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FBI arrests suspected terrorist in Houston
Houston Mayor Makes History Addressing Homelessness
Houston Mayor Makes History Addressing Homelessness
Young Thug Released After Nearly Three Years in Jail Following Guilty Plea
Young Thug Released After Nearly Three Years in Jail Following Guilty Plea
Helicopter Crashes into Houston tower in East Downtown
Photo: AP
Terrorist Attack In Turkish Aerospace Facility leaves 5 dead, 22 injured
SW Drama | Midnight Dreary; An Unkindness of Tales by Edgar Allen Poe
Reception for CE Juried Student Exhibition
Northwest Juried Student Exhibition | Fall 2024
NW Drama | Hilarity Begins at Home, An Evening of Chamber Farces | Fall 2024
From: The Heritage Foundation 2023-2024
Project 2025: What Were The American People Promised?
Kendrick Lamar for 2025 Superbowl Halftime performance
Will the Superbowl make it right for the culture?
NBA Star LeBron James makes history by playing alongside his son, Bronny James
NBA Star LeBron James makes history by playing alongside his son, Bronny James
F1 Coming to Austin on October 20th.
F1 Coming to Austin on October 20th.
Bronny James & father LeBron James, #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers, in Los Angeles, California, last year. Photo Credit: Harry How/Getty Images
Making History: Lebron & Bronny James becomes first father-son duo in the NBA
Leverkusen players celebrate with a makeshift trophy after Bayer Leverkusen won the Germany Bundesliga tittle beating Werder Bremen in Leverkusen, Germany, Sunday, April 14, 2024.
Bayer Leverkusen wins first Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich’s 11-year reign
SW Drama | Midnight Dreary; An Unkindness of Tales by Edgar Allen Poe
Kendrick Lamar for 2025 Superbowl Halftime performance
Will the Superbowl make it right for the culture?
The Best Venezuelan Joints to try these Holidays.
The Best Venezuelan Joints to try these Holidays.
NBA Star LeBron James makes history by playing alongside his son, Bronny James
NBA Star LeBron James makes history by playing alongside his son, Bronny James
Sweet Paris Creperie is a go to Date or Hangout spot for pastry lovers
Sweet Paris Creperie is a go to Date or Hangout spot for pastry lovers
From: The Heritage Foundation 2023-2024
Project 2025: What Were The American People Promised?
Trouble on the Texas horizon as S.B.4 is put on hold
This photo taken Oct. 8, 2009 shows an evening coats and dresses which are included in the exhibit called " Painting the Town: 1920's High Style" in Dallas.
THE FASHION INDUSTRY IS RUNNING OUT OF IDEAS!
People wait to hear news after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, in Uvalde, Texas.
https://hccegalitarian.com/9894/news/when-will-the-school-shooting-end/
World DanceSport Federation vice-president for sports Nenad Jeftic has claimed that breaking's introduction at Paris 2024 can revolutionise the Olympic Games ©Paris 2024
Breaking in the 2024 Olympics: Art form or Sport?
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Express headed back to Houston?

Express headed back to Houston?

John Cañamar, Head Editor
September 18, 2018
Altuve named MVP

Altuve named MVP

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
November 18, 2017
And it's only Game 2

And it’s only Game 2

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
October 25, 2017
Kershaw was one pitch better

Kershaw was one pitch better

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
October 24, 2017
Mexico's Jesus Molina reacts as players celebrate a goal by Jamaica's Kemar Lawrence. (AP Photo/Jae Hong)

2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup comes to its finale

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
July 26, 2017
Alex Bregman running to third in the 3rd inning. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Astros show no love

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
July 26, 2017
Jose Altuve slides into second bases on one of his two doubles of the night.(AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Altuve continues to be amazing

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
July 25, 2017
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton delivers during the first inning. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

James Paxton contains the Astros

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
July 20, 2017
Minnesota United's Bashkim Kadrii (16) and Houston Dynamo's Juan Cabezas (5) vie for the ball. (Carlos Gonzalez/AP)

Dynamo remain winless on road

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
July 20, 2017
Correa walks off of field after re-injuring left thumb in Monday's game.(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Correa out 6-8 weeks

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
July 18, 2017
Houston Dash's Andressinha dribbles ball.

Andressinha earns honors.

JOhn Cañamar, Sports Editor
July 18, 2017
Seeger celebrates go ahead home run in the 10th inning. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Astros lose twice in Monday’s game

John Cañamar, Sports editor
July 18, 2017
Houston Astros' George Springer, front, rounds the bases. The shot that came off of Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez was the second of the game for Springer. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Astros’ winning streak at 10

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
June 5, 2017
(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Gurriel hits a grand slam, in 7-2 victory

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
May 16, 2017
Houston Astros' George Springer (4) celebrates with Alex Bregman (2) after defeating the Los Angeles Angels 3-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

You have to win the close ones

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
April 18, 2017
Seattle Mariners' Jarrod Dyson watches his go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Seattle rallies in the ninth inning

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
April 7, 2017

Museum of Modern Day Slavery

John Cañamar, Edior
February 25, 2017
Image courtesy of User Wokandapix / Pixabay.com

The Beautiful Struggle: Maria Equis

John Cañamar, Editor
February 25, 2017

The Legacy of Super Bowl LI

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
February 8, 2017
Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) congratulates forward Sam Dekker (7) after Dekker scored 30 points. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Rockets Bounce Back in Memphis

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
January 22, 2017
Keuchel, Fiers , and McHugh during Spring Training.

Astros Avoid Salary Arbitration

John Cañamar, Sport editor
January 20, 2017
Houston Rockets' Ryan Anderson reacts after sinking one of his five 3-point baskets against the Orlando Magic during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Rockets Find Their Magic

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
January 7, 2017
Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) hugs his former teammate, Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook after an NBA basketball game in Houston, Thursday Jan. 5, 2017. The Rockets defeated the Thunder 118-116. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Shoot out at Toyota Center

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
January 6, 2017
2016 World Series Logo

One Hundred and Eight

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
October 25, 2016
Avery Williamson linebacker for the Tennessee Titans with his questionable shoes.

No Fun League at it Again

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
September 11, 2016
April 14, in Houston

Astros win first series of the year

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
April 21, 2016
Houston Astros' Tyler White is greeted by teammates Erik Kratz and Carlos Gomez after his solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the second inning of an exhibition baseball game Friday, April 1, 2016 in Houston.

Not the great start the Astros were expecting

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
April 15, 2016
Reflection pond at the Northwest corner of Hermann Park from the steps of the Sam Houston Statue on Fannin

[Photo] Spring break staycations around Houston

March 13, 2016
Astros jersey tribute

Astros jersey tribute

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
February 19, 2016
The HCC Baseball team is gearing up for the Spring Season.

HCC Baseball takes flight

John Cañamar, Sport Editor
February 18, 2016
TIRR 1 Hotwheels with Globetrotter members El Gato Melendez and Hawk Thomas.

A Houston basketball dynasty

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
February 15, 2016

Super Bowl commercials

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
February 10, 2016
Arthur Ashe with the Wimbledon trophy after winning the men's singles on July 5, 1975.

Today In Sports History

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
February 6, 2016
Kareem Abdul- Jabbar and his famous Hook Shot.

Today In Sports History

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
February 5, 2016
Hall of Famer John Madden.

Today In Sports History

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
February 4, 2016
Salvador Antonio Sanchez

Today In Sports History

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
February 3, 2016
A 1930s Fort Hotrod during the 2016 MLK parade.

Law breathes new life into hot rods

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
January 30, 2016
Mounted Baffalo Soldiers trot down parade route in the 2016 MLK Parade.

[Photo] Parade honors King’s legacy

Emmanuel Akinola, Staff Writer
January 31, 2016
The graphic from the Texas Lottery Commission illustrates how lottery ticket sales are divided. Nearly two-thirds of all lottery tickets sales go to paying prize money, while more than a quarter of those funds are dedicated to the Texas Education Foundation School Fund.

Fantasy sports take on state lottery

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
February 2, 2016
A copy of the original book of rules for the National League.

Today In Sports History

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
February 2, 2016
Today In Sports History

Today In Sports History

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
February 1, 2016

[Video] Introducing THE EGALITARIAN App

Sabrina Alvarado
January 26, 2016
Jackie Robinson's plaque that hangs in the Hall of Fame.

Today In Sports History

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
January 24, 2016
Bossy after scoring his first 50 goals.

Today In Sports History

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
January 23, 2016
An original Poster of The Sunshine Showdown

Today In Sports History

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
January 22, 2016
McEnroe disqualified at Australian Open.

Today In Sports History

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
January 21, 2016
A view from the seats inside of the Astrodome on January 20, 1968.

Today In Sports History

John Cañamar, Sports editor
January 20, 2016
The first Tour de France poster promoting the race.

Today In Sports History

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
January 19, 2016
MLB's Interleague Logo

Today In Sports History

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
January 18, 2016
Willie Mays in 1954.

Today In Sports History

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
January 17, 2016
A St. Louis Cardinals pennant from 1976.

Today In Sports History

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
January 16, 2016
1892 Issue of The Triangle Magazine

Today In Sports History

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
January 15, 2016
Today In Sports History

Today In Sports History

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
January 14, 2016
2015 MLB Year in Review

2015 MLB Year in Review

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
January 6, 2016
Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) goes up for a stuff as Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo watches.

Rockets in a Cali state of mind

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
November 7, 2015
Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) shoots over Orlando Magic's Victor Oladipo (5)

A win is a win

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
November 6, 2015
Rockets rumble past the Thunder

Rockets rumble past the Thunder

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
November 4, 2015
Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) dunks against the Houston Rockets in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Miami.

A tale of two halves

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
November 2, 2015
Rockets misfire, again

Rockets misfire, again

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
November 1, 2015
Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) knocks the ball away from Denver Nuggets' Emmanuel Mudiay (0).

Launch Pad Malfunction

John Canamar, Sports Editor
October 29, 2015
Philadelphia Eagles running back DeMarco Murray scores a touchdown run against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 19, in Philadelphia.

Defense is the Key to Success

John Canamar, Sports Editor
October 20, 2015
Post-season baseball

Post-season baseball

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
October 5, 2015
Houston loves Dallas

Houston loves Dallas

John Canamar, Sports Editor
October 2, 2015
The Baseball Postseason is upon us.

The Wild, Wild West

John Canamar, Sports Editor
October 1, 2015
Jose Altuve beeting the throw home in the 3rd inning of game 1 of the series.

Astros return home and to winning ways

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
September 21, 2015
In this July 29, 2005, file photo, Hall of Fame broadcaster Milo Hamilton takes a break from his pre-game routine as he smiles in his radio booth before a baseball game in Houston. Hamilton, the longtime play-by-play radio voice of the Astros, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, in Houston, the team said in a statement. He was 88. Hamilton spent 60 years broadcasting MLB games.

Milo Hamilton: A Blue-Star Life

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
September 17, 2015
Answer to the question.

Best Tacos in Texas

John Cañamar
June 25, 2015
Gattis greater by Springer after his Home run against the Oakland A's

Houston Astros: the Crème de la Crème

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
May 22, 2015
HCC history professor Angela Holder, great-niece of one of 13 soldiers hung after the 1917 Houston Riot, is now helping other families find answers surrounding the riot and court martial of the soldiers at Camp Logan.

[Photo] 1917 Houston Riot has personal tie to professor

Lidia Herrera, Staff Writer
May 21, 2015
Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 113-100 in Game 7 of the NBA basketball Western Conference semifinals, Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Houston.

Call it a comeback

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
May 21, 2015
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks to reporters during the NFL's spring meetings in San Francisco, Wednesday, May 20, 2015.

Faith in Goodell, NFL deflating

John Cañamar, Sport's Editor
May 21, 2015
Houston Astros' Luis Valbuena (18) points to the stands as he crosses home plate to score on a solo homerun beside Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Houston.

Astros continue racking up wins

John Cañamar, Sport's Editor
May 21, 2015
Houston Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel throws in the first inning against the Texas Rangers in a baseball game Monday May 4, 2015

Astros start May off hot

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
May 8, 2015
Professional drag racer Leah Pritchett signs autographs for young fans during last week's O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, Texas. The Top Fuel racer earned her way into the first round of Sunday's final eliminations before bowing out of the competition.

Pritchett burns rubber on drag strip

John Cañamar, Sport's Editor
May 8, 2015
Houston Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis (11) celebrates his three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners with teammate George Springer (4) in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 3, in Houston.

Astros ride hot streak to first place in AL West

John Cañamar, Sport's Editor
May 8, 2015
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO SEPTEMBER 16: Fireworks explode at the Mexico City Zocalo during the anniversary of the 'Grito de Dolores' made by the priest Miguel Hidalgo in 1810

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

John Cañamar
May 5, 2015
US -VS- Mexico

The Stars and Stripes Kick Their Way to Victory!

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
April 15, 2015
Raising of the trophy after his first career singles victory.

Sock Wins at US Houston Clay Court Championship

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
April 13, 2015
Rodeo Cook-Off gives taste buds an 8-second ride

Rodeo Cook-Off gives taste buds an 8-second ride

John Cañamar, Sport's Editor
March 13, 2015
Miami Heat's Goran Dragic drives around Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. The Phoenix Suns trade Goran Dragic to the Miami Heat for Danny Granger, Norris Cole, Shawne Williams and Justin Hamilton and two first round picks. This is only one of several NBA deadline deals.

NBA Deadline Deals

John Cañamar, Sport's Editor
February 26, 2015
HCC holds scholarship gala

HCC holds scholarship gala

John Cañamar, Sport's Editor
February 26, 2015
Briana Donis about to go in for another scan while smiling and showing her Longhorn Pride.

12-Round Fight

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
February 26, 2015
Alice Coachman (1923-2014) was the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Coachman won the high jump at the 1948 London Olympics.

Alice Coachman: jumping into history

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
February 16, 2015
Local tattoo artist Gerardo inks a tattoo freehanded based off a spall picture. Tattoos have increasingly gained acceptance in the mainstream.

Tattoos gain more popularity

John Cañamar, Staff Writer
February 14, 2015
In this Jan. 30 photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell participates in a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game in Phoenix. Goodell said during the Super Bowl great progress had been made regarding conduct across the league. Yet early into 2015, there have been more than a half-dozen players arrested, a star suspended, an agent indicted, a popular player entering rehab and a Hall of Famer fired.

NFL arrest season starts fast

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
February 12, 2015
New Era for Dynamo

New Era for Dynamo

John Canamar, Writer
January 11, 2015
Biggio at press conference after receiving the news of his call to the hall.

“Houston, we have no problem!” Craig Biggio is called to the hall

John Canamar, Writer
January 7, 2015
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