James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in a tight Texas U.S. Senate race, per a new University of Houston poll released before Nov.

Republican Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong's campaign faces backlash over an AI-generated video featuring Black residents.

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Former press secretary Katie Zacharia's short tenure sparked debate over whether her dismissal was due to lack of merit or ...

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Houston activists and speakers discussed voter empowerment at the Real Conversations forum following record early voting in ...

Houston screenwriter Shannan E. Johnson explores Black rodeo culture in her new crime thriller, The Weight of Silence, ...

Texas Southern coach Cris Dishman took over defensive play-calling to snap a five-game losing streak with a 24-21 win over ...

Black voters face crucial choices in upcoming elections. Learn why exercising your right to vote is vital for your ...

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles testified before a Texas Senate committee, discussing efforts to close the racial math ...

Explore the systemic challenges facing Black women in 2026, from rising unemployment rates to disproportionate maternal ...