Harris County saw record early voting turnout driven by Black Houstonians focused on inflation and local education policy.
Harris County enters the Nov. 3 midterm with 2.7 million registered voters, according to Texas Secretary of State figures. This is an increase from the 2.5 million registered voters in 2022. “We’ve ...
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Meet the Black creatives shaping Houston's arts scene, featuring comedian Chinedu Ogu, entrepreneur Kemishia Minta, and dancer Isabel Wallace-Green.
And no matter what they do, they support that even if it’s not in their best interest.” With the Texas midterms weeks away, ...
Sharpstown senior Family Akili became a top HISD receiver after transitioning from defensive back through intense offseason training.
Black women spend billions annually on haircare and skincare to maintain natural looks, challenging the idea that 'simple' beauty is cheap.
Barack Obama critiqued Donald Trump's administration during campaign stops in Ohio and Michigan, citing corruption.
Fort Bend County, a diverse suburban stretch on the southwest of Houston, is shaping up to be a Democratic stronghold in November, according to a survey conducted by Texas Southern University’s ...
James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in a tight Texas U.S. Senate race, per a new University of Houston poll released before Nov. elections.
James Talarico stopped by Texas Southern University, shook hands, and clicked photos with students. Texas’ Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico drew a crowd while campaigning during ...
Harris County Judge race candidates Letitia Plummer and Orlando Sanchez defended their bid for the seat in a debate. Early voting for the midterm elections is underway, and the ballot for Harris ...