The lasting impact of Al Green
Al Green’s decades of public service leave a mark that no political map can erase.
Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder by jury
Karmelo Anthony faces prison after a controversial murder conviction involving a fatal track meet stabbing.
HISD proposes raises, staffing cuts in $2 billion budget
HISD’s proposed budget boosts pay, trims staffing, and aims for long-term financial stability.
DaShonda Cormier ministers to mind, body & spirit
DaShonda Cormier leads multiple ministries through her compassionate, God-first approach to service.
HISD celebrates retiring coaches who’ve built generations
Decades of coaching excellence are honored as HISD legends leave a lasting impact on athletes.
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Terrance’s Take: Labor Day shift puts TSU, PV centerstage
The TSU-PV Labor Day Classic has usually been a Saturday night game.
Houston $7.5 billion budget faces trash fee backlash
Houston’s proposed budget sparks debate over sustainability, deficits, and a controversial new trash fee.
Marlon Hall turns art into portals of Black healing
Marlon Hall builds spaces where Black people can remember their humanity.
Budget pressure looms as HISD anticipates student decline
HISD faces budget scrutiny over enrollment losses, special education changes, and teacher pay priorities.
Houston $7.5 billion budget faces trash fee backlash
Houston’s proposed budget sparks debate over sustainability, deficits, and a controversial new trash fee.
What happens when 6 billion fans go online for World Cup?
The World Cup will be one of the biggest of the decade.
Profiles
Zakiya Newman: The next-gen Houston voting advocate
Zakiya Newman, a Gen Z voting advocate, is committed to empowering Houston voters.
Dara Landry leads Houston reading renaissance with CLASS
Dara Landry, co-owner of CLASS Bookstore, leads a Black bookstore renaissance and fosters community advocacy.
Rashad Cave continues family legacy of community service
Houston’s Rashad Cave follows his family’s long tradition of public and community service.
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.