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Houston Community Media Celebrates 2026 Expo, Conference & Awards

The Oct. 8 gathering sought to break down silos while connecting media with elected officials, civic leaders and public institutions.

As Midterms Near, Rights Groups Help Voters Navigate Voting Barriers

As the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, voting rights groups are mobilizing nationwide to help voters overcome an array of barriers.
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The Flock Backlash and Growing Revolt Against License Plate Surveillance

Flock Safety, known for its widespread automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras, has been facing massive national backlash for privacy concerns.

US Mosques Experience 183% Rise in Bias Attacks

In just three months, from May to July, mosques around the country have faced 17 incidents of violence, intimidation, and harassment, reports the Council for American Islamic Relations.

‘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.

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.

AAPI Groups Warn Against Silence as Anti-Immigrant Agenda Spreads Nationwide

Immigration enforcement, as well as voting and civil rights were among the key issues highlighted during the annual AAPI Equity Alliance summit.

‘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.

Anti-Immigration Rhetoric Fuels Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans

Almost half of AAPI adults experienced an act of hate during the first year of Trump’s second term, according to a new report from Stop AAPI Hate.

‘Never Give Up’ — Experts on the Federal and Local Immigration Enforcement Data Trail

As local law enforcement plays an expanding role in immigration enforcement, experts discuss how to access public data when agencies avoid disclosing it.

Kiki Shepard and the ‘Black Beauty’ Legacy That Shattered Hollywood Norms

For many, especially young Black girls, Kiki Shepard represented a kind of beauty that was rarely centered.