
7 Tejanas who shaped history
| March 2, 2026
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Tejanas have changed history in ways big and small for as long as we can remember. Check out these seven examples from the music world to politics.

‘Carry one another’s burden’: Texas pastor marches 90 miles to protest ICE detentions
by Sierra Rozen
| February 27, 2026
child detainees | detention center | Dilley Immigration Processing Center | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | ICE | IMMIGRATION | religion | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story
Garcia, pastor of the immigrant-led Roca de Refugio Church, has seen 18 members of her congregation detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since last May. To her, the nearly 26 miles she walks each day pale in comparison to what detainees are enduring.

Celebrating Black excellence: 7 Houstonians honored for their contributions to the city
by Sierra Rozen
| February 20, 2026
The Feb. 19 Black History Month Celebration, hosted by Houston City Controller Chris Hollins, honored seven Black Houstonians who have left a lasting impact on the city and the communities they call home.

Three DFW love stories show how love comes different for everyone
by Joi Louviere
| February 12, 2026
The DFW newsletter subscribers share their love stories.

Leo Mendoza, 11, reportedly runs into the record books in Houston
by Sam Cohen
| January 12, 2026
Aramco Houston Half Marathon | Community | CULTURE | half marathon | HARDGATE | HTX | leo mendoza | LIFESTYLE | SPORTS | world record
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.

A long drive: Dallas-area Hurricane Katrina survivor recounts narrow escape 20 years later
by Joi Louviere
| August 28, 2025
A Forney woman looks back on evacuating New Orleans and finding a new life in Texas.



