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Voters across Houston will choose a new at-large city council member in a runoff election on Saturday, Dec. 13, after the previous officeholder stepped down to run for Harris County Judge. Early voting runs through Tuesday, Dec. 9, at locations across the city administered by Harris County election officials. The at-large seat represents all Houston residents and plays a key role in decisions on budget, infrastructure, and public safety. Election authorities will release unofficial results on election night and certify final totals after counting all eligible ballots.

Houston City Councilwoman Abbie Kamin announced her candidacy for Harris County Attorney, a move that will require her to vacate her current council seat under Texas’ resign-to-run rules. Her decision sets up an open seat on Houston’s largest legislative body and adds a new contender to the race for Harris County’s top civil legal office. Local and state election authorities will manage the process for filling her council vacancy and administering the Harris County Attorney election, while Harris County voters will ultimately choose the next official to lead the office.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is considering a campaign for the U.S. Senate and has confirmed she has spoken with potential opponents as she evaluates a run. Party officials, strategists, and rival contenders are closely watching her deliberations, which could reshape the Democratic primary field in a Republican-leaning state. The developing race is drawing national attention as Democrats assess their chances in Texas and weigh the impact of Crockett’s possible candidacy on fundraising, messaging, and statewide electoral strategy.

Texas officials have proposed dramatic increases in licensing fees for summer camps, part of a broader effort to improve safety and oversight following the deadly July 4 Central Texas floods that claimed 27 lives at Camp Mystic.

Texas state troopers discovered 23 people suspected of being in the U.S. illegally hidden in the sleeper compartment of a truck tractor during a traffic stop on Interstate 35 in La Salle County, authorities said.

A tiny miracle left UT Health East Texas on Friday as Baby Addisyn, born weighing just 15 ounces, was discharged after a six-month stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). She is the smallest baby ever treated at the hospital.