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Chris Hollins Drops Out of Houston Mayoral Race to Run for City Controller

Former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins is dropping out of the race for Houston mayor. He’s calling off his mayoral bid to run for City Controller. Hollins officially announced his decision at a press conference on April 6. “When we embarked on this campaign 14 months ago, we were clear from the very beginning that […]
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“When we embarked on this campaign 14 months ago, we were clear from the very beginning that this campaign wasn’t about me,” Hollins said. “It was about Houston, the city that raised me, the city that we all love, and the city that my wife Morgan and I are proud to raise our family in. A city that has been amazing in its upward trajectory, but a city that has some real challenges. Challenges that require real leadership.”

“Now, I believe that I was called to serve this city, but my faith has taught me that a calling is bigger than any particular position or office. It’s not about any one person, but instead about the role that each can play to help the city we call home to reach the promises that lie ahead,” Hollins said. “And so, over these past couple of weeks, I’ve spent time with my supporters, with community stakeholders, with faith leaders like the ones joining us today, and with family praying and working to determine that something,” he added.

Chris Hollins photographed at his desk as Harris County Clerk in 2020

“And after much prayer and consideration, after seeking feedback from hundreds of Houstonians who care deeply about our city’s future, I’m proud to announce that I’m running to be Houston’s next city controller.”

The City Controller (elected to a four-year term) serves as the financial watchdog for a particular city. The job description of a City Controller is best described as part auditor and part accountant for an entire city. The City Controller oversees all city departments that handle any of the city’s money (water and utilities departments, parks and recreation, public works, etc.). The City of Houston’s website describes the position as essentially the city’s Chief Financial Officer.

Hollins echoed that description in his remarks. “As the Chief Financial Officer of the city, the controller plays a pivotal role in ensuring good stewardship of our tax dollars. I will fight every day to increase transparency and accountability in our city government, ensuring that every single dollar we invest in our city pays real dividends for our community,” Hollins said. “I’m also excited by the potential for the office of the City Controller to be Houston’s Chief Innovation Officer — one that offers new ideas and best practices that will impact the lives of millions of Houstonians for the better.”

Hollins has already brought new ideas and practices to Houston politics. While serving as Harris County Clerk in 2020, he oversaw the November elections, introducing innovations like 24-hour voting and drive-thru voting. (He also added more polling locations.) Hollins moved proactively by sending applications for mail-in ballots to nearly 2 million registered voters in Harris County. That plan was later blocked by the Texas Supreme Court, but Hollins’ actions helped generate record turnouts in Harris County. According to reports, over 128,000 voters cast ballots on the first day of early voting in October 2020, compared to just 68,000 on the first day back in 2016. In 2020, 1.4 million Harris County residents voted early — more than the 1.3 million who voted at all in 2016.

Hollins said his prior experience as clerk and as a management consultant prepared him for the controller job. His decision to switch races came just one week after Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee decided to enter the mayor’s race. In an interview with The Texas Tribune, Hollins acknowledged that Lee’s candidacy was a factor in his decision to end his mayoral bid. While he has yet to endorse her (or any candidate for mayor), Hollins spoke warmly of Lee during the press conference.

“I have nothing but the deepest respect and highest esteem for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. She’s a personal hero of mine. She’s an icon. She’s been an incredibly hard worker for the 18th Congressional District and for Houstonians and Texans. And when I was fighting to protect and preserve democracy, she stood shoulder-to-shoulder with me in that fight.

“And just this past November, when I and many others were fighting to ensure that Harris County and this Houston area continue to move forward instead of backward, the congresswoman stood shoulder-to-shoulder with me in that fight as well. So, I think she would make a fine mayor, and I told her, face-to-face, that I wish her the absolute best,” Hollins said.

If elected, Lee would become Houston’s first Black female mayor. Hollins, 36, had the potential to become the youngest mayor of Houston since Kathy Whitmire in 1981. (Whitmire’s former brother-in-law John Whitmire is currently running for mayor.) Now, Hollins is turning his attention towards the controller’s race, where he’ll be vying alongside Houston City Council Members Dave Martin and Michael Kubosh and the current Chief Deputy Controller, Shannan Nobles.

“We look forward to a strong and spirited campaign,” Hollins said Thursday. “And I hope that you will join us, as together, we continue our fight to create a Houston that is safer and stronger for all of us — and for our families and for our future.”

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NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 […]
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Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 yards. During the final drive Hurts went 6-8 with 61 passing yards and the touchdown. Titans defensive tackle — and team captain — Jeffery Simmons said this week that the way to defend Jalen Hurts is to make him “play quarterback.”

Hurts said to Simmons after today’s game: “You started that sh**. I had to finish it.”

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger in the first half but he ultimately finished the game. He had four carries and nine yards and one catch for eleven yards. He will get an MRI for his injury, but admitted to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network he was fine.

Caleb Williams leaves game against Vikings with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was helped off the field with a right leg injury with 7:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams was down, writhing in pain after scrambling to his left. After departing the injury tent, Williams raised his right fist, acknowledging the crowd while expressing his frustration. Testing will commence on Monday to find out more details about his injury.

“We’ll know tomorrow,” Johnson admitted regarding Williams’ injury. “He’s in good spirits. He’s a team player.”

Williams finished the day with 138 passing yards and one interception.

“I’m actually happy it’s nothing with the knee — that was my first inclination,” Johnson said. “But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we’ll see. We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there.”

Bryce Young once again dominated the Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 5-1 against the Atlanta Falcons and is undefeated at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today, Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Panthers to a 34-3 dismembering of the Atlanta Falcons. Georgia Tech alumnus Darren Waller caught two touchdowns and linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

Cooper Rush started his second straight game for the Falcons and it did not go well. The partisan crowd voiced their displeasure after Rush completed 10/17 passes for 86 yards and two interceptions. Jack Strand entered the game for Rush prompting cheers from the Falcons fans. The rookie threw a pick-six on his first career pass attempt. Strand was the first QB to accomplish that feat since Sam Darnold in 2018 and is the first Falcons player to do that since Brett Favre in 1991. Strand finished the day with 59 passing yards and 16 rushing yards.

According to reports, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. is expected to make his season debut this Thursday at the Green Bay Packers. His return should help the Falcons. They are the first team since the 2008 Rams to not run any plays in the red zone after the first two games to open a season.

The bright spots for the Falcons today were the Spelman College Jaguarettes performing with the Falcons cheerleaders and Florida A&M’s marching band, The Marching 100, also performed during halftime!

Jayden Daniels gets carted off after apparent arm injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared to injure his left elbow on the final play of the first half in his game against the Dallas Cowboys. During the play, Daniels got stepped on, braced himself for the fall, and his elbow bent the wrong way. Daniels draped a towel over his head as he exited the field on the cart.

He was later ruled out.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow to the same arm during week nine of last season against the Washington Commanders, which led to him being shut down for the remainder of the season.

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