Dr. Letitia Plummer Declares Bold 2026 Bid for Harris County Judge— With Houston Roots and a Vision for All
Under the searing July sun and the steady rush of the Hall and Green Bayous behind her, Dr. Letitia Plummer—Houston City Council Member At-Large and proud daughter of Harris County—launched her campaign for Harris County Judge with heart, history, and …
Rising Waters Will Not Drown the American Spirit
On the Fourth of July, Donald Trump signed his “megabill.” The law boosts the dying fossil fuel industry with tens of billions of taxpayer dollars. It invites an additional 470 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year by …
Megan Thee Stallion’s Pete & Thomas Foundation to Honor Community Leaders at Inaugural Gala
Grammy Award-winning artist and Houston’s own Megan Thee Stallion is once again using her platform to spotlight trailblazing changemakers. Her nonprofit, the Pete & Thomas Foundation, is gearing up to host its inaugural black-tie gala on July 16, 2025, at …
From Houston to the Depths of Duty: Fire Control Technician Rosa Figueroa Embodies Service, Strength, and Pride aboard the USS Scranton
From the hallways of Porter High School to the stealthy corridors of a U.S. Navy fast-attack submarine, Houston native Petty Officer 1st Class Rosa Figueroa has charted a bold and inspiring path in service to her country. As the United …
A perfect storm of circumstances created a worst-case scenario for flooded Texas communities
In the early hours of Independence Day, rain pelted sleeping communities in central Texas. No one knew yet how devastating the storm would become.
Lights, Camera, Legacy: Houston-Born Thriller Deadly Escape Delivers Fireworks On and Off the Screen
Houston’s cinematic pulse was pounding this Friday, July 4th—and it wasn’t just from fireworks lighting the skyline. The highly anticipated psychological thriller Deadly Escape exploded onto the scene with a stylish private VIP premiere at The Vaughn Home, hosted by …
Justice, Power, and Progress: Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Inspires at Global Black Economic Forum Mainstage During Essence Festival
In a stirring and historic moment that reverberated across the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and far beyond, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson — America’s first Black woman to sit on the nation’s highest court—took the Global Black Economic …
Houston’s Favorite Venues to Celebrate 713 Day – This Sunday, July 13th
Houston’s favorite restaurants and bars are raising a glass to the city’s roots on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in celebration of 713 Day. A true tribute to the Bayou City’s bold flavors, cultural influence, and hometown pride, this year’s festivities …
Airbnb.org Steps Up to Provide Free Emergency Housing for Central Texas Flood Victims and First Responders
In the wake of the devastating floods sweeping through Central Texas, Airbnb.org—the nonprofit arm of Airbnb—has launched a critical initiative to offer free emergency housing for those most affected. This compassionate effort includes displaced families, individuals who’ve lost everything, and …
Commissioner Sid Miller Mobilizes TDA Relief Efforts for Flood-Stricken Texans
As deadly floods ravage communities across Central Texas, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is stepping up in a big way. Over the weekend, Miller directed the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to activate emergency resources to support farmers, ranchers, and …
Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide and there’s no ‘client list,’ Justice Department says
After months of touting the impending release of new, blockbuster information on accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, the Justice Department announced in a memo Monday that there is no evidence he kept a “client list” or was murdered.
Mother to remain held, charged with stabbing her 3 kids, 1 fatally, in Logan Square
A mother will remain in jail after appearing in court on Sunday, accused of stabbing her children before setting their house on fire in Logan Square on the Fourth of July.
Children’s camps in Texas were located in areas known to be at high risk of flooding
The waterways in Texas Hill Country have carved paths over the centuries through the granite and limestone, shaping the rocky peaks and valleys that make the region so breathtaking.
Houston Gets Building: Mayor Whitmire Launches 30-Day Residential Permit Pilot Program with Bold Optimism
The blueprint for a better Houston just got a major fast-track upgrade. With an eye toward eliminating red tape and rebuilding trust between City Hall and its citizens, Mayor John Whitmire paid a hands-on visit to the Houston Permitting Center …
Colin Allred Rallies Houston to Power 'Blue Texas': A Bold Kickoff for Statewide Democratic Mobilization
Houston is about to get a major jolt of Democratic energy, as U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred joins Harris County leaders and Texas Majority PAC to officially kick off the highly anticipated Blue Texas field operation effort. The event, set …
