Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Urges You to “Take 4 or More in '24”
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® (AKA) has long been a beacon of empowerment and change, leading initiatives that uplift communities and transform lives. This illustrious sorority, founded on the hallowed grounds of Howard University in 1908, has a storied history …
Human Rights Campaign Rebukes Decision to Block Gender Marker Changes for Trans Texans
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) issued a policy this week that bans transgender residents from changing the gender marker on their driver's licenses. The Human Rights Campaign is providing the following statement in response.
Text messages reveal police conversations following the Uvalde school shooting
More than two years after the deadly massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the city on Saturday released bodycam and dashcam videos, audio recordings of 911 calls and radio communication, documents and text messages related to the shooting.
Man claiming to be Uvalde shooter’s uncle begged authorities to let him talk him down during the shooting, 911 call reveals
A man claiming to be the uncle of Uvalde school shooter Salvador Ramos called 911 during the May 2022 massacre at Robb Elementary School and begged a dispatcher to connect him with his nephew in hopes that he could help …
Texas’ abortion ban has left doctors with their hands tied. New Mexico’s governor is inviting them to her state
Dr. R. Todd Ivey, a practicing OBGYN in Houston, Texas, opened his Sunday paper last weekend to find a letter from New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham – directed at him.
Kamala Harris Selects Tim Walz as Vice President Running Mate
In a bold and strategic move, Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota as her running mate for the upcoming election. This decision elevates a former educator and Army National Guard commander to a prominent role …
Shop Small During Annual Sales Tax Holiday: Support Your Community and Save Big!
As the back-to-school season approaches, the annual Sales Tax Holiday offers a prime opportunity to support local businesses while saving money. From Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11, certain back-to-school items will be exempt from sales tax, encouraging consumers …
Harris decides on Tim Walz as running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris has made a decision on her running mate, with four people close to the process saying Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota is her choice.
A Legacy of Service: Why Sylvester Turner is the Right Choice for the 18th Congressional District
I am very proud and deeply grateful to share this endorsement from Jason Lee and Erica Lee Carter, the children of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. – Sylvester Turner
Colin Allred and Texas Democrats Launch "Texas Offense" to Unseat Republican Ted Cruz
In a fervent display of unity and determination, U.S. Senate hopeful Colin Allred, accompanied by his wife Aly Eber, joined Texas Democrats at White Oak Music Hall to launch their groundbreaking initiative, "Texas Offense." This bold campaign is aimed squarely …
Texas First Responders Unite to Combat California Wildfires
As wildfires rage across California, Texas is stepping up to lend a helping hand. In a remarkable display of solidarity, Governor Greg Abbott has mobilized over 100 firefighters from North Texas to aid in the battle against these devastating blazes. …
Celebration of Life Details Honoring The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee
The family of The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee releases the official schedule of "Celebration of Life" & Tribute services to be held next week in Houston from July 29-August 1, 2024:
The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee: A Legacy of Service and Advocacy
"I am about the people of the United States of America and the people of Houston, Texas," was not just a statement Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee once made, but a guiding principle she lived by. Her life's work was dedicated …
Texas Representative Ron Reynolds Advocates for Vice President Kamala Harris to Lead the Democratic Party
Texas State Representative Ron Reynolds has recently made headlines with his firm stance that Vice President Kamala Harris should replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming Presidential election. As a prominent
Texans for Greg Abbott Gains Momentum with Over $51 Million Cash On Hand
Texans for Greg Abbott is celebrating a significant milestone with a record-breaking fundraising achievement, reporting over $29.6 million raised in the latest period from supporters across Texas and all fifty states. As of the latest ethics report, Governor Greg Abbott’s …
