Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) Honored at Annual NALEO Edward R. Roybal Legacy Gala
Yesterday, over a hundred national leaders and lawmakers joined together with the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), the nation’s leading Latino leadership foundation, in honoring Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia the Edward R. Roybal Award for Outstanding Public Service.
Nelly, TLC and Flo Rida Announce Summer Amphitheater Tour
Music icons Nelly, TLC, and Flo Rida have announced they will be hitting the road together for an epic tour across North America. The Billboard chart-topping hitmakers will join forces to bring a show like no other to outdoor amphitheater stages all summer long. Fans can expect an incredible, non-stop party with each artist delivering hit after hit all night long.
Statement on Milwaukee chosen to host the DNC 2020
The Harris County Democratic Party is incredibly disappointed that Houston was not chosen to host the Democratic National Convention in 2020.
Benedict College Receives ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation
The American Council on Education (ACE) announced today that Benedict College in South Carolina is a recipient of the 2019 ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation. Presented at ACE2019, ACE’s 101st Annual Meeting, the award will be accepted by President Roslyn Clark Artis on behalf of Benedict College. The University of South Florida (USF) is the only other recipient of this award.
8th Annual Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff
The 8th Annual Kosher Chili Cookoff gathered the Houston Jewish community as well as our neighbors at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, regardless of affiliation. 30 local organizations and businesses fired up the competition with their unique kosher chili recipes each vying for bragging rights to the best kosher chili in Houston. Over 2000 attendees were able to eat as much chili as they could consume.
Statement From Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee On the 2020 Democratic National Convention
The City of Houston put forward a stupendous effort and a great proposal – we should all get ready for the 2024 Democratic National Convention
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who advocated strongly for the 2020 Democratic National Convention to be in Houston, Texas applauds the stupendous work led by Mayor Sylvester Turner to bring the Convention to Houston.
Council Member Dwight Boykins Explains the Reasons Behind his Decision to Tag Agenda Items at City Council
"At City Council, a "Tag" is a procedural matter that allows any Council Member to delay an agenda item to allow more time to discuss that specific item or to engage in a broader public policy debate of importance to all Houstonians and the future of our city.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Meet National Black Chamber of Commerce in Atlanta
The NBCC is dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining African American communities through entrepreneurship and capitalistic activity within the United States and the Black Diaspora. NBCC provides resources to support the development of startups and established minority & women owned businesses.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Offers her Deepest Sympathies to the Families of Those Lost in the Crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET 302 – Calls for Security Hearing on this Aviation Equipment
Jackson Lee—“This is the second recent suspicious crash of a 737 Max 8 model. In October, Lion Air Flight No. 610 crashed shortly after take-off, killing all 189 on board. Out of a concern for security, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, calls for hearings following the crash of Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.”
George Osborne: Saudi and Russian investors don't control London's Evening Standard
A former UK Treasury boss who re-invented himself as an influential editor says that Saudi and Russian investors won't be allowed to interfere with coverage at his newspaper.
Algerian President Bouteflika pulls candidacy for fifth term
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has announced that he will not seek a fifth term in office, after weeks of protests surrounding his candidacy.
Elizabeth Warren declines to say if she supports financial compensation as a form of reparations
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Friday declined to say whether she would support monetary compensation as a form of reparations for African-Americans whose ancestors were slaves, further highlighting the deeply complicated and sensitive nature of an issue that is increasingly becoming politically salient in the 2020 Democratic primary.
Policewoman killed by colleague 'playing' with gun
A police officer in Paris died after her colleague shot her in the head, in what police union leader Christophe Crepin called "a tragedy due to a mistake in handling a loaded firearm."
White House rejects Cummings' request to interview former official
The White House is rejecting House Oversight Chairman Elijah Cummings' request to interview a former White House official who now represents the Trump Organization, the latest skirmish between the Trump administration and the House Democrats investigating President Donald Trump and his administration.
Beto O'Rourke eyes Iowa visit as 2020 announcement looms
Former US Rep. Beto O'Rourke could be headed to Iowa as early as this weekend, CNN has learned.
The city trying to make better bagels than NYC
A search for the best pulled pork barbecue or biscuits and gravy are fine reasons to hop a flight to North Carolina, but if you're looking for a great New York-style bagel? Bless your heart.
Trump is cool with making Daylight Saving Time permanent but Congress needs to OK
After losing an hour of executive time to "springing forward" his clock an hour over the weekend, President Donald Trump voiced his support Monday to eliminate states' legal requirement of "falling back" an hour each year.
Woman charged with Kim Jong Nam's killing freed in shock ruling
The Indonesian woman accused of using a deadly nerve agent to kill Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, returned home Monday after Malaysian prosecutors withdrew the charge against her.
Smoking during pregnancy doubles risk of sudden death for baby, study says
Smoking even one cigarette a day during pregnancy can double the chance of sudden unexpected death for your baby, according to a new study analyzing over 20 million births, including over 19,000 unexpected infant deaths.
California police identify girl's body found in duffel bag as 9-year-old
California police have identified the girl whose body was found inside a duffel bag near an equestrian trail last week.
