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Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Cruelty is a National Scourge – And Would Be Made Worse by the MAGA Budget Bill

“Our neighbors are living in fear. And that’s what the administration wants. They want people to be scared. So, we’re combatting that by bringing the neighborhood together and saying, ‘you’re not going to frighten us into complicity; you’re not going to frighten us into hiding; we’re one neighborhood, regardless of anyone’s immigration status, and we’re going to stay one neighborhood.’”

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A Dangerous Precedent: Criminalizing Black Women’s Leadership and Silencing Our Right to Serve

When Oversight Becomes a Crime: What the Charges Against Rep. McIver Reveal About Our Democracy

Earlier this month, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver of New Jersey’s 10th District visited the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, joined by fellow Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman and Rob Menendez. Their goal was clear and constitutional: conduct oversight of a federally operated immigration detention center that has drawn widespread concern over its conditions and its connection in an alarming rise in unjust arrests, particularly of Black and Brown immigrants.

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The Marigold Club Introduces Elevated Southern Sunday Suppers with Champagne Pairings

The Marigold Club launches a new Sunday Supper series, blending elevated Southern comfort food with premium Champagne offerings.

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Harmony Public Schools Secures Historic $25 Million Grant to Expand High-Quality STEM Education Across Texas

Texas-based charter school network to open new campuses in underserved communities by 2030

Harmony Public Schools secures a record \$25 million grant to expand its high-quality STEM education across Texas.

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A Toast To Flavor: Houston's Own Chef Eric Spivey Bottles His Culinary Spirit Into A Tasty Sweet Red Wine

Houston’s culinary scene is as vibrant and diverse as its community—and few embody this spirit more than Eric Spivey. Known throughout the city as a celebrated restaurateur and community chef, Spivey isn’t just creating meals; he’s curating experiences that bring people together. With his latest venture, Spivey Sweet Red Wine, he invites Houstonians to savor a drink that’s as bold, inviting, and full of character as the man behind it.

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Campus Chronicles - May 20, 2025

See what's happening in Fort Bend, Alief, and Klein ISDs.

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Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital Reaffirmed as Level I Trauma Center: A Lifesaving Legacy for Houston

In a reaffirmation of its unwavering commitment to emergency care excellence, Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital has once again earned re-verification as a Comprehensive Level I Trauma Center by the Texas Department of State Health Services. This prestigious recognition marks over 30 years of Ben Taub’s elite standing among the top trauma care facilities in the United States.

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Houston Public Library Honors Heritage, Healing, and Hope with Cultural Celebrations this May

As Houston’s heartbeat of learning, equity, and cultural awareness, the Houston Public Library (HPL) is proudly transforming its branches into vibrant spaces of celebration this May. In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and the enduring legacy of George Floyd, HPL invites the community to experience a powerful blend of culinary arts, cultural expression, and historical reflection. Through inclusive programming, the library continues to champion its mission of education, diversity, and meaningful community dialogue.

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Judge Sonia Rash: Justice Served with a Side of Community Spice

In a county as diverse and dynamic as Fort Bend, it takes a rare kind of public servant to rise above the noise and make justice feel personal. Judge Sonia Rash is exactly that kind of servant—a trailblazer with a gavel in one hand and a heart full of purpose in the other.

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Sandy Arnold: A Life Redeemed, A Light Restored

In 2003, Sandy Arnold stood behind the bars of Wayne County Jail - yet the truest prison he faced was not made of concrete or steel. It was the relentless bondage of a 20-year addiction to crack cocaine that had drained his purpose, devoured his peace, and left him drifting between jobs, jails, and broken promises. Probation had come and gone—twelve violations in total—and now, he stood in that cell, out of excuses, out of strength, and out of time.

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Empowered by Education: Tarrant County College Mother-Daughter Duo Graduate Side-by-Side, Embark on a New Academic Journey

In a heartwarming celebration of perseverance, family, and the transformative power of education, a mother and daughter duo from Tarrant County College (TCC) are proving that dreams truly know no age limit. Mary and Tatyana Robinson, a dynamic pair bonded by both blood and books, recently crossed the graduation stage together—each earning an Associate of Arts degree in Psychology. As they stepped into their futures side by side, their story lit up the commencement stage with emotion, triumph, and a reminder that it’s never too late—or too early—to chase your dreams.

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Jeremy Jordan to Headline Theatre Under The Stars’ Lights Up Gala: A Back to the Future-Themed Night of Broadway Brilliance

Houston’s arts scene is gearing up for an unforgettable evening of Broadway glamour, retro vibes, and community celebration as Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents its highly anticipated Lights Up Gala on Friday, November 7, 2025, at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston. This year’s gala, themed “Back to the Future: A Theatrical Time Travel,” will transport guests through musical eras from the 1950s to the 1980s and beyond — all led by the electrifying presence of Broadway icon and Houston native, Jeremy Jordan.

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Covenant House Texas Unveils $55M State-of-the-Art Campus to Expand Services for Homeless Youth in Houston

Covenant House Texas has opened a new \$55 million campus in Montrose, expanding its capacity to support homeless youth with housing, healthcare, and life-building services.

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East River Unveils Vibrant 2025 Summer Lineup: A Cultural Celebration Along Buffalo Bayou

This summer, East River Houston—Midway’s transformative 150-acre mixed-use development along Buffalo Bayou—invites Houstonians to experience a dynamic blend of music, culture, entrepreneurship, and community connection. The newly announced 2025 East River Summer Series promises a season of live entertainment, family-friendly fun, and a powerful celebration of local Black-owned businesses and artists, all set against the city’s most exciting new waterfront destination.

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Harris County Sues Over Alleged Deed Fraud Scheme in Trinity Gardens Area

Lawsuit Targets Alleged Forged Deeds, Seeks to Restore Stolen Properties and Penalize Perpetrators in Widening Fraud Crackdown

Harris County cracks down on a growing deed fraud scheme that stole homes from rightful owners and duped unsuspecting buyers.

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What we do and don’t know about Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis

— The announcement Sunday that former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer has some people wondering how the disease wasn’t spotted sooner.

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TikTokers are filming their beauty routines on airplanes. Not everyone thinks it’s a good idea

For years, long-haul flights have been synonymous with discomfort, dehydration and a distinct absence of glamor. Whether it’s a child in the seat behind kicking your chair for nine hours, your lips chapping from the dry cabin air or the minimal access to personal care amenities, passengers are often left feeling anything but refreshed on arrival at their destinations.

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Selena Gomez created this first-ever Oreo flavor

Selena Gomez isn’t a stranger to collaborations on her music, but her latest partner is a bit different: Oreo. The singer, actress, investor and now, cookie maker, created a first-ever flavor for Oreo as part of the cookie company’s growing roster of partnerships to help attract Gen Z eaters and keep the 113-year-old brand in the cultural zeitgeist.

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Relentless spell of dangerous weather shifts east Tuesday, threatening more strong tornadoes

Nonstop severe weather that spawned dozens of tornadoes and killed 28 people in recent days is in its final stretch Tuesday, but millions in the eastern half of the United States are still in the path of dangerous storms.

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Jim Morrison’s stolen grave bust found after 37 years

A sculpture of the late American singer and poet Jim Morrison that went missing from his gravesite in Paris almost four decades ago has been found, according to French police.

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