Houston voters elect John Whitmire as the city’s next mayor, other runoff results

Houston Biz Journal 12/9 3:39P Sofia Gonzalez

Whitmire overwhelmingly won the race against Sheila Jackson Lee, according to early voting results for the Dec. 9 runoff election. Click through to the story for more about Whitmire and other notable races on the Dec. 9 ballot.

Who Has the Early Lead in Houston City Council Races?

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 12/9 2:17P Faith Bugenhagen

One of the most watched races was trending in a rather expected turn of events as incumbent Mary Nan Huffman was leading high-profile attorney Tony Buzbee with 55.9 percent of votes to his 44 percent...

Former Harris County Clerk Set To Assume New City Position As Houston Controller

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 12/9 1:51P Faith Bugenhagen

Former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins was leading former Houston City Council Mmember Orlando Sanchez with 59.5 percent of the vote to Sanchez's 40.4 percent as early returns came in late Saturday...

State Senator John Whitmire is Houston's Next Mayor

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 12/9 1:40P Faith Bugenhagen

As expected by residents and political experts alike, State Senator John Whitmire was leading U.S. Rep Sheila Jackson Lee with 65.2 percent of votes to the congresswoman’s 34.7 percent in the race to...

High-Speed Racing Incident on Pasadena Freeway Leads to Arrest

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 12/9 11:34A Dorothy Canelas

Tyler Cowart On Saturday, deputies from the Patrol division witnessed a concerning incident on the Pasadena Freeway involving two sports car-styled vehicles driving parallel to each other at excessive...

Blanson CTE High School Student Earns Full-Ride Scholarship to University of Notre Dame Through...

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 12/9 10:35A Dorothy Canelas

In a remarkable achievement, Kaiden Johnnie, a student at Blanson Career and Technology Education High School (Blanson CTEHS), has been awarded a full-ride scholarship to the University of Notre Dame...

Wanted Felon Apprehended in Spring, Texas

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 12/9 10:19A Dorothy Canelas

Deputies from Constable Mark Herman s Office successfully located and apprehended 36-year-old Fernando Revelez, a wanted felon, following a tip received on December 8, 2023. Acting on the information,...

Driver Found Asleep in Moving Lane of Traffic Arrested for DWI and Multiple Warrants

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 12/9 10:15A Dorothy Canelas

On December 2, 2023, deputies from Constable Mark Herman s Office responded to a concerning situation in the 25900 block of the Tomball Parkway. The response was prompted by reports of a male...

Theft at Houston Premium Outlet Mall Leads to Arrest

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 12/9 6:53A Dorothy Canelas

On December 5, 2023, deputies from Constable Mark Herman s Office responded to a theft call at the Houston Premium Outlet Mall in the 29000 block of the Northwest Freeway. The incident occurred at the...

Katy Man Arrested for Illegal License Plate Flipper in Harris County Toll Violation

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 12/9 6:51A Dorothy Canelas

Harris County Constable Precinct 5 deputies apprehended a Katy man this week for employing an illegal license plate flipper. Francisco Alberto De Pena, 40, was taken into custody on Thursday, Dec....

Queens of Court Take Over Tuesday Night

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 12/9 4:31A Brandon Williams

The start of the week is highlighted by a very busy Tuesday night of girls’ high school basketball that will see a dozen area teams in action. The boys are also on the court on Tuesday highlighted by state champ Hitchcock traveling to meet local...

Field-Based Learning at Moody Gardens

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 12/9 4:16A Brandon Williams

Exploring ecosystems and forging connections: 7th graders at Sarah Giles Middle School immersed themselves in a day of field-based learning at Moody Gardens! From observing rainforest biodiversity to...

Voters Arrive To Vote Centers During December Runoff Election Day

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 12/9 4:01A Faith Bugenhagen

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth vows that Election Day today will run smoothly for the runoffs that among other races, will determine who will be Houston's next mayor. With polls open from 7...

First tenant all moved in at Hines’ Levit Green life sciences campus

Houston Biz Journal 12/9 12:00A Florian Martin

Chinese biotechnology company Sino Biological is taking up 10,000 square feet on the brand new campus' first building near the Texas Medical Center.

Cage and Chrysalis Get New Principals

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 12/8 2:51P Margaret Downing

After weeks of turmoil and controversy surrounding two East End schools, Houston ISD has tonight named new principals at Cage Elementary and Chrysalis Middle, which may signal improvements for the...