Talarico’s SNL cameo Four days after his historic Texas Senate win, James Talarico crashed the “Saturday Night Live” cold open on Nov. 7 and stole the show. When James Austin Johnson’s Trump called him “Talafreako,” Talarico corrected him: “That’s Senator Talafreako.” Then he introduced himself a...
schools
After waiting three years for his varsity football opportunity, Elkins High School senior Kwabena Dako is making the most of his opportunity. The 5-foot-9, 150-pound wide receiver is turning his patience and dedication into a chance to pursue his dream of playing college football...
government
This op-ed was originally written by Dr. Michael O. Adams for the Defender. In the last week of July, the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University asked 500 Black Texans who had voted in recent elections a question that political scient...
government
Black voters backed Democrat James Talarico by wide margins in Texas and Harris County, as the county set a midterm record for ballots cast. Statewide, Black voters made up about 12% of the electorate and went 90% to 8% for Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton in the exit poll. ht...
Local
For families in Houston’s Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens, the next chapter in their decades-long fight for environmental justice could depend on a federal report they have yet to see. The findings could influence whether longtime homeowners remain in their neighborhoods, whether...
News
Episode: 1654 The forgotten renewable energy source, tidal (or lunar) power. Today, solar power and lunar power.
government
During Thursday night’s school board meeting, HISD President Ric Campo said the district is already preparing for a potential transition to elected leadership, with elected trustees expected to be ready by mid-January 2027....
safety
At least four people have been arrested following a poker room raid in Katy on Thursday evening.
Local
The American Institute of Architects Houston kicked off its 2026 Home Tour with an appreciation party in the Decorative Center Houston. More than 70 Houston architects, interior designers, decorators and lovers of great design gathered at the showroom of Eggersmann Kitchens, the ...
