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Seeking justice, Houston communities unite for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
A crowd chants outside of City Hall on July 14, audible from the chamber room on the second floor. Both the demonstrators and over 70 speakers during the public session demanded justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, the 52-year-old man shot and killed by ICE agents a week before. Photo by…
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Report indicates growing concerns for Houston homeowners and renters
A new report states that Houston and Harris County residents face “an escalating affordability crisis.” Published by The Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University, the 2026 State of Housing report tracks trends in home rentals and homeownership, new developments, insurance rates, and evictions. Photo by City of Houston…
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World Cup brings global experience to Houston bars
With Houston serving as a host city for seven World Cup matches, watch parties at restaurants and bars have become a hub for local and international fans alike.
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METRO begins expanded service for FIFA World Cup
Riders wait for a METRORail train, decorated with posters reading “METRO TAKES YOU to FIFA World Cup 2026 AND BEYOND.” During the month of the World Cup, METRO services will operate on an expanded schedule with longer hours and more frequent arrivals. Photo by Paola Hoffman, Houston Newsroom. As Houston…
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Redistricting reshapes race for Texas’ 18th Congressional District
For residents of Texas’s 18th Congressional District, the path to the ballot box has become a frequent routine. This election cycle is no exception.
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Tracking nature in Houston, one bird at a time
As Houston continues to grow, local conservation groups are working to restore small pieces of the region’s native habitat — while also introducing more people to the outdoors.
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Gen Z fights to save historic Garden Oaks movie theater
The Garden Oaks Theater, once one of Houston’s most revered independent cinemas, is facing demolition. Gen Z is stepping into the fight to save it.
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Refugee nonprofits turn to collaboration amid funding cuts
Houston refugee nonprofits are relying more heavily on volunteers and partnerships as funding cuts strain services and leave organizations uncertain about the future.
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Driving creativity at Houston’s art car parade
At Houston’s annual Art Car Parade, artists, students and teachers transformed everyday vehicles into colorful expressions of creativity and community pride.
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The human reality behind the Texas prison heat trial
Formerly incarcerated Texans describe extreme prison heat as dangerous, exhausting and deeply damaging to both physical and mental health.