Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a summit to target global left-wing extremism, including protesters and nonprofit ...
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.
Texans face an Oct. 5 voter registration deadline following a massive DPS data backlog affecting over 200,000 records.
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Denise Upshaw uses her policy background to launch the Black Houston Creatives Network, supporting local artists and youth ...
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Sixty-one years after the Selma marches, activist Dr. Alexander Brown warns that recent court rulings threaten modern voting ...
Fred VanVleet returns to the Houston Rockets after missing the 2025-26 season with a knee injury. The veteran guard is ready for his 10th NBA season.
As midterms approach, experts warn that growing distrust among Black voters threatens Democratic prospects in Texas and nationwide.