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Re’Shaun Sanford II powers Houston football after ACL injuries

By David Hill, Freelancer On first-and-10 in the second quarter of the Houston Cougars’ home opener against Oregon State, running back Re’Shaun Sanford II took a handoff to the left. Fifty-six yards later, he danced into the end zone for the longest touchdown of his career. “We r...

Defender NetworkOct 29, 2026

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Trump-led Rep. Ilhan Omar raid an attack on Houston

When a president repeatedly attacks a political opponent, questions her right to belong in the country she serves, and then watches federal agents raid her home weeks before an election, Americans should be alarmed. That is precisely why the Oct. 12 raid on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s...

Defender NetworkOct 29, 2026

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Early voting surges in Harris County ahead of midterms

Harris County enters the Nov. 3 midterm with 2.7 million registered voters, according to Texas Secretary of State figures. This is an increase from the 2.5 million registered voters in 2022. Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter Registrar Annette Ramirez led efforts to e...

Defender NetworkOct 29, 2026

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Democrats lead key Fort Bend races, new poll finds

Fort Bend County, a diverse suburban stretch on the southwest of Houston, is shaping up to be a Democratic stronghold in November, according to a survey conducted by Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center. The poll, taken by 1,200 like...

Defender NetworkOct 29, 2026

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Young Black voters in Houston defy labels

When Evan Robinson cast his first ballot in the 2024 presidential election, poll workers rang a bell to celebrate a first-time voter. Two years later, the Texas Southern University student urges classmates to vote in every race, but he won’t pledge loyalty to a party. Robinson, v...

Defender NetworkOct 29, 2026

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Constable deputies looking for man accused of using stolen credit cards

Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office are asking for the public’s help finding a man accused of trying to use a unauthorized stolen credit card. On October 19, the victim called the Constable’s office to report the stolen card. It happened at a shopping center along Kuyken...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalOct 29, 2026

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Dr. Letitia Plummer Brings Decades of Service to Harris County

Dr. Letitia Plummer’s story is one of legacy, compassion, and service to the people of Harris County. A proud daughter of an immigrant mother, granddaughter of trailblazers, and lifelong advocate for justice and equity, she embodies a family tradition of breaking barriers and ser...

Defender NetworkOct 29, 2026