Republican Beth Van Duyne declared victory late Tuesday over Democrat Candace Valenzuela, holding a conservative firewall in one of Texas’ most closely watched open congressional races. Van Duyne, the former Irving mayor, led narrowly in the suburban district between Dallas and Fort Worth that had become increasingly competitive and stop the party’s erosion in the U.S. House of Representatives. Winning …

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump survived a scare in Texas, though Election Day ended without a verdict on whether his tumultuous presidency will continue for another term – or of the huge blue wave that Joe Biden’s supporters had hoped for. The former vice president held a substantial lead in national polls before the polls opened but that didn’t translate into …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In a race that has drawn attention across the country, incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw is projected to defeat Democratic candidate Sima Ladjevardian in Texas’ 2nd Congressional district. TX-2 is known for its uncommon shape, encircling much of the Houston area and including parts of Montrose, Rice Village, Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita and Spring. The district is …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you’re worried about not having a ride to the polls this year, there are plenty of options to get you there. METRO is offering free round-trip services on Election Day, Nov. 3. The complimentary trips are provided by buses, METRORail, METROLift, and METRORapid. You’ll need to let your bus driver know that you’re headed to …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — For most of us, voting is a pretty standard affair: Show up to a neighborhood school, church or municipal building, cast your ballot and be on your way. However, if you’re looking to vote in a more unique setting, these are Houston’s most bizarre picks. A neighborhood affair In one Houston neighborhood, voting might as well …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — UDPATE: The Harris County Sheriff’s Office reports Ashley Miralda has been found safe and returned home to her family. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a 12-year-old girl who went missing from her home Monday night. Ashley Miralda was last seen at 8:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Parramatta …

The headquarters of the Harris County Democratic Party were vandalized on Monday, the party said in a news release. “Election No, Revolution Yes,” was spray-painted onto the party’s office windows along with a sickle and hammer, a symbol first used during the communist Russian Revolution. The building’s locks were also filled with super glue, according to the release, preventing officials …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In elections, as in life, success can be measured by who shows up. About a year ago, David Dzul realized Houston had a big problem on its hands. “What really made me get involved,” the DeBakey High School junior said, “seeing that my community was not engaging civically, even though we had a quarter representation here.” …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you like cold mornings, you’ll get one more with temperatures in the 40s before temperatures return to levels more typical for early November. With a clear sky and light winds, temperatures will easily drop into the 40s by sunrise over most of southeast Texas. Sunshine will again warm temperatures to near 80 in the afternoon, …

HOUSTON, Texas — Republican candidate and Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls will defeat Democratic candidate Sri Preston Kulkarni for Texas’ vacant 22nd district seat, AP projects. The seat was up for grabs after Republican Representative Pete Olson announced his retirement in 2019. He had served as representative for the district since 2008. Nehls drew national attention in 2017 over …