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Houston’s ‘Living Archive’ of Migration

At Fresh Arts, photographer Violeta Álvarez created a space where immigrant families in Houston can see their own histories reflected back to them.

by Jesús Jank Curbelo

Keep Reading

A Texas Soldier’s Death Casts Doubt on Federal Whistleblower Protections

by Jesús Jank Curbelo

Houston’s Historic Black Theater at 50

by Brooke Lewis

The Last Mayor of Houston

by Sam Russek

houston, beto Oct 29, 2018

Inside Beto’s Plan to Turn Out Black Voters in Houston

Black activists are cautiously optimistic — but it’s a huge challenge for Beto’s grassroots machine to reach the unlikely voters he needs to come out.

by Justin Miller

Trump Houston Oct 22, 2018

Trump Declares Himself a ‘Nationalist’ in 90-minute Houston Tirade

In what was ostensibly a rally for Ted Cruz, the president unleashed a conspiracy-laden war cry for American nihilism.

by Justin Miller

Oct 09, 2018

Can Beto O’Rourke Harness the Elusive Power of the College Student Vote?

Many have tried; few have succeeded. But the latest political phenom thinks he’ll be more effective at courting young voters.

by Justin Miller

Oct 08, 2018

Listen to Survivors, Urges a New Book of Essays on Injustice

Lacy Johnson’s lyrical new book of essays grapples with sexual assault, environmental disasters and Donald Trump.

by Michael Hardy

Oct 03, 2018

Will Sarah Davis’ Odd-Duck District Keep the Legislature’s Most Moderate Republican?

by Christopher Hooks

harvey Oct 01, 2018

After the Flood, the Political Storm?

Democrats in Greater Houston are hoping to tap into the frustrations of residents who are still recovering from Hurricane Harvey.

by Justin Miller

Sep 25, 2018

Government Asks Court for More Time To Fix Houston’s Decades-Long Sewage Problem

A lawsuit by state and federal authorities could ultimately delay a fix to Houston’s widespread sewage leaks, which disproportionately affect minority and poor communities, advocates say.

by Naveena Sadasivam

Sep 06, 2018

A Houston Art Exhibit Gazes Unflinchingly at the Cruelty of Mass Incarceration

Featuring art from many current and former prisoners, Walls Turned Sideways gives visitors a visceral sense of confinement.

by Michael Hardy

kulkarni Sep 05, 2018

Sri Kulkarni is Changing the Way Democrats Talk to Asian Americans

Asian voters could hold the key to Democratic gains in the diversifying purple suburbs of Texas. Houston-area Republican Congressman Pete Olson’s challenger is betting on it.

by Justin Miller

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