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Ezekiel Elliott Suspended Without Pay for Six Games
Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys was notified today by the NFL that he will be suspended without pay for the team's first six 2017 regular-season games for violating the league's Personal Conduct Policy.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Works To Secure Emergency Disaster Assistance For Victims of Hurricanes And Wildfires
Jackson Lee: “While I continue my work to secure more funding to help Houston rebuild from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey, I believe we must also rally to the aid of our fellow citizens in Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and California who are striving to overcome the difficulties visited upon them by Mother Nature.”
Camarillo Challenges Pierce Bush and Kathaleen Wall to CD-22 Candidate Forum
Today, United States Marine Corps Major and combat veteran Jon Camarillo (ret.), a candidate for Congress in Texas’s 22nd district, released the following statement regarding Pierce Bush:
Statement from Senator Miles on Fort Bend ISD Sugar Land 95 Memorial
"Fort Bend Independent School District needs to restore community faith and stop disrespecting the community's desire for the Sugarland 95. All parties, including the community, thought the matter was settled when the school district publicly committed to transferring the property and the care of the Sugarland 95 to the County. A bipartisan Fort Bend delegation, which I was a part of, passed legislation enabling Fort Bend County to operate the cemetery House Bill 4179 was signed into law by the Governor. The school district has now reneged on this deal.
Dr. Kendall Harris Tapped to Lead TSU Academic Affairs
Texas Southern University is pleased to announce that Kendall T. Harris, Ph.D., P.E., has been selected as the new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Harris, who will begin employment with TSU on January 1, 2018, comes to the University from Prairie View A&M University where he served as dean of the Roy G. Perry College of Engineering.
METRO, Community Leaders Celebrate Park & Ride Funding Secured by U.S. Rep. Al Green
On Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, METRO Board Members and executive leadership gathered with U.S. Rep. Al Green, Missouri City officials, and NewQuest Properties to celebrate the $5 million in federal funding secured by the congressman and awarded to the Authority for its Missouri City Park & Ride. During the event, Green presented a $5 million check symbolizing the community project funding that METRO will receive.
Filter May Be a Match for Fracking Water
Rice University scientists lead production of superhydrophilic membrane to clean fluids for reuse
A new filter produced by Rice University scientists has proven able to remove more than 90 percent of hydrocarbons, bacteria and particulates from contaminated water produced by hydraulic fracturing (fracking) operations at shale oil and gas wells.
UH School of Theatre & Dance Announces its 2023-24 Season
The School of Theatre & Dance at the University of Houston’s Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts is delighted to unveil its highly anticipated 2023-24 season. With an impressive lineup of 11 captivating productions, this season is poised to be the epitome of ambition and creativity.
Waller County Voter Suppression Continues Against Students at Prairie View A&M University
Waller County once again voted to deny students at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) equal and accessible access to vote on campus in the first early vote week of the midterm election.
HISD inducting inaugural class into newly created Athletic Hall of Honors
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) has a rich history of student athletes not only making an impact but making history in the sports world.
Texas Southern University to Implement a Food Desert Mitigation Project in State Senate District 13 with Senator Borris Miles
The Mickey Leland Center on Hunger, Poverty, and World Peace in the Barbara Jordan - Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University has developed a demonstration project focused on food security in Texas Senate District 13
Mayor Turner Issues Statement on Immigration
"I know there are a lot of families and children who are afraid and worried right now about what might happen to them. I want them to know that Houston is, and always has been, a welcoming city, where we value and appreciate diversity. HPD is not the Immigration and Naturalization Service. We don’t profile, and we are not going to start profiling people to determine whether they are here illegally. It hasn’t happened under previous mayors, and it will not happen under my administration."
Macy’s Backstage Outlet to Open in Pearland April 14th
Macy’s will now offer their signature high-end clothing and products at a discount price at their new Backstage outlet. Located inside Pearland Town Center, it is the first of its kind in the Houston region for Macy’s but not for Texas. There is Backstage store in San Antonio. The 14,000 square foot store will be packed with great deals. According to Macy’s senior vice president, Michelle Israel Macy’s Backstage Pearland Town Center focuses on value and newness guarantees that with each visit. “Frequent delivers ensure there is always a new reason to come in and shop.”
2 HISD educators investigated for indecency with a child
ABC13 is reporting that a Houston ISD counselor is one of two educators who are accused of indecency with a child.
KaBOOM! and the Rebuild Texas Fund Provide New Play Opportunity for Kids Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
Volunteers from Burnett Elementary and the community joined KaBOOM! on to transform an empty site into a kid-designed, state-of-the-art playground in just six hours at Burnett Elementary.
The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests
220729-N-DN159-1027 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 29, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman, Keandre Smith, from Houston, operates a forklift
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Sailors operate catapult systems
viation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Apprentice Pius Ezimako, center, from Houston, records aircraft information while Aviation Boatswain’s Mate
Congressman Al Green Discusses Efforts to Bring Constituent Jaime Avalos Home from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico to His Wife and Baby in Houston During MSNBC Interview with Yasmin Vossoughian
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
Conducts Underway Replenishment with USNS Tippecanoe
Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 2nd Class Andre Wesley, from Houston,
Representative Al Green on The Conscience Agenda and Commemoration of Slavery Remembrance Day
On Friday, July 14, 2023, Representative Al Green confirmed the 2nd Annual Slavery Remembrance Day Commemorative Breakfast and Legislative Update to be held in Houston, Texas. This momentous occasion will center around Representative Green’s Conscience Agenda as well as his commitment to driving righteous legislation while commemorating the descendants of the enslaved.
