Houston City Council Candidate Sues to Hold New Election, Citing Opponent’s Felony Conviction
Questions remain about whether a Houston candidate with a felony conviction is eligible to be on the runoff ballot for a city council seat.
Reform and The Moral Center
"Too radical, impractical, too costly, impossible, can't pass the Senate." Those are the terms centrist Democrats use to describe the bold reform ideas put forth by Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren in the Democratic presidential primaries. "Venezuela, socialist, communist tripe, …
Adoption: Expand Your Family This Holiday
Three to four million children are born in the United States each year. Of that number approximately 7,000 plus are abandoned. Having no family to love them or a place stay they grow up in the foster care system. On …
When Holidays are Hard
During the holidays, no matter where you turn, you find food, food and more food. From vendor treats filling the office breakroom to celebratory dinners with family and friends, virtually everything and everyone seems to be focused on food. For …
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Celebrates Thanksgiving 2019 Through Her Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
Jackson Lee—“This annual event helps over 1000 families and individuals realize the holiday by being furnished the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving feast. Let all who will celebrate this Thursday do so with these sentiments, with gratitude for our bounty and …
Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Complete Communities: Major Accomplishments Since April 2017 Launch
“Every community will be a community of opportunity.” ~ Mayor Sylvester Turner
Rep. Waters Leads House in Affirming the Civil Rights Act of 1866 & its Section 1981
Ahead of the first day of oral arguments in the Supreme Court case Comcast Corp. V. National Association of African American-Owned Media (NAAOM), Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) led her colleagues in introducing a resolution that affirms the vital role that …
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Congratulates Attendees and Successful Applicants From This Weekend’s Job Fair in Cuney Homes with H-E-B Grocers
“The participation rate of attendees at this weekend’s job fair in Cuney Homes was overwhelming. There were close to 100 people who attended and over a third that number—34—signed up for jobs with H-E-B. Furthermore, and indicative of the interest …
The Right to Vote Is Fundamental to Any Democracy
The right to vote is fundamental to any democracy. Protecting that right -- and making it easier to exercise it -- ought to be a priority across partisan lines. Instead, in states across the country -- particularly in the five …
Harris Applauds House Committee Passage of Marijuana Reform Legislation
U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Wednesday applauded the House Judiciary Committee after it advanced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, a comprehensive marijuana reform bill introduced by Senator Harris and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY).
Important City of Houston Run-off Election Message Regarding District B
Due to a legal challenge, the City of Houston Council Member District B race will not appear on the December 14, 2019 Runoff ballot. This will not affect any of the other races or the election procedures the Harris County …
Bubble Bath Car Wash Gift to Support Doseum Early Childhood Education
The Bubble Bath Car Wash has made a donation in an effort to support The DoSeum’s mission to provide San Antonio families with an environment of joyful learning through exploration, open-ended discovery and role-play.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To State Independent Living Council
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Thomas Michael “Mike” Bates, Keisha Rowe Nunn, and Colton J. Read to the State Independent Living Council for terms set to expire on October 24, 2022. The council develops the State Plan for Independent Living …
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Mass Shootings in California and Oklahoma
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget issued this statement following shootings Fresno, San Diego, and Oklahoma:
Houston Native Turns Over Command of VFA-34 "Blue Blasters" after Successful Tour
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Cmdr. William M. Mathis, a native of Houston, was relieved by Cmdr. Juston R. Kuch during a Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 “Blue Blasters” change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Nov. 15.
