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.

A recruiter warns against carrying iced coffee to job interviews, sparking a debate on Gen Z professionalism and changing workplace norms.

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

As cash use hits record lows, experts warn Black families face higher risks losing essential financial lessons during digital ...

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

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

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

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

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

As midterms approach, experts warn that growing distrust among Black voters threatens Democratic prospects in Texas and nationwide.