Lowering Your Standards Won’t Get You Your Dream Relationship; Setting New Standards Might
I don’t care if it’s a special, a documentary, or a book, relationship conversations will always sell because no matter how great our life is, it’s ten times greater with the love of someone else. I’ve taken a step back …
Sen. Miles Starts Session Making Major Legislative Impact
Boris Miles, with the winter sun piercing the Texas Capitol, was cheered on by half a dozen bus loads of supporters that traveled to Austin Tuesday, January 10th when he was sworn-in to succeed Rodney Ellis as Houston and south …
Will Trump Choose to Govern With Grace Or In Denial?
In his combative inaugural address, Donald Trump promised that his inauguration would be remembered "as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again." He celebrated "a historic movement, the likes of which the world has never seen …
5 Things for Friday, January 27, 2017: Border Wall, March for Life, Gambia
Happy Friday. THIS was one heck of a week in politics. So let's look forward to fun stuff this weekend, like Venus and Serena duking it out in Australia. Now, let's Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
CBC, State AGs and Consumer Advocates Stand Up to CFPB Foes
As a new Congress and White House begin their respective governmental roles, a still-growing cadre of supporters and opponents are focusing on the future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Texas House Democratic Whip Ron Reynolds Released The Following Statement Today After Filing House Bill 1281
The Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program began in 1991 to increase minority and women owned business participation in state procurement and contracting from which such businesses had often experienced difficulty becoming involved. Although there have been many inroads made by …
ACLU Condemns Rep. Biedermann’s Muslim Loyalty Oath
The ACLU of Texas responded today to a letter sent by state Rep. Kyle Biedermann, R-Fredericksburg, to Muslim leaders in Texas demanding they “renounce, repudiate, and oppose” radical interpretations of Islam with an open letter of its own. In a …
Congressman Al Green: We face a real and urgent threat to the core of our democracy—the right to vote
On Thursday, January 26, 2017, Congressman Al Green (TX-9) released the following statement on President Trump’s call for a “major investigation” into unsubstantiated allegations of widespread voter fraud during the 2016 election.
Maya Henry To Spearhead Fundraising for Tree Media Foundation At 2017 Maxim Party Silent Auction
Sixteen-year-old actress, model, and activist Maya Henry will spearhead fundraising efforts for Tree Media Foundation during the 2017 Maxim Party silent auction on February 4, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The silent auction is an annual Maxim Party tradition which raises …
Mayor Turner Issues Statement on Immigration
"I know there are a lot of families and children who are afraid and worried right now about what might happen to them. I want them to know that Houston is, and always has been, a welcoming city, where we …
Governor Abbott Announces Grant Funding For Dallas Law Enforcement
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) within the Office of the Governor has awarded the City of Dallas more than $1 million dollars in grant funds to be used for personal protective equipment including …
President Trump Releases National School Choice Week Proclamation
The foundation of a good life begins with a great education. Today, too many of our children are stuck in schools that do not provide this opportunity.
Hacker to Trump: Fix Your Security Settings on Twitter
The same hacker who breached five hundred ISIS accounts on Twitter has a message for President Trump: change your security settings ASAP.
Flint Water Lead Amounts Improve, Below Federal Limits
The levels of lead in Flint, Michigan's water tested below the federal limit in a recent six-month study, the state department that oversees water quality announced Tuesday.
Conway Blames Media for Threats She Says Have Been Made Against Her
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway says that recent threats have forced her to receive an extra layer of security, and she apparently blames the news media.
