Harris County's top political contributors donated more than $1M each to campaigns

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These 7 Harris County residents made the biggest donations this election

Harris County residents contributed over $1.1B to 2024 campaigns, with major donations going to political action committees. See the largest donors.

 

 

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Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer At least 8 HISD schools closed, 8 others monitored for 'power-related issues' after storms At least 8 HISD schools closed and 8 are being monitored for 'power-related issues,' the district said May 29.

 

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer Developer says employees 'heartbroken' over teen's death in home collapse Officials with Dallas-based Bridge Tower Homes said they are "devastated" by the death of a 16-year-old employee who was killed when a house collapsed in Magnolia during a storm Tuesday.

 

Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer Alison Cook review: Classic Greek breakfast diner Harry's in Montrose is a treat for all Houston Chronicle critic Alison Cook revisits Harry's, the longtime breakfast mecca where Midtown meets Montrose.

 

Photo by: Courtesy Of Klein ISD Former Klein ISD student accused of cyberattack during STAAR test A former Klein ISD student is accused of orchestrating a cyberattack that halted STAAR testing in April and now faces a felony charge.

 

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer Three Willis people were electrocuted during Tuesday's storms. Here's where the investigation stands The three people were hospitalized Tuesday evening after they were found near a downed power line in the Lake Conroe Campgrounds off FM 830.

 

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Pick of the Day

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When does hurricane season start? What does it mean for Houston?

The start of the Atlantic hurricane season is an arbitrary point in time because tropical cyclone activity is not limited to the six-month period.

 

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What else is going on

Photo by: Godofredo A. Vásquez/Staff Photographer Alligator found chewing on dead woman's body in Houston A woman's body was found being bitten by an alligator in Houston after authorities received a call Tuesday morning, media outlets reported.

 

Photo by: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Exclusive: Stages names Derek Charles Livingston as new director Succeeding the retiring Kenn McLaughlin, Livingston becomes one of the few Black men to head up a top-tier Houston arts organization

 

Photo by: Bao Ong / Staff This new West Houston Japanese store is home to some of city's best selection of Asian snacks Houstonians are flocking to Teso Life in Westchase for its array of Asian snacks, beauty products and toys.

 

Photo by: Shipley Do-Nuts How to get a free Shipley donut on National Donut Day Shipley Do-Nuts announced its plans to give away free donuts in honor of National Donut Day.

 

Photo by: Sawyer Park The top alcohol sellers in Spring, Galveston, Katy and other Houston suburbs in April Sawyer Park Icehouse in Spring sold the most alcohol in Houston's suburbs in April, according to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

 

Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer New Buc-ee's opening in Central Texas will be world's largest A new Buc-ee's opening June 10 in Luling will be the largest Buc-ee's in the world, the company announced Tuesday.

 

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