Harris County completing final election day preparations

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth says the 701 polling locations are ready for election day Tuesday.

Election Day in Harris County is Nov. 7
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Election Day is approaching on November 7 and final preparations are underway in Harris County. FOX 26's Shelby Rose reports on how the County Clerk is working to ensure the Election Day goes off without a hitch.

Slim Thug on Sheila Jackson Lee for mayor
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Houston rapper Slim Thug recently encouraged Houston voters to go out and vote for Sheila Jackson Lee for mayor.

Texas Governor says deal on school choice coming together

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is doubling down on his claim that a deal is in the works to bring "school choice" to the Lone Star State.

Congressman Al Green demands Hamas release hostages immediately

In light of the recent attacks on Jewish, Muslim and Arab Americans, Congressional Al Green has issued a statement requesting an immediate ceasefire against Palestinian.

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.