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Mismatched signatures prompt tossed absentee ballots and legal fights ahead of November election

Remember hanging chads, Florida's 2000 election nightmare? The 2020 equivalent could wind up being mismatched signatures.

Mayor Sylvester Turner Honors Outstanding Houstonians During Hispanic Heritage Month

America is a great melting pot that was built by the people who live here no matter how they got here. In that time, different groups of people made various contributions to make this country what it is today. The Hispanic Community has made significant contributions to society including building up the economy.

Rep. Reynolds Files HB211 Criminal Justice Reform Legislation

Jordan Baker. Mike Brown. Eric Garner. There are blatant problems with the criminal justice system, and many of you have demanded change. I want change as well.

Governor Abbott Signs Sandra Bland Act Into Law

Governor Abbott signed SB 1849, known as the Sandra Bland Act into law. SB 1849 by Senator Whitmire is the Senate companion to HB 2702 that Representative Garnet Coleman (D-147) wrote in the House. Rep. Coleman released the following statement:

Charges Filed Against Suspect Arrested in Fatal Crash at 900 Little York Road

Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in a fatal crash at 900 Little York Road about 2:10 a.m. today (April 24).

Statement From State Rep. Ron Reynolds After Filing House Bill 854

"Jordan Baker. Mike Brown. Eric Garner. There are blatant problems with the criminal justice system, and many of you have demanded change. I want change as well.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Applauds Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of DOJ Plan to Deny Federal Funding to ‘Sanctuary Cities’

Jackson Lee: “Legal scholars have questioned the constitutionality of this ill-conceived plan and so it should surprise no one that a lawsuit has been filed forcing the Trump administration to try and defend the indefensible in a court of law.”

Houston Women Cast Their Ballots: Celebrating 100 Years of the Right to Vote!

This August 2020, we, as a nation, are celebrating a landmark in American women’s history: the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment ratification to the Constitution giving women citizenship and the right to vote. The Suffragists encountered many roadblocks on their journey to become voters, yet they displayed incredible perseverance in the 72-year struggle.

White House contractor arrested at checkpoint on attempted murder warrant

A White House contractor wanted by police on an attempted first-degree murder charge was arrested as he came into work on Tuesday, law enforcement officials said.

Houston Food Bank Wants to Feed More Hungry Kids During Summer

Summer is a time of increased food demand, as kids who receive free or reduced meals at school during the school year no longer have access to those meals. For this reason, Houston Food Bank has a Summer Feeding Program, and in order to feed more hungry children has opened additional feeding sites across the city where kids can get hot nutritious meals during the summer.

NAACP: History in the Making

For 109 years, NAACP members have fought for equality and opportunity in the United States. We’ve spoken up, sat down, and sat in. We’ve won hundreds of lawsuits and marched thousands of miles.

KIPP-Texas Houston Free Food Distribution sites for anyone 19 yrs old and under

While our school campuses are closed, KIPP Texas is doing everything possible to ensure individuals 19 years old and under will continue to receive the breakfast and lunch they would otherwise receive had they been at school. Almost 90 percent of our students qualify for free or reduced price lunch.

Prosecutors agree that death row inmate is not eligible to be executed because of intellectual disability

Prosecutors said Monday that a man who has been on death row for almost 20 years cannot be executed because he is intellectually disabled,

Board & Brush Creative Studio is Coming to League City Plaza in League City, Texas

Weingarten Realty (NYSE: WRI) announced that Board & Brush Creative Studio is leasing 1,613 SF at League City Plaza in League City, Texas.

Richard Carranza From Houston Chosen as New NYC Schools Chancellor

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a new pick for the Education Department’s chancellor just days after his first choice turned the position down.

City of Charlotte, NC Welcomes Its First Ever Black Female Mayor

Vi Lyles has just made history as the first Black woman mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina. She ran an aggressive campaign, and her victory was confirmed by local and national news outlets on November 8th.

Complete Communities University Fall 2023 Leadership Training Call for Applications

Application Deadline - August 18, 2023

The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) invites aspiring leaders to apply for enrollment in the Complete Communities University (CCU) Fall 2023 leadership training course. The 8-week course is designed for emerging leaders committed to making a positive impact in their communities.

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