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Willie D on Houston legacy, turning 60
Get to know the legendary Willie D as he reflects on his Houston roots and hitting the milestone age of 60. Watch his candid perspective in our latest interview.
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“The Right People on the Bus”: Coach Tremaine Jackson on Prairie View’s Turnaround
Coach Tremaine Jackson breaks down how a complete culture shift and “getting the right people on the bus” turned Prairie View A&M’s football program around.
The Defender’s Terrance Harris asks Prairie View A&M head football coach Tremaine Jackson what’s behind the Panthers’ recent wins.
Jackson credits a culture change: getting “grown people with bad attitudes” out of the building and surrounding players with people who want them to succeed. “The one group of people you cannot fool is kids,” he says. He also talks about a battered and bruised roster heading into a week off, and how he plans to keep his team hardened for the stretch ahead.
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Washington vs. Worthing (10-2-26) | Houston High School Football
Catch the best moments from the Washington vs. Worthing gridiron clash. Relive all the action from this October 2026 Houston high school football showdown.
Washington vs. Worthing took place on Oct. 2, 2026. Photos from The Defender.
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Texas turns blue: Black Houstonians say the work starts now
As Texas shifts blue, Black Houston leaders discuss the vital work ahead to secure better schools, healthcare, and economic opportunity for their communities.
As Texas turns blue, Black Houston leaders celebrate on election night and say the real work starts now.
State Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons, U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee, State Rep. Odus Evbagharu and Black Girl Caucus founder Sasha Legette talk with The Defender about what a blue Texas could mean for Black Houstonians, from public schools and health care to wages and economic opportunity.
In this video, you’ll hear about:
• What a Democratic majority could deliver for Black Houstonians
• Funding public schools and expanding Medicaid
• Raising the minimum wage and easing the cost of living
• Holding elected officials accountable to their promises
Stay engaged: follow what your elected officials do in Austin and Washington, and hold them to their promises.
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Elkins vs. Clements (10-29-26) | Houston High School Football
Relive the gridiron action as Elkins faced off against Clements on October 29. Check out exclusive game photos from The Defender.
Elkins vs. Clements took place on Oct. 29, 2026. Photos from The Defender.
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Fort Bend Marshall vs. Terry (10-8-26) | Houston High School Football
Catch all the action from the Fort Bend Marshall vs. Terry showdown. Check out exclusive photos from this Houston high school football clash.
Fort Bend Marshall vs. Terry took place on Oct. 8, 2026. Photos from The Defender.
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Furr vs. North Forest (10-13-26) | Houston High School Volleyball
Catch the action from the Furr vs. North Forest volleyball match on Oct. 13, 2026. See all the game highlights captured by The Defender.
Furr vs. North Forest took place on Oct. 13, 2026. Photos from The Defender.
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“The Right People on the Bus”: Coach Tremaine Jackson on Prairie View’s Turnaround
Willie D on Houston legacy, turning 60
Washington vs. Worthing (10-2-26) | Houston High School Football
Texas turns blue: Black Houstonians say the work starts now
Elkins vs. Clements (10-29-26) | Houston High School Football
Fort Bend Marshall vs. Terry (10-8-26) | Houston High School Football
Furr vs. North Forest (10-13-26) | Houston High School Volleyball
Heights vs. Hastings (10-17-26) | Houston High School Football
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Kashmere vs. Wheatley (9-26-26) | Houston High School Football
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Washington vs. Worthing (10-2-26) | Houston High School Football
Texas turns blue: Black Houstonians say the work starts now
Elkins vs. Clements (10-29-26) | Houston High School Football
Fort Bend Marshall vs. Terry (10-8-26) | Houston High School Football
Furr vs. North Forest (10-13-26) | Houston High School Volleyball
Heights vs. Hastings (10-17-26) | Houston High School Football
Hightower vs. Travis (10-22-26) | Houston High School Football
Kashmere vs. Wheatley (9-26-26) | Houston High School Football
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