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Free Flu Vaccines Available for Houston Residents at Precinct 4 Community Centers

Harris County Precinct 4 is offering free flu vaccines for children and adults at multiple community centers this holiday season. Commissioner Lesley Briones, in partnership with Harris County Public Health and Harris Health, urges residents to get vaccinated against a …

Christian Menefee, Texas Democratic Caucus Respond to Redistricting Ruling

Federal judges block Texas’ 2025 congressional map, citing racial gerrymandering; Democratic leaders and Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee praise the ruling.

Houston Prepares for High-Stakes 2026 Elections: Key Runoffs and Voter Impact Ahead

Houston faces a high-stakes local and statewide election season, including a special congressional runoff, city council runoff, and Super Tuesday primaries that could reshape the city’s political landscape.

Harris County Approves Historic Worksite Safety Policy to Protect Construction Workers

Harris County Commissioners Court has approved a historic Worksite Safety Policy, setting a new standard for construction worker safety, accountability, and protections.

The Spot Lounge & Bar Hosts Week of Giving with Free Meals for Houstonians

The Spot Lounge & Bar is celebrating the holidays early with its “Sips of the Season Week of Giving,” providing 100 free meals daily to Houstonians in need, November 17–20, at 2003 Emancipation Ave.

Texas AG Sues Harris County Over Immigrant Legal Fund; Commissioners Ellis and Briones Defend Program

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Harris County over its Immigrant Legal Services Fund, alleging the use of taxpayer money for legal defense of undocumented immigrants, while county officials defend the program as lawful and necessary.

Houston’s Political Heat Wave: Democracy in Full Bloom Across the Bayou City

Houston’s political heat is rising! From high-energy rallies to key local runoffs, the city proves democracy is alive, bold, and unstoppable.

Good News in Gary and Pittsburgh — But Still America Declines

As America celebrates billion-dollar steel investments in Gary and Pittsburgh, a darker truth emerges: U.S. manufacturing is still in decline. Despite early gains from clean energy and EV production, shifting policies and stalled investment threaten to erase progress—leaving communities where …

TX-18th Congressional Update: Edwards and Menefee Head to Runoff as Rep. Al Green Announces 2026 Campaign in Newly Redrawn District

Amanda Edwards and Christian Menefee are heading to a January runoff to fill the TX-18 Congressional seat. Meanwhile, longtime Congressman Al Green has announced he will seek election in the newly redrawn district following major changes to Texas’s congressional maps.

Amanda Edwards and Christian Menefee Headed to Runoff in Texas’ 18th Congressional District

In one of Houston’s closest political contests, Amanda Edwards and Christian Menefee are heading to a runoff in Texas’ 18th Congressional District after finishing just three points apart in a crowded special election.

Democracy Triumphs: Menefee and Boykins Advance to Milestone Runoffs as Voters Shape Houston’s Future

Houston showed up for democracy — with high voter turnout propelling Christian Menefee and Dwight Boykins into pivotal runoff races that promise to shape the next era of local leadership.

What 400 Years of Family History Teaches About This American Moment

Ben Jealous reflects on America’s “dark 20s” and shares a message of hope: history shows that every era of cruelty can be followed by breakthroughs, if young people refuse to give up.

Congressman Al Green Introduces 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Resolution

Congressman Al Green has introduced the bipartisan 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution, urging Congress to expand survivor support, strengthen protections, and confront the nationwide crisis impacting millions of Americans each year.

Early Voting Electrifies Houston: Civic Spirit Meets Halloween Festivities

Houston’s early voting season is in full swing — and it’s electric. With over 100,000 ballots already cast across Harris and Fort Bend Counties, voters are turning polling sites into hubs of civic pride and community spirit.

Houston City Council Approves $16 Million “Superhub” for Homeless Population; Council Member Pollard Casts Sole Dissenting Vote

Houston City Council approved a $16M “superhub” in East Downtown to serve the city’s unhoused population, despite concerns over cost, long-term funding, and capacity.