April 19, 2025

Community

Living Legend: George Foreman

For our "Living Legend" this week, we honor world icon and Texas native George Foreman, who has been named grand marshal of Houston’s 42nd Annual...

Community, Local, News

Alleged crooked cops known as ‘Batman and Robin’ officially indicted by grand jury

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday that a grand jury has indicted two former Houston Police officers, known on the street as "Batman...

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Spring ISD provides free healthy sides for students who bring their own lunch

For Spring ISD parents who made a New Year’s goal to pack their child’s lunch more often, the district’s Child Nutrition department has a solution...

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World icon ‘Big George’ Foreman named grand marshal for “Original” MLK Jr. Day parade

Mayor Sylvester Turner and The Black Heritage Society have announced that Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Heavyweight Champion George Foreman will join the 42nd...

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We need more! Why are there not more notable African American statues around Houston?

It was a special moment for many African Americans in Houston six years ago when the Martin Luther King Jr. statue was unveiled at MacGregor...

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Living Legend: Dr. James Douglas

Dr. James Matthew Douglas is the current president of the Houston chapter of the NAACP. He is also a distinguished professor of law at Texas...

Community, Local, News, Texas

Yates HS earns status as International Baccalaureate World School

Houston Independent School District leaders announced today Yates High School’s new status as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School....

Community, Local, News, Texas

Elected officials, residents protest against ‘harmful’ concrete plant in Acres Homes

City and State officials spoke out at a press conference Tuesday against a concrete batch plant some say is causing pollution and major health care...