Donald Trump's policies are impacting former supporters, including farmers, truckers, and military families facing new ...

Ridge Point senior John Rangel has recorded 550 receiving yards and six touchdowns through five games as he eyes college recruitment.

Black voters in Houston show growing hesitation toward the upcoming midterms due to unkept promises and redistricting.

Harris County commissioners approved a $3.1 billion budget and a property tax increase to address a $180 million deficit.

After falling to 0-4 following a loss to the Cowboys, the Houston Texans face critical questions regarding their lack of ...

Two Houston students, LePaul Warren and Royce Witchet, were shot and killed near their schools, fueling calls for better ...

As the 2026 midterms approach, two civic leaders in Houston believe that the familiar diagnosis of apathy as the cause of ...

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Texans face an Oct. 5 voter registration deadline following a massive DPS data backlog affecting over 200,000 records.

Prairie View A&M University launched its MS in Data Science and Engineering, becoming the first HBCU in Texas to offer the degree.

New congressional maps in nine states shift one in 10 voters, potentially diluting the political influence of Black American communities.