History meets forward-thinking leadership as Harris County Commissioners Court appoints Erica Lee Carter as County Administrator, marking a groundbreaking first and signaling a bold new era of strategic governance for the nation’s third-largest county.

Ben Jealous reflects on the lifelong mentorship and movement-building legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, highlighting how Jackson’s commitment to empowering young leaders shaped generations of civil rights activism.

As early voting begins across Houston and Harris County, competitive congressional races and newly drawn districts are energizing voters in what could be one of the region’s most consequential primary elections in years.

Texas primary elections let voters in Harris and Fort Bend Counties help choose candidates for the November ballot, with open primaries, early voting, and resources to guide every voter.

Entrepreneur Shah Haleem is running for Fort Bend County Clerk, emphasizing technology modernization, transparency, and community-focused service in an office that impacts nearly every resident.

Congressman Al Green awarded $500,000 in federal funding to Harris County Constable Precinct 7 to bolster anti-human trafficking efforts in Houston communities.

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, endorsed by Elect Democratic Women, is running for U.S. Senate in Texas on a platform focused on affordability, accountability, and expanding opportunity for working families.

The FDA has refused to accept Moderna’s application for its first mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine, citing concerns over the clinical trial’s comparator, marking a rare setback amid broader political and regulatory scrutiny of mRNA technology.

Harris County officials have filed for a temporary restraining order to block proposed FEMA workforce cuts, arguing the reductions would jeopardize disaster response and public safety across the Gulf Coast.

Robert Nnake, a candidate for Fort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 4, outlines a vision centered on sustainable growth, property tax relief, infrastructure planning, and community cohesion in one of Texas’ fastest-growing and most diverse counties.

Texas Democratic Senate candidates clash as a Super PAC backing James Talarico runs an attack ad against Jasmine Crockett, prompting a campaign response.

Rep. Menefee has been appointed to the House Democrats’ Litigation Task Force, where he will use his legal experience to defend civil rights, healthcare access, and government accountability.

State Rep. James Talarico will debut a Super Bowl ad highlighting campaign finance reform ahead of the March 3, 2026, Democratic U.S. Senate primary in Texas.

SEIU Texas has endorsed U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the 2026 U.S. Senate race, citing her pro-labor voting record as the contest shapes up to be one of the most closely watched elections in the country.

With decades of judicial experience and a lifelong commitment to public service, Judge Maria T. Jackson is positioning herself as a steady, experienced leader ready to modernize and elevate the Fort Bend County Clerk’s office.