March 5, 2024
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 | Yasmeen Khalifa, Audience Engagement Producer |
Best of the Bayou
Today we're talking about what Houston voters need to know on election day...
If you read one thing: Democratic and Republican voters in Texas will select which candidates to send to the November general election in today's primaries, nominating hopefuls for U.S. president, Congress, the Texas Legislature and a slew of local offices.
How do the primaries work?
As long as your voter registration is active, you should be able to vote in the primary elections. Voters in Texas do not need to register with a party to vote. Instead, residents choose which party they want to vote for at the polling site.
You'll have to tell a poll worker which party's election you're participating in and show a valid ID.
Where can I vote in Houston?
There are more than 540 polling sites open on election day, and voters can cast their ballot at any site. Use our searchable map to find the one closest to you.
Who's on the ballot?
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will be at the top of their respective ballots. Sen. Ted Cruz is on the GOP ballot, with multiple Democrats seeking the nomination to challenge him.
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is facing her toughest Democratic primary battle yet. There is also a crowded field looking to replace Mayor John Whitmire in the state Senate. Locally, District Attorney Kim Ogg faces a robust challenge from one of her former division chiefs, Sean Teare.
Read Dylan McGuinness' full story on everything Houston voters need to know here.
View our voter guide breaking down all the races and candidates on the ballot here.
Stay in the Loop
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📰 Need to Know
- Hervis Rogers vowed to never vote again after a traumatic arrest. After Hervis Rogers waited six hours to vote in Texas in 2020, he was prosecuted by the state for casting his ballot. While he still advises others to do their civic duty, he said he won't vote again.
- Houston ISD hired at least 830 uncertified teachers this school year. Houston ISD reported hiring at least 839 teachers, or about 4% of its teaching workforce, with waived certifications during the 2023-24 school year to help fill vacancies in the classroom.
- National School Breakfast Week is underway in Texas, feeding millions. School nutrition teams across Texas will deliver 1.7 million meals a day to students through the National School Breakfast Program March 4-8.
- Here are 5 simple ways to stay safe during Texas thunderstorms. Lightning can put on a dazzling display, but it can be deadly. Texas is often among the top states in the nation for lightning-related deaths.
- What every Texan should know to stay safe in extreme heat. As we get deeper into storm season, the National Weather Service and emergency management authorities in Texas are using this week to promote public awareness of severe and hazardous weather.
💼 Business
- An iconic Houston skyscraper was saved from default after the owners renegotiated a $252M loan. M-M Properties had been facing default but struck a deal with Starwood Property to extend the loan tied to the downtown office tower.
- Texas crypto miners risk collapsing the electric grid by not sharing data with regulators. ERCOT wants bitcoin miners to share data to keep the grid stable, but they're holding back, writes business columnist Chris Tomlinson.
- A looming tax hike gives an opening to carbon price advocates. With Trump-era income tax cuts set to expire at the end of next year, conditions could be ripe for a political deal on climate change.
- Will moving a fence change my property line? A reader asks: When my house was built, a chain-link fence was on the property line of the neighbors behind me. If I remove it, would it change the property line? Business columnist Ronald Lipman answers.
🚗 Outside the Loop
- Cy-Fair ISD board votes against writing chaplain roles into policies. The district's volunteer and hiring policies have not changed to address chaplains as either employees or volunteers after Monday night's school board vote.
- SBISD effort to remove former superintendent's name from building continues. Spring Branch ISD trustees are moving forward with a plan to remove Duncan Klussmann's name from a building after he publicly criticized a round of recent budget cuts that saw the district eliminate all of its librarians.
- Cambrian Coffee in Spring Branch closed for repairs after a vehicle crashed into the shop. The geology-inspired specialty coffee shop is facing repairs to its glass and doors, as well as the interior's tables, chairs, bar and equipment.
- Cy-Fair water contamination: The EPA recommends public water sources. According to EPA officials at the Jones Road Superfund site, neighborhood waterlines could still contain dangerous chemicals.
- How young artists can sell their work in The Woodlands' first youth arts festival. A few months after The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, the township's arts council will host the first Young Makers Market for young artists at Market Street.
Point of View
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VP Kamala Harris called for a ceasefire in Gaza. It's about time.
At an event marking the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Alabama, the vice president called for an urgent cessation of fighting in Gaza, writes the Chronicle Editorial Board.
Houston vs. All Y'all
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Rockets vs. Spurs: Five things to watch.
The Rockets will host the Spurs after having won three of their past four home games, and they are 20-10 in Toyota Center.
- How the Rockets' Jalen Green has shown improvement during his recent run. There have been several signs of progress in recent Rockets games.
- No Donovan Smith and clean slates: What to know about UH spring football. UH will go through spring football practice without their quarterback, who'll be sidelined following a shoulder surgery, as the Cougars begin a new era under Willie Fritz.
- UH stays No. 1: Breaking down the votes for the Cougars in the AP basketball poll. Here's a look at how Associated Press pollsters voted for No. 1 UH in this week's college basketball poll.
- Top Astros prospect Jacob Melton tinkers diligently with his swing. The outfielder, one of four minor leaguers with a 20-homer, 45-steal season in 2023, has been diligently honing his swing while working toward the majors.
Get Out
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Houston Rodeo review: Hank Williams Jr. returns after two decades.
Hank Williams Jr. is now 74 years old and a little less rowdy. But his Rodeo friends were more than willing to keep the party going.
- 2024 Houston rodeo performers: Jelly Roll finds the sweet life with his country-rock-hip-hop mix. Jelly Roll is a hot ticket in the RodeoHouston line-up and looks to be one of the season's biggest shows.
- Alley Theatre is set to stage three world premieres in the 2024-25 season. Among the classics and favorites scheduled are "Noises Off," "A Christmas Carol" and "Noel Coward's Private Lives."
- Julio Torres of 'Los Espookys' and 'SNL' made a winning film debut with 'Problemista.': Torres writes, directs and stars in this earnest, absurdist and moving comedy that also features Tilda Swinton.
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