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Join us for a roasting and toasting of Richard Murray to celebrate 60 years of service at @UHouston and his mark on Texas politics and civic education, with proceeds benefiting the 2027 Hobby Fellows. 📅April 9, 6 p.m. 📍Eldorado Ballroom 🎟️uh.edu/hobby/murrayro…

The latest Hobby Headlines🗞️ issue highlights a student workshop on personal branding, a daylong boot camp focused on strengthening civil dialogue, and the newest Hobby Talks episode on the primary elections. Learn more at📰: bit.ly/40rLYvU

On today’s @HoustonMatters show, @ReneeCrossTX and @jcortina discuss tensions from the war in Iran, spring break travel disruptions, DHS leadership shifts, the Texas GOP Senate primary and more. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows…

In the latest edition of “Letter from Texas,” author Richard Murray, pointing to record-breaking early voting and closely watched primaries, suggests 2026 could represent a pivotal moment in Texas politics. Read the issue at uh.edu/hobby/murrayle….

A new report from the Hobby School examines where Harris County voters stand on the direction of the nation, state and county and their perspectives about the most important issues facing the third largest county. Read the report at bit.ly/3MtxVTf.

Civic Houston Interns met with the newest at-large member of the Houston City Council, Alejandra Salinas. The South Texas native and attorney discussed what inspired her to run for public office, her vision for City Hall and her advice for students interested in government.

Our latest survey with @MarkPJonesTX.

On today’s @HoustonMatters show, @ReneeCrossTX and @MarkPJonesTX reviewed findings from a new Hobby School survey on the primaries in the state, including which races are competitive and likely to head to a runoff, as well as other political developments. bit.ly/4tuWq2V

A new report examines Texans' vote intentions for primary candidates for state positions and for governor and lieutenant governor in the general election. Party nominations for several state races are likely to end in a runoff. Read the findings at bit.ly/4tAzqjc.

Chip Roy, Mayes Middleton leading Texas attorney general GOP primary in new poll texastribune.org/2026/02/11/tex… via @a_y_denrunnels

With the Texas primaries approaching, the Hobby School surveyed Texans on U.S. Senate vote intentions for the primary and November general election, along with views on the president’s job performance. Read the findings at uh.edu/hobby/primary2….

“Supporters of both Paxton and Crockett told us they are looking for a ‘fighter’ as one of the top qualities they want in a candidate,” @ReneeCrossTX, researcher and senior executive director of the @hobbyschooluh, said.

More than 50 students begin their Civic Houston Internship Program assignments. They’ll gain public service experience, volunteer on political campaigns and support voter education initiatives. They are eager to connect with community issues and civic leaders this semester.

During the arctic freeze, our Animal Enforcement Officers kept responding to calls. Over the weekend, BARC rescued 91 pets, bringing them out of the cold and into safety. Pets are a vital part of our Houston community and should be treated with love and care.

Today in 1961, following African Americans fighting for and winning desegregation of public libraries in 1953 and city buses in 1954, city hall is quietly desegregated.

Meet the 2026 Leland Fellows on Capitol Hill throughout the spring semester, researching legislation, attending hearings and briefings and interacting with constituents on various issues at bit.ly/3Nil6uO

The University of Houston has earned the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, placing UH among a select group of colleges and universities nationwide recognized for making community partnership a core part of their mission. Read more: uh.edu/news-events/st…

Today on 🎙️ @HoustonMatters, Hobby School researchers @ReneeCrossTX and @MarkPJonesTX addressed questions surrounding the second strike on a suspected drug boat, the state’s “bathroom bill,” emergency tariffs, local elections and more. 🎧bit.ly/4iDNKSX

The latest issue of Letter from Texas by Richard Murray analyzes national election outcomes and what these results will mean for the midterm elections in the state. Murray provides insights into voting patterns and the second Trump administration. Read at uh.edu/hobby/murrayle…

🎉Congrats to Cassidy Lee, a 2025 Hobby Leadership Award recipient! The former Civic Houston Intern and Harris Fellow shares her public service journey and why she mentors future leaders today in her role at the @HarrisCountyOCA. Learn more at bit.ly/3D8aEyq.