Houston, we have the Blues: Resilience of a musical movement
Houston’s blues pioneers changed music history, but advocates fear the city is forgetting them.
Traffic fatalities outpace violent crime in Houston
Houston murders decline significantly in 2026, while deadly traffic crashes continue rising across the city.
Harvard report: HISD academic performance improves, but gaps remain
New Stanford-Harvard data shows Houston ISD students outpaced peers in post-pandemic academic growth.
How Houston can get ahead in the AI education race
Harmony Public Schools has a leg up in the AI race. Here’s how others can…
Mitochondria Gallery turns World Cup into art exhibition
Houston gallery exhibition explores soccer’s cultural meaning through art during the FIFA World Cup.
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Obama Center: Michelle Obama reflects on U.S. ‘Imperfect Democracy’
Michelle Obama frames the new Presidential Center as a call to advance America’s unfinished democracy.
Black women face struggles post-Trump purge, report reveals
Black women have been fired from the federal workforce more than any other group.
America at 250: Time for white history month
Let’s examine the brutal history of whiteness in America to shatter the myth of meritocracy.
Tim Godfrey brings AFROVIVAL Gospel experience to Houston
Nigerian gospel star returns to Houston with the AFROVIVAL concert experience on June 26.
Black Houstonians are reclaiming the outdoors, resisting stereotypes
Black Houstonians are challenging barriers to outdoor access and belonging across parks and wilderness spaces.
Black fathers called villains whose children became legends
Five Black fathers the world vilified, raised children who redefined greatness forever.
Profiles
Karen Tillman balances faith, family, franchising
Karen Tillman successfully blends faith, family, and franchising as a dedicated business owner and mother.
Treopia Cannon brings passion to girls’ empowerment
Former banking executive Treopia Cannon now champions girls’ potential as CEO of Girls Inc. Houston.
Jaleesa Brown redefines support for full-figured women
Jaleesa Brown’s Uplifting Bras empowers fuller-busted women with proper bra fittings, comfort, confidence, and support.
National
Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder by jury
Karmelo Anthony faces prison after a controversial murder conviction involving a fatal track meet stabbing.
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.