- We get to publish a presidential election front page once every 4 years. Here are the Chronicle's morning-after A1s going back to Ronald Reagan's first win.
http://www.chron.com/news/Politics/election/gallery/The-day-after-the-presidential-election-51788/photo-3684634.php Houston Chronicle shared a link.
A Houston who allegedly posed as a police officer on Facebook stands accused of rape.- Remember RaeLynn, the Baytown teen who was such a hit with fans of "The Voice" in season two? She performs Saturday during the Galleria Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Our Joey Guerra interviews her.
http://www.29-95.com/music/story/baytowns-raelynn-lights-galleria-ice-spectacular
(Jewel Cole Photography) - It will be very cold when the Texans play the Bears Sunday night in Chicago (the same cold front will drop temps here to the 30s). Our Eric Berger: SciGuy looks at how well the team has fared in frigid weather.
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Surprising tidbit from Tuesday's election: It was a non-binding referendum, but a majority of Puerto Rico's voters said they want the U.S. territory to become a state. And President Obama said he'd support the will of the people of the state.Houston Chronicle updated their cover photo.
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Ted Cruz waves to supporters during an election night watch party at the Hilton Post Oak hotel on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Houston. Cruz defeated Democrat Paul Sadler to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. His wife Heidi is at right with daughter Caroline. Daughter Catherine is at left. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle )
http://blog.chron.com/texaspolitics/2012/11/will-texas-lose-federal-bacon-as-cruz-replaces-hutchison/ — with Ted Cruz.Houston Chronicle shared a link.
Sad news. Darrell Royal, the legendary University of Texas football coach, has died at the age of 88.Houston Chronicle shared a link.
President Obama won re-election last night, with both Electoral College and slim popular vote majorities. Our Rick Dunham says Obama played changing demographics to his favor.
Now that the often-acrimonious campaign is over, how do you feel on the morning after?
http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2012/11/analysis-a-demographic-tidal-wave-brings-obama-a-tight-but-decisive-victory/Houston Chronicle shared a link.
President Barack Obama won re-election tonight, according to projections. He won by claiming key battleground states and cementing a solid Electoral College majority.Houston Chronicle shared a link.
Republican Mike Anderson rolls past Democrat Lloyd Oliver in the Harris County District Attorney's contest.Houston Chronicle shared a link.
Based on early returns, the Houston Chronicle calls it FOR the HISD bonds and the Metro referendum.- Find county-by-county election results at http://chron.com/news/politics We'll also have results on our home page at http://www.chron.com/
Polls close at 7 p.m., and counties should post early voting results shortly thereafter. Today's returns will come trickling in throughout the night and likely into tomorrow morning.
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President Obama hopped on the Reddit social network today to ask its members to vote for him . . . and the site's servers crashed as users swarmed to read and respond.Houston Chronicle shared a link.
Polls haven't closed and the newsroom is ramping up.Houston Chronicle shared a link.
Watch this video, in which a man who says he is a software developer tries to select Barak Obama on a Pennsylvania voting machine, only to have Mitt Romney's name be highlighted.
Thousands of other voting problems have been reported nationwide.
http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2012/11/thousands-report-voting-problems/- Eight people have been injured in an explosion this afternoon at a propane distribution company near Conroe. The incident happened at AmeriGas at 10985 FM 1485 near Waukegan Road.
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Several-injuries-reported-at-propane-facility-4012964.php
(Photo courtesy Scott J. Engle / Montgomery County Police Reporter) - See what celebrities are tweeting about the election.
http://www.chron.com/entertainment/celebrities/gallery/Celebrity-tweets-on-election-2012-51942/photo-3666696.php
Demi Lovato ( John Shearer / AP ) - Did you get your "I Voted" sticker today? A lot of people didn't and are telling reporter Mike Morris they're disappointed. Sound off about your voting sticker experience today.
http://blog.chron.com/houstonpolitics/2012/11/where-is-my-i-voted-sticker/
Photo: The Rev. Chase Peeples got his voting sticker today in Kansas City, Mo. (Julie Denesha/Getty Images) - Voting in Harris County doesn't always happen in institutional buildings. Sometimes, it happens in a place as humble as someone's garage.
http://www.chron.com/news/politics/article/What-s-in-these-two-Houston-garages-American-4012746.php
(Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle) - It's dangerous to do business in Mexico, but several private security firms are providing intelligence on how to operate safely.
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Private-eyes-help-Houston-firms-navigate-Mexico-4010833.php
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Texas polls close at 7 p.m., while the first round of closures happen an hour before on the East Coast. We've got a guide as to what you can expect as the night progresses.Houston Chronicle updated their cover photo.
Voters line up outside a polling place at the Imperial Oaks Neighborhood Center on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Spring. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )
See our voting information at http://www.chron.com/news/politics- It's election day. If you haven't already voted, here's your last chance.
Find what you need to know at http://www.chron.com/news/politics/
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The prosecution rested today in the murder trial of Jessica Tata, accused of killing four toddlers in a day care fire. The defense may present its case Tuesday, or could rest without offering testimony from witnesses or from Tata herself.Houston Chronicle shared a link.
It's a close race coming down to the wire, but voters on Tuesday will choose between incumbent President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney. Have you already voted? If not, will you vote tomorrow?- This spacious, 8,274-square-foot home in Sugar Land's popular Sweetwater neighborhood sports a private pool and basketball court. At $1.65 million, you won't believe the other high-end amenities.
http://www.chron.com/homes/article/Sugar-Land-home-offers-private-pool-basketball-4007507.php
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Three men have been arrested in a string of nine robberies at ATMs at banks along Westheimer in west Houston.Houston Chronicle shared a link.
It's not yet a lock, but the Aggies and the Longhorns could revive their rivalry with a game at the Cotton Bowl.- Did you know that, in Houston, you can get a ticket for poor parking in your own driveway? Some residents are pretty steamed about it.
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Driveway-parking-tickets-driving-motorists-nuts-4004766.php
(Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle) - The morning may have started out foggy and not that cool, but brace yourselves: A cold front will bring storms, wind and much chillier air.
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Foggy-then-soggy-Monday-in-Houston-s-forecast-4008923.php
(Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) - Another notch in the Texans' belt: With Sunday's win against the Bills, they're now 7-1. John McClain grades the team's performance.
Do these Texans have a serious shot at a Super Bowl?
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2012/11/grading-the-texans-week-9/
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A Houston Police officer killed a man Sunday that was barricaded in his house, firing shots.Houston Chronicle updated their cover photo.
J.J. Watt's gloves will do double duty today: swatting down passes and honoring the troops. Get all you need to know on the Bills-Texans game at http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/ (Photo by Karen Warren) — at Reliant Stadium.- Boeing's Dreamliner makes its commercial debut for United Airlines on a flight out of Houston today. It is considered the most fuel-efficient commercial jetliner.
Do you want to fly on it?
http://www.chron.com/business/article/Dreamliner-future-of-flight-4005017.php
(Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle) Houston Chronicle updated their cover photo.
Custodian Ray Keen checks the time on a clock face after changing the time on the 97-year-old clock atop the Clay County Courthouse, in this Nov. 6, 2010 file photo taken in Clay Center, Kan. (Charlie Riedel / Associated Press)Houston Chronicle shared a link.
Daylight Saving Time ended early this morning. Did you set your clocks back?Houston Chronicle updated their cover photo.
Rockets fans love the James Harden beard. See what this guy hid inside his and other fans at tonight's home opener at http://bit.ly/WkG4ZN -- (photo by Karen Warren/Chronicle) — at Houston Toyota Center.- If you're flying Southwest next week, you might have a VIP as a passenger. A monarch butterfly who got his wings too late will be shipped south to Texas as a VIP passenger. Hmmmm ... too big a deal for an insect? Details: http://bit.ly/X9K8Lv
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Watch this elephant imitate human speech. http://www.chron.com/news/nation-world/article/Elephant-in-South-Korea-zoo-imitates-human-speech-4003884.phpHouston Chronicle shared a link.
Uh oh. New York could get hit with another big storm next week. Eric Berger: SciGuy has the details.- The Astros unveil their new uniforms tonight. Check out our gallery of past Astros jerseys. Which was your favorite?
http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros/2012/11/01/astros-never-shy-about-showing-their-colors/
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Dozens of renters are being displaced as a sprawling apartment complex near Highland Village is about to be demolished. Suddenly, they have to find a new place to live.- Deer season opens Saturday, and lots of Texans make it a family affair. How old were your kids when they killed their first deer? Send your pictures to photos@chron.com and we’ll post them at http://www.chron.com/life/gallery/Pint-sized-hunters-with-their-first-deer-17436.php
Jonathan Klepetko, 7, shot his first deer on Oct. 27 in Lexington, Texas. It weighed around 160 lbs. Houston Chronicle shared a link.
Early voting ends today. If you don't get to an early-voting location by 7 p.m. today, you'll have to wait until Tuesday. Harris County locations: http://www.harrisvotes.com/EarlyVoting/EVL.aspx?L=EHouston Chronicle shared a link.
When Texas purged voter rolls, letters asking if individual voters were dead were sent to predominantly Hispanic and African Americans who were very much alive, according to a Chronicle analysis of state records.Houston Chronicle updated their cover photo.
Bethany Montgomery, 10, watches the sunrise with her father, Kevin Montgomery, 38, along the shoreline in Kemah. Kevin, from Webster said he comes to the small piece of public land near the Kemah Boardwalk to watch the sunrise and pray. "It's a great way to start your day."
For Bethany, it was her first time to join her father for a sunrise. "It's so pretty," she said. "I like how calm it is and how the fish jump. It's like they are trying to see the sunrise too."
(Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle)- Say what? Fewer police cadets could help reduce gang crime? A Houston City Council member and former police chief has an unusual idea for fighting gang-related violence. Would it work?
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Gangs-on-rise-but-idea-to-fight-them-raises-4001924.php
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Bad news, Texans. Remember those forecasts that called for a cool, wet winter?
Never mind.- Wouldn't you have wanted to be a fly on the wall at this meeting? Former President George H.W. Bush and former Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev had lunch today in Houston. Gorbachev is speaking tonight in the Cullen Theater.
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Two-Cold-War-hands-Gorbachev-and-Bush-lunch-in-4000615.php
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It has nothing to do with climate change, but it's only a matter of time before we won't be able to live on our planet anymore. Eric Berger: SciGuy explains.- Pollo Bravo is a fusion of Peruvian and Mexican chicken recipes, and food critic Alison Cook approves. There are now four restaurants in the local chain.
http://www.29-95.com/restaurants/story/pollo-bravo-mini-chain-blends-peruvian-mexican
(J. Patric Schneider / For the Chronicle) - Thank you to Asia Society Texas Center for hosting the "Citizen Hearst" screening last night. Notable attendees included Mayor Annise Parker, Hearst executives -- and Jennifer Hudson!
Houston Chronicle updated their cover photo.
Ada Honders, of Open European Quilt Champions, quickly sets up her booth as staff prepares to open doors tonight to the International Quilt Festival at the George R. Brown Convention Center on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Houston. The show runs through Saturday.
http://www.chron.com/default/article/International-quilters-get-their-turn-in-the-3998150.php
( Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle )- Want to win 2 tickets to see Sir Paul McCartney when he performs on Nov. 14 at Minute Maid Park? Columnist Ken Hoffman has the scoop.
http://www.chron.com/life/hoffman/article/Win-2-tickets-to-McCartney-concert-in-Houston-3991024.php#photo-3660266
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Early voting ends Friday. And if you can't get to the polls until Election Day on Tuesday, the law has your back: Employers are required to give workers at least two consecutive hours to go vote.- Thieves love to steal smartphones - but that may not last much longer. Finally, carriers are starting to block stolen phones on their networks.
Ever had a cellphone stolen?
http://blog.chron.com/techblog/2012/11/finally-wireless-carriers-collaborating-on-stolen-cellphone-database/