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L. Woods
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travel writer. food lover. lupus warrior.
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The NNPA has a listing, by state, of every independent Black-owned publication:
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Following ICE’s deadliest year in two decades, we do not need another massive ICE detention facility.

ICE has caused enough harm to our communities.

They have proven they cannot be trusted to operate detention facilities safely or transparently.

Head to crockett.house.gov/media.
February 6, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Morgan (Morga_tt on TikTok, MorganBeTalkin on IG) had her page snatched for “community violations” a bit ago. It seems to have happened immediately after she posted about a negative interaction with Talarico.
February 2, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Election Night Watch Party:

Amanda Edwards
7:00 PM
Davis Street at Hermann Park
5925 Almeda Rd A, Houston, TX 77004

Christian Menefee:
7:00 PM
POST Houston SkyLawn
401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201
January 31, 2026 at 4:59 PM
A Biden-era rule designed to ensure enough staff to properly care for nursing home residents has been rolled back after private meetings between President Trump and nursing home executives who donated to his super PAC.
tinyurl.com/4x64chd6
Biden-Era Nursing Home Staffing Regulations Rolled Back After Trump Meetings with Industry Donors
A federal nursing home staffing mandate aimed at improving resident care under Biden was repealed following private meetings between Trump and nursing home executives who had donated to his super PAC.
tinyurl.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Houston City Council member Edward Pollard ended up hosting an impromptu public comment session after Houston Mayor John Whitmire declined to go back over the speakers list
www.chron.com/politics/art...
Houston organizers speak out against John Whitmire's abrupt end to meeting
Organizers gathered at City Hall to protest ICE.
www.chron.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:32 PM
I read that naturalization ceremonies in Austin have been paused for the foreseeable future. It is not surprising given that this is an election year, as the administration likely wants to avoid the possibility of newly naturalized citizens voting against them.
January 24, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Texas Democrats Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar voted with the Republicans to increase ICE funding.
January 23, 2026 at 1:05 AM
A former Uvalde school police officer has been found not guilty over his response to the Robb Elementary shooting. A jury acquitted Adrian Gonzales after seven hours of deliberations following a two-week trial examining whether he failed to act during the May 24, 2022, massacre
January 22, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Since ERCOT is the main topic here in Texas -

Ken Paxton has received hundreds of thousands from power companies and energy interests, including at least $272,615 from ERCOT members and trade groups. Former ERCOT board chair Paul Foster alone gave $35,000 to his campaigns.
January 22, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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there is no hell that's hot enough for these people
Minnesota: "School officials say the [5-year-old] child was used as bait. They say [ICE] agents made little Liam knock on the door to ask to be let in in order to see if anyone else was home."
January 22, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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Morris Brown has announced that Dr. Kevin James has been reinstated as president of the college, one week after he was fired
Morris Brown College reinstates president, says termination did not comply with employment agreement
The Board stated that James' separation from the College "did not fully comply with the procedural and contractual requirements outlined in his employment agreement.
www.11alive.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Why did I wait so long to start watching The Diplomat?
January 21, 2026 at 3:07 AM
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BREAKING: The Greg Bovino Bitch Fund Benefiting Immigrant Rights in Minnesota has just donated $10,000 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, an essential org working on the frontlines to protect people from ICE's terror.
January 21, 2026 at 2:27 AM
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I flew down to south Texas today to do my job - investigate why people are dying in ICE detention centers.

I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.
January 20, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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Turn this up
Danish MEP Anders Vistisen to Donald Trump :"Let me put this in words you might understand: Mr. President, fuck off."
January 20, 2026 at 4:54 PM
2026 Fort Bend County Judge Candidates Forum

When: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. CST

Who: Candidates for Fort Bend County Judge

Admission: Free and open to the public

Live Stream: Fort Bend Chamber Facebook Page
January 20, 2026 at 9:54 PM
today is another opportunity to do good and be great
January 20, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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At one point today, there were 283 Minnesota attorneys doing a training on how to file emergency habeas petitions to keep our neighbors from being shipped out of state and held indefinitely.

That would be the second largest law firm in the state. And that training was just put together this week.
January 15, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Proof of life!
December 31, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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BREAKING: The House Judiciary Committee has released Jack Smith's 255-page deposition transcript: judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
December 31, 2025 at 7:02 PM
today is another opportunity to do good and be great
December 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
1) Did you know Texas has the largest veteran population in the country, with over 250,000 veterans calling the state home?

2) I’ve highlighted a few restaurants that will be offering free meals to honor veterans tomorrow: stylemagazine.com/news/2025/no...
Houston Restaurants Honor Veterans with Free Meals on Veterans Day
Houston restaurants are honoring veterans and active-duty service members this Veterans Day with complimentary meals and special offers. Find out where you can enjoy a free meal on November 11, 2025.
stylemagazine.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein reminds me of the M A G A fan base...obsessed with creating life but unwilling to nurture it; eager to play creator, yet incapable of compassion for what they bring into being.
November 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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First teaser for 'Michael' sees Houston native embody Quincy Jones
It's Kendrick Sampson's biggest role yet.
www.chron.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
today is another opportunity to do good and be great
November 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM