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Harris County officials are urging homeowners to apply for residential homestead exemptions before the April 30, 2026, deadline, warning that more than 150,000 qualifying residents have yet to complete the process. Credit: Getty Images

Harris County urges homeowners: Claim exemptions, lower property taxes

by Tannistha SinhaApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Texas Republicans redrew the 18th Congressional District twice in four years, each time reshuffling which neighborhoods, universities, and historically Black communities fell inside its boundaries. Credit: Getty Images

How redistricting is reshaping political power in 18th Congressional District

by Tannistha SinhaApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026

As the sun sets on America, a white person cries and a Black person stares emotionless

Illogical tariffs, Iranian war are undermining America’s future

by Contributing WriterApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026

More Black women are choosing to delay or forego motherhood, citing personal, financial, and societal factors.

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Fertility rates decline as more Black women rethink motherhood

by ReShonda TateApril 20, 2026April 21, 2026

Reporter message: NASA splashdown, immigration ordinance, HISD school closure

by Tannistha SinhaApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Prairie View A&M University President Tomikia LeGrande sets sights on student success

by Tannistha SinhaApril 16, 2026April 19, 2026

Black boy bonnets debate reflects shifting views on masculinity

by ReShonda TateApril 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Houston extends $545K lifeline for homeless youth at Covenant House

by Tannistha SinhaApril 15, 2026April 22, 2026

When did feminism become a bad word?

by Laura OnyenehoApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026

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Retired HPD chief Troy Finner hired by Missouri City as police department leader

by Terrance HarrisApril 14, 2026April 15, 2026