Tag: Houston
Toxic legacy: How lead in schools is silently harming kids
By Quintessa WilliamsWord In Black
Dionna Brown was two weeks shy of her 15th birthday when her world turned upside-down. An outstanding public high school...
Texas cities, counties may face new limits on raising property taxes
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William Shatner (July 31, 2025) | Houston Public Media
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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour Felt Like A Revolution For Southern Black Women — And I’ve Never Felt More Seen [Op-Ed]
Beyoncè’s Cowboy Carter Tour has officially come to an end, but it is an event that will more than likely be talked about for...
Federal funding for legal aid (July 29, 2025) | Houston Public Media
On Tuesday’s show: The White House is proposing an end to federal funding for legal aid nonprofits that help low-income Americans obtain assistance with...
Redrawing Congressional districts (July 28 2025) | Houston Public Media
On Monday’s show: Houston-area Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher explains why she’s opposed to the legislature's plan to redraw the state's congressional districts. State lawmakers gathered...
National Guardsman from Houston convicted for smuggling migrants into U.S., ICE says
What we know: In a press release, ICE says 27-year-old Mario Sandoval of Houston was "found guilty of conspiring to smuggle illegal...
Vermont school superintendent detained for hours at Houston’s Bush Airport | Houston Public Media
Courtesy: Wilmer Chavarria
A school superintendent from Vermont is speaking out about his experience being detained for several hours at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Wilmer Chavarria...
University of Houston to host Texas congressional redistricting hearing Saturday | Houston Public Media
Ed Castillo/Houston Public Media
Texas state representatives will convene at the University of Houston Saturday to hear public comments on plans to redraw congressional maps...
Houston City Council delays spending plan for federal recovery funds amid disagreement over home repairs | Houston Public Media
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Houston City Council Member Letitia Plummer on Wednesday delayed a contentious plan from Mayor John Whitmire's administration outlining spending priorities for...