Texas
Former State Rep. Al Edwards, Who Helped Make Juneteenth A State Holiday, Dies At 83
Posted on · Al Edwards, known to some as "Mr. Juneteenth," helped recognize the abolition of slavery as a statewide holiday.
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Top Stories
HPD Turns Over Files For Probe Of Botched Raid, Economic Development Bill For Northeast Houston Vetoed, And Border Patrol Finds 4 Dead In South Texas
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
News
Houston State Senator’s Home Burglarized By Armed Suspects
Posted on · “I am incredibly thankful that my family is safe tonight," Texas State Senator Borris Miles said in a statement.
Transportation
Houston State Senator Tells TxDOT That Minority Businesses Are Being Overlooked
Posted on · Transportation commissioners heard concerns over a Houston-area project.
Election 2016
Ellis’ Move To Harris County Commissioners Court Triggers Three-Way Succession Fight
Posted on · State Reps. Senfronia Thompson and Borris Miles and former Houston City Controller Ronald Green are running to replace Rodney Ellis as state senator from District 13.