Texas turns blue: Hinojosa, Talarico deliver historic Democratic victories
Hinojosa and Talarico shatter decades of Republican dominance, ushering in a new era for Texas.
Democrats surge as Black candidates make election history
Democrats score major midterm victories as Black candidates break barriers in Georgia, Florida, and Washington.
Cypress Falls’ Kaden McCarty continues to disrupt opposing offenses
Texas A&M commit Kaden McCarty combines relentless pressure and preparation to dominate opposing offenses.
Democrat Letitia Plummer wins Harris County Judge race
Letitia Plummer wins Harris County judge race, promising leadership, improved public safety and disaster readiness.
What Dexter McCoy victory means for Black Ft. Bend Co.
Dexter McCoy makes history as Fort Bend County’s first Black County Judge.
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Trending Stories
Houston keeps property tax rate unchanged, budget deficit surges to $88M
Houston maintains its property tax rate, as an $88 million deficit raises citywide financial concerns.
What is the plan for success post-midterms?
Black voters and community leaders outline priorities for turning political participation into measurable progress.
Terrance’s Take: Prairie View coach Tremaine Jackson hints at addition by subtraction
Prairie View heads into the final three regular-season games in control of its destiny.
OpEd: Stop underestimating young voters
Young Black voters are challenging stereotypes and demanding representation.headlines.
Black conservatives back party but demand more GOP outreach
Black conservatives rally behind Ken Paxton while urging Republicans to strengthen outreach in underserved communities.
New NAACP voter tool puts data centers on the ballot
A new election dashboard shows nearby data centers and candidates’ positions on environmental protections.
Profiles
Shannan E. Johnson: Screenwriter charts her own Hollywood path
Houston screenwriter Shannan E. Johnson turns her father’s world of Black rodeo into a film.
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.
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.
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.