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Crespo Elementary School fourth-grader Brandon Curbow’s speech on what civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision would be for America in 2020 won first place at the MLK, Jr. Oratory Competition, which featured a field of 12 Houston Independent School District students.

By: Isaiah Robinson  HOUSTON — A wise man once said, “Knowledge is power, and knowledge can be the difference between life or death.” We are a powerful people of many capabilities with that dollar in our hand, but we’re misguided on the impact of that dollar through strategic and decisive planning. Our people call for

Set your timers and get your walking shoes ready for the two Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades in Houston that will be celebrating the life and legacy of the legendary civil rights activist.

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 “Original” Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade.

New York Jets legend and Texas Southern University alumni Winston Hill was selected for entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

DALLAS — Prairie View A&M bowling sits atop the standings following day one of the Southwestern Athletic Conference West Bowling Roundup.  The Panthers went 4-1 to open competition with freshman Patricia Rosales leading the charge, bowling four games of 200 or better to sit in first place with an average of 197 among individual players.

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 and Robin," for their roles in a botched narcotics raid in which two civilians were shot to death, and four officers wounded.

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 for students at Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) campuses: Pack the entrée and they can grab a fruit, vegetable and milk for free.

By: Isaiah Robinson HOUSTON – It’s not a good time to be a Houston sports fan—perhaps…. From seeing the Houston Texans lead by 24 points before halftime, to end up losing by 20 at the end of the game; then, to hear the Houston Astros fired general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch for

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 Annual “Original” Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade as the Grand Marshal.