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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Early voting ran from Monday, Oct. 24, to Friday, Nov. 4. The last day to apply to vote by mail was Friday, Oct. 28. Full Story 

The nine-member Texas Supreme Court has the power to make sweeping decisions that interpret the meaning of the state’s constitution, impacting the lives of Texans across the state. Three seats are on the ballot this year. Full Story 

Texans will vote on three seats for the state’s highest criminal court in November. Here’s what the court does, who is running for office and what issues candidates are running on. Full Story 

Texans will be choosing more than a governor and members of Congress in the midterm elections. Here’s a look at what the officials elected to several local offices oversee. Full Story 

How do I find out if I’m registered to vote? How do I register to vote in the first place? Who is eligible to register to vote? Full Story 

For example, members of the Railroad Commission don’t deal with railroads. Here’s what the many officials elected statewide do with the power voters give them. Full Story 

The high number of contests contributes to the state’s low voter turnout — but it’s not the only reason. Full Story 

Call or text 800-985-5990 to reach the national Disaster Distress Helpline, or dial 211 to find local mental health resources in Texas. Full Story 

The deadline to register to vote was Oct. 11. The last day to apply to vote by mail was Oct. 28. Early voting ran from Oct. 24 to Nov. 4. Full Story 

The drought will likely continue into the fall and winter. Full Story 

Contraception options are available through most health insurance plans and government-funded clinics. Full Story 

Extreme weather events, water scarcity, risks of illness: Climate change is here, and it’s already affecting Texans. Full Story 

In the state’s power grid, electricity and natural gas are co-dependent. Here’s how the winter storm last year broke the system. Full Story 

With the height of the winter season approaching, here are some tips to prepare an emergency kit, protect your home and stay informed. Full Story 

A warming earth has brought milder winters, but emerging science suggests that extreme cold spells in Texas could also result from climate change messing with complex weather processes. Full Story 

Texas sustained between $45 and $50 billion in damage and economic loss from the storm, according to AccuWeather. So far, people in more than 100 counties can begin applying for federal assistance. Full Story 

Cecilia Ballí and two colleagues spoke to 100 Texas Latinos to better understand what drives civic engagement and whom they prefer as candidates. Full Story 

Working at polls is going to look different this year. Find out what poll workers do, who qualifies to be one and how to become one yourself. Full Story 

Your questions answered about who qualifies, when to expect your ballot and how to make sure your vote counts. Full Story 

Even as demand for testing has increased, public and federal labs continue to prioritize Texans who meet certain criteria. Full Story