Retired HPD chief Troy Finner hired by Missouri City as police department leader
After retiring under controversy as HPD’s police chief, Troy Finner is hired by Missouri City.
Nick Sample to honor Joe Sample’s legacy with annual event
Joe Sample’s son launches an annual Houston event to preserve his father’s musical legacy.
Washington boys track team, repeat as District 20-4A champions
Washington repeats as district champions, using depth, discipline, and teamwork to outlast challengers again.
When did feminism become a bad word?
Feminism is weaponized, caricatured, and abandoned by people who believe in everything it stands for.
Houston extends $545K lifeline for homeless youth at Covenant House
City funding will support Covenant House services through 2027 as youth homelessness persists across Houston.
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Martine Desmolieres is all about ‘Going Out Divine’
Martine Desmolieres details her path from domestic violence survivor to nonprofit founder fighting abuse.
Terrance’s Take: Rockets improved; is it enough for playoff success?
The Rockets wrapped up the regular-season hot, winning 9 of their final 10 games.
Houston facing $174M budget deficit, Controller Chris Hollins warns
Houston faces a historic $174 million deficit after ignoring financial warnings and risks
Civil rights groups sue Texas officials over voter rolls data
Texas faces lawsuit over voter purge program critics say relies on flawed, discriminatory citizenship data.
Could Texans land Dexter Lawrence and change everything?
Texans could land Dexter Lawrence, instantly transforming their defense into one of the NFL’s most feared units
Can we renounce the renouncing?
The viral trend of publicly renouncing Divine Nine membership makes private faith a spectacle and shames others.
Profiles
Eileen Morris: An ‘Ensemble’ work of art
Celebrate Eileen Morris, artistic director of Houston’s Ensemble Theater, and her growing legacy of work.
DJ Young Samm makes impact in Houston music scene
DJ Young Samm turned Houston’s independent spirit into a lasting music legacy.
Denysee Kelly builds bold brand with Nola & Eve
Denise Kelly’s Nola & Eve custom handbags empower women through craft.
National
Rap lyrics, new confessions, death row: Inside James Broadnax’s execution
New confession, DNA evidence, and racial bias claims raise urgent questions before a Texas execution.
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.