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‘One of Our Own’: Family, Houston Community Seek Answers After Fatal ICE Shooting

At a memorial following the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, his family asked that he be remembered for the life he lived, not the way he died.

How an Obscure CA Penal Code Could Protect One Salvadoran TPS Holder From Deportation

Section 1473.7 of the California Penal Code allows non-citizen defendants no longer in custody to vacate their convictions as part of efforts to secure or maintain legal status.

The Immigrant Workers Behind Texas’ $102 Billion Food Economy

A new report from the American Immigration Council finds that immigrants make up nearly one-quarter of Texas' food-sector workforce.

ā€˜See Me’ — Houston’s Young People Are Raising Their Hands About Mental Health

Experts say despite the challenges, young people in Houston are no longer staying silent about their struggles and are instead increasingly open to seeking help.

Women’s Basketball Rising at Famed School for the Deaf

As women’s basketball continues to draw national attention, Gallaudet University enters this season building on a championship foundation.

Congressman Al Green Has Always Fought for the Dignity of the People

Congressman Al Green (D-Texas) was escorted out of the State of the Union address after speaking out against President Donald Trump.

What Texas Voters May Not Know Before the 2026 Primaries

As Texas' March 3, 2026 primary election nears, legal experts clarify some of the most misunderstood — and overlooked — aspects of Texas voting law.

Epstein Files Shadow $245 Billion Sex Trafficking Industry

ā€œThere are so many Jeffrey Epsteins and Ghislaine Maxwells ... still operating with what seems like impunity,ā€ says sex trafficking survivor Courtney Litvak.

Houston Built a Blueprint To Reduce Homelessness. Staying Housed Is the Ongoing Challenge.

Houston has made national headlines for reducing homelessness — but keeping people housed is the next test.

Will Community Newspapers Survive Amid Soaring Costs of Newsprint?

Even as the Trump Administration rolled back its tariffs on newsprint from Canada, community newspapers are struggling with rising costs for their print editions.

More Than 70,000 Kids in Houston Impacted by Risks of Deportation

At least 70,000 children in Houston live under the constant risk of one or both parents being deported, according to a new analysis.