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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As DEI faces pushback, Houston partners with Kroger to launch jobs initiative
As DEI programs face pushback nationally, Houston is leaning in. Roderick Batson, with support from the city of Houston and Kroger, has launched Helping Heroes Staffing to create real job opportunities for people with special needs.
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Two schools, one law: Texas A&M, Texas Southern University navigate NCAA shakeup
Texas A&M and Texas Southern are navigating a landmark shift in college athletics compensation following the passage of Texas House Bill 126.
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Protesters urge John Cornyn to vote no on Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
About 50 protesters urged Sen. John Cornyn to oppose Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” warning it would harm healthcare and social services.
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Houston NAACP backs move to bar Trump from convention
Leaders of the Houston NAACP said they agreed with the NAACP’s decision to not invite President Donald Trump to its convention next month.









