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Texas Southern University has decided to end all Homecoming activities this year at 7 p.m. due to safety concerns, sparking frustration among alumni. The decision was made in response to recent shootings at other HBCU homecoming celebrations. While the university claims the early closure is necessary for safety, alumni argue that it shows a lack […]
Charges Filed Against Owners Of Mortuary Criminal charges have been filed against the owners of a Houston funeral home after decomposing remains were found in the facility. Gayle Bell and Michael Richardson own the Robinson Family Mortuary. They’re both charged with abuse of a corpse following a months-long investigation by state officials. The Mortuary was […]
As the SAS Championship prepares for its annual tournament, the spotlight shines brightly on the HBCU Invitational, an event providing a crucial platform for student-athletes from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Mesha Levister, the director of both the men’s and women’s golf programs at North Carolina A&T State University, recently discussed the event’s significance in […]
As we are fully into fall and spooky season, people who love folklore and are looking for a scare may want to know about some of the spookiest locations in their state. Though many people travel to areas like Savannah, Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina or even New Orleans, Louisiana. But actually, several cities across North […]
The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming November 4th Uniform Election in Texas is Monday, October 6th. Statewide, there are 17 amendments proposed for the State Constitution. Several of these proposals would cut or ban certain taxes in the state, including billions of dollars’ worth of property tax cuts. Voters in Houston will […]
According to organizers, a 27-year-old coach was struck in the shoulder by a bullet that had ricocheted off a pole.
The Houston Police Department is conducting training drills in partnership with the Department of War, formerly known as the Department of Defense. The drills, running until September 19, aim to enhance collaboration between law enforcement agencies. Residents may observe low-flying military helicopters and hear unusual noise as part of the exercises, which focus on improving […]
Pearland is getting national attention after being ranked the #3 Best Place to Live in the U.S. and the #1 Best Place to Live in Texas by U.S. News & World Report for 2025–2026.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will not seek reelection in 2026, her office confirmed Monday night. Â That means Harris County will have a new leader for the first time since Hidalgo took office in 2019. Hidalgo, a Democrat, was elected to her first term in 2018 with a shocking defeat of Republican Ed […]
Inbound lanes of the Katy Freeway in Houston will be closed as crews work on repairs to the Houston Avenue Bridge, which has been struck multiple times in recent months. The closures will affect the I-10 Katy Freeway from Shepherd Drive to Durham Drive and from Antoine Drive to Shepherd Drive. Drivers can use alternate […]
One out of five Houstonians are living at or below the poverty line, making Houston the most impoverished city in America. The city’s rapid growth is believed to be a contributing factor to this high poverty rate. Experts suggest that the growth polarizes the job market, creating low-wage service work and higher productivity sectors, leading […]
Metro Atlanta ranks 5th in the U.S. for new apartment construction in 2025 as the Beltline and World Cup prep drove growth.
