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From left. U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, and U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes.
McCaul, Hurd break from Republicans and vote for USPS rescue bill
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House voted on Saturday to send $25 billion to the U.S. Postal Service and reverse operational changes that have slowed the mail service until at least through the end of the … more
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Titus Benton (center) has joined the race for Texas House District 132 and will face two-term former Republican Representative Mike Schofield (left) and incumbent Democratic Representative Gina Calanni (right). No polling has occurred as of the time of this article, however, it is possible that Benton’s entry into the race could lead to a runoff election. When Calanni and Schofield faced one another in 2018, Calanni by fewer than 150 votes of more than 66,000 cast. A runoff election is triggered when no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote.
Benton joins Tex. House District 132 race
Local nonprofit-head Titus Benton announced Monday that he will be putting his name in the hat for the Texas House District 132 race as a write-in independent. Benton will face incumbent Democratic … more
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Waller County Sheriff Joe Hester is sworn in to complete the remainder of late Sheriff R. Glenn Smith's term. Smith passed away of an apparent heart attack Aug. 1. Hester will serve until a newly-elected sheriff takes office in January.
Waller County Commissioners appoint interim sheriff, institute burn ban, approve COVID-19 testing
The Waller County Commissioners Court appointed Joe Hester as interim sheriff for the county during the court’s regular meeting this morning. Hester has been late Sheriff R. Glenn Smith’s … more
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The early voting period for the Nov. 3 election will start Oct. 13 instead of Oct. 19. Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas GOP leaders continue to resist a push by Democrats to expand mail-in voting.
Gov. Greg Abbott extends early voting for November election by six days, starting Oct. 13
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday extended the early voting period for the November election by six days, citing continued challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Early voting for the Nov. 3 … more
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Republican Party of Texas Chairman James Dickey speaks at the GOP state convention in San Antonio on June 14, 2018. After struggling to kick off the virtual gathering Thursday, the party's executive committee has voted to wait until Saturday to resume business, hoping it can use the time between to smooth things out.
Texas GOP postpones convention a day due to technical problems
The Texas Republican Party has postponed its state convention by a day to give itself more time to figure out technical issues that plagued the virtual gathering Thursday. After a nearly four-hour … more
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Katy area voters saw several elections that could change the political landscape of the area, including the race for Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 3, a position which has been held by Steve Radack since 1988.
Katy area voters cast ballots in primary runoff elections
Katy area voters finally had a chance to go to the polls and make their voices heard in several primary runoff elections that now allow a clearer picture of the ballots voters will face when they go … more
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While masks are not required under Tex. Gov. Greg Abbott's current executive order for the purpose of voting, Abbott and other community leaders encourage voters to wear a mask to the polls to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Five more days of early voting left in runoff elections
Katy area voters have several items on the ballot for the runoff election slated for July 14. Early voting began June 29 and will run through July 10. Voters should check their county’s … more
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