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Best of the Bayou
Today we're talking about the Texas primary runoff...
If you read one thing: The Texas primary runoff election is today. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Runoff elections typically see low turnout, which means a relatively small number of votes could decide several races.
What races are some of the notable statewide races?
In Beaumont, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is fighting for his political career in a contentious race against oil and gas consultant David Covey after notable figures like Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton derided him as a fake conservative, though the past two legislative sessions — under Phelan's watch — have been widely considered the most conservative in the state's history
Other Texas Republican incumbents are fending off rightward challengers across the state, and rural Republican voters will cast deciding votes as Abbott attempts to oust opponents of his school voucher plan.
What are the key local races in this primary runoff?
In Houston, State Rep. Jarvis Johnson and state Sen. Molly Cook are running to be the Democratic nominee for District 15's state Senate seat. After winning a special election earlier this month, Cook is currently serving the rest of Whitmire's term.
Democratic voters in state House District 146 will choose between incumbent state Rep. Shawn Thierry and union organizer Lauren Ashley Simmons in a race partly centered on Thierry's controversial choice last year to vote with Republicans to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
Vivian King and Gemayel Haynes are competing to be Democrats' judicial nominee for the newly created 486th District Court bench. King serves as one of District Attorney Kim Ogg's top staffers, while Haynes represents indigent defendants for the Harris County Public Defender's Office.
How can I keep up with election results?
The Houston Chronicle will be reporting on the election throughout the day, and you can keep up with live results at houstonchronicle.com after polls close at 7 p.m.
Read the staff report here.
Stay in the Loop
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📰 Need to Know
- Storm devastation compounds threat of 'dangerous heat': Houston's Memorial Day weather capped a week of power outages and storm recovery from a windy derecho, leaving residents ill-prepared for "extremely dangerous heat conditions."
- Groups that offer support for Houston veterans and Gold Star families: Memorial Day is celebrated once a year, but support for veterans and families of fallen service members is available year-round.
- Park and ride services resume with some downtown Houston detours: After providing modified services due to storm damage, METRO is set to resume Park and Ride operations, albeit with downtown route detours.
💼 Business
- What is the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, or TCEQ? The TCEQ manages Texas' process for permitting and investigating polluters, and the agency is identified by the state watchdog as a "reluctant regulator."
- Who's responsible for clearing a tree blown into neighbor's yard? If a neighbor refuses to clear trees affecting your property, your HOA might contact them and encourage the neighbor to address the situation.
🚗 Outside the Loop
- The Woodlands pauses plans to build new pickleball courts after calls to slow park updates. The Woodlands township's board of directors voted to pause new tennis and pickleball courts as concerns grow about new amenities at neighborhood parks.
- Man dead after leading police on chase up I-45 in Galveston County: The 41-year-old man was driving a motorcycle and was pronounced dead on the scene, sheriff says.
- Typhoon Texas will offer discounted admission to students with 3 'A's. Typhoon Texas is offering discounted admission to any students with three or more "A" grades during its Great Grades Days celebration May 28-30.
- Woman dead after officers shot at outside Kingwood home, HPD says: The officers didn't return fire and a man surrendered to police after the Sunday shooting, officials say.
Point of View
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Houstonians know hot air. Do Trump's Big Oil dinner guests?
Under Biden, oil and gas have made record profits on record production, and there's money to be made in the transition to renewables, writes the Chronicle Editorial Board.
- Let's get creative rebuilding storm-damaged Downtown Houston | Opinion: Who knows when the next derecho or hurricane will happen? Get the insurance companies and patrons to support a new look for Houston, writes one reader.
Houston vs. All Y'all
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Who will join Simone Biles in Paris on U.S. women's gymnastics team?
As U.S. Championships start in Fort Worth, it's a chance for Shilese Jones, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles and others to make move for Paris.
- 4-game series at Seattle gives Astros prime chance to gain ground: Houston, which trails the Mariners by 3½ games in the AL West, will face the pitching staff with the majors' best WHIP.
- Feigen: Bill Walton's zest for life dwarfed his basketball acumen: Remembrances of the NBA and UCLA great drift overwhelmingly toward the joyful spirit, boundless curiosity and unyielding enthusiasm he emanated.
- How Tayler Scott has added stability to Astros' middle relief: Astros reliever Tayler Scott has increased the usage of his splitter and four-seam fastball, providing stability and consistency in the middle of the bullpen.
Get Out
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How Bun B evolved into one of Houston's biggest stars
Learn more about how Bun B went from growing up in Port Arthur to one of Houston's biggest music and culinary stars.
- Boy band Tomorrow X Together brings K-pop to Minute Maid Park: Houston's love affair with K-pop hit its biggest crest to date Sunday as thousands of MOAs descended on Houston.
- Where to find drinks for $1 or less in Houston: These five Houston restaurants have drink deals for a $1 or less.
- HBO's Texas-set 'Ren Faire' doc is 'Succession' with turkey legs: Like 'Tiger King,' 'Cheer' and the Fyre Festival docs, this three-part series is a fascinating glimpse behind the curtain.
Events at the Chronicle
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Meet Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo at our live virtual event.
Chronicle readers are invited to a private Zoom event with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, including the opportunity to submit questions, on Thursday, May 30.
I hope y'all had a restful Memorial Day. It's hard to believe that Mother's and Memorial Day have passed, leaving us in the full swing of summer holidays. Father's Day is quickly approaching.
Did you know the first Father's Day was celebrated in July 1908, when a church in West Virigina hosted the first-ever event honoring fathers including those who died in a mine accident?
Read more about the origin of the holiday and ways to celebrate in Houston.
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