Early votes were released by Harris County as soon as the polls closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 3). These are the races of special interest to Essentials readers, in Bellaire and West University: CONGRESS — Texas Dist. 7 Lizzie Fletcher (D-Inc.) 139,351 51.25 percent Wesley Hunt (R) 128,214 47.17 percent STATE REPRESENTATIVE — Dist. 134 Ann Johnson (D) 49,924 53.36 … [Read more...] about Early vote counts for Bellaire-West congressional, state rep, county commissioner races, Bellaire sidewalk propositions
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RULING: Federal judge upholds drive-thru votes cast so far, but suggests regular balloting Tuesday
With Election Day looming, a federal judge ruled Monday afternoon (Nov. 2) that a GOP lawsuit to invalidate some 127,000 ballots cast in 10 drive-thru polling places in Harris County during early voting had no standing and that the ballots would be counted. But the judge suggested those planning to cast ballots Tuesday should avoid the drive-thru locations because of the … [Read more...] about RULING: Federal judge upholds drive-thru votes cast so far, but suggests regular balloting Tuesday
Hearing today on GOP effort to throw out 127K drive-thru votes in Harris County
A last-ditch effort to throw out more than 127,000 votes cast at Harris County drive-thru ballot sites will be heard by a federal judge Monday morning (Nov. 2), while attorneys rush to get drive-thru voters to sign on as parties in the case. A group of moderate Republicans — including State Rep. Sarah Davis, who represents Bellaire and West U — were seeking to file an amicus … [Read more...] about Hearing today on GOP effort to throw out 127K drive-thru votes in Harris County
West University ES being ‘deep cleaned’ due to confirmed positive COVID case but will open Monday
West University Elementary School “is in the process of being deep cleaned and disinfected” Sunday night (Oct. 25) after report of a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 at the campus — but in-person classes will be held Monday for those enrolled. Principal Scott Disch made the announcement and said Houston ISD’s Health and Medical Services would be notifying any staff member … [Read more...] about West University ES being ‘deep cleaned’ due to confirmed positive COVID case but will open Monday
HISD reopens all schools, changes COVID closing criteria
By Charlotte Aguilar Houston ISD reports that all 280 of its campuses are open for in-person classes today and that it is changing its controversial procedure to close schools when the COVID-19 virus is detected. On Tuesday, the second day of the return to campus learning, the district was forced to close anywhere from 15 to 19 schools — uncertain because of an uneven … [Read more...] about HISD reopens all schools, changes COVID closing criteria