World & Nation
A longtime Democratic Texas lawmaker who has represented Houston in the Legislature for more than 50 years will lead the nation’s fourth-largest city after winning a mayoral runoff election
Dec. 10, 2023
Politics
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-Texas) urged Atty. Gen.
Nov. 23, 2001
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-Texas) said she would look into why the U.S.
Aug. 15, 2001
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus called on Democratic Gov.
Dec. 22, 2007
A landmark federal law enacted 24 years ago to govern investigations and prosecutions of violent crimes against women is set to expire at the end of this month and Congress has little time to rush to its rescue.
Sept. 13, 2018
The Big Picture
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July 9, 2009
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April 20, 2012
Voters in Houston will elect the oldest big-city mayor in the U.S. this weekend when they choose between two Democrats in their 70s.
Dec. 8, 2023
Top of the Ticket
Five black incumbents win in redrawn majority-white districts
Dec. 2, 1996