Freshman Congressman Christian Menefee defends his attendance in Congress after criticism from longtime Rep. Al Green.
A runoff is set in Texas' 18th Congressional District between incumbent Al Green and freshman Congressman Christian Menefee after neither candidate secured the necessary majority in the Democratic primary. Green criticizes Menefee for absenteeism and claims Menefee's reputation is bought, while Menefee blames GOP gerrymandering and emphasizes integrity and future-focused leadership. Both candidates claim momentum, with Green emphasizing experience and Menefee highlighting new leadership and increased Democratic enthusiasm in the district. The contest will test voter preferences between seasoned incumbency and new energy in the newly redrawn district.
U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, was defeated and four other incumbents — Democrats and Republicans — found themselves in close races or runoffs as votes were still being counted early Wednesday.
State Rep. James Talarico topped Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in Texas' closely watched Democratic Senate primary.
During President Donald Trump’s State of the Union, there was no shortage of headline‑making moments — from the record‑setting length of the speech to sharp divides over immigration, the economy and the cost of living.
Texas Representative Al Green was escorted out of the House of Representatives Tuesday evening after waving a sign during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
President Trump has used his State of the Union address to sell a booming America, even as voters worry about the economy.
President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address is likely to be a test run of the message that Republicans will give to voters in November’s elections for control of the House and the Senate.
The Democrat's announcement comes a week after she lost to Christian Menefee in a special election runoff for the seat that had been vacant since the death of Sylvester Turner.
Voters in Texas' 18th District have had little break in a series of elections as the result of the Republican-controlled state Legislature's redrawing of congressional districts last year.
The 78-year-old Democrat is up against two younger opponents, including Rep.-elect Christian Menefee, in a district left vacant for 11 months after the death of Sylvester Turner.
Texas Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia will call for immediate federal action Thursday in Houston, condemning ICE killings and pushing for legislation to restore local control over immigration enforcement.
Two Democrats are competing to serve out the rest of Sylvester Turner’s term. The winner will have a two-week incumbency advantage before early voting begins in the March primary.
Harris County must extend early voting to Wednesday and Thursday for the 18th Congressional District runoff after polling locations closed for the winter storm.
A Houston City Councilman, pictured on social media with a nonprofit CEO now accused of fraud, tells KPRC 2 News his office is suspending engagement with the organization that feeds the homeless in downtown Houston.
Houston Democrats are barreling toward a primary while North Texas Democrats await Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate decision.
Congressman Al Green is being joined by officials from FIEL to discuss an order from a federal judge to release a missing teenage boy from a detention center.
Republicans who were planning to run for newly gerrymandered districts may have to reassess, while Democrats who were drawn out of their seats could suddenly have a path back to Congress.
The veteran lawmaker whose current district was redrawn to benefit Republicans would face the winner of the 18th Congressional District special election runoff.
The runoff winner will serve out the term of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in office earlier this year. The seat will immediately be up for election again in 2026 for a full two-year term.
Negligent landlords of federally subsidized housing could face federal fines under a bill inspired by a KPRC 2 investigation into unsafe conditions at a Houston complex.
Wall Street closed the week with record highs on Friday as the S&P 500 topped 6,800 for the first time in history.
Congressman Al Green will host a press conference Thursday afternoon to address the government shutdown impacting SNAP benefits and healthcare.
A primary challenge to Rep. Sylvia Garcia underscores Latino Democrats’ fears of being unrepresented in Harris County.
Voters in the heavily Democratic district have expressed confusion about who can vote — after the boundaries were upended by a GOP gerrymander — and what November’s special election is for.
This afternoon Rep. Al Green, D-Tex., sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Dr. Lisa Cook, calling the move “unjustified” and warning it threatens the central bank’s independence and U.S. economic stability.
The Texas Senate has passed a controversial new congressional redistricting map following a failed filibuster attempt by Democratic State Senator Carol Alvarado. The map, which now awaits Governor Greg Abbott’s final approval, is expected to bolster Republican control by potentially adding up to five new GOP seats in the U.S. House.
The Houston-area district, currently occupied by Democratic Rep. Al Green, is being redrawn by GOP lawmakers to favor Republicans and cover almost entirely new territory.
Texas lawmakers redrew congressional districts in a partisan bid to give Republicans five additional U.S. House seats. The move set off a bipartisan war across the U.S.
A day after residents exposed deplorable living conditions at a Houston apartment complex, federal and local elected officials saw the problem firsthand.
After nearly two months without working elevators at a Missouri City senior living facility, the owner of Jubilee at Texas Parkway is now publicly accepting responsibility and says compensation is coming for residents affected by the extended outages.
Most Democrats joined the Republican majority to table the measure, for now. But dozens of Democrats backed Green’s effort. The tally was 344-79.
"H.Res 537 addresses abuse of presidential powers by disregarding the separation of powers, devolving American democracy into an authoritarian government, usurping congressional power to declare war," Green said on the House floor. “I take no delight in what I’m doing. I do this because I love my country."
Residents of a Missouri City apartment complex are demanding urgent repairs after both elevators have remained out of service for months. State regulators confirm enforcement investigation as Congressman Al Green looks into tax subsidies.
Once inside the Met Gala Monday evening, guests passed under a slew of flower petals suspended from the ceiling.
Juneteenth Houston, formerly known as The Juneteenth Houston Citywide Committee, announced its 160th commemorative series of celebrations and community initiatives for 2025.
Cuts to the Senior Food Box program in Houston are leaving many without essential nutrition. Leaders push back, calling it "starving the needy to support the greedy."
Congressman Al Green has introduced a new bill to help Americans who’ve had their food benefits stolen.
A day after legislation was announced by Congressman Al Green that would bring back federal funding to replace stolen SNAP benefits, elected leaders are already chiming in.
After weeks of reporting on a growing number of Houstonians who had their SNAP benefits stolen, a solution could be in the works.
The protest comes a week after NASA announced it would be shutting down three of its offices and layoff several staff members as the company prepares to reduce its workforce under the Trump administration.
Mayra Guillen, the sister of slain U.S. Army solider Vanessa Guillen, announced plans to run against Rep. Al Green for his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in response to his interruptions of President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress last week.
In the days leading to the censure, Green has doubled down on his actions saying on X, "Democrats will never abandon the fight to make sure every American has a safe, healthy, and financially secure life."
Rep. Al Green censured for disrupting Trump’s State of the Union. While he keeps his seat, this rare reprimand highlights Congress's stance on decorum.
The House has voted to censure Al Green, a Democratic congressman from Texas, for disrupting President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier in the week.
Two major speeches were delivered by two of the world’s most powerful leaders this week, on opposite sides of the planet.
Rep. Al Green said afterward it was worth it to make his point — even if he is punished by House leaders, who later called for the congressman to be censured.
Rep. Al Green of Texas wasn’t the first lawmaker ever to blurt out a protest during a presidential address to Congress.
A president’s address to Congress — even without the formal gloss of a State of the Union address — is typically a time for a call to national unity and predictable claims about the country being strong.
In early sign of dissent, Democratic Rep. Al Green removed from House chamber after disrupting Trump address to Congress.
Sam Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits of the era as “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin,’” has died.
Since January of this year, we have been reporting on issues at the USPS sorting facility in Missouri City.
Congressman Al Green and other leaders addressed Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order that requires hospitals in Texas to collect information on the immigration status of patients so that the hospitals can then track costs incurred for the care of undocumented migrants.
A news conference will be held Thursday afternoon at the Four Seasons Hotel regarding CenterPoint’s transparency connected to Hurricane Beryl.
Federal and local officials, including Bishop James Dixon, Congressman Al Green, and representatives from the offices of Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, will provide updates on recovery efforts at NRG Park following Hurricane Beryl.
President Joe Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, lacing into GOP front-runner Donald Trump for espousing “resentment, revenge and retribution” and for jeopardizing freedom at home and abroad.
For weeks now - we’ve been following these problems. The United States Postal Service says this is because they are working to modernize their mailing system. U.S. Representative Al Green talked with KPRC 2′s Amy Davis about how the hold-up could impact voters.
United States Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) is having a press conference on Saturday to address the House’s recent vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and funding for Gaza.
The Houston Democrat is recovering from abdominal surgery. Democrats did not expect him to attend the vote, but his surprise appearance sank the impeachment vote.
It’s a problem all too familiar to residents who are waiting to receive mail from the United States Postal Service’s Missouri City Processing Center.
United States Rep. Al Green said on Tuesday that USPS told him they have brought about 30 employees to help address the mail delivery delay issues in Missouri City.
Several Houstonians are still upset after not receiving their mail due to problems tied to the new Missouri City Processing Center. According to United States Rep. Al Green (D-Houston), actions are being taken to resolve the issues, however, several people said they still have not received their important packages.
United States Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) is holding a news conference on Monday to provide an update on the actions that are being taken to address the USPS mail delivery delay issues in the Houston area.
United States Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) wrote a letter to USPS to ask them to establish a customer service team to help those who have experienced their packages being delayed at the Missouri City mail facility.
The Bring Our Families Home Campaign held a news conference in Houston on Tuesday for the unveiling of a mural that depicts 15 American hostages and “wrongful detainees” currently in foreign prisons.
Mayor Sylvester Turner, along with Congressman Al Green and the Alliance for Multicultural Community Services announced a $1.5 million congressional funding towards Project R.A.I.S.E.
Congressman Al Green announced that he has secured $1 million in Federal Funding for Legacy Community Health Clinic to help upgrade its electronic medical records software.
A mental wellness service expansion is happening at Ibn Sina Foundation, thanks to $1.6 million in community project funding under Omnibus Appropriation Bill for the 2023 fiscal year, according to a news release.
A Democrat who is the top official in Texas’ largest county on Thursday acknowledged problems around Houston on Election Day that included paper ballot shortages and delayed openings of polling locations.
The Houston Area Women’s Center will be joining several city officials for a press conference in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
A bill designed to rename one U.S. post office in Stafford to the “Leonard Scarcella Post Office Building” has recently passed in the House of Representatives.
The United States Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that the City of Houston will receive $20.96 million in federal funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) grant program for the Telephone Road: Main Street Revitalization Project.
The $1 billion expansion project will be the 11th major improvement project the Houston Ship Channel has undergone in its more than 150-year history as a commercial waterway, Congressman Al Green’s Office said in a news release Wednesday.
Despite an admonition from federal authorities, Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s plan still steers aid disproportionately to whiter, inland counties at less risk of natural disasters.
U.S. Congressman Al Green plans to hold a news conference on Sunday to discuss the outcome of the Buffalo mass shooting that took place at a supermarket Saturday afternoon.
Federal funding for COVID-19 testing and treatment of uninsured Americans has dried up as of two days ago. Health Services and Resources Administration also announced coverage for COVID-19 vaccines for the uninsured will no longer be available after April 5.
Congressman Al Green held a press conference with the Consul General of Ukraine, and the president of the Ukrainian American Cultural Club of Houston, addressing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and announcing measures to aid the Ukrainian community at home and abroad. Green sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking for the government to send Ukraine ammunition, hardware, and fuel.
Houston Police Chief Finner Troy Finner did not hold back Thursday night while talking about violent criminals in the city.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, along with members of the Black Heritage Society released details Wednesday for the 44th annual Original Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, along with members of the Black Heritage Society released details Wednesday for the 44th annual Original Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade.
Hundreds of people spent part of their Thanksgiving at the George R. Brown Convention Center serving food or picking up meals during the 43rd annual Super Feast.
First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Houston on Sunday as she continues to urge parents and guardians to allow children ages 5-11 to get vaccinated.
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Texas Republicans have approved redrawn U.S. House maps that favor incumbents and could decrease political representation for growing minority communities in the nation’s largest red state.
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Texas Republicans have approved redrawn U.S. House maps that favor incumbents and could decrease political representation for growing minority communities in the nation’s largest red state.
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Texas gained two new seats in Congress based on population growth fueled by people of color. But the Senate’s proposal provides no new majority-Black or majority-Hispanic districts to reflect that growth.
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Since before the start of the pandemic, many of you have complained about not getting your mail on time.
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Thousands of voting rights advocates are rallying across the country Saturday to call for sweeping protections against a further erosion of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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A rare clash between the Biden administration and congressional Democrats may have created a blueprint for pressuring a White House that needs to walk a tightrope to satisfy all members of its party to pass its ambitious agenda.
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The special session for the Texas legislature is scheduled to end this week without quorum in the House.
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