An editorial proposes a 'Racial Draft' for Black Americans, suggesting trades to remove controversial figures like ...

Reports indicate Jalen Hurts faced health risks during a Week 5 game, while a Black conservative influencer was ejected from a Ken Paxton event.

Fort Bend Marshall senior Hershal Miller eyes a career as a marine veterinarian while considering college football offers.

Houston's $48 million homelessness initiative aims to accelerate housing placements through flexible, privately funded solutions.

An opinion piece argues the GOP uses fear and scapegoating to maintain power while enacting policies that harm the working ...

Former TV host Yolanda Green Barnes launches The Ashayé Group, leveraging 30 years of experience to provide leadership ...

A federal agent search of Representative Ilhan Omar's home just weeks before the election raises concerns over DOJ election protocols.

New census data shows 95% of Black voters intend to vote in the Nov. 3 midterms despite low trust in government systems.

U.S. Rep. Al Green says he will not be intimidated after his Houston office received a letter containing unidentified powder.

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