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Texas A&M is creating an ‘environment of fear’

| January 26, 2026

Watch as Dr. Leonard Bright, a professor at Texas A&M University, describes life on campus after the implementation of a new website that turns students into higher education watchdogs. The online portal created by the Office of the Ombudsman allows students to file complaints against universities for violating the state’s diversity, equity, and inclusion ban on college campuses.

Weather closures spark early voting extension lawsuit in CD‑18 runoff

by Staff Reports

| January 26, 2026

Early voting was cut short by extreme weather; now a lawsuit calls for Harris County to extend voting time ahead of the CD‑18 runoff.

Inside Houston’s political tug-of-war over housing and mobility

by Staff Reports

| January 26, 2026

EXCO-Player | HTX | local politics | old texas | TEXAS

Houston’s growth is speeding up, but politics aren’t keeping pace. Charles Blain, President of Urban Reform Institute, breaks down how stalled decisions on affordability and transportation are shaping everyday life in the city.

Texas US Senate candidates call for ICE overhaul after Minnesota shooting death

by Katie Serrano

| January 26, 2026

Democratic US Senate candidates Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico addressed the hostile actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and called for the impeachment of US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem during a Saturday debate.

Harris and Fort Bend counties are heading into a major election year. Crowded races for county judge, county attorney, district clerk, and Congress mean long ballots and big decisions for millions of residents.

Local races take shape in Harris and Fort Bend counties ahead of March primaries

by ShaVonne Herndon

| January 22, 2026

2026 Election | HTX | local politics | voting

Voters in Harris County and Fort Bend County are heading into a major election year with crowded races for county judge, county attorney, district clerk and Congress. Dozens of candidates from both parties have filed for these key offices, setting up for competitive primaries on March 3. The results will help define local leadership and county priorities for millions of Houston residents ahead of the November general election.

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Texas A&M is creating an ‘environment of fear’

Weather closures spark early voting extension lawsuit in CD‑18 runoff

Inside Houston’s political tug-of-war over housing and mobility

Texas US Senate candidates call for ICE overhaul after Minnesota shooting death

Local races take shape in Harris and Fort Bend counties ahead of March primaries

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