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Gus Pappas leads Aaron Perry in the Bellaire mayoral runoff with 58.9% of votes, as partial results show a gap after neither won a majority in November.

Crime is the top concern for Houston voters, despite a slight decline in overall crime rates. The mayoral race is focusing on public safety, with proposals for more police, and differences in crime prevention views among demographic groups.

Mary Nan Huffman won the Houston City Council runoff election for District G, defeating Tony Buzbee with 56% of the vote. She emphasized public safety and her work with the police.

John Whitmire won the Houston mayoral election, defeating Sheila Jackson Lee with a significant early vote lead and leveraging his substantial campaign funds.

UTSA is closing its Office of Inclusive Excellence due to a new Texas law, Senate Bill 17. The university will adapt DEI programs and create the Office of Campus and Community Belonging as an alternative.

Dallas has launched fightfentanyldc.com, a website by DCHHS, to raise awareness about fentanyl risks and prevention measures, offering resources in English and Spanish.