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My Brother’s Keeper Houston Kicks Off Two Crime Reduction Youth Programs

The Houston Health Department’s initiative My Brother’s Keeper Houston, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department are teaming up to reduce crime, violence and recidivism.

Rep. Garnet F. Coleman Post-Session Wrap-Up

During the 85th legislative session, I worked on many issues impacting not only District 147, but all Texans. Below are highlights of my achievements this session and what I look forward to working on during the interim.

Council Member Dave Martin June 2017 Newsletter

The beginning of summer has been busy here at City Hall. As many of you may have seen, City Council passed the $5.2 billion Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget this week, which includes $2.4 billion from the tax-generated General Fund. For the second year in a row Mayor Turner achieved unanimous support of his bare bones budget. I believe that Mayor Turner is on the right track, as this budget saw department expenditures decrease by nearly $50 million and identified strategies within departments to assist with creating further reductions in the future.

Cornyn, Hurd Veterans’ Recruitment Bill Signed Into Law

American Law Enforcement Heroes Act Incentivizes State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Hire Military Veterans

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Representative Will Hurd (TX-23) released the following statements after their bipartisan legislation, the American Law Enforcement Heroes Act, was signed into law by President Trump today. The legislation prioritizes U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant applications of state and local law enforcement agencies who use that funding to hire military veterans.

Portland Stabbing Suspect Yells In Court: Free Speech or Die

Jeremy Joseph Christian began yelling when he walked into the courtroom Tuesday.

Uber CEO's Mother Dies In Boating Accident: 'Unspeakable Tragedy'

The company, in a statement on Saturday, called the incident an "unspeakable tragedy" and said that Kalanick's father remains in a "serious condition." Kalanick's mother, Bonnie, was 71.

Most Chipotle Restaurants Hacked With Credit Card Stealing Malware

The company first acknowledged the breach on April 25. But a blog post on Friday revealed the kind of malware used in the attack and the restaurants that were affected.

The Life of Sandra Bland Embodied In Legislation

The version of the Sandra Bland Act bill passed by the Legislature is like an alcoholic beverage where the ice has melted. It no longer retains the Texas House’s potent non-jailable provisions that stipulated no one could be arrested for committing an offense that is punishable only by fine. Although it remains an amazing bill, it does not speak to the case of Sandra Bland, who should never have been arrested and found dead days later in a Waller County jail. The bill addresses how law enforcement will be trained, jails will be equipped and what resources will be available to people with mental illness, substance abuse or intellectual differences.

What You Should Know Before Buying Sunglasses

Summer's almost here, so beware the brightest of sunlight! To protect your eyesight, the most important recommendation you need to follow is to wear sunglasses that block ultraviolet radiation whenever you go outside during daylight hours, according to the National Eye Institute. This is true for everyone, no matter what age, year round.

Tiger Woods, Arrested On Suspicion of DUI, Blames Prescriptions

Golfer Tiger Woods, arrested on Memorial Day in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence, said alcohol was not involved and he had "an unexpected reaction to prescribed medications."

Keeping the Doors of Opportunity Open for Black Businesses in Houston

One of the elements that has helped make Houston a center of opportunity for people of color is the African American politicians representing the area on local, state, and national levels

Security Increased for U2, John Legend Concerts in Houston

KHOU reports after an attack in Manchester killed 22, security heightened in The Woodlands.

Sandra Bland Act Headed to Governor's Desk

Sandra Bland's unnecessary jailing and tragic death gained statewide and national attention. Bland, a black, 28-year-old civil rights activist was found dead in Waller County Jail three days after being arrested in 2015.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholars Honored at Annual Scholarship Banquet

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is continuing their ongoing support of the higher education of youth at their annual scholarship banquet with the awarding of over $8 million in scholarships.

‘Whatever, You Black Bitch’: Police Chief to Miss Black Texas US Ambassador Before Having Her Arrested for Being Responsible Driver

Carmen S. Ponder, Miss Black Texas U.S. Ambassador 2016 and an intern with the Hunt County, Texas, District Attorney’s Office, is fighting for police accountability and justice after Commerce, Texas, Police Chief Kerry Crews reportedly called her a “black bitch” and then forced her to spend a night in jail.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Celebrates Education and Awards $8.4 Million in Scholarships to 400-Plus Texas High School Graduates

The educational future is bright for 423 Texas high school graduates who received $8.4 million in scholarships from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Wednesday, May 24. These college-bound seniors have their sights set on 39 different Texas universities and colleges and will major in 151 different fields of study.

City of Houston Launches ParkHouston Mobile Parking App

The City of Houston and Parkmobile, LLC have partnered to launch a custom parking app for mobile payments called ParkHouston. The application allows parkers to use their mobile devices to pay for parking at the 9,200 metered, on-street parking spaces throughout the city. Customers using the ParkHouston app can pay for parking with their smartphones using a free mobile application available for iPhone and Android.

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