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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

Mar 06, 2024

Houstonians Force Anti-LGBTQ Democrat into Runoff with Progressive Challenger

Meanwhile, a long-term incumbent who backed a controversial state school takeover easily secures renomination.

by Josephine Lee

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg Feb 20, 2024

Kim Ogg: DA Under Fire

Harris County had big plans to reform its criminal justice system. What went wrong?

by Jolie McCullough

The Houston skyline, with its numerous recognizable skyscrapers, seen from a greenbelt to the south, under a parly cloudy blue sky. Jan 25, 2024

Texas Counties Try to Fight Poverty with Cash

A program intended to put money in the pockets of the poor faces a challenge from a state senator.

by Lise Olsen

Thousands march with Pro-Palestine signs and Palestinian flags in a protest demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. The Texas Capitol, State Theatre and other landmarks of downtown Austin are visible. Jan 24, 2024

Will Texas Cities Stay Silent on Gaza?

From Austin to San Antonio and Dallas to Houston, pro-Palestine advocates are pleading with recalcitrant local officials to take a stand for Gazans.

by Gus Bova

A photo of Kelly Siegler, a blonde woman, in a dark suit jacket, in a courtroom. An amethyst color filter was added to the photo to give it a colder feeling. Dec 27, 2023

Kelly Siegler: Trading Favors

Two men convicted by Kelly Siegler uncovered the dark secret to her success.

by Jordan Smith and Liliana Segura

Former Harris County prosecutor Kelly Siegler Dec 21, 2023

Kelly Siegler: The Cold Case Killer

Kelly Siegler is a true-crime celebrity. Did she frame an innocent man for murder?

by Liliana Segura and Jordan Smith

Dec 06, 2023

Texas Court Strikes Down Air Pollution Permit for Gulf Coast Oil Terminal 

A judge reversed a 2022 decision by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality which involved its controversial “one-mile rule” to deny hearing requests.

by Dylan Baddour

State Sen. John Whitmire, a bald white man, shakes hands with a bearded supporter at crowded public event. Whitmire is wearing a blue suit and red tie. Dec 05, 2023

Houston Mayoral Candidates Inspire Yawns As Run-Off Election Looms

Two veteran (and older) politicians in Texas’ largest city are generating little excitement among its youthful population.

by Malachi Key

A Black man in a black panama hat and dark blue dot-patterned shirt poses by the water with an LNG terminal behind him. Nov 16, 2023

Court: Lone Star State Violated Emissions Limits on Gulf Coast

Judges argued that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality illegally enabled Port Arthur LNG to avoid air pollution control requirements.

by Dylan Baddour

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