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Harris County Attorney's Office Upholds 2022 Election Integrity Amid Legal Challenges
In a decisive victory for electoral integrity, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has reaffirmed the validity of the 2022 election outcomes following a series of legal disputes. The latest court ruling dismissed attempts by Erin Lunceford, a Republican candidate, to contest the election results, further upholding the county's commitment to lawful election processes.
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Voters Spoke: Climate Action is Here to Stay
This month’s election results should be a wakeup call to any politician who had been unsure of Americans’ desire for robust climate action and support for a green economy. In states and counties that are red, blue, and everywhere in between, voters favored forward-looking candidates who embraced both the need for and the economic benefits of aggressive climate action.
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How a nullified election in Connecticut became a rallying cry for Trump supporters
An illegal voting scheme in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has become a rallying cry for former President Donald Trump and his supporters who are still pushing false claims about 2020 election security and trying to sow doubts ahead of the 2024 presidential contest.
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Battling the Politics of Hate Head-On
Recap of Biscuits, Grits and Politics forum
In the second Biscuits Grits and Politics (BGP) event of the year, representatives from a variety of ethnic groups spoke to audience members about how different communities can come together as one in the face of hate.
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(L-R) Dr. John E. Warren, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Publisher; Summer Stephan, San Diego County District Attorney; Tazheen Nizam, CAIR-San Diego Executive Director; Susan …
Published on November 9, 2023
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Harris Health Dedicates Permanent Site for COVID-19 Pandemic Memorial Exhibit
Nearly 1,000 photographs of people who died during the COVID-19 pandemic from greater Houston are now permanently memorialized on the walls of Harris Health Quentin Mease Health Center through an art exhibit called Living ICONS, A Commemoration of Victims of Houston’s COVID-19 Pandemic, by Houston artist Joni Zavitsano.
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Houston OEM Announces First Preparedness Manager For Vulnerable Communities
The Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is excited to announce the creation of a new position, the Emergency Preparedness Manager for Vulnerable Communities. This position focuses on integrating the needs of people with Disabilities, Access, and Functional Needs into City emergency plans, educating these communities on how to prepare for disasters, and serving as an important liaison with the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MoPD).
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Union Pacific Begins Additional Vapor Testing in Houston’s Fifth Ward
Vapor testing is an integral component of Union Pacific’s ongoing commitment to community safety
Union Pacific today began testing the groundwater near the former Houston Wood Preserving Works (HWPW) site for vapors to determine whether chemicals once used to treat wood railroad ties are evaporating and impacting the air in nearby homes and businesses.
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Harris County Invests $6 Million in Reproductive Healthcare
Harris County responds to the nation- wide rollback of reproductive rights with a robust $6 million Reproductive Healthcare Access Fund, managed by Harris County Public Health. This initiative aims to enhance local healthcare services and education amidst Texas’s stringent abortion restrictions post-Roe v. Wade.
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Cirque du Soleil Is Going Country
Cirque du Soleil Announces New Country Music-themed Touring Show in Collaboration with Universal Music Group Nashville, Premiering in Nashville in July 2024
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Fall Festival & 1,000 Turkey Giveaway
Equality Health Foundation in partnership with Aldine Independent School District, with support from Health Innovator sponsor Community Health Choice, is pleased to present its 3rd Healthy Fall Festival and 1,000 Turkey Giveaway happening Saturday, November 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the M.O. Campbell Center in Houston, Texas.
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John Whitmire and Sheila Jackson Lee Go Head-to-Head in Run Off
John Whitmire won 43 percent, almost avoiding the Saturday, December 9 run-off. After 50 years as a Legislator from Houston Whitmire won big on his way to city hall. Celebrating at the Marriott Marquis with African American and Hispanic icons on his stage he hammered his crowd that he is ready to go to the mayor’s office today but first he has one more election.John Whitmire won 43 percent, nearly avoiding the Saturday, December 9 run-off. After 50 years as a legislator from Houston, Whitmire secured a significant victory on his path to City Hall. He celebrated at the Marriott Marquis with African American and Hispanic icons on his stage, passionately addressing his supporters. He declared his readiness to assume the mayor's office, but first, there's one more election to win.
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Election Day in Harris County
Vote Centers Open and Serving Voters
Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth held a news conference this morning to provide information regarding early morning voting numbers and how it is going on Election Day.
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Exotic bird stolen by balding thief in Lake Forest
Orange County deputies are searching for the balding thief who stole an exotic gray bird from a Lake Forest shop.
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Orange County deputies are searching for the balding thief who stole an exotic gray bird from Omar's Exotic Birds. Mandatory Credit: KCAL
Published on November 7, 2023
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Experience Indian Classical Dance at Sienna Branch Library
The Youth Services department at the Sienna Branch Library will host a special “Indian Dancing & Storytelling” workshop on Saturday, November 18, beginning at 2:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City.
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METRO Provides Free Round-Trip Service to the Polls on Election Day
Registered voters can hop on board METRO for a free round-trip ride to the voting booth on Election Day, Nov. 7.
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Coastal Prairie Conservancy and Partners Awarded $25 million for the Texas Grasslands and Savannas Initiative to Conserve Lands in Texas
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) along with its partner organizations announced this week a $25 million pledge from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). This award will support the Texas Grasslands and Savannas Initiative, which aims to permanently preserve lands and improve soil health, leading to enhanced carbon sequestration and increased carbon stock as well as long-term protection of land under threat of conversion.
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Man Who Held Spring Woman at Gunpoint in Her Garage Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison, Lifetime Sex Offender Registry
A Brenham man who held a Spring mother at gunpoint in her garage earlier this year while demanding money and sexual acts was sentenced to 20 years in prison and must register as a sex offender for life, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Houston Man Involved in Two Murders Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Houston man was sentenced to life in prison this week for his role in two murders in 2020, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
