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Journalism professor Kathleen McElroy
August 3, 2023
Kathleen McElroy, Black professor, reaches $1 million settlement with Texas A&M for its botched hiring attempt
August 1, 2023
The largest school district in Texas has found itself at the center of criticism following a decision to repurpose their…
August 1, 2023
Texas A&M is reportedly working on a settlement with esteemed journalist Kathleen McElroy following her failed hiring attempt.
August 1, 2023
The Frisco, Texas, police chief has admitted his cops erred after a Black family from Arkansas mistakenly faced officers' guns.
July 30, 2023
No charges have been filed nearly two years after the Astroworld tragedy, even though some people expressed safety concerns.
July 22, 2023
According to the university, of its 4,062 faculty members, 2,156, or 53%, are white, and 139, or 3%, are Black.
2022 TIME100 Gala - Red Carpet
July 20, 2023
The lineup for the 2023 Honeyland Festival in Texas includes Grammy winners Mary J. Blige, Jazmine Sullivan, and Miguel.
Kathleen McElroy
July 15, 2023
An esteemed Black journalist, Kathleen McElroy expressed remorse that Texas A&M University's culture barely changed from her undergrad days.
University of Houston Downtown discrimination lawsuit
July 10, 2023
A Black University of Houston-Downtown staffer is suing the institution, accusing it of failing to address discriminatory behavior.
June 24, 2023
Hundreds of fans chanted as the NBA's latest No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama arrives to San Antonio from France…
Big Pokey dies
June 20, 2023
Houston rapper Big Pokey died Sunday after he suffered a medical emergency and collapsed on stage during a performance.
Houston police use of force
June 14, 2023
Data shows that the killings and use of force tactics used by Houston police officers disproportionately affect its Black residents.
June 11, 2023
Julien Alfred of Texas ran the fastest all-conditions mark in collegiate history, while Jasmine Moore of Florida set a triple…
June 11, 2023
The WNBA said it was looking into Brittney Griner and the Mercury's "inappropriate" run-in with a “social media figure."
May 27, 2023
Patrick Xavier Clark has been indicted on a murder charge in the shooting death of Migos rapper Takeoff in 2022.
May 7, 2023
Terrified shoppers fled after a gunman opened fire at a Dallas-area outlet mall, killing eight before being killed by police.
Dallas Texas gentrification
May 2, 2023
A West Dallas neighborhood is continuing to disperse right in front of residents' eyes as gentrification continues to take over.
April 28, 2023
A Harris County grand jury has decided not to file criminal charges against the Houston police officer who killed Randle…
April 21, 2023
A Texas couple has been reunited with their newborn daughter nearly a month after child protective services took custody of…
Texas man 70 years spit on officers
April 17, 2023
The Lubbock prosecutor urged jurors to consider a punishment that would "send a message" to Larry Pearson — and society.