Explore our guide to local runoff elections ahead of your trip to the polls

Plus: What does Houston's controller actually do? Breaking down the role

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December 9, 2023

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🔍 Need to Know

Houston Runoff Voter Guide: Everything to know before Dec. 9 Before you head to the polls, read our comprehensive guide to the local runoff elections that your vote will decide.

 

Houston's next mayor will be decided Saturday. Here's everything to know about the runoff Houston voters will elect a new mayor, a new controller and nearly half of City Council in the December runoff.

 

Houston weather to turn blustery, frigid with strong cold front Secure your outdoor holiday decorations against bitterly chilly winds that will become gusty behind a cold front on Saturday.

 

What does Houston's controller actually do?: Breaking down the role from audits to oversight Houston voters will elect a new city controller this Saturday. Here's a look into what the position's duties are.

 

Tips for keeping skin healthy in cold and dry Texas weather With colder weather in Texas, Baylor College of Medicine dermatology professor Dr. John Wolf gives advice on how to keep healthy skin.

 

 

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🗳️ Politics

Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks order allowing Dallas woman to get emergency abortion Texas AG Ken Paxton had asked the court to block the Dallas woman's request, which she made after her fetus was diagnosed with a fatal condition.

 

New Houston City Council powers shift the 'strong mayor' dyanamic A new ordinance gives any three council members the ability to band together to place an item on the agenda.

 

Former Texas foster youth describes dangerous conditions as judge weighs state sanctions The testimony was part of a three-day hearing in Texas' 12-year-old federal lawsuit over unsafe conditions for foster children.

 

League City council fires longtime city attorney, names interim League City officials fired the city attorney of more than eight years, capping a tumultuous final year for the city's top lawyer.

 

Texas ranked as worst state for mental health care Texas was ranked as the worst state to seek mental health support, according to a new list by MentalHealthRehabs.com.

 

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💼 Business

Tomlinson: Big Oil promises methane cuts, opposes enforcement Oil and gas companies balk at emissions rules despite climate promises.

 

Exxon calls Venezuela claims of Guyana scheme 'ridiculous' The Maduro administration said Exxon was involved in a money laundering scheme that supported his political opponents.

 

Houston can expect slower economic growth in 2024 The regional economy is showing signs of slowing, according to the Greater Houston Partnership, but most sectors remain poised for growth.

 

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🖼️ Get Out

Top things to do in Houston this weekend, from Jurassic Quest to the Christmas Boat Parade Our weekend top picks also include the Islamic Arts Festival, Tomball German Festival Christmas Market, Hansel & Gretel, Big Jay Oakerson and more.

 

'Cinderella' brings musical magic to the holidays at TUTS Houston This 'Enchanted' version was inspired by the 1997 TV film starring Brandy and Whitney Houston.

 

3 things to know about Islamic Arts Festival in Spring The Islamic Arts Society hosts its 10th annual festival with more artists than 2022, world-renowned guest artists and sound art.

 

PETA says animals shouldn't be given as gifts during the holidays Before gifting a pet for the holidays, the ASPCA and PETA urge making sure it's the right decision for the person receiving the furry friend.

 

Woodlands architect Coulson Tough remembered with new sculpture The memory of Coulson Tough, the architect of The Woodlands and a friend to founder George Mitchell, was honored Thursday morning with a new sculpture and ceremony at the school named after him.

 

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🏀 Sports

Texans, despite close-game success, crave wider victory margins One-score decisions are an NFL norm, and eight in a row have helped Houston build swag. But putting teams away sooner is still preferred.

 

Can it be done? Rockets want to cut fouls, stay aggressive on 'D' Trouble with personals early in road games is a reason Houston is 0-8 away from Toyota Center.

 

Brittney Griner partners with ESPN, Disney to share her story Houston native and WNBA star Brittney Griner is partnering with ESPN and Disney to share her story in a new documentary and scripted series, the companies announced Thursday.

 

Dynamo begin busy offseason with several roster moves The Dynamo will enter one of their biggest offseasons in recent years with a 22-player roster.

 

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📝 Opinion

See which runoff election candidates are endorsed by our Editorial Board Here are the candidates the Chronicle's Editorial Board, which is a team of opinion journalists separate from the newsroom, are endorsing in Saturday's runoff election.

 

Rice prof: Antisemitism is 'prevalent' on campus (Opinion) Even before Oct. 7, writes professor Moshe Vardi, antisemitism was growing on Rice University's campus.

 

Takes an election denier to know one (Thumbs) Also: Sheila Jackson Lee's voting day misstep, space travel for the masses and 'Drag Me to Church' defies Texas Legislature

 

 

 

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