"Voters decide between Sheila Jackson Lee and John Whitmire for Houston mayor in decisive runoff election"

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen. John Whitmire, both Democrats, are competing in a mayoral runoff election in Houston. Jackson Lee, if elected, would become the city's first Black female mayor, while Whitmire has emphasized his tough-on-crime policies and commitment to infrastructure improvement. The new mayor will face challenges such as crime, infrastructure issues, and potential budget shortfalls. The winner will also have to navigate new laws from the GOP-led state government regarding local elections and regulations.