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Erica Lee Carter, daughter of the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is comforted by Houston City Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas in the Houston City Hall rotunda on Monday, July 29, 2024.

2024 Texas Elections

Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter files to finish out her mother’s term

By Renzo DowneyAug. 23, 2024

Carter will run against two Republicans for her mother’s seat to hold for a few weeks before the winner of the general election takes over.

State Rep. Shawn Thierry, D-Houston, speaks to a group of her constituents on Feb. 15, 2024 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Houston.

2024 Texas Elections

Rep. Shawn Thierry joins anti-trans policy group after losing Democratic primary

By Robert DownenAug. 21, 2024

The Houston Democrat lost her seat after backlash for voting with Republicans to ban transition-related care for minors.

Voting signs at the Travis County Granger Building election site on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2019.

2024 Texas Elections

It’s not just South Texas. Republicans are making gains with Latino voters in big cities, too.

By Jasper SchererAug. 19, 2024

Republican gains among Latino voters in urban areas could spell big trouble for Democrats’ hopes of turning Texas blue.

The Mission school district in the Rio Grande Valley received a request to remove 676 books from its libraries from a local pastor.

Demographics

A South Texas school district received a request to remove 676 books from its libraries

By Berenice GarciaAug. 19, 2024

The request came from a local pastor who is part of a group that trains people to “defend their freedom and liberty.” Other faith leaders have pushed back.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks during the Texas GOP convention in May. His office has targeted a Houston immigrant rights group, asking a judge to shut it down over political speech.

State Government

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Houston immigrants’ rights org over political speech

By Alejandro SerranoAug. 16, 2024

Attorney General Ken Paxton has targeted similar organizations that aid migrants at the border. The lawsuit appears to be the first to focus on political speech and rules that govern nonprofits.

Marc and Debra Tice, parents of U.S. journalist Austin Tice, talk during a news conference in Beirut, Lebanon on Dec. 4, 2018.

Congress

Russian prisoner release renews attention on Houston resident Austin Tice’s long captivity in Syria

By Matthew ChoiAug. 14, 2024

Austin Tice’s captivity has spanned three presidential administrations. Texas’ congressional delegation continues pushing for his release.

Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner speaks to the press about the Texas Education Agency takeover of Houston Independent School District during a press conference in Houston on Friday, March 3, 2023. Turner was chosen by Democratic officials to be the party's candidate for the Congressional seat that had been held by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.

2024 Texas Elections

Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the Democrats’ pick for Jackson Lee seat in Congress

By Matthew ChoiAug. 13, 2024

Harris County Democratic leaders made their choice to represent the party in the November election.

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D- Houston, gathers with members of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force at an event to mark the he 11th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on the House Steps of the Capitol in Washington on Dec. 14, 2023.

Politics

Democrats running for Sheila Jackson Lee’s congressional seat debate who is best suited to replace her

By Jasper SchererAug. 10, 2024

Saturday’s debate came days before Democratic precinct chairs are set to decide who will replace the late Houston congresswoman on the November ballot.