John Lomax V
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John Lomax V

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Product of @thedailycougar | Reporting on Harris County government for @houstonchron | Houston exceptionalist | Gen. 5 JL | Veteran | Signal: johnlomax.79

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Ushering in a new era of politics

Younger, progressive Plummer shocks Parker in Dem judge race

View Front PageHouston ChronicleMAY 29, 2026

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Ushering in a new era of politics

Younger, progressive Plummer shocks Parker in Dem judge race

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Houston ChronicleMAY 29, 2026Lead Story
The coverage presents local Democratic primary runoff results as a turning point, attributing the outcomes to redistricting and generational shifts in the electorate.
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Plummer upsets Parker to secure Harris County judge nomination

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Houston ChronicleMAY 28, 2026
Local focus on the Democratic nomination for the county's top executive position, noting an unexpected victory for a former City Council member.
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Runoffs to decide midterm matchups

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Houston ChronicleMAY 26, 2026
Coverage of primary runoff elections in Texas, highlighting key Republican and Democratic contests.
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Commissioners grew staffs, salaries

Increase in number of workers, their pay coincided with redrawn maps, some said

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Houston ChronicleMAY 21, 2026Lead Story
The paper presents a data-driven accountability report on local government, examining the correlation between expanded county payrolls and recent political redistricting. The tone is analytical rather than accusatory, focusing on staffing numbers and budget allocations.
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County again is facing a deficit in budget

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Houston ChronicleMAY 16, 2026
Routine local governance reporting focusing on projected financial shortfalls and potential service cuts.
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Leader of flood district to keep job

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Houston ChronicleMAY 15, 2026
Reports on local administrative continuity despite political friction over a federal grant program.
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Looming Harvey deadline has county eyeing job

Flood control director could be replaced amid stalled projects

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Houston ChronicleMAY 13, 2026
Reports on potential leadership changes at the local flood control district due to delayed infrastructure projects.
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Flood control projects may miss deadline

More than $245M in grant funding at risk

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Houston ChronicleMAY 6, 2026
Reports factually on the administrative risk to $245M in disaster recovery funding.
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Anti-DEI lawsuits put county program aiding minorities, women at risk

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Houston ChronicleAPR 27, 2026
Examines the local bureaucratic and legal fallout of national Supreme Court rulings on affirmative action affecting county contracts.
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Funding for county flood projects in jeopardy

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Houston ChronicleAPR 8, 2026
Highlights local administrative and financial risks regarding critical disaster recovery and climate adaptation infrastructure.
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Candidates stick to past strategy in GOP runoff

County judge hopefuls seek to win over losing foes’ votes

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Houston ChronicleAPR 5, 2026
Outlines the campaign strategies and voter outreach efforts of Republican candidates in an upcoming county judge runoff election.

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