Yolanda Green Barnes turns career reinvention into a lesson in leadership
Former TV host Yolanda Green Barnes builds a new chapter helping leaders and women thrive.
Black voters ready to vote in midterms, despite distrust in government
Black voters remain politically engaged despite institutional distrust, demanding accountability, economic security, and meaningful change.
Rockets’ Amen Thompson ready to take next leap
The Rockets rewarded Amen Thompson this offseason with a five-year, $208 million extension.
Arts education crisis impacts Black youth
Gutted art budgets leave Houston’s Black youth without a crucial creative lifeline.
Republicans bet on stupid: Prove them wrong
When it comes to American voters, intelligence too often has left the building.
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The Knowles-Rowland House offers more than shelter
Bread of Life explains how Knowles-Rowland House helps formerly homeless Houstonians rebuild lives.
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.
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.
Houston Igbofest welcomes legendary Ijele Masquerade
The 13-foot Ijele Masquerade carries centuries of Igbo history to Houston.
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.
Terrance’s Take: C.J. Stroud quietly putting on quarterback clinic
C.J. Stroud is the NFL’s second-leading passer with 1,714 yards, nine touchdowns, and one interception.
Profiles
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.
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.
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.