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Democrats running for Sheila Jackson Lee’s congressional seat debate who is best suited to replace her

Saturday’s debate came days before Democratic precinct chairs are set to decide who will replace the late Houston congresswoman on the November ballot.

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At the Races: Don’t forget the Motor City (counts votes slowly) - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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Here are the Democrats seeking to replace U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

Because Jackson Lee died after winning the Democratic primary, Texas Democratic officials will get to decide who replaces her on the November ballot.

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An “unrelenting” Sheila Jackson Lee remembered by Kamala Harris, former colleagues

More than 50 of Jackson Lee’s former colleagues in Congress, along with a star-studded lineup of national and local elected officials, packed the church sanctuary to celebrate her life.

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Houston candidates pitching themselves to replace the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on November ballot

At least three Democrats are considering bids for the Houston-area seat. But Texas Democratic officials — not voters — will decide who will be on the November ballot.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is dead at 74

The Houston Democrat announced earlier this year that she had cancer.

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Houston Faces First Amendment Lawsuit for Cracking Down on Feeding the Homeless

Food Not Bombs activists argue that feeding the needy is core political speech, and that they don't need the city's permission to do it.

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Six years after Hurricane Harvey, the city of Houston still hasn’t allocated $200 million in relief funds

Both the state and the city of Houston say they want to work together to help pay down the remaining funds.

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Rockets, Fertitta family unveil renovations to Houston hoops court

The Rockets and the family of owner Tilman Fertitta partnered with several Houston entities to renovate the Highland Park basketball court.

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John Whitmire elected Houston's next mayor

Democratic Texas State Senator John Whitmire defeated Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee to win the nonpartisan election for Houston's mayor.

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

Buzbee challenged Mary Nan Huffman, the incumbent, who was backed by the Texas GOP and local Republican officials.

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State Sen. John Whitmire elected Houston mayor, AP reports

Whitmire defeated U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee to be the next mayor of Texas’ largest city and the fourth largest city in the U.S.

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In Houston mayoral race, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen. John Whitmire head to a runoff

The two well-known Democrats led a crowded field, but neither captured a majority of the vote. The runoff will be Dec. 9.

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Houston approves $5M to relocate residents living near polluted Union Pacific rail yard

Houston officials have approved $5 million for a fund to help relocate residents from neighborhoods located near a rail yard polluted by a cancer-linked wood preservative that has been blamed for an increase in cancer cases

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Judge smacks down Abbott's "Death Star"

Judge rules that a law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott banning water breaks during Texas heat waves is unconstitutional

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Republicans pick Houston to host their 2028 national convention

Republicans have chosen Houston to host their 2028 national convention

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Tony Buzbee, lawyer for Ken Paxton, running for Houston City Council seat

Buzbee is currently defending Texas’ impeached attorney general. He ran for mayor in 2019, challenging incumbent Sylvester Turner while self-funding his campaign with over $10 million.

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Houston volunteers face thousands in fines for feeding homeless

Police have issued 44 tickets in a crackdown on food sharing after the mayor vowed to ‘retake’ the downtown public library

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Texas school district will eliminate its libraries and turn them into detention centres

‘New education system’ criticised by city leaders for revoking access to libraries

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Houston to spend millions to relocate residents living near polluted Union Pacific rail yard

Houston's mayor says the city plans to spend millions of dollars to relocate residents from neighborhoods located near a rail yard polluted by a cancer-linked wood preservative that has been blamed for an increase in cancer cases

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Texas "Death Star" bill under scrutiny

Houston lawsuit seeks to halt looming "Death Star" bill as Texans succumb to yet another heat wave

Texas Observer

Texans Die from Heat After Governor Bans Mandatory Water Breaks

House Bill 2127 preempts local governments from enacting legislation in eight areas—with potentially deadly results.

Los Angeles Times

Houston hip-hop community celebrates the life of Big Pokey at memorial service

Members of the Houston hip-hop community said their goodbyes and celebrated the life of local hero Big Pokey at a memorial service over the weekend.

Texas Observer

Texas Transportation Advocacy Revs Up at the Lege

After the passage of a road safety bill in 2021, proponents see another opportunity.

Chicago Sun-Times

Black mayors of Chicago, LA, NY, Houston speak in DC: ‘We’ve come forth at some difficult, challenging times’

For the first time, Black mayors run the four largest cities in the U.S. Here’s what they have to say.

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