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Senate hopeful James Talarico announces anti-corruption agenda

by Katie Serrano

| January 15, 2026

2026 Election | 2026 elections | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story | US SENATE

State Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) announced his US Senate campaign’s new anti-corruption agenda on Thursday morning, which includes implementing term limits for Supreme Court justices.

The MLK Grande Parade and the Black Heritage Society have worked together, alongside Mayor John Whitmire and the City of Houston, to plan the first-ever MLK Unity Parade, set to take place on Monday, January 19.

Houston’s 2 MLK parades join forces for historic unity celebration on Jan. 19

by Sam Cohen

| January 15, 2026

MLK Day in Houston will be celebrated with a unified parade, along with several other events scheduled around the city. Here are all the details.

The Fort Worth City Council has approved funding for the Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center.

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by Sam Cohen

| January 15, 2026

On Tuesday, the Fort Worth City Council approved funding for the Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center. Here’s what you need to know.

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Texas lawmakers are no strangers to scandals throughout the decades – and a University of Houston professor says they just don't have the same impact they used to with the public.

Research: Voters seem to look the other way in political scandals

by Public News Service

| January 15, 2026

Texas lawmakers are no strangers to scandals throughout the decades – and a University of Houston professor says they just don't have the same impact they used to with the public.

New website turns Texas students into campus watchdogs

by Katie Serrano

| January 14, 2026

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On January 6, the Sugar Land City Council approved new amendments to an existing contract with Flock Safety for surveillance technology, bringing the city’s total investment with the Atlanta-based company to $2.2 million.

Sugar Land’s multi-million dollar surveillance deal sparks privacy concerns

by Sam Cohen

| January 13, 2026

Sugar Land recently approved a multi-million dollar contract for new surveillance technology. Here’s what you need to know.

Houston ‘End Cash Bail’ exhibit places spotlight on bail system inequality

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The Paramount+ show, “Landman,” has filmed at several locations throughout the DFW area.

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by Sam Cohen

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11-year-old Leo Mendoza reportedly set a world record at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Sunday.

Leo Mendoza, 11, reportedly runs into the record books in Houston

by Sam Cohen

| January 12, 2026

11-year-old Leo Mendoza reportedly set a world record at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know.

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Research: Voters seem to look the other way in political scandals

by Public News Service

| January 15, 2026

Texas lawmakers are no strangers to scandals throughout the decades – and a University of Houston professor says they just don't have the same impact they used to with the public.

Sugar Land’s multi-million dollar surveillance deal sparks privacy concerns

by Sam Cohen

| January 13, 2026

Sugar Land recently approved a multi-million dollar contract for new surveillance technology. Here’s what you need to know.

Yes, that looks familiar—here’s where Paramount+’s “Landman” filmed around DFW

by Sam Cohen

| January 13, 2026

Paramount+’s show “Landman” has filmed at several locations throughout the DFW area. How many have you recognized?

Leo Mendoza, 11, reportedly runs into the record books in Houston

by Sam Cohen

| January 12, 2026

11-year-old Leo Mendoza reportedly set a world record at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know.

Houston City Council redirects $30 million in stormwater funds to building demolitions

by Sam Cohen

| January 9, 2026

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The Houston City Council recently approved a $30 million demolition program. Funds for that program were originally meant to address stormwater issues in the city.