April 19, 2026
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A NEW CHIEF IN TOWN

By:Fred Smith Former Houston Police Chief Troy Finner has been named the new chief of the Missouri City Police Department, marking his return to law enforcement leadership nearly two years after his departure from Houston. City officials announced that Finner will officially begin his new role on April 20, citing

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CHARLES WALTER HOBLEY 1938–2026

By: Hobley Family Charles Walter Hobley Gamble, born on December 23, 1938, to Keary Hobley, Sr and Pearl Ponder Ho- bley. Charles was the youngest of five children in the family. He was educated in the Aldine Independent School District. He stood out as a student at G. W. Carver

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TALK IS CHEAP

President Trump talks boldly and loudly without truth or eternal conviction, only self-service motives. In fact, President Trump talks primarily about what Biden did and did not do, not about what he is doing. All Godly Americans know why! Sadly, everything President Trump does is self-serving/ self-beneficial, not public service

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FORMERLY INCARCERATED MEN FIND HOPE

By: Danica Lloyd Joseph “Smitty” Smith was determined to find a job to support his family. But after spending nearly 30 years in prison, he found himself with an 11th-grade education, no work experience and no knowledge of modern technology. Shortly after being released from prison and moving into the

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What to Do When Inheriting a House That is Paid Off

The legal process starts with how the property was structured before the owner passed away. If the home was held in a trust, ownership can transfer directly to the named beneficiary with fewer delays. If it was passed through a will, the estate typically goes through probate, where a court

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National News

By: Roy Douglas Malonson What begins as a political talking point has the potential to reshape the foundation of American identity itself. Birthright citizenship—guaranteed under the 14th Amendment—was not created by accident. It was written into the Constitution in 1868 to ensure that formerly enslaved Black Americans would be recognized as full citizens after...

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By: Danica Lloyd Hip-hop icon Dr. Dre has officially joined Jay- Z as one of the genre’s only billionaires, mark- ing a historic moment for

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By: Becky Mayad The African American Museum, Dallas today announced the formation of The Mandela 12: Guardians of the Journey, a host committee of 12

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[Credit : Julia Rendleman for The Washington Post via Getty] The sudden tragedy involving Virginia ex-Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax has left many communities seeking answers. According

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A Public Health Emergency: How Abortion Bans Are Fueling Maternal Deaths in America

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The Louisiana Voting Rights Act (LAVRA), introduced by Senator Royce Duplessis, was heard before the Louisiana Senate & Governmental Affairs Committee. Also known as SB

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STUDENT EARNS GOLD MEDAL IN INAUGURAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS COMPETITION

By: Amy F. Cooper Lone Star College-Montgomery is proud to announce that Kendall Young, a student in the lifePATH program, has earned a gold medal

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CHARLES WALTER HOBLEY 1938–2026

By: Hobley Family Charles Walter Hobley Gamble, born on December 23, 1938, to Keary Hobley, Sr and Pearl Ponder Ho- bley. Charles was the youngest

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WHAT HAPPENS IF EVERY BLACK DOLLAR STAYED BLACK FOR JUST 30 DAYS?

By: Fred Smith What if every Black dollar stayed in the Black communi- ty for one month? Right now, the reality is stark: the aver-

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Texas Southern University Tiger Ball Returns with Major Sponsor, Star-Studded Entertainment Lineup

Challenge Office Products will return as the presenting sponsor of the annual Tiger Ball, presented by the Texas Southern University Foundation Board of Trustees. With

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By:Fred Smith Former Houston Police Chief Troy Finner has been named the new chief of the Missouri City Police Department, marking his return to law

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