January 16, 2026

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Native Texan Bill Collins Historic Coin Toss

[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 the surface, a coin toss lasts only a few seconds. Captains walk to midfield, shake hands, a referee flips a coin, and the game begins.

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DEFERRED PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS

By: Jack Barnett Texans who are age 65 or older or who are disabled as defined by law may postpone paying current and delinquent property taxes on their homes by signing a tax deferral affidavit at the Harris Central Appraisal District office. Once the affidavit is on file, taxes are

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REVAMPING TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

The incompetence and lack of fiscal integrity of TSU’s Board of Regents is on full display in the State Audit Report con- cerning TSU’s fiscal ineptness and inability to account for 451 million taxpayer dollars. The Board of Regents is the policy and procedures governing authority at TSU. Additionally, it

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National News

By: Roy Douglas Malonson When news broke that the United States had taken decisive action in Venezuela and removed the country’s sitting president, many Americans were still trying to understand what happened. Was it legal? Who approved it? How could a foreign leader be taken without a vote from the people? Around the world,...

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By: Jack Barnett Texans who are age 65 or older or who are disabled as defined by law may postpone paying current and delinquent property

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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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The Check Up - Fall 2025 Special Edition - Harris Health

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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SERGEANT FIRST CLASS JOE CARTER

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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Native Texan Bill Collins Historic Coin Toss

[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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REVEREND GEORGE MILLIGAN TRANSITIONS TO THE ANCESTORS

By: NBUF Houston On December 22, 2025, the Reverend George Mil- ligan (Baba Yawo Abdul) made his transition to the realm of our holy African

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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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CMCH's 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Fuse Together the Power of Music, Oratory & History on 1/17 & 1/18/2026

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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The incompetence and lack of fiscal integrity of TSU’s Board of Regents is on full display in the State Audit Report con- cerning TSU’s fiscal

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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   The Quiet Reality Many Leaders Are Living There is a quiet reality many leaders are living with

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