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Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin stands outside the federal court on March 22, in Washington. A federal judge rejected an attempt by a New Mexico …
Published on June 29, 2022
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5 takeaways from Tuesday's elections in Colorado, Illinois and more
Republican primary voters in Colorado resoundingly rejected Donald Trump's brand of politics Tuesday, choosing more moderate nominees for key offices over a group of candidates that had embraced the former President's lies about election fraud.
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Colorado Republicans reject 3 election deniers for statewide office
On the same day a former aide to President Donald Trump's chief of staff testified about how Trump had wanted to join the throngs of his supporters at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, Republicans in Colorado on Tuesday rejected three election deniers running for statewide office.
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Migrants are taking more risks to reach the US
After authorities found dozens of migrants dead inside a semi-truck in Texas, US officials swiftly placed the blame on ruthless smugglers.
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Harris County Court Blocks Enforcement of Pre-Roe Laws
Today a Harris County court issued a ruling that temporarily bans certain prosecutors from enforcing Texas’s abortion bans that predate Roe v Wade. Attorney General Ken Paxon had previously said that prosecutors could pursue criminal charges based off these state laws that were not repealed.
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Luchadores and Superheroes Featured in Colorful COVID-19 Ad Campaigns
Culturally Relevant Characters Encourage Vaccines and Boosters Among California’s Black and Latino Communities
As part of a statewide effort to encourage Latino and Black/African American Californians to get vaccinated and boosted, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched engaging and culturally relevant ad campaigns featuring luchadores and comic book heroes battling COVID-19.
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Commissioner Ellis to Ask Commissioners Court to Approve Resolution Affirming Access to Abortion as Essential Health Care and a Human Right
In the aftermath of the United States Supreme Court decision to overturn the precedent established by Roe v. Wade and take away the constitutional right to an abortion that people have exercised and relied on for nearly 50 years, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is introducing a resolution affirming that abortion is essential health care and a human right rooted in the principles of freedom and equality.
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TSU offers meningitis, flu, COVID vaccines for new and returning students
Texas Southern University has partnered with the Houston Health Department (HHD) to make three vaccines – including the meningitis vaccine that is required for students under the age of 22 who live on campus – available free of charge to new and returning students.
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Alec Baldwin says he's going to interview Woody Allen on Instagram Live
Alec Baldwin has announced that he will be interviewing controversial filmmaker Woody Allen.
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Opinion: A lawmaker spoke about 'White life' at a Trump rally. Things got worse from there
At Donald Trump's "Save America" rally this weekend, Republican US Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois hailed the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade as a "historic victory for White life."
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Police following new leads on potential suspects in killing of TikTok star’s son
Prichard Police confirmed to FOX10 News that investigators are following new leads in the killing of a local TikTok star’s son.
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Kansas flags flown at half-staff to honor fallen firefighter Joshua Haynes
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has ordered flags in Kansas to be flown at half-staff in honor of a fallen firefighter.
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Former Minneapolis Police officer Mohamed Noor released from custody after over 3 years behind bars
The former Minneapolis Police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman while responding to her 911 call in 2017 was released from prison Monday after serving over three years behind bars, according to online records from the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
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7 Summer Events to Enjoy in Midtown’s Parks This July
With summer officially underway, there’s no better time to head to Midtown Houston parks to enjoy all the community has to offer. Check out these stacked options of fun-filled ways to get out and discover something new to do in July.
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My Plan For Us To Win
First, we need to know Our Win Number and make sure that all of our Precinct Chairs, County Party Chairs, SDEC Members, Democratic Caucuses, Clubs, Candidates, Officeholders, Donors and Allied Organizations know Our Win Number and what they need to do to do to turnout their share of Our Win Number. (On Average-800 votes per precinct, 25,000 per county and 200,000 votes per senate district. More numbers will be shared at the State Party Convention, in Dallas, July 14-16, 2022.)
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Houston Art Collector Lester Marks, A ART NEWS Top 200 Global Collector For Over 25-Years
Houston's ART Collector – Lester Marks
Lester Marks, President of International Art Advisory Services and a represented artist has collected contemporary art for 25 years. He has served as a trustee for the Museum of Fine Arts-Houston and the Houston Contemporary Arts Museum. Mr. Marks has also served on the boards of Diverse Works, Project Row House, Lawndale Art Center, Community Artists Collective, Art League of Houston, The Orange Show, and numerous other visual art organizations. Lester has been included in Art News as one of the top 200 collectors globally and Art & Antiques as one of the top 100 collectors making a difference in the art world. He was also featured in “American Art Collector” for their 100th-anniversary issue.
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis Calls for Apartment Complex to Immediately Correct Horrible Living Conditions
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis joined the call for Sterlingshire Apartments’ management to correct the deplorable living conditions that include no air conditioning, rodents and nonworking appliances.
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Considers Emergency Declaration Ban on Fireworks as Preventative Action
County Judge KP George along with the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court on Wednesday signed a Declaration and Order prohibiting outdoor burning. The Declaration is part of the preventative action being taken as severe drought conditions persist across the county and throughout the state.
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LULAC Aims to Sue the City of Houston for 16 Single Member Districts, and Hosts its second Townhall meeting in District “J”
On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, a News Conference will be held at 5:00 PM in front of the Justice of the Peace 5, Position 1 Office located at 6000 Chimney Rock, Houston, Texas 77081, where LULAC will announce its lawsuit against the City of Houston for all single member districts.
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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on SCOTUS Overturning Roe
Today, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
