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Texas Republicans unveil new congressional maps targeting 5 Democratic US House seats
by Matt Hennie
| July 30, 2025
2026 Election | DFW | HTX | redistricting | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story | TEXAS LEGISLATURE | TEXAS POLITICS
Texas Republicans proposed new maps for US House seats in the state, targeting five Democratic districts in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and South Texas.

Discover the 30 Michelin-recognized restaurants in Houston
by Joey Held
| July 29, 2025
Houston’s culinary scene has some impressive standouts. Here are the restaurants in Houston that have been honored by the prestigious MICHELIN Guide.

Houston targets homeless people on downtown sidewalks
| July 25, 2025
Houston launched a pilot program targeting homeless people, expanding enforcement of its ban on sitting, lying down, or leaving personal belongings on sidewalks in downtown and East Downtown.

City of Houston seeks to prohibit electric scooters
by Sierra Rozen
| July 23, 2025
The city of Houston is proposing to establish a scooter-free zone within city limits.

Greg Abbott targets redistricting, abortion pills, trans people in special session
by Matt Hennie
| July 23, 2025
Texas Democrats criticized Gov. Greg Abbott’s special legislative session as “cruel” for including redistricting, seeking to ban abortion pills, and targeting trans people.