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The Hispanic History Research Center in Houston has been in development for several years, and now, significant progress is becoming evident. Intended as a repository for the Houston Public Library’s Latino archives, the center is also evolving with input from community leaders to encompass a broader vision. Over the weekend, more than 200 individuals engaged in discussions with city officials …

Tax Day has arrived, and for those who still need to file, time is running out. Over the weekend, there was chaos at the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center on South Gessner in southwest Houston, with long lines and frustration as many people were turned away. Even on Monday morning, lines persisted outside the building. James Johnson, second in line, had …

In the wake of Stefon Diggs’ trade to his third NFL team, Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans and star quarterback C.J. Stroud have lauded the former All-Pro receiver, expressing excitement about his addition to the team. Stroud, who got to know Diggs at the Pro Bowl last season, praised the veteran’s wealth of experience and wisdom, anticipating that it …

A man accused of fatally beating 8-year-old Kendrick Lee, whose skeletal remains were discovered in a Harris County apartment where his brothers were residing unaccompanied, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of capital murder. Brian Coulter, 34, faced trial and received the life sentence without the possibility of parole after a bench trial presided over by Judge …

In an incident outside Houston city limits, a Houston Police Department sergeant discharged their firearm at a murder suspect armed with a handgun fitted with an extended magazine, authorities reported on Monday. The confrontation occurred during a warrant service at 8340 Antonie Drive in the Inwood North area. Neither the suspect, identified as 18-year-old Periche Roshal Barley, nor the officer …

In a dramatic incident involving multiple members of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), a 47-year-old gunman was fatally shot, and an innocent bystander sustained injuries on Sunday. According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the encounter began when a sergeant conducting traffic enforcement stopped the man for a broken tail light and expired registration near FM-1960 and Red Oak …

In the aftermath of her brother’s fatal encounter with law enforcement, Angela Washington spoke to , shedding light on the tragic incident involving 47-year-old Patrick Hurst. According to Washington, Hurst was fatally shot by Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies during a traffic stop on FM-1960 near Ella Boulevard, following a brief chase and exchange of gunfire. Washington revealed that she …

Carnegie Vanguard High School, a Houston Independent School District magnet campus renowned for its gifted and talented students, boasts junior Laila Payne among its exceptional achievers. Laila’s athletic prowess extends to the track, where she competes in challenging events like the 100-meter dash, 300-meter hurdles, and 200-meter dash. Despite the demanding nature of her athletic pursuits, Laila maintains an impressive …

In Houston, Texas, a Bryan-College Station resident endured a six-year wait for a new kidney, only to receive devastating news last week: his transplant program at Memorial Hermann Hospital had been suspended. Shawn Lawson, a father of four and new grandfather, had lost both kidneys to cancer. To survive, he undergoes 3.5 hours of dialysis each morning. “It was 2018 …

In Houston, Texas, a disturbing incident unfolded when a pizza delivery driver was assaulted and carjacked after responding to a call at a residence near River Oaks, where no legitimate order had been placed, as per police reports. Surveillance footage from a home on Dunraven Lane in the Glendower Court neighborhood captured the alarming attack. The Houston Police Department contacted …