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The week in politics (Nov. 12, 2025) | Houston Public Media
On Wednesday’s show: The federal government shutdown could end as soon as tonight. Did it accomplish anything? We consider that question and what the...
Ken Paxton sues Harris County over its immigrant legal defense fund | Houston Public Media
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit on Monday against Harris County after its commissioners recently drew backlash for renewing...
Greg Abbott announces reelection campaign for record fourth term as Texas governor | Houston Public Media
Gov. Greg Abbott is running for a fourth term as Texas governor. The Republican announced his decision Sunday at a golf course in Houston.
“This...
‘You woke us up’: California Gov. Gavin Newsom, energized by Prop 50 redistricting win, thanks Texas | Houston Public Media
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's victory lap over passage of Proposition 50 reached Texas on Saturday, days after his state greenlit his plan to blunt...
Here are all the ways Houston nonprofits are offering food for SNAP recipients, federal employees | Houston Public Media
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As the federal government shutdown extends past the previous record, Houston-area nonprofits are holding food drives and other services for Texans...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Galveston ISD for not displaying Ten Commandments | Houston Public Media
Julia Reihs | KUT News
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the Galveston Independent School District on Friday for its refusal to...
Red lights for METRO’s Red Line are less frequent again after pushback about delays | Houston Public Media
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Houston's Red Line light rail system is making fewer stops again after widespread pushback from downtown riders who shared...
Election Results 2025: Harris County, District 18 U.S. House special election | Houston Public Media
Politics
Voters in Sylvester Turner’s historically Democratic district are selecting his replacement after his death this year. There are also school board races in Cy-Fair...
Why talking to your state and local leaders matters » Yale Climate Connections
From city halls to the halls of Congress, elected leaders make lots of decisions that affect the climate.
So U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley of...
Polk Street in downtown Houston to close Wednesday. Will it ever reopen? | Houston Public Media
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A section of Polk Street connecting Houston's East End to downtown is slated to close Wednesday — and it's unclear...
