Kaylen Prince amplifies Black voices in classical music
Houston composer Kaylen Prince breaks barriers in classical music through representation.
What happens to teachers after Houston ISD closes 12 schools?
HISD says teachers from 12 closing schools will remain employed through priority placement across campuses.
Trump’s Iran War forces many to live with ‘horrors of war’
A retired soldier recounts war’s lasting horrors and condemns the current Commander-in-Chief’s actions.
Terrance’s Take: TSU mishandles removal of Kevin Granger’s retired No.10
TSU took down Kevin Granger’s banner on the day of the regular-season finale basketball games.…
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Trending Stories
Riverside Hospital resurrected as Riverside Health Hub
Historic Houston Negro Hospital (Riverside) reopens as a $200M community health hub.
Third Ward residents rally against proposed gas station
Third Ward residents oppose a proposed gas station, fearing crime, noise, and environmental impact.
Jonathan Fombonne charts a measured course as new Harris County Attorney
Fombonne brings global roots and litigation focus to Harris County’s top civil post.
America’s lack of global exposure is just embarrassing
America’s cultural ignorance is a growing national liability.
Katy Jordan wins fourth consecutive area championships
Four straight area titles prove the Warriors’ culture is built to last.
Are school vouchers a win for Black families in Houston?
Houston’s Black families question whether vouchers expand opportunity or deepen public school inequities.
Profiles
The Divorce Doula: Chantay Sanders helps women turn endings into launchpads
Divorce Doula Chantay Sanders helps women navigate divorce, grief, and identity crisis to reclaim themselves.
Texas Black designers, stylists expand Western fashion culture
Black Texas designers are reclaiming cowboy culture through bold, urban-Western fashion that honors history.
Acynthia Villery breaks barriers, preserves rodeo’s untold history
A trailblazing announcer and a rodeo pioneer preserve Black cowboy culture for future generations.
National
Houston Rep. Al Green removed from State of the Union after protesting racist trump video
Rep. Al Green removed from State of the Union after anti-racism protest.
Nicki Minaj declares herself Trump’s “No. 1 Fan,” politics as performance continues
Minaj dismissed criticism, praised Trump’s power and protection, and turned a policy event into pop theater.
Storm cuts TX-18 early voting short, judge orders Harris County to reopen polls
Houston groups sue to restore lost early voting days after storm disrupts TX-18 runoffs.
A year in, Trump’s agenda has deepened Black economic pain
Report warns that the ‘chaos’ of White House domestic policies is surging across Black America.
Somali-run day cares in Minnesota: What we know so far
A viral video reignited Minnesota’s fraud debate, unleashing federal probes across Somali-owned child care centers.