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A Hobby School report examines the perceptions of data centers. The statewide survey explores concerns about electricity costs, water supply and power outages, as well as views on AI over the next decade. Read the findings at uh.edu/hobby/texas2026/cente….

With less than two weeks until Election Day, a new statewide survey from the Hobby School of Public Affairs examines the preferences of Latino and rural voters. Read the findings at uh.edu/hobby/texas2026/rural….

A Hobby School of Public Affairs survey of likely Texas voters examines views on key statewide races and the direction of the state and nation. Early voting runs through Oct. 30, with Election Day on Nov. 3. Read the findings at uh.edu/hobby/texas2026.

Brooklyn Kennedy is one of two Harris Fellows who spent the summer interning with the @HarrisCountyOCA, expanding their professional networks, conducting research and gaining firsthand experience in public service. Thank you to Harris County offices for hosting our interns.

In “Letter from Texas,” Richard Murray examines whether Republicans could lose their long-held dominance in the Texas House, with the closely watched Senate race likely to influence competitive legislative contests across the state. Read the issue at uh.edu/hobby/murrayletter.

On @HoustonMatters, @ReneeCrossTX and @NancyLSims explored the policy challenges surrounding Texas' expanding data center industry, U.S. Senate race polling, the Houston-area ICE shooting investigation and Harris County budget discussions. bit.ly/4h9lhpn

The Hobby School is proud to launch Service to Service, a new program from @VolckerAlliance and @wetheveterans for veterans and military families eager to translate their commitment to service into meaningful careers in public service. Learn more at uh.edu/hobby/servicetoservic….

A new @hobbyschooluh report examines how likely voters in the Democratic primary runoff plan to vote in the Harris County races for county judge and district clerk and the state races for lieutenant governor and attorney general. Read the findings at uh.edu/hobby/harrisrunoffs.

As Nekane Diaz crosses the stage, she will also earn the Garnet Coleman Award for Student Excellence. From Capitol Hill as a Leland Fellow to local service as a Civic Houston Intern and Harris Fellow, she is ready for a career in law and policy. Congrats to Nekane and all grads!

A new report from the @hobbyschooluh examines how primary voters plan to cast their ballots in the races for the newly drawn Congressional Districts 9 and 18, which were affected by mid-decade redistricting. Read the findings at uh.edu/hobby/runoffs.

In Letter from Texas, Richard Murray examines the U.S. Senate primaries in the state, drawing record spending and national attention. A seat once considered safely Republican is now poised to reshape expectations for both parties. Read the issue at uh.edu/hobby/murrayletter.

Public service in action. The 2026 Leland Fellows are giving back in D.C., volunteering with Francis on the Hill beyond their congressional internships, to help tackle local food insecurity. #NationalVolunteerWeek youtu.be/l-sXrhVfWOg

A night of stories and gratitude reflecting Richard Murray’s six decades at the @UHouston. Watch highlights from the Roast and Toast honoring a colleague and mentor who helped shape public policy and generations of leaders at bit.ly/48QLeot

The Hobby School’s Civic Engagement Boot Camp put civic dialogue into action with parliamentary‑style debates led by @goACTA. Houston City Council Member Julian Ramirez delivered the keynote, highlighting Bringing Houston Together and the power of constructive debate.

Houston Mayor @whitmire_john reflected on Richard Murray’s influence on his public service career. Mayor Whitmire joined others in sharing stories and recognizing Murray’s lasting impact as an educator, mentor and political analyst at an April 9 celebration.

On @HoustonMatters, Hobby School researcher @reneecrosstx and @UHPoliticalSci lecturer @nancylsims discuss the City of Houston’s Proposition A, congressional resignations, and more. bit.ly/41wTR3H

On April 9, guests gathered at the Eldorado Ballroom to honor Richard Murray, whose 60-year career has shaped public policy, political analysis and generations of leaders. The event benefited the Hobby Fellows program.

New in Letter from Texas: Richard Murray analyzes turnout in the primary election, which reached levels typically seen only in competitive presidential years. Participation rose in both parties, with Democrats outpacing Republican gains. Learn more at uh.edu/hobby/murrayletter.