Rayan Graham

As the federal government raises new questions about the integrity of SNAP benefits, one Brazoria County community isn’t waiting for Washington to fix it.

Voters in Cy-Fair ISD sent a clear message this week: change is coming to one of the state’s largest school districts. Political experts believe neighboring districts might do the same.

Months after the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) switched to a new child support payment system, parents across the state say they’re still waiting for money that should have already reached their bank accounts

Texas families interested in school vouchers will soon be able to apply for what the state is calling Texas Education Freedom Accounts, according to documents obtained from the Texas Comptroller’s Office.

Independent candidate George Foreman IV, an educator and workforce training advocate, says he’s running for Congress out of a sense of duty and a legacy of public service.

Nearly two years after his conviction, Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr.’s legal fight is far from over. The Houston man, found guilty of killing his parents, Dawn and Antonio Armstrong Sr. in 2016, is now preparing for an upcoming appeals hearing that could determine whether he gets a new trial or a chance at freedom.

Isaiah Martin, a University of Houston graduate and the youngest candidate in the race for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, says it’s time for a new generation of leadership in Washington. Leaning on his experience as a former advisor to the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Martin says he’ll focus on lowering the cost of living, expanding health care, and securing federal funding for local communities.

Carmen Maria Montiel, a businesswoman and former journalist, is running as the leading Republican candidate for Houston’s 18th Congressional District, aiming to address long-standing issues in the community.

State Rep. Jolanda Jones is running for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, citing her personal experiences with poverty, food insecurity, and government failure as the driving force behind her campaign. She says voters want a fearless fighter in Washington and she’s ready to take that fight to D.C.

Former Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards is running to represent the city’s 18th Congressional District, focusing on healthcare, economic stability, and restoring representation. Edwards says her father’s cancer battle inspired her commitment to public service and her pledge to put “people over politics.”

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee is running for Houston’s 18th Congressional District seat, saying he wants to fight for working families and protect democracy. His top priorities include health care access, cost of living, and environmental justice.

A divided Fort Bend County Commissioners Court voted 3–2 on Monday to adopt a new mid‑decade precinct map meant to rebalance the county’s political lines — but not before a contentious special meeting that at times descended into full‑blown arguments.