Federal money meant to help keep Texans in their homes is slipping away. Tuesday morning, Montgomery County Commissioners Court had to vote to take back $3.3 million in federal funds it had previously designated for nonprofits to distribute to landlords and renters thrown into financial straits by the pandemic. That was on top of the...
As dominating as Gov. Greg Abbott’s GOP primary victory on Tuesday looked at first blush, a closer look at the results shows a nagging problem within his own party that could ultimately cost him in his race against Democratic nominee Beto O’Rourke. While two-thirds of the Republican Party… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/Gov-Abbott-s-problem-attracting-far-right-voters-16977543.php
A 28-year-old liberal immigration lawyer appears headed for a runoff in May with Rep. Henry Cuellar, South Texas’ 17-year incumbent, after neither candidate Tuesday seemed capable of mustering 50% of the vote in the state’s most closely watched House primary. The first primaries in what promises to be… Original Article: https://www.yourconroenews.com/politics/article/Texas-liberals-show-strength-GOP-prevails-16970983.php
HOUSTON — Tuesday, March 1 is Primary Election Day and we have real-time results here. Below are results from some of the top races on the ballot, as voters decide on candidates to advance to the November General Elections. Below you will find Republican and Democratic races for governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General, as...
Maris Blair (center holding sign) led the fight against Incorporation of The Woodlands Township. THE WOODLANDS, TX — The “C” Club Facebook page touts that voters have trusted the powerful conservative organization’s endorsements for more than 50 years. Maris Blair, local attorney and community advocate, is now on that list. The “C” Club’s one-page list...
Stay informed on what’s happening in your own backyard and subscribe today! Enter your email below to receive regular updates from the CI Morning Impact. There are two Republican candidates running to represent House District 3 in the Texas Legislature. No Democrats filed for the seat. The primary will be… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/tomball-magnolia/election/2022/02/08/qa-get-to-know-the-candidates-for-texas-house-district-3-before-march-primary/
Top Texas Republicans joined former president and current Florida man under criminal investigation Donald Trump at a rally in Conroe, Texas on Jan. 29. Almost all of them descended into racism, lies, conspiracy theories, medical misinformation, and outright fascism. The show opened with Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough, who stated… Original Article: https://www.reformaustin.org/elections/who-said-it-the-most-outrageous-quotes-from-trumps-texas-rally/
Prosecutors Brittany Hansford, Nancy Hebert, & Bill Delmore fought relentlessly to protect an infant who was sexually assaulted. Because of their work, all Texas prosecutors now have a powerful new tool to obtain justice for those who liter… Original Article: https://montgomerycountypolicereporter.com/montgomery-county-das-office-convinces-texas-highest-criminal-court-to-create-legal-precedent/
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As an arctic cold front sweeps across the state, many Texans are concerned about whether the power will stay on. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) says there is enough power to meet the demand, but … Original Article: http://montgomerycountypolicereporter.com/thousands-of-texans-are-without-power-as-arctic-cold-front-hits-state-entergy-reports-2152-without-power/
Abortion procedures in Texas dropped by 51 percent year over year in September 2021 following the passage of Senate Bill 8, according to a report released Tuesday by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. The law, sometimes referred to as the “heartbeat bill,” prohibits the procedure in the Lone… Original Article: https://www.yourconroenews.com/politics/article/Texas-abortion-law-clinic-supreme-court-ruling-16825325.php