting will be greeted by a standing poll worker and will hand you sanitizer, mask, and a device to cast your vote. Multiple people will be allowed to vote in one car during drive-thru voting. A YouTube video distributed by the Harris County Clerk’s Office demonstrates how drive-thru voting will work at a Harris County drive-thru polling place.
'We didn’t really hear the issues’: Houstonians have mixed reactions after Trump and Biden’s first debate
Read full article: 'We didn’t really hear the issues’: Houstonians have mixed reactions after Trump and Biden’s first debateHOUSTON – Many in Houston said they were left scratching their heads after watching the fiery and tumultuous exchanges during the first presidential debate. “It wasn’t a good showing for America,” said Chad Thompson. Houstonians said that the topics on healthcare, the economy and COVID-19 got lost in the scuffle and President Trump and Democratic Challenger Joe Biden both fell flat. “We didn’t really hear the issues and I don’t think it really helped people who are undecided to make a good decision,” said Thompson. Voters like Chasity Herbert said that they need more clarity from both candidates on their chiding for the country.
Find your nearest Harris County polling location right here
Read full article: Find your nearest Harris County polling location right hereHarris County has more than 350 voting sites across the city of Houston. Find your nearest polling location:1. Click here to open the map of polling locations in Harris CountyMap of polling locations in Harris County (Harris County)2. Click ‘Election Day”Enter an address and click "Election Day" to find your nearest Harris County voting location. Click the icon of your political partyClick the icon of your political party to find your nearest Harris County polling location.