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Meals On Wheels Saved Her Life. Proposed Cuts Could Cripple The Program.
Martha Daniels moves at a slower pace these days—the pains of growing older and lingering back problems have that effect. Though she slowly steps through her two-bedroom apartment in west Houston, her voice and laughter fill the halls. At 62, she’s a vivacious woman who shares stories with anyone who will listen.
Trumpcare Will Take Away Health Care for Millions of Latinos
Cristóbal J. Alex, President of Latino Victory Fund, issued the following statement after the Republicans in the House of Representatives passed their Obamacare repeal bill 217 to 213:
The Pavilion Ranked No. 3 Outdoor Amphitheater in the World for 2018
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is now ranked third in the top 100 amphitheaters in the world based on the number of tickets sold so far in 2018, according to Pollstar magazine, the concert industry’s leading trade publication. The Pavilion’s ticket sales have totaled 467,620 for concerts between November 23, 2017 and November 21, 2018.
Rep. Coleman to File Bill to Re-establish and Improve Texas’ Health Disparities Office
Today, Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) announced that he will be introducing legislation next session to re-establish and improve Texas’ health disparities office:
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on Shooting of Houston Police Officers
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and a Senior Member of the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, released the following statement in response to the shooting in the line of duty of five officers of the Houston Police Department:
Harris County DA’s Office announces change in Communications Division leadership
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office bids farewell this week to one of its key employees. Director of Communications Dane Schiller, who devoted six years to keeping the public informed about our work, is leaving the office to pursue life abroad.
NAACP Calls on Missouri Governor to Take Stand against Death Penalty on Last Day in Office
Inconsistencies Mark Case of Death Row Prisoner Marcellus Williams
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the nation’s premier civil rights organization issued a letter to Missouri Governor Eric Greitens requesting the commutation of the death sentence for Marcellus Williams.
City of Houston Seeks T.R.O., Files Lawsuit to Prevent the Texas General Land Office from Illegally Taking Control of $1.27 billion in Disaster Relief Funds
Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the City of Houston filed a lawsuit seeking a Temporary Restraining Order and Temporary and Permanent Injunctions against the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and GLO Commissioner George P. Bush. The lawsuit filed in a Travis County State District Court, asks a judge to prevent the GLO from illegally taking control of $1.27 billion in disaster relief funds allocated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the City of Houston’s Hurricane Harvey homeowners assistance program.
Governor Abbott Announces Merck IT Hub In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Merck is locating its newest IT Hub in Austin, Texas. Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, is a leading global biopharmaceutical company that brings forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world’s most challenging diseases. The company is at the forefront of health care research and medical invention, and the new IT Hub will help build upon synergy with local partners like Dell Medical School at UT Austin, the Austin Healthcare Council and other regional entities to further deliver innovative health solutions. The project will involve an investment of more than $20 million and the creation of at least 600 jobs. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant offer of $6 million has been extended to Merck.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Celebrates LGBT Pride Month
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement about LGBT Pride Month:
Galveston Kicks Off First Weekend Of Mardi Gras
Beads were flying and drinks were flowing for the first weekend of Mardi Gras in Galveston.
Rice Architecture ranked No. 2 among undergraduate programs
The Rice School of Architecture’s undergraduate program has risen to No. 2 in the nation according to new DesignIntelligence rankings.
COVID – How To Protect Yourself & Others – Prevention Acts from CDC-P
The CDC wants to ensure that everyone is aware that there are many ways your actions can help protect you as well as your family and community from the spread of Covid 19 and severe illness. Those prevention acts include:
Houston man gets life in prison for two murders
A Houston man was sentenced to life in prison for using a hammer to murder a woman he was having a relationship with in 2018, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday.
Tom Brady Suspects Super Bowl Jersey Was Stolen After Game
Tom Brady suspected that his Super Bowl game-winning jersey was stolen from the New England Patriots locker room in the aftermath of the team's remarkable victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI on Sunday.
Texas Public Utility COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program
What is the PUC doing to help Texans experiencing economic hardship due to COVID-19?
On March 26th, the Public Utility Commission of Texas responded to the governor’s declaration of emergency with a plan to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Texas utility customers who are experiencing genuine economic hardship as a result of the pandemic.
25-year-old who launched now $10M Carrier, launches smartphone brand
Chaymeriyia Moncrief is a tech entrepreneur from Alabama who is the founder and CEO of prepaid wireless carrier, Tesix Wireless™ Network. She turned down a $4.4M takeover offer, raised over $5M, and ended the 2019 year with a $10M valuation. Now, she is taking on an even bigger technology sector: smartphones and electronics.
Exotic bird stolen by balding thief in Lake Forest
Orange County deputies are searching for the balding thief who stole an exotic gray bird from a Lake Forest shop.
Local Checkers Will Host A Party With A Purpose -- Birthday Bash For Slim Thug Benefiting CoolxDad!
It’s a celebration for a cause! Checkers is celebrating the 43rd birthday of its long-time friend, Slim Thug, on September 30th by throwing a party, debuting a limited-edition special meal and benefiting a community organization.
NAACP Dismayed by DOJ’s Failure to Prosecute Police Officers in Freddie Gray Case
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, is disappointed by the decision by President Trump’s Department of Justice not to bring civil rights charges against the six Baltimore Police officers who were associated with the arrest and death of Freddie Gray. The NAACP, as well as its Maryland State Conference and Baltimore City Branch, issued the following statement:
