After years of losing battles with GOP leaders, some big city Texas mayors strike friendlier tone

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Year after year, most Texas police departments report zero hate crimes. Here’s why.

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Sheila Jackson Lee files for reelection for U.S. House seat after losing in mayoral race

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Mary Nan Huffman declares victory over Tony Buzbee in Houston City Council race

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John Whitmire wins closely-watched Houston mayor’s race

Democratic state Sen. John Whitmire defeated Democratic U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Saturday night in Houston’s…

Houston voters to decide whether John Whitmire or Sheila Jackson Lee will be mayor

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Final big election of 2023 set for Saturday with Houston mayoral runoff

As the city of Houston headed into the final week before the runoff election for mayor,…

A Texas judge grants a pregnant woman permission to get an abortion despite the state’s ban

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas judge on Thursday gave a pregnant woman whose fetus has…

Lacking counselors, US schools turn to the booming business of online therapy

Trouble with playground bullies started for Maria Ishoo’s daughter in elementary school. Girls ganged up, calling…

Despite strong economy, Texas cities grapple with excess office space

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