President Biden Calls for Unity in Post-Election Speech from the Rose Garden
President Joe Biden addressed reporters, staffers, and supporters gathered to witness his final words on the transition of power.
VP Harris Bids Farewell to Howard University Crowd, Urges Supporters to Keep Fighting for America
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed an anxious crowd at Howard University after conceding the presidential election to Donald Trump.
Beloved Journalist, Former ABC13 Anchor Chauncy Glover Dies
Many are mourning the loss of Emmy Award-winning, respected journalist and former ABC13 anchor Chauncy Glover.
Avoid Election Day Anxiety with These Tips
Here are some ways to keep Election Day stress in check.
America Votes as Nation Braces for Impact on Election Night
Major cities brace under the weight of both the election’s outcome and the threat of violence.
List: Election Night Watch Parties in the Houston Area
Here is a list of some watch parties we found in the Houston area.
DOJ Targets Elder Fraud and Nursing Home Abuse in Sweeping Nationwide Actions
The report details over 300 enforcement actions against more than 700 defendants accused of targeting older adults.
Justice Department Expands Protections for Voting Rights, Election Integrity
The Justice Department said it wants to ensure that every eligible voter can cast a ballot free from discrimination, intimidation, and unlawful interference.
Kamala Harris to Spend Election Night at Howard University
The decision reflects her deep connection to the renowned HBCU, where she says shaped her into the leader she is today.
Biden-Harris Not Giving Up On Easing Student Debt, Announce More Pathways to Forgiveness
The proposal would allow the Secretary of Education to forgive loans where borrowers are unlikely to repay due to severe hardship or where continued collection costs are deemed unjustified.
Researchers Launch $3.7M Study on How Structural Racism Accelerates Aging in Black Americans
Researchers said they would investigate personal experiences with discrimination and biological and social factors that influence risk and resilience.
2024 Presidential Election on a Knife’s Edge as Early Votes Pour In
Early voting data has begun to shed light on which states might see the most significant shifts—and, in some cases, repeat the razor-thin margins of 2020.
Criminal Justice Reform Poised to Be Decisive Issue in 2024 Election, Poll Shows
Voters in key battleground states overwhelmingly favor reform.
Early Voting Election Guide: What Voters in Harris County Should Know
Here’s what you need to know to participate in early voting in Harris County.
METRO Offering Free Rides to the Polls
Registered voters can enjoy a free roundtrip to vote in the 2024 elections on a local bus, METRORail, METRO curb2curb and METROLift.
Over 60,000 Public Servants Receive Debt Relief as Biden-Harris Administration Continues Push for Student Loan Forgiveness
The action brings the administration’s total loan forgiveness to over $175 billion for more than 4.8 million Americans.
‘This is a Bond for Life:’ From Sisterhood to the Presidential Race
The women who were initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at Howard University in the spring of 1986 know VP Kamala Harris as “line sister.”
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Reveals Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee took to social media Sunday to reveal that she is battling pancreatic cancer.
Marian Robinson, the Heart of the Obama Family, Remembered Fondly at 86
Marian Robinson, the mother to former First Lady Michelle Obama, died on Friday, May 31, at 86.
MLB Integrates Negro Leagues Stats, Elevating Long-Overlooked Stars to Major League Status
Major League Baseball (MLB) has taken a historic step to rectify a long-standing oversight by officially incorporating Negro Leagues statistics into its historical record.