By: Travis McGee Over the last several weeks, a controversy has surfaced over a request from the Whitmire administration to award several demolition contracts using funds from the City’s Stormwater Fund. This is a very legitimate and important issue. However, so far, what I have seen is mostly an attempt
What happened in Venezuela shocked much of the world. A sitting president was removed through U.S. action, and the people of that nation had no vote in the decision. For many Americans, this raised urgent questions about sovereignty, democracy, and power. For Black America, the moment felt familiar. History teaches
By: Constable Smokie Phillips Our beloved Ms. Olevia Randle has gained her wings and rests now in the arms of everlasting peace. For decades, she was a radiant force in our communities bold, compassionate, and unwavering in her commitment to lifting others. Her leadership as President of Precinct 239 Neighborhood
By: Roy Douglas Malonson Houston’s most influential Black congressional seat is no longer vacant by circumstance alone — it is now vacant by choice, waiting on voters to decide who will carry one of the city’s most historic political legacies forward. On January 31, 2026, residents of Texas’ 18th Congressional
What if one of Hollywood’s most successful actors is someone you’ve never truly seen? You almost certainly know her work. You’ve seen her as the towering, blue Na’vi warrior in Avatar, and you’ve watched her as the formidable, green-skinned assassin Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy. These are two of
By: Roy Douglas Malonson Houston’s most influential Black congressional seat is no longer vacant by circumstance alone — it is now vacant by choice, waiting on voters to decide who will carry one of the city’s most historic political legacies forward. On January 31, 2026, residents of Texas’ 18th Congressional District will return to...
What if one of Hollywood’s most successful actors is someone you’ve never truly seen? You almost certainly know her work. You’ve seen her as the
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By: Travis McGee Over the last several weeks, a controversy has surfaced over a request from the Whitmire administration to award several demolition contracts using
...By: Audrie Lawton Evans Campaign Next year on November 3rd, voters will make his- tory by electing the first woman ever to serve as Harris
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Harris Health is hosting four town hall meetings in each precinct of the Harris County Commissioners Court to inform the public and get their feedback
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By: GLO Press Office Today, Texas Land Com- missioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment
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[Photo: wfaa.com] How one moment at midfield became a symbol of courage, change, and lasting legacy. A Moment at Midfield That Echoed for Decades On
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By: Constable Smokie Phillips Our beloved Ms. Olevia Randle has gained her wings and rests now in the arms of everlasting peace. For decades, she
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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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Community Music Center of Houston Presents the 42nd Annual Musical Tribute in Honor of Dr. MartinLuther King, Jr. Two Performances Across Houston in Partnership with
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What happened in Venezuela shocked much of the world. A sitting president was removed through U.S. action, and the people of that nation had no
...To celebrate the achievements of its former students, Lone Star College System is launching the inaugural LSCS Alumni Awards this spring. Nominations are now open
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By Troy James, Harvard-Certified Executive Leadership Coach How do I know if what I’m feeling is misalignment — not just stress or fatigue? There’s
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