Texas Election 2025: Houston-area early voting locations, dates

Texas voters will cast their ballots on November 4, 2025, for constitutional amendments and county and local positions and bonds. Here's when early voting begins and where to cast your ballot at polling locations in Houston, Harris County, Montgomery County, Fort Bend County and others in Southeast Texas.

Rainbow crosswalk removal set for Monday in Montrose

The rainbow crosswalk in Houston's Montrose neighborhood is scheduled for removal on Monday, October 20, sparking a local protest after residents and officials learned of the plans, which follow a threat by Governor Greg Abbott to cut state funding over political street art.

Dry conditions ignite brush fire surge, Spring Fire Department shares tips

Burn bans have been issued across drought-stricken Southeast Texas counties, where local fire departments are responding to an increase in brush fires and urging residents to safely dispose of flammables like cigarettes and barbecue coals.

Texas voters have final say on $20 billion package to secure state’s water supply

No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs.