The ‘Houston Miracle’ Shell Game
How Houston ISD’s takeover regime inflated school accountability ratings by systematically holding back certain students
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Crazy Rich Houston
By showcasing local food and its star’s struggle with alcohol, House of Ho attempts to make billionaires “relatable.”
Queen Bey Inadvertently ‘Elevates the Conversation’ Around Ableism
Outside of the Twitter drama, some disability advocates embraced musicians’ efforts to be inclusive through changing their songs.
With Mohammed Amer, ‘Mo’ Means More Love
The Houston comic’s new Netflix show is an immigrant-asylee-personal dramedy that pays tribute to his love of Bayou City.
An Expert at Playing Dads
With over 100 film credits, Dana Lee loves playing father figures. See him in "Dealing with Dad" at the upcoming 45th Asian Film Festival of Dallas.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Faces A Reckoning
As part of a Sunset Commission review, Texans are calling out the state agency for failing to address environmental injustices.
Mexico’s Repo Man
After billions went missing, the Mexican state of Veracruz turned to a prominent trial lawyer to recover money that was allegedly laundered in the Houston suburbs. But the unusual quest appears to be foundering.
Heroin, Cornell, Prison, and Journalism
In ‘Corrections in Ink,’ star criminal justice reporter Keri Blakinger skillfully tells the story of her own unusual life.
Record Highs: Springtime Heat a Dangerous New Threat to Homeless Texans
Sweltering temperatures imperil unsheltered residents, and community resources aren’t a given.
Houston Is Hailed as a National Success for Fighting Homelessness. But the Reality Isn’t Quite as Rosy.
Simple overall stats don’t show the truth of the housing crisis.