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Harris County: Let’s move forward, not backward

by Contributing WriterJuly 9, 2026July 8, 2026

Harris County built this institution on evidence. Evidence, and nothing less, should touch it.

Houston needs a public scorecard that measures equity

by Contributing WriterJuly 6, 2026July 5, 2026

Rashad Cave continues family legacy of community service

by Aswad WalkerJune 2, 2026June 5, 2026

Thomas Jones

Houston Equity Fund ends, but legacy continues

by Aswad WalkerJune 2, 2026June 1, 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

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Houston electricity costs surge 40%, city officials warn

by Tannistha SinhaMarch 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Death in the Bayou: Why are Black Men Leading Houston’s Rising Body Count?

by ReShonda TateJanuary 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Christa Stoneham banks on self, community, impact

by Aswad WalkerNovember 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Houston City Council votes to hold tax rate steady despite looming budget shortfall

by Tannistha SinhaOctober 16, 2025October 22, 2025

Third Ward residents seek to halt work of ‘predatory developer’

by Aswad WalkerOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025

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