A coalition of Texas Democrats recently fled to Chicago to block a similar redistricting effort by Republican lawmakers.

The chair of the board went to a local TV station in June to complain about the mayor not meeting with the members.

Council Member Edward Pollard has long been rumored to be interested in running for mayor, though he hasn't said what office ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Tuesday marked Inauguration Day for new Houston Mayor John Whitmire. The ceremony, held at the Wortham Theater in downtown Houston, began at 9:30 a.m.