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Local nonprofit provides non-partisan outreach in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Texas Familias Council, a nonprofit based in Montgomery County, has helped communities since 2011 through natural disasters, public health crises and policy shifts impacting residents. With one of the most consequential election cycles facing Texas and ...
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Kalahari, school funding among priorities for Allen’s leaders in 2027 legislative session
School funding, infrastructure and a Texas Qualified Hotel Project are among Allen officials’ priorities for the 2027 Texas Legislature , which begins in January. Members of Allen City Council, the Allen ISD board of trustees and the Allen Chamber of Commerce outlined goals for t...
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AISD approves turnaround plans, weighs $60M in cuts
Austin ISD trustees approved improvement plans for struggling campuses Oct. 29 and heard early options for cutting at least $60 million from the district’s 2027-28 budget , including reductions to turnaround school funding and arts and PE staffing. What parents should know Truste...
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Harris County tops 1 million early votes. What could that mean for election night?
Harris County has surpassed 1 million early votes, a milestone that could shape how quickly some races become clear on election night. The Harris County Clerk’s Office told KPRC 2 at 4:30 p.m. Friday that the early vote total had reached 1,000,447. Steven David, who analyzes vote...
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Montgomery County Precinct 4 opens new park in Grangerland
Montgomery County Precinct 4 officials celebrated the opening of a new park in Grangerland with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 29. What to expect Dubbed Granger Park, the new amenity features the precinct’s first GaGa Ball pit, walking trails and a play structure that incorporate...
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Montgomery County General Election results for Nov. 3, 2026
Montgomery County voters will decide county, state and federal races during the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. [SCROLL DOWN TO SEE RESULTS] Local contests may include county judge, county commissioners, county clerk, district clerk, county treasurer, district attorney, judicial ...
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Early Voting Surges in Predominantly Black Communities Across Harris County
Early voting is surging in several predominantly Black communities across Harris County, with turnout in Acres Homes and Sunnyside nearly doubling compared to the 2022 election, according to data from the Harris County Clerk’s Office. The increase is raising questions about what’...