While some Americans celebrated the victory of the U.S. Supreme Court siding with the Biden administration to end Trump’s Remain in Mexico policy, Haitians and other Black migrants are still experiencing racism and discrimination under the guise of public...
Kennedy is a recent graduate of the University of St.Thomas in Houston where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Celt Independent. Kennedy brings her experience of writing about social justice issues to the Texas Signal where she serves as our Political Reporter. She does everything from covering crime beats, Texas politics, and community activism. Kennedy is a passionate reporter, avid reader, coffee enthusiast, and loves to travel.
America Post-Roe: A Conversation With Historian Linda Hirschman
Since Friday, Americans are still reeling from the new reality of half of the population living without a right to an abortion in light of the Supreme Court of the United States overturning Roe v. Wade. Hundreds of abortion clinics are closing state by state, leaving...
Gallery: Stop TxDOT I-45 Protest
Houstonians from all across the city gathered on Saint Emanuel St. and walked to the Lofts at the Ballpark apartment complex to protest against the Texas Department of Transportation and their I-45 expansion. Checkout the full story. Photos: Kennedy Sessions / © Texas...
Stop TxDOT I-45 Community Organizers Successfully Pause TxDOT Demolition Permit
Stop TxDOT I-45 organizers and protestors successfully paused a demolition permit from the Texas Department of Transportation’s I-45 expansion plan, which would have demolished more than 375 housing units in East Downtown Houston. The state agency planned to...
Texas GOP Approves 2022 Far-Right Platform
The Texas Republican Party finished its 2022 platform priorities over the weekend at the Republican National Convention and gave a glimpse into some of the most powerful minds in power. The 53-page document covers a range of topics familiar with the national GOP...
John Lira on His Run for Congress in TX-23
TX-23 congressional candidate John Lira said he is running to continue his passion for public service. He faces Republican incumbent Congressman Tony Gonzalez, who currently ranks 92 percent favorability with the National Rifle Association. Notably, Uvalde,...
Harris County Narrows in on a New Elections Administrator
Harris County officials have narrowed the field of candidates down to two candidates for the position of county elections administrator. This comes after the former Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria resigned from her position in March after a jumbled counting...
‘Enough Is Enough’ March for Our Lives Rallies on Gun Reform in Houston
Around 600 Houstonians protested in front of City Hall and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz's Southeast Texas office on Sunday, June 11, to raise awareness on gun safety legislation and violence in light of the recent stream of mass shootings across the country. The March For Our...
Cuellar Sides With GOP, Votes Against Gun Reform
On Wednesday, conservative Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar, who represents Texas's 28th congressional district, voted against raising the minimum age to access semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21 in the House of Representatives' latest legislation on gun safety. In...
Texas GOP: Drag Shows Are Hurting Children, Not Guns
After 19 children and two teachers were killed in Uvalde, Texas, Republicans in the state said they are taking the necessary steps to protect kids: banning them from drag shows. This urgency for “protection” comes after Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Royse City,...