ShaVonne Herndon is the Houston political correspondent for COURIER Texas. Born and raised in Houston, she has built a reputation for sharp, entertaining, and insightful reporting across a wide range of beats, from news to sports, with a focus on community impact and civic engagement. When she’s not chasing down the next big story, she’s mentoring aspiring journalists through the Houston Association of Black Journalists and fueling her passion for discovering new places and perspectives through travel.
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‘The same attack, for the same reasons’: Texas lawmakers warn AAPI communities history is repeating itself
Texas’ 1.2 million eligible Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters represent 5.4% of the electorate, a growing bloc amid rising debates over immigrant rights.
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Family, advocates push for answers in fatal ICE traffic stop
Former LULAC president Domingo Garcia urged Harris County officials to open a local investigation and empanel a special grand jury
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher says federal grant overhaul would upend scientific independence
Fletcher says proposed federal rule would inject politics into research funding
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DACA’s 14th anniversary: Recipients warn delays and deportation threats are rising
“The uncertainty we face isn’t just logistical. It weighs heavily on our mental well‑being.”
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Democratic US Senate nominee James Talarico opened his “The People vs. Ken Paxton” tour with a call for integrity over corruption
In front of a packed house in Houston’s midtown, the Senate hopeful framed the race as a choice between integrity and corruption.
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire proposes FY 2027 Budget amid $174M shortfall, adds new garbage fee
The proposed budget includes a new $5 monthly solid waste fee, funding for public safety and drainage improvements, and efficiency savings without layoffs.
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Deep FEMA cuts leave Texas exposed as another hurricane season nears
With hurricane season nearing, FEMA cutbacks threaten Texas disaster response
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Fort Bend shake up as Brittanye Morris is disqualified and Nicole Roberts moves into the Pct. 4 runoff
A court ruling removes Brittanye Morris from the Precinct 4 race, positioning Nicole Roberts to face April Jones in the May 26 Democratic runoff. Fort Bend County Judge Susan Brown has issued a ruling that reshapes the Democratic runoff for Fort Bend County Precinct 4 commissioner, declaring former Harris County District Judge Brittanye Morris ineligible…
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Houston Council Members propose ordinance limiting HPD’s role in administrative ICE Warrants
The proposal challenges current HPD procedures as city leaders debate how officers should handle administrative ICE warrants. Council Member Alejandra Salinas, joined by Council Member Abbie Kamin and several community leaders, introduced an ordinance that would clarify how Houston police handle administrative immigration warrants and limit when local officers would contact federal immigration authorities. The…
