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District J Council Member Edward Pollard Honors Houston Heroes David Davis and Shavonne Gordon

District J Council Member Edward Pollard recognized Houston residents David Davis and Shavonne Gordon with City of Houston proclamations honoring their courage, service and efforts to protect fellow Houstonians during the Aug. 14 shooting.

Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong faces longer prison sentence after second national security guilty plea

Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong could face years more behind bars after pleading guilty in a national security case that has drawn renewed scrutiny over political freedoms in the city.

MapQuest is No. 1 on the App Store after refusing to change Lake Ontario’s name

MapQuest just went from forgotten ’90s relic to America’s No. 1 iPhone app—all because it refused to rename Lake Ontario.

Houston Public Library Hits All the Right Notes With MYLink Card Campaign

Your library card just got a major upgrade—and Houston Public Library is reminding residents that one free card can unlock books, movies, music, technology, learning tools and so much more

From Candidate to Civic Organizer: Amanda Edwards Takes Do Something Houston Into Houston’s Neighborhoods

Amanda Edwards may have left the congressional campaign, but she’s back in Houston neighborhoods with a mission that could shape the 2026 election: getting more people registered—and actually voting.

Keep It Lake Ontario: MapQuest Finds a New Route to the Top by Standing With History

MapQuest just made a bold stand over the controversial “Lake America” rename—and Americans responded in a way nobody saw coming.

Commissioner Ellis, Experts, Advocates and First Responders Call on Harris County to Invest Additional $4.5 Million for Effective Community Safety Strategies

What if public safety started before the crisis? Harris County is weighing a $4.5 million boost for programs designed to prevent violence, support survivors and connect residents with help

IACCGH Connects Business Across Borders and Beyond at 2026 Houston Gala

Houston’s Indo-American business community came together for a night of big honors, powerful connections and a look at where Houston–India commerce goes next.

DA Brian Middleton Drives Down Crime In Fort Bend County

Fort Bend County’s top prosecutor says crime is falling—but his broader vision for public safety, accountability and a rapidly growing county is drawing attention.

All ICE agents in the field expected to have body cameras by the end of September, Mullin says

ICE agents could soon be wearing body cameras in the field, as Homeland Security says the long-awaited rollout is expected by the end of September.

USPS whistleblower describes new plans for voting by mail hidden from the public

A new whistleblower report is raising alarms over USPS’ mail-ballot verification system, warning that technical failures could leave thousands of ballots undelivered.

A “Day of Labor” With Heart: Dwight Boykins’ Seniors Assistance Fund Returns Labor Day Weekend to Serve Five Houston Seniors

This Labor Day, Houston volunteers are trading backyard barbecues for hard work—giving five local seniors a helping hand and a fresh start at home.

71 years later, Emmett Till’s family honors his life, legacy and the work still ahead

71 years later, Emmett Till’s name still carries pain, power and purpose as his family calls for justice and action.

Man says attackers shouted anti-LGBTQ, racist slurs before beating him

A night out in Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ district turned violent after a man says four attackers hurled racist and anti-LGBTQ+ slurs before chasing and beating him.

How Tim Cook made Apple one of the world’s most valuable companies

Tim Cook leaves Apple after 15 years of record-breaking growth—but his successor inherits a company facing its biggest challenges yet.