There Is NO Place For Hate
Representative Gene Wu Responds To Hate Crimes Against Asian American Communities
State Representative Gene Wu responds to hate crimes against Asian American communities. There have been nearly 3,800 instanc- es of discrimination reported against Asian Americans in the past year and many more are not being reported. The Mexican American Legislative Caucus stands with Representative Wu in sup- port of HCR 66 Condemning Violence and Hate Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in Texas.
Mayor Turner On Asian Attacks
Houston Mayor Responds To The Hate Crimes Against Asian American Pacific Islanders Communities
At my request, the Houston Police Department is increasing patrols beginning today near homes and businesses in Houston’s Asian commu- nity. We are taking these steps following the violence in Atlanta and acts of hate against Asian-Americans nationwide. HPD assures me that there are no credible threats in Houston, nor has our city experienced an increase in hate crimes reported against Asian-Americans. However, I understand that many of our neighbors are concerned and fearful for their safety.
Help Is On The Way
Now I don’t know how spiritual Rockets Head Coach Stephen Silas is, but if I have to take an educated guess, I will say that he has done some praying in his alone time or maybe even on the bench during this current 18-game losing streak which is also a franchise record.
Texas Republicans’ Voters Discriminatory Bill – SB7
A newly proposed bill – SB7 introduced in the Texas Senate this week marked as a priority from the Texas Governor Greg Abbott would ban voting measures Harris County implemented or attempted to implement in 2020.
Honoring Women Who Inspire
A person can be inspired by anything from anywhere. Inspiration can fuel our actions, thoughts, feelings, and takes us on a journey toward success. The women featured in this week’s cover story inspire little ones growing up but also adults in their various fields of expertise. We can learn from their missteps and act wisely based on their accomplishments. We can get behind causes to motivate the masses due to their influence. Read their stories and see if they have inspired you.
The Right to Vote Is the Essential Foundation of Democracy
The right to vote is the essential foundation of democracy. Yet today, across America, there is a systematic campaign by one party to curtail the right to vote, targeted particularly at minorities and the young. As the Brennan Center for Justice reports, Republicans have introduced more than 250 legislative bills in 43 states that would make voting more difficult.
Houston - Mayor Sylvester Turner has named Houston native and 31-year Houston Police Department veteran, Executive Chief Troy Finner, to serve as the City’s next Police Chief
Chief Finner began his career with the Houston Police Department in 1990 and has worked in every aspect of the department, serving the citizens of Houston in the Office of Public Affairs, Southwest Division, South Gessner Division, and the Internal Investigation Command. Chief Finner has also worked as Assistant Chief of South Patrol Command.
Texas Southern Men’s Basketball Team Begins NCAA Tournament Play Against Mount St. Mary
On Thursday, the NCAA will get back to some sort of normalcy as its First Four round of the 2021 Men’s basketball tournament begins and the opening game will feature one of two Houston schools to reach the “Big Dance.” Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament Champions Texas Southern (16-8) will face Mount St. Mary’s (12-10) who also made it to the NCAA tournament by winning the Northeast Conference Tournament.
R&B Singer-Songwriter Chantaul Williams Partners With Houston's Own Signature Sipz For Chan Wine
R&B Singer-Songwriter Chantaul Williams partners with Celebrity Beverage Pioneer, Hope Foster, CEO of Signature Sipz, LLC. to create a delicious wine blend called Fruit Bliss launching in April 2021.
Sharon Osbourne felt like a 'sacrificial lamb' in 'The Talk' dispute
Sharon Osbourne says she'd like to turn her argument on "The Talk" into a teachable moment.
Biden says his dog, Major, is working with a trainer in Delaware following biting incident
President Joe Biden said that his dog, Major, is working with a trainer at Biden's home in Delaware following a biting incident at the White House.
Scott Disick opens up to ex Kourtney Kardashian about his split from Sofia Richie
Scott Disick is finally revealing what went wrong between him and his ex-girlfriend, Sofia Richie.
Senate Democrats set to introduce sweeping election bill that would curb GOP efforts to restrict voting access
Senate Democrats on Wednesday are set to introduce the sweeping election and voting rights package passed by the House earlier this month, one that, if passed, would counteract Republican efforts at the state level to curb access to the ballot box.
Oily pennies used to pay former employee
Thousands of pennies, dumped at Andreas Flatens house in the middle of the night as a form of payment for his final check from A OK Walker Luxury Auto shop, according to him.
Defense attorney Eric Nelson pictured with former police officer Derek Chauvin listen in court during jury selection on March 10, as Hennepin County court will decide on 14 jurors in Minneapolis. Cred
Winter is on its way out. The days are getting longer, vaccinations are ramping up and an end to the pandemic could be in sight.
Two jurors excused in Derek Chauvin's trial after saying city settlement affects ability to be fair
The jurors selected so far in Derek Chauvin's trial in the death of George Floyd are unnamed and unseen on camera, but we do know basic details about them.
A 'talking filibuster' isn't going to solve the Senate's problems
President Joe Biden threw his significant political weight this week behind an effort to reform the Senate's filibuster process, telling ABC's George Stephanopoulos that "you have to do it what it used to be when I first got to the Senate back in the old days. You had to stand up and command the floor, you had to keep talking."
Traveling to Thailand during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you're planning to travel to Thailand, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mom has brand new car stolen
It was in the parking lot of Parkview Flats on Bradyville Pike Monday morning in Murfreesboro when Latoya Moore's car was stolen. She was about to drive her daughter to school when she turned the car on and noticed she forgot her wallet.
Asian cities challenge London for world's No. 2 financial center title
London is fighting to maintain its standing as the best city outside New York for bankers and traders to do business.
