, Senior Digital EditorPublished: October 13, 2020, 2:49 pmUpdated: October 13, 2020, 3:20 pmTags: , , , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Senior Digital EditorPublished: October 13, 2020, 2:49 pmUpdated: October 13, 2020, 3:20 pmTags: , , , , , , HOUSTON – Harris County set a record Tuesday for turnout on the first day of early voting.According to a tweet from Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins, about 68,000 votes had been cast by about 1:30 p.m.“We’ve already shattered the ‘opening day’ record for Early Voting turnout,” Hollins wrote.We've had a record first...…, Senior Digital EditorPublished: October 13, 2020, 2:49 pmUpdated: October 13, 2020, 3:20 pmTags: , , , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Senior Digital EditorPublished: October 13, 2020, 2:49 pmUpdated: October 13, 2020, 3:20 pmTags: , , , , , , HOUSTON – Harris County set a record Tuesday for turnout on the first day of early voting.According to a tweet from Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins, about 68,000 votes had been cast by about 1:30 p.m.“We’ve already shattered the ‘opening day’ record for Early Voting turnout,” Hollins wrote.We've had a record first...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – A Houston city councilman Tuesday defended comments he made on social media, comparing former First Lady Michelle Obama to current First Lady Melania Trump, amid growing calls for his resignation.“I have every right to my opinion. They have every right to their opinion. I don’t tell other people they can’t have their opinion,” said Councilman Greg Travis, District G, who added, “They can call for whatever they want. I’m not resigning.”Travis said the post, made to his personal Facebook account on Dec. 21, is a repost of...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – A Houston city councilman Tuesday defended comments he made on social media, comparing former First Lady Michelle Obama to current First Lady Melania Trump, amid growing calls for his resignation.“I have every right to my opinion. They have every right to their opinion. I don’t tell other people they can’t have their opinion,” said Councilman Greg Travis, District G, who added, “They can call for whatever they want. I’m not resigning.”Travis said the post, made to his personal Facebook account on Dec. 21, is a repost of...WW…

Brandon Walker, ReporterPublished: September 15, 2020, 8:29 pmTags: , , Sign up for our NewslettersBrandon Walker, ReporterPublished: September 15, 2020, 8:29 pmTags: , , HOUSTON – Harris County Commissioners Court Tuesday approved a measure to restructure how the county’s toll roads are managed, clearing the way for changes to how revenue can be used, including using money for matters unrelated to transportation infrastructure.Commissioners Court voted 3-2, along party lines, in support of the measure, which creates a corporation that will oversee duties currently...…Brandon Walker, ReporterPublished: September 15, 2020, 8:29 pmTags: , , Sign up for our NewslettersBrandon Walker, ReporterPublished: September 15, 2020, 8:29 pmTags: , , HOUSTON – Harris County Commissioners Court Tuesday approved a measure to restructure how the county’s toll roads are managed, clearing the way for changes to how revenue can be used, including using money for matters unrelated to transportation infrastructure.Commissioners Court voted 3-2, along party lines, in support of the measure, which creates a corporation that will oversee duties currently...WW…

LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: LEAGUE CITY, Texas – It took three hours, lots of muscle, and a few sheets of plywood to pull a nearly 12-feet-long alligator from Clear Creek, leaving a family counting its blessings after quite the scare.The gator had its sights set on 4-year-old Brandalyn Grande, who was playing with her brother and babysitter Friday along part of the creek that abuts her family’s home in League City.“He was headed straight for her, there’s no doubt that’s where he was headed,” said Andrew Grande, Sr., who was in the backyard when he saw the beast’s...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: LEAGUE CITY, Texas – It took three hours, lots of muscle, and a few sheets of plywood to pull a nearly 12-feet-long alligator from Clear Creek, leaving a family counting its blessings after quite the scare.The gator had its sights set on 4-year-old Brandalyn Grande, who was playing with her brother and babysitter Friday along part of the creek that abuts her family’s home in League City.“He was headed straight for her, there’s no doubt that’s where he was headed,” said Andrew Grande, Sr., who was in the backyard when he saw the beast’s...WW…