AI-generated ads and misinformation pose risks ahead of the 2026 midterms. Learn how to spot fabricated content and verify ...

Rumors of school closures in Houston's Third Ward and Fort Bend ISD spark community fears over neighborhood stability.

C.J. Stroud led the Texans to a 34-31 win over the Jaguars in London, overcoming a late interception to set up a game-winning field goal.

Ashley Ruiz premieres her new documentary on May 17, exploring the historic Louis White Grocery and its role in Houston's ...

Founded in 1930, the Defender is the leading and most trusted source of Black news and information in the Greater Houston area on multiple platforms: web, social media, print and more.

Lemons met in the mid-1990s, during the height of the Black rom-com era. Today, their love story includes a Love Jones for ...

A federal agent search of Representative Ilhan Omar's home just weeks before the election raises concerns over DOJ election protocols.

Black Houstonians identify six viral dating red flags, from geographic gaslighting to $20 valet fees, shaping the city's social scene.

Jurists like former U.S. District Judge Vanessa Gilmore warn that rising threats to federal judges endanger judicial ...

Houston ISD, now in its fourth year under the Texas Education Agency’s intervention, has seen a wave of departures among top officials. They include senior ranking employees to members of the ...

But Fields’ impact extends beyond the court. As a senior captain, she is leading Madison while preparing for the next chapter ...