Xavier Herrera is driving progress in Stafford through community-focused leadership, highlighting his journey from local roots to public service while championing diversity, economic growth, and civic engagement ahead of his re-election campaign.

Traci A. Gibson has been sworn in as Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party, marking a pivotal leadership moment focused on expanding voter engagement, strengthening democratic institutions, and empowering the diverse communities of Harris County.

Harris County is backing a court challenge to restore Texas’s Historically Underutilized Business Program and protect minority- and women-owned businesses from recent eligibility cuts.

On America’s 250th anniversary, advancing the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact honors the Revolution’s promise of one person, one vote, and ensures every American’s vote truly counts.

Ben Jealous reflects on America’s deindustrialization, warning of its devastating social impacts and calling for a renewed national commitment to long-term planning, economic investment, and opportunity for all communities.

Congressman Christian Menefee has received endorsements from 25 Houston pastors as he campaigns for re-election in the newly redrawn 18th Congressional District, where he faces Rep. Al Green after Republican-led redistricting forced a new election

Harris County commissioners will vote on a first-of-its-kind policy allowing county employees to be represented by labor organizations to advocate for wages, workplace policies, and grievances.

Congressman Christian Menefee visited the Houston Contract Detention Facility to highlight harsh conditions for ICE detainees and call for humane immigration reform, amid reports that CoreCivic earned $742 million from ICE contracts in 2025.

Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigns over objections to the Trump administration’s war with Iran, citing no imminent threat and criticizing foreign influence on U.S. pol

Early voting for Houston City Council District C’s special election begins March 18, 2026, giving residents a chance to shape local leadership and the future of their community.

President Trump falsely claimed Iran possesses Tomahawk missiles while defending his earlier statements on a deadly strike on an Iranian school, a claim quickly rejected by arms experts.

New Mexico authorities launched a search of Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch amid renewed criminal investigations following recently released Justice Department files alleging illegal activity at the property.