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  Harris County GOP Blames Straight Ticket for Losses and “Communist” Votes

  November 9 at 5:39 a.m.

  Though Ted Cruz held onto his Senate seat for a second term, Republicans in Texas and the Houston area in particular saw tremendous losses in the 2018 elections. The Harris County Republican Party blamed straight-ticket voting for the “Beto Wave” in a recent statement. “I am mad,” says Communications Director...

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  The 2018 Midterms in Texas: Significant Change With More Than a Dash of Status Quo

  November 7 at 6:17 a.m.

  As results came in Tuesday night, it became clear that hopes for a blue wave overtaking the state of Texas were not going to be realized. Incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott defeated Lupe Valdez and in the most watched race not only for Texas, but in the nation, Republican Senator Ted...

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  Victory and Defeat at the 2018 Midterm Election Night Watch Parties

  November 7 at 5:08 a.m.

  Victory and defeat was seen at Watch Parties all across Houston on Election Day. Harris County witnessed massive voter turnout that broke records breaking records of the number of voter turnout. The eyes of the nation were on Texas for one of the more highly contested races for Senator between incumbent Ted Cruz and hot newcomer Beto O’Rourke. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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  Nine Polling Places in Harris County to Remain Open Till 8 p.m. Today

  November 6 at 6:11 p.m.

  A temporary restraining order, signed by Judge Fredericka Phillips of the 61st District Court means that nine polling places will be open late tonight in Harris County. Phillips' action came as a result of a lawsuit filed by the Texas Civil Rights Project and the Texas Organizing Project who alleged the...

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  It's Voter Registration Day, Are You Registered To Vote? Are You Sure?

  September 25 at 4 a.m.

  I don't presume to speak for our nation's veterans, but I bet most of them are less insulted by someone kneeling for the National Anthem than they are by people not exercising the right that so many of them fought and died to preserve.

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  Ted Cruz Campaign Donation Requests Made to Look Like Legal Summons

  September 18 at 4 a.m.

  Residents across Texas have been receiving what some consider threatening mail from the campaign of Republican Senator Ted Cruz recently. The letters arrive in tan-colored envelopes with the words "SUMMONS ENCLOSED - OPEN IMMEDIATELY" printed in all-caps across the front. The letters inside ask for contributions to the campaign of...