From Ken Welch's silence on ICE to the absence of candidates in open City Council races, there's a lot to catch up on.

The lieutenant governor’s office is often described as the most powerful in Texas government. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is about to kick off his reelection bid, and it comes at a time when the city is at a crossroads.