Houston hosts Ken Paxton's securities fraud trial starting April 15

Paxton allegedly promoted a McKinney technology company's stock without disclosing that he received compensation for doing so.

Texas: The Issue Is - October 29, 2023
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The Texas Trio has more on what's happening in this edition of Texas: The Issue Is.

Houston man blocked from mayoral ballot files lawsuit against state of Texas

A Houston mayoral hopeful was blocked from the November ballot because of a 2005 felony drug conviction, and he's now suing the state of Texas to change the law.

Public safety town hall in Spring Branch
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As Election Day approaches, crime and public safety are some of the top issues Houston voters care about most. People in the Spring Branch area had the opportunity to ask Houston police and other city officials about their questions and concerns. FOX 26's Shelby Rose reports from the town hall.

Ken Paxton securities fraud charges: Houston court hearing on Monday

A court hearing is scheduled Monday in Houston related to securities fraud charges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Largest demographic of voters in Harris County are age 50, older

A record first week of early voting in Harris County as the county clerk reports voters have cast more than 54000 in-person ballots during the first four days.

Most Harris County early voters are over 50
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A record first week of early voting in Harris County as the county clerk reports voters have cast more than 54000 in-person ballots during the first four days. FOX 26's Jade Flury breaks down which age group is voting the most.

Texas Democratic fury aimed at new state measures targeting illegal immigrants

A trending video catches a poignant moment at the State Capitol, revealing the deep-seated divisions among state Democrats sparked by laws aimed at policing immigration.

Sheila Jackson Lee involved in more election controversary
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A second major controversy has emerged for the embattled mayoral campaign of Sheila Jackson Lee. It was triggered by a social media post from the Congresswoman announcing a public endorsement of her candidacy from former Houston Mayor Lee Brown.

Houston mayor denies endorsing Jackson Lee
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After she felt compelled to apologize for abusive treatment of her staffers Congresswoman and mayoral candidate Sheila Jackson Lee has been "called" out for falsely claiming a high-profile endorsement. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has the details.

Here's an early voting guide
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The November election is fast approaching. Election Day is Tuesday, November 7. Early voting starts on Mon, Oct 23 until Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. A total of 17 candidates are running to replace Mayor Sylvester Turner in Houston. Due to term limits, Mayor Turner cannot run for re-election. Houston's voters will also elect a city controller and city council members.

Sheila Jackson Lee cusses out staffer in leaked audio recording

Jackson Lee, a Hillary Clinton-endorsed congresswoman who built a reputation in Washington as being one of the "meanest" members of Congress, has represented the same Houston, Texas district in the House of Representatives for over 28 years.

Leaked Audio: Sheila Jackson Lee cusses out staffer
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In audio obtained by FOX 26, Houston mayoral candidate Sheila Jackson Lee can be heard cussing out one of her staffers.

Texas: The Issue Is - COVID vaccine mandates
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The big fight of the special session remains the debate on school choice but the issue of banning COVID vaccine mandates is the other big debate at the capitol. Jeff Leach, the sponsor of Senate Bill 7, which would prevent a private business owner from requiring employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine, shares more.

Texas: The Issue Is - October 15, 2023
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On this edition, we spoke with Texas Congressman Dan Crenshaw about the war in Israel as well as U.S. security