Black History 365
Lee P. Brown at 89: Houston’s First Black Mayor — and the Cop Who Changed the Department First
From a Wewoka, Oklahoma birth certificate that read "Baby Brown" to Houston's first Black mayor: Lee P. Brown turns 89…
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Black History 365
WERD at 77: The First Black-Owned Radio Station — and Its Houston Chapter
Seventy-seven years ago today, Jesse B. Blayton Sr. signed WERD on the air in Atlanta — the first Black-owned radio…
Crime & Justice
The Takeoff Murder Trial Starts Next Month: Everything You Need to Know Before November 9
Jury selection begins November 5 and the trial starts November 9, 2026 — nearly four years after Takeoff was killed…
Education
Houston Parents to HISD: Hit Pause on the Special Education Overhaul
Some HISD special education parents didn't know their child's campus weeks before school started. They're asking the district to hit…
Education
Bible Stories Are Coming to HISD Elementary Classrooms — and Parents Are Split
HISD voted to adopt the state's Bible-infused Bluebonnet curriculum for elementary students. Parents are split, and constitutional questions are wide…
Blog
Houston City College Extends Four-Year Bachelor’s Programs
HOUSTON, TX — Houston Community College has taken historic steps to redefine its role in Texas higher education. Following a…
In the News
Houston Police Officer Relieved of Duty Over Racist Video
Chile, if you haven’t been on the timeline today, grab your tea and sit down because the audacity is at…
In the News
Houston’s Special Election: The Fight for Congressional District 18
Houston's CD-18 special election heads to a runoff between Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards in early 2026. Get details on…
Crime & Justice
Unalived Mystery: Man found hanging and on fire in Houston
An investigation is underway after a man was found on fire and hanging from the I-610 freeway Thursday night in…
Crime & Justice
Beneath the Waterline: The Houston Bayou Deaths
A deep dive into the Houston Bayou bodies mystery—victims, clues, and unanswered questions.