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McCormick files lawsuit to have undated ballots counted in Pennsylvania Senate race
Dave McCormick's campaign filed a lawsuit Monday evening to have all undated ballots counted in Pennsylvania's too-close-to-call Senate primary race, where he is currently narrowly trailing Republican rival Mehmet Oz.
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Voter Suppression Alive and Well in Arkansas
The Solid South used to be Democratic. Today, the Solid South is Republican. What happened? President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Public Accommodations Act on July 2, 1964. As a result, South Carolina's Dixiecrat segregationist senator, Strom Thurmond, switched parties in September and vowed to lead fellow Dixiecrats to the Republican Party.
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Black and Hispanic people are more likely to get monkeypox but less likely to be vaccinated
The organizers of Atlanta Black Pride, an LGBTQ celebration held each Labor Day weekend, have big plans. There will be parties and performances, workshops and financial literacy classes, brunches and a boat ride. This year also brings an event that no one ever expected would be necessary: a vaccination clinic.
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Community Garden to Become Hub for Learning to Special Populations Students at HCDE School
A community garden becomes a hub for learning to 100 special populations students enrolled in Harris County Department of Education’s
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Groundbreaking News: New School to Meet Increased Service Demands for Area Students with Behavioral Disorders, Autism
Harris County Department of Education kicked off construction on a new, 47,970-square-foot school to replace Academic and Behavior School West at a ceremonial groundbreaking April 3 at 12772 Medfield Drive in southwest Houston. County and city officials, school district leaders, staff and students attended the event backdropped by a bulldozer, shovels and hardhats.
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Sheriff's Sgt. Ron Helus was set to retire soon. He was killed in the Thousand Oaks attack
Sgt. Ron Helus had been set to retire in the next year from the Ventura County, California Sheriff's Office when, responding late Wednesday to a call of a shooting, he walked into the Borderline Bar & Grill.
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Residents Turn in 1,200 Guns During Most Successful Gun Buyback Event in Recent U.S. History
Event Held in Alief Co-sponsored by Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis said he’s proud that hundreds of residents turned in 1,200 guns for gift cards on Saturday in what officials billed as the most successful single-day Gun Buyback in recent U.S. history.
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Texas school districts encourage students to wear pink in honor of Athena Strand after a FedEx driver was charged in her kidnapping and killing
Several school districts across Texas are encouraging students to wear pink Monday in honor of Athena Strand, the 7-year-old girl who was allegedly kidnapped outside her home and killed last week.
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Early Voting Is Here Monday, October 23rd
Early voting is available starting Monday, October 23. This Monday, October 23, marks the beginning of early voting for the Tuesday, November 7 General Election, which includes 18 candidates for Houston Mayor, four candidates for controller, 23 running in 11 separate districts, and 27 for at-large City Council. City Propositions, County Bonds, and State Constitution Amendments are on the ballot. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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A Dynamic Tapestry of Democracy in Action with "Harris County Votes: A Prelude to Progress"
As the dawn of February 20th unfurled its light over Harris County, the pulse of early voting began to beat with a vigor reflective of the community's commitment to shaping its future. A resounding 13,626 civic voices rang out across 79 polling stations, undeterred by the rescheduling necessitated by President’s Day – a testament to the steadfast dedication of the citizens.
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Vivian King: A Trailblazing Force for Equitable Justice Set to Transform Harris County's Legal Landscape
Vivian King is poised to make a significant impact in Harris County as the leading candidate in the upcoming runoff for the 486th District Court judge position. With a historic win on Super Tuesday, King commands the spotlight with her impressive credentials and unwavering commitment to justice.
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Houston Kellogg Facility Closing, Company Confirms
The Kellogg Company has announced that it will begin closing distribution centers across the county, including one in Houston.
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Meyerland Area Democrats 15th Anniversary
Photography by Vicky Pink - The Meyerland Area Democrats celebrated fifteen years of electing and …
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Three Georgia Political Leaders Endorse Mike Bloomberg for President
Three prominent Georgia political leaders today announced their support of Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg. Endorsing Bloomberg today are Georgia State Representative Derrick Jackson, Georgia State Representative William Boddie, and former Camilla, Georgia Mayor Rufus Davis, who all cite Mike’s record of taking on tough fights and winning as a reason for their endorsement.
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Houston Community College Creates Community Partnership to Address Protective Gear Shortages in Houston
Houston Community College (HCC) announced that San Jacinto College, University of Houston at Sugar Land, Fort Bend County Judge’s Office, TX/RX Labs, Alief ISD and Houston ISD have joined efforts to help address personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages for local area medical professionals and first responders in the fight against COVID-19. The collaborative effort – known as H-Force – will be a comprehensive community partnership platform bringing together members’ resources, technologies and expertise to address the Houston area’s growing needs amidst this global crisis.
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Congressman Al Green and Fort Bend County’s Ninth Congressional District Elected Officials Hosted PPE Donation Drive
On Thursday, April 16, 2020, Congressman Al Green, Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Missouri City Mayor Yolanda Ford, and Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella hosted a personal protective equipment (PPE) donation drive. They released the following statement:
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Joins Fight to Stop Flooding in Houston and Harris County
Jackson Lee—“The federal government has a major role in stopping flooding in Houston and the greater Harris County Area. Working alongside the State of Texas after the devastating singular weather event of Hurricane Harvey—which generated 51 trillion gallons of water—we must work to secure local matching funds for continued federal funding to fix our flood-weary areas.”
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Houston needs better public transit to job centers, study concludes
Houston's job centers need to be better connected to the regional transportation network, according to a new report from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
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Albany DA declines to prosecute former Gov. Andrew Cuomo on forcible touching charge
The Albany district attorney will not prosecute former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on a misdemeanor sex crime charge of forcible touching after reviewing the evidence in the case despite finding the complainant "cooperative" and "credible."
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Florence leaves 'a monumental disaster' in the Carolinas -- with more trouble to come
Even as Florence leaves the Carolinas, the floodwater and death toll keep rising. The storm once known as Hurricane Florence has already killed 20 people, trapped hundreds more and made parts of the Carolinas impassable. But forecasters say the worst flooding is yet to come.
