State Representative Jolanda Jones is running for Congress in Texas’s 18th District, bringing a record of advocacy on healthcare, economic justice, and LGBTQ+ representation to a competitive special election.

Democracy in action! Harris County kicked off early voting with 10,702 in-person ballots and 3,268 mail-in votes on Day 1. From congressional races to school boards and 17 constitutional amendments, voters are making their voices heard. Find your polling spot …

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has joined more than 100 local government leaders nationwide in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration’s move to federalize Texas National Guard troops for deployment to Chicago. The coalition argues the action …

Houston native Amanda Edwards is running in the special election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District. With a track record of public service and deep community ties, she is focused on healthcare, economic opportunity, and grassroots engagement in a tight race …

Fort Bend County Commissioner Ferrel Bonner is running for County Judge! With decades of military, civil service, and community leadership experience, he aims to bring proven, committed leadership to the county.

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee brings his bipartisan experience, public health initiatives, and community-focused leadership to his campaign for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, emphasizing environmental justice, healthcare reform, and economic equity.

As coral reefs collapse in what scientists call the first irreversible climate tipping point, Ben Jealous reflects on the lessons of the ocean—from his childhood at the Monterey Bay Aquarium to today’s urgent warning that humanity is running out of …

With early voting starting October 20, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards lead a crowded field in the special election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, signaling a likely runoff on November 4.

Harris County has appointed Porscha Brown as Executive Director of the Managed Assigned Counsel Program, reinforcing the county’s commitment to fair and effective legal representation for residents who cannot afford private counsel.

HOPE releases its first national report on Latinas’ economic and leadership progress, highlighting strong workforce participation, rising entrepreneurship, and a persistent $1.7 million lifetime wage gap for Texas Latinas.

Texas politics is entering a bold new era as Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett eyes a historic U.S. Senate run and State Representative Katrina Pierson considers a Congressional bid — two fearless women, from opposite sides of the aisle, could reshape the …

When Cardinal Dolan praised Charlie Kirk as a modern-day St. Paul, it sparked outrage amid grief for immigrants killed by ICE — raising urgent questions about faith, morality, and the true message of the Gospel.

Congressman Al Green has formally urged the Nobel Committee to reconsider any potential nomination of former President Donald Trump for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, citing concerns over his foreign policy record and the integrity of the award.

As Early Voting begins, educator and community leader Kendra Camarena steps forward to bring unity, innovation, and inclusion to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD — Texas’ third-largest school district — with a campaign centered on putting students first and politics aside.