Local & State Archives

Houston District F Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas organized a comprehensive care drive at The Church Without Walls on the city's west side, offering unhoused residents a wide range of wraparound services in a single location.

Houston’s west side brings showers, services to the unhoused

by Tannistha SinhaMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026

District F council member Tiffany D. Thomas took services to the streets on Houston’s West Side.

Three Black adults in Houston looking determined to vote.

Houston voting barriers and how to avoid them

by Aswad WalkerMay 15, 2026May 14, 2026

A Black man and woman share a thought bubble that reveals a pristine Houston, TX

What do U.S. Congressional District 18 voters want?

by Aswad WalkerMay 14, 2026May 15, 2026

Houston Icons documentary honors four women across myriad industries

by Tannistha SinhaMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026

John Biggers murals still shape Houston Black cultural identity

by Tannistha SinhaMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Members of WBM Line Dance Team perform.

Houston line dancers step in the name of love

by Aswad WalkerMay 8, 2026May 12, 2026

Houston’s 2026 housing plan outlines how millions in federal funds will be distributed.

Houston City Council approves $50M housing, community development plan

by Tannistha SinhaMay 7, 2026May 6, 2026

Another Houston-area Black cemetery in danger of destruction

by Aswad WalkerMay 6, 2026May 5, 2026

Houston Mayor John Whitmire unveiled the city's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Houston Mayor John Whitmire unveiled the city's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Houston Mayor John Whitmire unveiled the city's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

Mayor Whitmire proposes $7.5 billion Houston city budget

by Tannistha SinhaMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

TSU student fashion designer Victor Roberson works on dress that is worn by a TSU student model.

TSU preps for resurrection of Fashion and Textile program

by Aswad WalkerMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026