Breaking: John Cornyn and Ken Paxton are headed to a runoff for U.S. Senate after neither candidate received enough of the vote to win the Republican nomination. bit.ly/4u2TGdr

The Republican governor easily defeated his 10 primary challengers as he seeks a record fourth term in office. bit.ly/4u94jez

The Republican governor easily defeated his 10 primary challengers as he seeks a record fourth term in office. bit.ly/4u94jez

The Republican governor easily defeated his 10 primary challengers as he seeks a record fourth term in office.

Breaking: Dan Patrick has won the Republican primary for Texas Lieutenant Governor, aiming to win a 4th term in November. www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/202...

State Sen. Mayes Middleton took an early lead Tuesday in the GOP primary for attorney general, a race that’s drawn increased attention and eye-popping fundraising totals after incumbent Ken Paxton stepped aside to run for U.S. Senate.

Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett sprinted to an early lead over Austin state Rep. James Talarico Tuesday night in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in a race that will have national implications heading toward November.

Riley Green covered Toby Keith during a solid Monday night concert kickoff at RodeoHouston.⁠ Read Joey Guerra's full review: bit.ly/4rL6RxP

Voters are heading to the polls today to decide who will face off in the high-stakes midterm elections this November. Follow along here for live updates on key Houston and Texas races. bit.ly/4aVHnYZ

Voters are heading to the polls today to decide who will face off in the high-stakes midterm elections this November. Follow along here for live updates on key Houston and Texas races. bit.ly/4aVHnYZ

Voters are heading to the polls today to decide who will face off in the high-stakes midterm elections this November. Follow along here for live updates on key Houston and Texas races. bit.ly/4aVHnYZ

Voters are heading to the polls today to decide who will face off in the high-stakes midterm elections this November. Follow along here for live updates on key Houston and Texas races. bit.ly/4rdhSan

Primary election day is here for Texas’ newly redrawn 18th congressional district, where Democrats Christian Menefee and Al Green are front-runners to receive their party’s nomination. bit.ly/4bjAeS6

Democratic voters are expected to pick between frontrunners Annise Parker and Letitia Plummer, while Republicans will choose from a crowded ticket led by Patrick “Marty” Lancton and Orlando Sanchez. bit.ly/47jhEXS

A broad slate of Republican candidates jumped at the chance to run in what is seen as a newly winnable district with more right-leaning voters. bit.ly/46AGTom

It’s primary election day in Texas. Here is everything you need to know before heading to the polls. First, search your address in our map to find your voting site: www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/ele...

Voters are heading to the polls today to decide who will face off in the high-stakes midterm elections this November. Follow along here for live updates on key Houston and Texas races.

Alperen Şengün and Kevin Durant combined for 62 points as the Houston Rockets put away the Washington Wizards. bit.ly/4bkK7yY

Never been to RodeoHouston? Here’s a glimpse of what opening day looks like.

Houston chef Jassi Bindra will showcase his innovative Indian cuisine as he competes in the upcoming season of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” which premieres on Monday, March 9.⁠ bit.ly/4u5DW9w

Family-friendly Long Weekend opens at 2044 E. TC Jester with wood-fired dishes, cocktails and one of Houston’s largest outdoor play areas. bit.ly/3MRDM4S

The Houston Texans traded offensive lineman Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a fifth-round pick.

Ted Cruz described how he advised Trump on Iran during an appearance on CBS News' Face the Nation on Sunday. bit.ly/4rNxq5M

Local, state and federal officials reacted after a deadly mass shooting in downtown Austin, urging action and offering condolences. bit.ly/4bgDbmp

Here’s what Houston and Texas police officials are saying about Trump’s immigration crackdown. www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/202...

Some Aggie alumni and supporters are voicing worries about Texas A&M University's independence from partisan politics. bit.ly/4u1EVYb

Three people are dead and 14 others injured in a mass shooting early Sunday outside Buford’s Bar on West Sixth Street in downtown Austin. The suspect is among dead. This story is developing and will be updated. bit.ly/4r02TQL

The 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest wrapped up Saturday night, capping three days of food and fun at NRG. bit.ly/4cTYE5W

Prices at the pump could rise 15 to 25 cents a gallon, one analyst said. bit.ly/403IlMk

The Houston Rockets couldn't pull off a second consecutive fourth-quarter comeback as the Miami Heat pulled away in the closing minutes. bit.ly/4aYQXZS

If Arthouse Houston cannot raise the money, the building will be demolished, its director said. bit.ly/46SRL1d

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died in a major attack on Iran, President Donald Trump announced Saturday. bit.ly/4aYZdsP

Without in any way supporting the Iranian regime, one has to ask: How much bloodshed must occur, and to what end? bit.ly/4s94STO

The Cougars' longest losing streak in nine years ended in emphatic fashion as UH led by as many as 40 points in blasting Colorado. bit.ly/3OFhUdr

GOP candidates are showing support for the Trump administration's decision on social media, while some Democrats are criticizing it. bit.ly/40GRdrn

The congressman boosted salaries and gave out bonuses to all of his staff in 2024, not just Regina Santos-Aviles. See what the data show.

President Donald Trump is backing Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and Don Huffines, who is running for Texas Comptroller, in the March 3 GOP primary. bit.ly/4aHOuUL

Houston Rodeo trail riders are heading into Houston soon as the Texas trail ride tradition returns ahead of rodeo season. Here’s what to know. bit.ly/4kX52LK

Houston Rodeo trail riders are heading into Houston soon as the Texas trail ride tradition returns ahead of rodeo season. Here’s what to know. bit.ly/3ODRLM6

A Houston Chronicle analysis of 35 law enforcement responses and internal communications shows a scattershot response across Texas as Trump’s immigration crackdown ramps up. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

The shortage of election judges and poll workers is causing Montgomery County Election Central officials to combine more than a dozen polling locations.

Trump is expected to fly to Corpus Christi to visit the city’s port and tout his economic policies, like he did in stops in Georgia and Iowa earlier this year. bit.ly/3MOh6T2

Down 19 in the third quarter, the Houston Rockets rallied behind Kevin Durant's 40 points to win their third game in a row. bit.ly/4qYun9y

The Wilson Elser law firm was sanctioned for "offensive conduct" in complying with discovery in the case of a man who fell at Toyota Center. bit.ly/4aNYVos

Alexis Cardenas died July 8 after an altercation with detention officers who were attempting to escort him out of the jail. bit.ly/4s6lX0K

Sewing: Four Black women from Houston discuss 2026 election fatigue and the frustration of being the "backbone" of a Democratic Party that seldom rewards their loyalty. bit.ly/4s5ewqK

The World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, the smoky kickoff to RodeoHouston, will be held Feb. 26-28. Stay in the loop with events and more with our daily newsletter, Rodeo Roundup. www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/...

The average one-bedroom rents for about $1,200 in Houston, Texas. But how far does that budget stretch in Houston’s most desirable neighborhoods? I rounded up listings, from Montrose to The Heights to suburbs like Katy, to see what $1,200 can buy. NEW: www.houstonchronicle.com/business/art...

Empower Pharmacy could be banned from doing business in California after the state's pharmacy board moved to revoke Empower’s probation in November, records show. bit.ly/46piuSH

Don’t be ruled by idiots and weirdos. Vote in the primary election, writes Matthew Yordán Wiltshire, a Republican political consultant in Texas. bit.ly/4rHrjQr