Videos
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Texas artists gather to denounce unfair jail system
Poets, authors, and artists are speaking out against the unfair and racist Texas jail system.
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Here’s the only information you have to give an ICE agent in Texas
We spoke with the Texas Immigration Law Council to get clear on what people should know as ICE encounters become more frequent and dangerous. Share this info with a friend.
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Houstonians pack City Hall, demanding accountability for ICE violence
Demand for action was clear at Houston City Hall as residents delivered urgent testimony on ICE’s presence in the city, with some speakers directing sharp criticism at Mayor John Whitmire.
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Inside Houston’s political tug-of-war over housing and mobility
Houston’s growth is speeding up, but politics aren’t keeping pace. Charles Blain, President of Urban Reform Institute, breaks down how stalled decisions on affordability and transportation are shaping everyday life in the city.
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TX Congresswoman: Unlawful searches are unconstitutional, un‑American
As the Trump administration intensifies its immigration crackdown, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D‑TX7) defends the Fourth Amendment and raises concerns about warrantless raids and threats to civil liberties. She opposed H.R. 7147, the bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, warning it would undermine core constitutional protections.
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Could the Bible become required reading in Texas public schools?
The Texas State Board of Education is set to vote on the Texas Education Agency’s final proposed statewide required reading list for public school students at the end of the month.
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Weather closures spark early voting extension lawsuit in CD‑18 runoff
Early voting was cut short by extreme weather; now a lawsuit calls for Harris County to extend voting time ahead of the CD‑18 runoff.
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Texas A&M is creating an ‘environment of fear’
Watch as Dr. Leonard Bright, a professor at Texas A&M University, describes life on campus after the implementation of a new website that turns students into higher education watchdogs. The online portal created by the Office of the Ombudsman allows students to file complaints against universities for violating the state’s diversity, equity, and inclusion ban…
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Weather closures spark early voting extension lawsuit in CD‑18 runoff
Early voting was cut short by extreme weather; now a lawsuit calls for Harris County to extend voting time ahead of the CD‑18 runoff.
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Inside Houston’s political tug-of-war over housing and mobility
Houston’s growth is speeding up, but politics aren’t keeping pace. Charles Blain, President of Urban Reform Institute, breaks down how stalled decisions on affordability and transportation are shaping everyday life in the city.
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Texas A&M Professor: ‘We’re playing with democracy itself’
Watch as Dr. Leonard Bright—an ethics professor at Texas A&M whose class was recently canceled because of a new university policy that restricts discussions of race and gender in the classroom—breaks down what’s at stake for higher education in Texas. Read more about Bright and ongoing attacks on academic freedom in Texas at the link…
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Early voting is underway in Texas’ CD‑18 runoff
Early voting is now open in Houston for the special election to fill the vacant US House seat in TX‑18. Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards are vying to succeed the late Rep. Sylvester Turner. Early voting runs through Jan. 27, and Election Day is Jan. 31.
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Parents and students must ‘demand excellence’ from Texas universities
Dr. Leonard Bright, an ethics professor at Texas A&M University, is urging students and parents who are concerned about ongoing attacks on academic freedom in Texas to fight back at the ballot box.
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Houston to revamp George R. Brown Center ahead of 2026 World Cup
Houston’s $2 Billion George R. Brown redevelopment, spurred by legislation championed by Mayor John Whitmire, is now visibly underway as the city prepares for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Republican National Convention.Read more about the George R. Brown expansion at the link in our bio
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Texas Comptroller wants to bar Islamic schools from voucher program
As private schools in Texas register for the state’s new voucher program, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock suggests that schools with Islamic ties be disqualified from participating.
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How James Talarico will address Texas AI data centers
During a town hall in Plano on Monday, State Rep. James Talarico—who is running for US Senate—discussed how his campaign aims to address growing concerns over data centers being built across Texas.
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Texas CD-18 candidates have message ahead of early voting
US House candidates Amanda Edwards and Christian Menefee are asking voters to show up for the 18th Congressional District runoff election. Early voting runs Jan. 21-27, with election day on Jan. 31.
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Harris County voters share how politics is reshaping daily life
Harris County voters tell Courier Texas the everyday political issues affecting their lives. From ICE presence to economic uncertainty, we hear directly from constituents about how their daily lives are affected.
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James Talarico: ‘I’m fighting for the American Dream’
Democratic US Senate candidate James Talarico addresses nearly 2,000 people at the Plano Event Center on Monday night during a town hall where he discussed how his campaign is fighting for working-class Texans.
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James Talarico teases new teacher pay policy
Watch as former educator and US Senate candidate James Talarico—an Austin Democrat—shares how he plans to boost teacher pay in Texas during a town hall on Monday in Plano.
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Amanda Edwards: ‘Our civil rights are being violated’
Watch as Democratic US House candidate Amanda Edwards criticizes the lack of accountability in the federal government.
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Stormwater funds for demolition? Houston’s controversial $30 million vote
Houston City Council approved the use of $30 million in stormwater funds to demolish dangerous, abandoned buildings a close 9-7 vote that sparked debate over how the money can be used.
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You won’t believe who’s headlining the 2026 Houston Rodeo
Saddle up: rodeo season is almost here. From March 2–22, NRG Park becomes home to the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
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Letter to ICE calls for transparency in agent interactions
District J Council Member Edward Pollard has raised concerns about how federal immigration agents interact with the public. In a letter to the ICE Houston Field Office, he calls for clearer identification from agents and an end to face coverings during enforcement actions.
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Houston gathers for ICE protest
At a Jan. 8 protest, 200+ Houstonians gathered to protest the removal of ICE from the city. Organized by the Party of Socialism and Liberation, the protest comes a day after a woman was shot and killed by ICE agents in Minnesota.
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James Talarico speaks about US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement’s presence
Watch as Democratic US Senate candidate James Talarico breaks down how he plans to address growing concerns over US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s presence in Texas communities. His remarks came on Jan. 6 during a town hall in Temple, just one day before a woman was shot and killed by an ICE Agent in Minnesota.
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Hundreds protest in Dallas after ICE agent kills mom of 3 in Minnesota
Hundreds protested US Immigration and Customs Enforcement outside of Dallas City Hall on Thursday night following the killing of Renee Good, a 37 year old mother who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
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4 times Jasmine Crockett talked Texas tough in 2025
From rallying against Republicans trying to divide Black voters to clapping back at President Donald Trump, US Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s (D-Dallas) alliterative calls to action inspire her supporters. Here are some of our favorite Crockett clips from 2025.
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US Supreme Court turns down challenge to Texas book bans
On Dec. 8, the US Supreme Court refused to hear a Texas case that could have stopped a Republican crusade to ban books in public libraries.
