This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor Dr. King’s legacy by remembering his final mission: uniting poor and working people across racial lines to demand economic justice, a fight that remains urgent today.

Jonathan Fombonne has been appointed Harris County Attorney, succeeding Christian Menefee and continuing the office’s focus on progressive, effective public law.

Harris County voters 65+ or with disabilities can now apply for the Annual Ballot by Mail to receive all 2026 election ballots.

Commissioner Lesley Briones unveiled $33.5 million in new infrastructure investments in Alief as part of the Places 4 People initiative, spotlighting major upgrades to streets, drainage, and flood mitigation designed to create safer, more resilient neighborhoods across Harris County Precinct …

Houston voters head into 2026 facing an unprecedented election cycle—packed with runoffs, primaries, and special elections—that will shape local, state, and national leadership throughout the year

Amid rising costs for families, Democrats are urged to stay focused on affordability at home rather than being distracted by Trump’s unilateral actions in Venezuela.

The historic MLK Unity Parade returns to Downtown Houston on January 19, 2026, uniting generations, cultures, and communities in a powerful celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and Houston’s enduring commitment to unity.

Judge Surendran Pattel’s re-election campaign highlights a life shaped by perseverance, inclusion, and service, reflecting Fort Bend County’s diverse communities and shared vision for empathetic, inclusive leadership.

As massive data center expansion strains water and public health resources from Oregon to Ohio, experts warn that stronger safeguards and zero-water cooling technology are urgently needed to protect communities without sacrificing economic growth.

Texas politics experienced a seismic shift as Colin Allred stepped aside, clearing the way for Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett to launch a history-making 2026 U.S. Senate bid amid a rapidly reshaping electoral landscape across Houston and the state.

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett officially launched her 2026 Senate campaign in Dallas, emphasizing voter empowerment and challenging both Texas incumbents and former President Trump.

Colin Allred ends his 2026 Senate bid and will run for Congress in Dallas’ newly drawn 33rd District, reshaping the Democratic primary race just before the filing deadline.

Fort Bend County Commissioner Dexter McCoy has announced his candidacy for County Judge, joining incumbent KP George and Democrats Christian Becerra and Ferrel Bonner in the upcoming race

Ghislaine Maxwell plans to file a pro se habeas corpus petition seeking her release from prison, according to a recent court filing.

An Inspector General report found that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth risked exposing highly classified military plans by sharing sensitive information on Signal, raising concerns about operational security and handling of classified communications.