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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 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 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 […]
By: Erin Slaughter The warm rays of sunshine beat down on Cristal Martinez’s face as she took in the moment, appreciating her surroundings at Texas Southern University (TSU). It was a brief moment of peace before the demands of her busy day took over. But even in these quiet moments, she said her mind often […]
By Shaneece Flax One week after the general election on November 5, Houston Ethnic Media held a high-stakes virtual discussion with local thought leaders on the implications of the 2024 presidential election results. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed policies, particularly immigration, were emphasized during the November 12 Zoom talk. Kristin Etter, director of policy and legal […]
By Paris Blaylock Chants of “Tigers vote! Tigers vote!” echoed down the Tiger Walk as Texas Southern University’s sorority and fraternity members marched to the polls at the Recreation Center on Election Day. Signs decorated with “Vote” dotted the herd of the students who made their way to the polls with TSU’s Greek life at […]
By Shaneece Flax Community members and candidates for office amassed on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the University of Houston in Sugar Land for the Fort Bend Candidate Forum hosted by Emgage and Baker Ripley, and a host of partner organizations, to participate in a non- partisan discussion before the election season. Candidates ranged from the […]
