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Final Call To Voters For Houston's Decisive City Elections, Dec. 9th
This Saturday, December 9, 2023, marks a pivotal day for Houston as election polls, open from 7 am to 7 pm, invite voters to conclude the heated run-off elections. The positions up for grabs include the mayoral seats for Houston and Bellaire, the Houston City Controller, and council seats for Houston and Baytown. Up until Monday, an impressive count of over 107,000 Houstonians have already cast their ballots, in-person and by mail.
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Fort Bend County Commissioner Dexter L. McCoy
Published on December 5, 2023
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Winter Holiday Extravaganza & Bayland Park Master Plan Workshop Hosted by Commissioner Lesley Briones, Harris County
Sharpstown community invited to enjoy free holiday activities while providing feedback at Bayland Master Plan Workshop
Join Commissioner Lesley Briones for an afternoon filled with family-friendly festivities in celebration of the holidays!
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Houston's 'Holiday in the TRE' Invites Families to Celebrate with Joy and Generosity
Houston Style Magazine is gearing up for its support of the 4th spectacular ‘Holiday in the Tre’ event, a heartwarming tradition that illuminates the joyous season. On December 9th, 2023, from 10 am to 2 pm, Emancipation Park will transform into an enchanting winter wonderland. This much-anticipated, free community gathering, proudly presented by H.E.B, promises an array of festive activities, including an official holiday tree light- ing, engaging live entertainment, and a special kids’ zone that captures the magic of winter.
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From Mission Bend To Commissioner's Court: Dexter L. McCoy To Headline Founders Day Event At Prairie View A&M University
Dexter L. McCoy's journey from the corridors of the Obama Ad- ministration to the Fort Bend County Commissioner's Court is a tale of resilience, community service, and leadership. His appointment as the Founders' Day speaker for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is not just a nod to his illustrious public service career but also a testament to his deep roots in the Fort Bend community, which he has served since January 2023.
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Houston's City Councilwomen's Races Bring Out Harris County Voters
A total of 13,763 Harris County voters trekked to early vote the first day of Early Vote for Houston run-off races Monday, November 27 not only for the first open Mayor’s race in eight years featuring the first African American woman run-off candidate for mayor but women defending council seats too.
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Sheriff Ed Gonzalez Gathers Strong Democratic Backing for Primary Election
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced early endorsements from key Democratic leaders.
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Houston's Mayoral Run-off Election Kicks Off With Early Voting
As the buzz of civic duty intensifies, Houston residents are poised to make their voices heard with ear- ly voting for the 2023 mayoral run-off commencing Monday, November 20. This critical election, culminating on Saturday, December 9, will determine the city’s leadership and the composition of the City Council across multiple at-large positions and districts D, H, and G.
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Ft. Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan
Published on November 29, 2023
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Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan Assumes Leadership as Chair of Houston HIDTA Executive Board
Sheriff Fagan continues to serve on the Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Executive Board as Chair
Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan has secured the position of Chair on the Executive Board of the Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA.
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Leads Annual Toy Drive to Support Local Families in Need
Join Fort Bend County Judge KP George's Annual Community Toy Drive, bringing joy to Fort Bend County Social Services families at the Rosenberg Annex on December 15 – donate unwrapped toys at multiple locations, including Fort Bend County library branches, by December 13 to spread holiday cheer.
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Amanda Edwards Files Official Candidacy for Congressional District 18, Securing Over $1 Million in Funds, Key Endorsements, and Momentum
Amanda Edwards officially enters the race for Congressional District 18 with over $1 million raised in four months, strong grassroots support, key endorsements, and momentum, positioning her as the leading candidate for the historic seat held by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, previously occupied by Barbara Jordan and Mickey Leland.
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December 9 Joint Runoff Election: Early Voting Commences for Crucial Houston Government Positions
Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth urges voters to seize the opportunity for early voting in the December 9 Joint Runoff Election, emphasizing the importance of casting ballots between November 27 and December 5 to have a say in Houston's crucial elected positions.
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Opportunity Alert: HCDE Invites Applications for Open Board of Education Seat After Trustee Resignation
Harris County Department of Education is actively seeking qualified candidates to fill the vacant Position 6, Precinct 1 board seat following the resignation of Trustee Danyahel "Danny" Norris, who stepped down to pursue a state office candidacy.
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Environmental Sacrifice Zones Can Be Beacons of Clean Energy Investment
Lower Richland County, South Carolina is a place with rich history. The region, which sits on wetlands and a floodplain forest fed by the Congaree River, was an established agricultural center dating back more than 300 years. It’s home to Congaree National Park and other important sites that are central to the experiences of the African Americans and Indigenous people who have lived on the land over the centuries.
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Lucille's 1913, and Kendleton City Host Annual Community Harvest
Fort Bend County Judge KP George, in collaboration with Lucille’s 1913 and the city of Kendleton, is set to host the third Annual Community Harvest on Saturday, November 18, 2023.
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Sunnyside Double Murder: Former Death Row Inmate Receives New Death Sentence
Daryl Wheatfall, 57, once on death row for the brutal 1990 double murder, faces a new death sentence by a Harris County Jury, deeming him an ongoing threat despite his age, reveals District Attorney Kim Ogg.
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YES Prep's Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway: A Nourishing Initiative for North Houston Families in Need, Hosted by New North Rankin Elementary
YES Prep Public Schools and YES Prep North Rankin Elementary unite to provide free Thanksgiving turkeys and meal kits to North Houston families in need.
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Honoring the Heartbeat of Houston: Living Icons Memorial Unveiled for COVID-19 Victims at Quentin Mease
Houston Style Magazine celebrates the poignant dedication of "Liv- ing ICONs: A Tribute to Houston's COVID-19 Heroes" at Quentin Mease Health Center. This emotive art exhibit immortalizes nearly a thousand Houstonians lost to the pandemic with their images gracing the walls, symbolizing strength, community, and remembrance.
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Championing Fairness: Commissioner Ellis Advances Resolution for Just University Funding
In a decisive move for educational equity, the Harris County Commissioners Court, led by the committed Commissioner Rodney Ellis, sanctioned a pivotal resolution on Tuesday. This mandate urges the State of Texas to eradicate the existing financial inequities plaguing Historically Black Colleges and Universities

