Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
Black woman reports getting cup with 'monkey' printed as customer's name at Maryland Starbucks
A Starbuck employee is suspended, and an investigation is underway after a Maryland woman reported that the word "monkey" was printed as the customer's name on her cup.
Colorado gay bar shooting suspect facing murder, hate crime charges
The man suspected of opening fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs was being held on murder and hate crime charges Monday, while hundreds of people gathered to honor the five people killed and 17 wounded in the attack on a venue that for decades was a sanctuary for the local LGBTQ community.
$150K pilot program by Comcast to bridge digital divide in Acres Homes kicks off
The program, entitled Project UP, is part of an ongoing effort to bridge the digital divide among previously underserved communities, including in the Houston area, and launched Friday in Acres Homes.
10th annual Houston Palestinian Festival to be held in Sugar Land this weekend
Not too many people know about Palestine's rich cultural history, but Houstonians will get a chance to learn all about it this weekend!
Camp For All demonstrates inclusivity for campers, and its staff members
Camp For All creates an inclusive, barrier-free camping experience for children and adults with special needs. However, the CEO says it's their staff, many of whom are former campers, that make it all come together.
New mural celebrates democracy in Houston's Third Ward
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas in collaboration with local Black-led organizations, a celebration of art and culture was held in Third Ward to champion voting rights ahead of early voting.
Fort Bend County aims to connect thousands to high-speed internet
With more than 60% of the county unincorporated, largely undeveloped, and often underserved when trying to connect to the digital world, county leadership thinks it's critical to its growth, to change that.
Houston attorneys celebrate SCOTUS Ketanji Brown making history
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has her final stately ceremony before the high court begins working on Monday.
Anti-LGBTQIA+ protestors show up outside of Drag Bingo event at a church in Katy
Shouts from both sides of Morton Ranch Road could be heard by drivers passing by Saturday. The event was a fundraiser for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Plano woman who went on racist tirade against Indians sued by victim
Esmeralda Upton was captured on video hurling racist insults at a group of Indian American women is facing a lawsuit.
Texas nonprofit, Children at Risk, highlights racial inequities in schools
"Data shows disproportionate over-representation of students of color funneled into the juvenile justice system," said Vicky Sullivan with Texas Appleseed.
Texas ranked 2nd most diverse state in America, according to study
Texas has another thing to be proud of, as a recent study ranked the lone star state as one of the most diverse states in the U.S.
Another Houston mom comes forward about monkey sounds made at daughter's volleyball game
Parents are speaking out on allegations of racism at a Houston area volleyball game.
Faces of Islam exhibit highlights diversity of Texas Muslims
When you think of a Muslim, what comes to mind? Perhaps not someone of Latino descent or African American, but a new photography exhibit looked to challenge the standard notions of who is a Muslim and what the faith means to them.
Houston ranked 9th most ethnically diverse large city in the US: report
Houston prides itself on being a melting pot of different cultures and a recent study by WalletHub ranked it among the top large cities for its vast diversity.
Ruby Bridges: Black woman who integrated Southern school writes children’s book
“I Am Ruby Bridges” hits stores Tuesday and tells the story of Ruby Bridges, who was six years old when she was one of three Black students to attend all-white schools in New Orleans in 1960.
Bank of America tests no-down-payment mortgages for homebuyers in Black, Latino neighborhoods
The program – called the Community Affordable Loan Solution – will be available to people in certain predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods.
Duke women's volleyball player's racial-slur claim comes under scrutiny
BYU officials said they were still investigating the incident and the fan accused of wrongdoing was banned indefinitely.
Comcast donates more than $1 million to help bridge digital divide in Houston
Comcast is giving more than $1 million to local organizations that help students, adults, and people with disabilities to ensure they have access to quality internet and educate them on technology.