The Knowles-Rowland House offers more than shelter
Bread of Life explains how Knowles-Rowland House helps formerly homeless Houstonians rebuild lives.
Houston launches $48 million initiative to end prolonged homelessness
Houston’s $48 million homelessness initiative aims to accelerate housing placements through flexible, privately funded solutions.
Alief Taylor High School Nick Kongolo keeps pushing, despite no offers
Nick Kongolo’s relentless work is fueling a breakout senior season despite limited recruiting attention.
Houston Igbofest welcomes legendary Ijele Masquerade
The 13-foot Ijele Masquerade carries centuries of Igbo history to Houston.
Al Green defiant after suspicious powder sent to office
Rep. Al Green’s Houston office received a suspicious letter amid a nationwide threatening mail investigation.
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Terrance’s Take: C.J. Stroud quietly putting on quarterback clinic
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School closures intentionally undermine Black communities
School closures can reshape education, neighborhood investment, property values and community institutions surrounding Black families.
Fifth Ward landmark reimagined as community healing space
One Fifth Ward building holds a century of Black Houston’s resilience.
How to fight election misinformation
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Down-ballot stakes: Black women judges fear voter drop-off
Black women transformed Harris County’s bench in 2018. Now, long ballots could test their power.
Tre and Shawn Owens Lemons: A community service love story
A Third Ward couple transforms love, gratitude, and neighborhood pride into hands-on community service.
Profiles
Estee Marie turns survival story into healing art
Houston artist Estee Marie turns childhood trauma into an art exhibition.
Jamika Phillips: Software engineer turned manicurist entrepreneur
Jamika Phillips launched Shades The Nail Bar to bring community, quality, and inclusion to nailcare.
Genora Boykins brings a lifetime of leadership to The Woman’s Hospital of Texas
Genora Boykins leverages decades of leadership experience to chair The Woman’s Hospital of Texas board.
National
Ilhan Omar isn’t above the law. Neither is the Justice Department
The search of a sitting member of Congress underscores why federal law enforcement must remain independent.
Houston Black community confronts modern lynching fears
Black families, students, clergy, and lawmakers demand deeper investigations into suspicious hanging deaths.
How America’s memory of 9/11 got whitewashed
Black stories have been regularly excluded from the legacy of the September 11 attacks.
New judge could decide if Karmelo Anthony gets a new trial
Karmelo Anthony seeks a new trial after murder conviction, alleging constitutional errors and unfair proceedings.
Under Trump, how does America rank globally?
According to many indexes, America is declining in global standing, democracy and social progress.