Early voting turnout for Harris County’s May uniform election less than 1% as of Sunday
Races on the ballot in Harris County include three newly created directorships for the Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD). Early voting ends tomorrow. Election Day is Saturday, May 4.
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Public Safety
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Airports
Despite Southwest Airlines leaving Bush Intercontinental Airport, officials believe traveling won’t slow down in Houston
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Education
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Music
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City of Houston
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Texas
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- Party Politics GOP Congressman Tony Gonzales attacks party peers
- Texas Texas Republicans have tried to rein in property taxes for five years. Has it worked?
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- Two Katy ISD trustees who voted against transgender policy face opponents in re-election campaign
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