Author: Erin Slaughter
By: KTSU2 Reporter Erin Slaughter Texas Southern University administrators held a town hall meeting to address student questions and concerns about the university’s recent state financial audit and long term funding outlook. The Texas State Auditor’s Office reviewed TSU’s financial reporting for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 and examined procurement and asset management practices through […]
By: Erin Slaughter HOUSTON — Chants echoed outside the CoreCivic Houston ICE Processing Center on the evening of Jan. 30 as protesters confronted what they described as a broken immigration detention system. Government data show that in late 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement held about 60,000 to 65,000 people in detention nationwide. Most of […]
The Houston Association of Black Journalists is gearing up for its 2025 Sneaker Ball Gala, set for Saturday, October 25. The annual event, known for blending formal attire with sneakers, celebrates students pursuing journalism and communications careers while bringing together media professionals, community leaders, and mentors for a night of networking, recognition, and fun. The […]
By: Erin Slaughter Melanie Lawson, one of Houston’s most respected journalists, will retire from ABC13 in January 2026 after a career spanning more than 40 years. The station, along with local news outlets, confirmed her retirement, marking the end of an era for viewers who have relied on her reporting for decades. Lawson grew up […]
By: KTSU2 reporter Erin Slaughter On Oct. 31, Texas Southern University (TSU) students marched from campus to Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, a historic institution in Houston’s Third Ward, determined to lead the charge for change and encourage civic engagement among their peers. The march was organized by TSU student Chardai Victorian, who said she wanted […]
By KTSU2 Reporter Erin Slaughter https://www.instagram.com/charliekirk1776?igsh=dXgwMmpudG9sMXJu Photo by Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk unleashed a wave of passionate dialogue and intense debate among students at Texas Southern University (TSU). Kirk was fatally shot on Sept. 10 during a public debate at Utah Valley University. The […]
By KTSU2 Reporter Erin Slaughter HOUSTON, Texas — With over 360,000 Houston residents eligible for U.S. citizenship, Emgage Texas is committed to guiding them through the naturalization process and promoting full civic participation. Part of Emgage USA, a national nonprofit founded in 2006, Emgage Texas empowers Muslim Americans through civic engagement, leadership development, and political […]
By KTSU2 Reporter Erin Slaughter “I don’t have a son, so I can’t speak to what it’s like to have a star football or basketball player,” she said, her voice steady with pride. “But my star is in the band.” — Dr. Kwanza Oliver, Band Mother On a golden August morning, Oliver set out from Atlanta, […]
By Erin Slaughter “We are not stupid; we know what we are up against,” said Sandy Close, executive director of ACom (American Community Media). Sandy Close The media round table hosted on May 8th, by Houston Community Media, brought together nonprofit and community groups focused on helping individuals eligible for U.S. citizenship navigate the naturalization […]
By Erin Slaughter, KTSU2 multimedia journalist and director Texas Southern University (TSU) kicked off its Women’s History Month celebration on March 19 by honoring trailblazing women who have helped shape not only the legacy of the university but also the cultural and civic fabric of the greater Houston area. The President’s Lounge in the Sterling […]
