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View all‘There’s no way to stop them’: How campaigns and PACs get away with nonstop texting
Both parties purchase data to build a voter file with info like cell phone numbers. That means there's almost no way to stop the texts.
Attorney urges Galveston residents to call for police accountability after fatal shooting
The call for action comes months after a Galveston police officer fatally shot Randy Martin, 47, during a traffic stop in May. The attorney representing Martin's family said they plan to file a lawsuit against the city and police department in the next few weeks.
Austin Democrat Vikki Goodwin sees hope in ‘unprecedented’ race against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Polls show the West Austin Democrat is neck-and-neck with the incumbent Republican.
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All in Local AIFormer Fort Bend County constable deputy indicted for theft, tampering
In March, Lister ran in the Democratic primary for Fort Bend County Treasurer and placed fourth among five candidates.
Fort Bend tax assessor federally indicted for allegedly using county funds to pay for her mother’s caretaker
Carmen Turner allegedly hired two tax clerks with county funds, only to employ them as caregivers for her 81-year-old mother. She’s also accused of hiring the father of her adult son for a full-time job in Fort Bend, when prosecutors said he was working in Chicago.
HCSO investigating crash involving ICE agent Thursday morning
ICE and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE operations, did not immediately respond to a request for more details.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 22, 2026)
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All in Business of AIFeds charge Fort Bend County official with theft of government money
Carmen Turner, the Democratic tax assessor-collector since 2021, was arrested Thursday morning.
Four key November races could push Texas education board further right
Three conservative Republicans known for compromise on divisive topics did not seek reelection, while a seat representing the Rio Grande Valley could sway in either political direction.
How Texas Democrats and Republicans have shifted their campaign ad pitches throughout the midterms
Democrats have moved from healthcare to taxes and corruption, while Republicans have ramped up ad spending on property taxes, crime and transgender issues, an analysis of AdImpact data shows.
TCU chancellor resigns after less than two years at helm
Daniel Pullin’s time at the private Fort Worth institution included disputes over academic priorities and faculty input. Victor Boschini Jr., who led TCU for 22 years, is replacing him.