The Jalen Hurts saga hurts The disturbing reports surrounding Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Houston-born Jalen Hurts, raise a troubling question: How much is a Black athlete’s life worth when winning is on the line? According to reports, the Eagles knew Hurts had a blood clot after he was hosp...
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There are moments when Black America needs a committee. Not another congressional committee. Not another task force. And certainly not another panel discussion featuring 17 people explaining what “the community” should do. We need the Racial Draft. Yes, that Racial Draft—the bril...
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At 5-foot-8 and 155 pounds, Fort Bend Marshall senior running back Hershal Miller uses his speed and agility to make an impact on the football field. With college scholarship offers from Southwest Baptist University and Midwestern State, he has opportunities to play at the next l...
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Venmo. Apple Pay. Zelle. Many children today do not experience physical money; instead, they use digital transactions through their phones. That shift away from cash is changing how children understand money, and financial experts say Black families have the most to lose if an ol...
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All fee-charging U.S. national parks will waive admission this Tuesday to celebrate the birthday of former President Teddy Roosevelt.
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Tashia Willie does not read a newspaper or watch television news. When the Texas Southern University senior wants to know what is happening in politics, she opens her phone. “When I wake up, I usually check my phone, and I would see news,” Willie said. “But unfortunately, it woul...
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Homicide detectives with the Houston Police Department are investigating after skeletal remains were found in a vacant lot off the Sam Houston Tollway. The lot is located at 4477 W. Sam Houston Parkway North. A lawn crew that was working at the property discovered the remains in ...
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Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector Carmen Turner is facing federal criminal charges , and the county’s top elected official has called for her resignation. But can she actually be removed from office before her criminal case is resolved? PREVIOUS: Fort Bend County judge call...
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Texas game wardens have issued a citation to a man after finding an alligator tied to a boat in a pond in Angelina County.
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There aren’t any major changes this weekend, so I’m combining Saturday and Sunday. Humidity remains on the low side with mostly sunny skies both days. Mornings start in the lower 60s with highs in the lower and mid-80s. There will be a little more of a breeze Saturday with easter...
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Before you toss that Halloween pumpkin in the trash, the City of Houston has another idea: Turn it into compost. Houston Public Works is bringing back its annual Pumpkin Compost Drop-Off Program , allowing residents to dispose of their pumpkins for free instead of sending them to...
