Houston Immigration and Employment Lawyer Jacob Monty Joins Prestigious James Beard Foundation Board of Trustees
Monty and Ramirez LLP proudly announce that Jacob Monty, a distinguished Houston immigration and employment lawyer, has been appointed to the James Beard Foundation® Board of Trustees. This prestigious honor highlights Monty’s commitment to the culinary arts and his dedication to promoting diversity and equity in the food industry.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to Lie in State in Houston City Hall Rotunda
In a gesture of profound respect and recognition, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has been bestowed with the highest honor of lying in state at Houston City Hall. This solemn tribute is a testament to her significant contributions to the City of Houston and her unwavering dedication to her constituents.
Institute for Spirituality and Health Hosts Virtual Community Healing Event: "Breathing After Beryl
In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, the Institute for Spirituality and Health, along with its Greater Houston Healing Collaborative (GHHC) partners, is stepping up to support the community with a FREE virtual event titled "Breathing After Beryl: A Community Care Gathering" on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Kamala Harris's Record-Breaking $231 Million Fundraising Frenzy: A New Chapter in the 2024 Presidential Election
In a spectacular display of grassroots support, ActBlue, the nonprofit Democratic fundraising platform, has achieved an astonishing milestone raising $231 million in the first 24 hours after President Joe Biden's announcement of his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race.
University of Houston-Downtown Hosts Impactful Higher Education Social Media Summit
Social media is a pivotal tool for universities to engage with a broad audience, including students, parents, alumni, faculty, and the local community. To enhance social media strategies within higher education, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is set to host its highly anticipated second Higher Education Social Media Summit on Thursday, July 25, 2024. The event will take place at UHD’s Welcome Center and the third floor of the Academic Building, located at One Main Street.
Art Colony Association Announces New Board Members and Officers
The Art Colony Association has announced new board members and officers for the Bayou City Art Festivals, highlighting their commitment to bringing art and education to the Houston community.
Veritex Bank Named a Top Company to Work For in 2024-2025
Veritex Community Bank has been named one of the 2024-2025 Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report.
Video: Black Voters React to Kamala Harris
CNN'S Ryan Young gets Black perspectives in Georgia on Harris' candidacy.
Video: BIDEN RETURNS TO W-H AFTER SELF-ISOLATING (TUE)
President Biden will return to the White House Tuesday after isolating in Delaware because of Covid.
Harris picks up enough delegate support to win nomination on first full day of her campaign
After potential rivals, lawmakers, governors and influential labor and advocacy groups all lined up behind Vice President Kamala Harris, a wave of endorsements from state delegations Monday evening pushed her over the threshold needed to secure the Democratic nomination.
DNC moves forward with process to determine presidential nominee by August 7 following Biden dropout
The Democratic National Committee is moving forward with a process that will determine the party’s presidential nominee by August 7, party officials said Monday night, shortly before Kamala Harris secured enough delegate endorsements to win the Democratic nomination.
Harris secures enough delegate endorsements to win the Democratic presidential nomination
Kamala Harris has the support of enough Democratic delegates to win the party’s nomination for president, according to CNN’s delegate estimate.
A shortlist of Democrats who could be a vice presidential pick for Harris
With President Joe Biden’s support unleashing a flood of endorsements from many prominent Democrats across the country, Kamala Harris has emerged as the favorite to take his place as the party’s nominee for president.
Exclusive: Beyoncé gives Kamala Harris permission to use her song ‘Freedom’ for her presidential campaign
Superstar Beyonce has given the Harris campaign permission to use her song "Freedom"
Harris eyes changes at campaign headquarters while wary of drama
No previous American candidate has ever launched a presidential campaign with the race already this much in motion. It’s like changing the quarterback, team mascot and entire playbook halfway through the third quarter.
As Harris moves to secure the Democratic nomination, misinformation follows soon after online
Within minutes of President Joe Biden endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him on the Democratic Party’s ticket on Sunday, the internet crackled with lies, altered photos and other misleading claims about Harris.
Kamala Harris Begins Presidential Campaign in Milwaukee
VP Harris to hold 1st rally since announcing her presidential campaign in Milwaukee Tuesday
Video: George Clooney endorses Harris after calling for Biden’s exit
Actor and activist George Clooney endorses Kamala Harris for President, weeks after asking Joe Biden to step down in a NYT op-ed.
5 of Harris’ more progressive proposals from her 2020 White House bid
As Kamala Harris prepares to run for president against Donald Trump, she will have to lay out for voters her own ideas on how to steer the economy and address Americans’ pressing concerns about the steep rise in prices in recent years.
How the House GOP campaign arm is pivoting to target Harris: Border, fracking and protests
The House Republican campaign arm is developing a targeted plan of attack to pin specific pieces of Vice President Kamala Harris’ record against Democrats running in competitive House races as Harris marches toward the Democratic nomination.

