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United flight declares emergency while landing at Bush Airport

United flight 1854 declared an emergency when it landed at Bush Airport on Sunday night. According to United, the flight from Grand Cayman to Houston had a mechanical issue. The Boeing 737 landed safely and the passengers got off the play at the gate. There were 83 passengers and...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalOct 26, 2026

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Black women are under attack. Here’s a Blueprint to fight back

This article was originally written by Dr. David J. Johns for Word In Black. The world has zero love, affection, or appreciation for Black women. This is true broadly, and it’s certainly true in the United States. Recently, Laura Loomer went on a racist tirade against Florida State Representative...

Defender NetworkOct 26, 2026

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James Talarico visits Texas Southern University as Election Day nears

James Talarico stopped by Texas Southern University, shook hands, and clicked photos with students. Texas’ Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico drew a crowd while campaigning during Homecoming Week at Texas Southern University as his campaign enters its final days before...

Defender NetworkOct 26, 2026

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OpEd: Don’t wait until Election Day to vote

Every election season, I hear the same excuses. I’ll get to it. I’ve got time. I’ll just go on Election Day. And every election season, somebody wakes up on Election Day with every intention of voting, only to discover that life has other plans. The babysitter cancels. The boss s...

Defender NetworkOct 26, 2026

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Harris County Judge race: Plummer, Sanchez make their case

Early voting for the midterm elections is underway, and the ballot for Harris County is long, experts warn. While the top-of-the-ticket candidates include the U.S. Senate and Congressional District races, several county positions are also up for election. This includes the Harris...

Defender NetworkOct 26, 2026

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Houston midterm ballot guide for voters

Texas ballot language has faced significant scrutiny and legal challenges for being highly confusing, wordy, and intentionally misleading to voters. Credit: Gemini Zavion Addison remembers casting his first ballot in 2024 at the Shrine of the Black Madonna. Getting there was easy...

Defender NetworkOct 26, 2026