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Bridging Business Gap with Brightway Agency
First-Generation Mexican-American Helping Hispanic Businesses
As a first-generation Mexican-American, 31-year-old Leticia Marino lives a life that is all too familiar in Texas. A daughter of two young immigrants who relocated from Mexico more than 30 years ago, Marino will be doing her part to bridge a common business gap when she opens Brightway, The Marino Agency insurance office Tuesday.
Harris Health System Receives National Recertification of 16 Medical Home Sites
Harris Health System recently received recertification of 16 of its health centers and clinics as Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the highest such recognition from the national organization.
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Supports EPA’s “Good Neighbor Plan” in Amicus Brief Filing
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee together with a coalition of states, filed an amicus brief in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals supporting the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Good Neighbor Plan.” The EPA’s “Good Neighbor Plan” is a rule that expands on an existing multistate framework for limiting interstate ozone pollution under the Clean Air Act. This plan includes requirements for twenty-three states to reduce their smog-forming emissions that travel into fourteen downwind states.
In First One Hundred Days, Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones is Moving Precinct 4 Forward
Innovative policies and community-based engagement are building the foundation to advance opportunity and justice for all residents
In the first 100 days, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones led the passage of a holistic justice and safety package, positioned the Precinct to significantly increase infrastructure investments, and traveled across the Precinct engaging with residents and building community partnerships.
Hobby School Survey Gauges Public Support for School Vouchers
A Majority of Texans Back Some Form of Taxpayer Support for Private Schools
A majority of Texans say they support some form of taxpayer-funded assistance for parents who want to send their children to religious or other private schools.
Be Your Own Valentine: Seven Ways to Tap into Your "Love-Power" and Change Your Life
Romantic love is great and all, but "love-power" is far more potent—and it's something we all possess, regardless of our relationship status. Karen McGregor teaches you how to give yourself the best Valentine Day's present ever: a path to unlocking pure love-power.
'Right to Repair' Movement Could Risk Patient Care for Disadvantaged Communities
Cutting corners in the medical field is unacceptable
In state legislatures across the country the “right to repair” movement is gaining momentum. Thirty-three states and Puerto Rico considered right to repair legislation during the 2023 legislative session. And while this might be a good idea for some products, policymakers should oppose any attempts to weaken regulated safety requirements for repairing life-saving and life-enhancing medical devices. Patient safety is too great a risk.
Governor Abbott Issues Statewide Call To Stand With Law Enforcement In Texas
To mark the one-year anniversary of the attack on Dallas law enforcement, and in honor of all peace officers across Texas, Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call to stand with law enforcement in Texas. Governor Abbott is asking all Texas law enforcement officers to turn on their red and blue lights for one-minute on Friday, July 7th, at 10:00 a.m.
Comedian and Actress Loni Love Traces Her African Roots to Nigeria With AfricanAncestry.com
Comedian and Actress Loni Love traced her African roots using DNA to Nigeria along with Raj Register, Multicultural Communications Manager of Ford and Lincoln Motor Company, whose roots traced to Cameroon in New Orleans, Saturday, July 1.
USAA and Frost Join National Mobile Payment Network to Fight Venmo
Two of San Antonio's largest financial institutions have plugged into a national virtual wallet network that enables customers to transfer money without fees. USAA Federal Savings Bank, Frost Bank and more than two dozen other big players in the financial sector plan to join the network, called Zelle, by the end of the month.
Chadwick Aaron Boseman * Black Panther * King of Wakanda
Chadwick Boseman was more than something that people are just now Everything about Boseman just a movie star.
Meet the Latina From the Bronx Whose Documentary About NYC Yellow Cab Drivers Is a Tribute to Immigrants
Latino Rebels highlights NYC yellow cab drivers documentary. For decades, immigrants arriving to New York City saw in the yellow taxi medallion —which used to give cab drivers exclusive rights to pick up people— their golden ticket out of poverty and into middle class life. But with ride-sharing apps like Uber, the price of the medallion plummeted, sinking the dreams of many along with the price.
Rihanna Suing Father for Illegally Profiting From Fenty Trademark
After making several attempts to handle the matter privately, Rihanna has filed a lawsuit against her father, Ronald Fenty, for continuing to fraudulently profit from her trademarked Fenty brand. TMZ reports the Caribbean singer has filed a lawsuit claiming her father started a talent development company in 2017 called Fenty Entertainment, a violation of her trademark rights.
Comcast Bring ‘Scenes; to Xfinity Home
Comcast is broadening the capabilities of its Xfinity Home platform with “Scenes,” a feature that enables users to string together a set of rules and routines for when they are waking up, leaving or returning home, or heading to bed for the night. Comcast is setting that up with a rules engine that lets customers set, adjust and coordinate connected devices, such as smart lighting, cameras and security systems, for several specific events, including: "Good morning;" "Leaving;" "Returning home;" and "Good night.”
FASHION: Solange Knowles Partners With Calvin Klein for New Ad Campaign
Solange and several of her musical friends are starring in a new advertising campaign for Calvin Klein. Sporting a denim Trucker jacket and high-waisted jeans, the singer appears in one of the images with fellow musicians Dev Hynes, Kelela, Chairlift’s Caroline Polachek and Kindness’ Adam Bainbridge for the photo shoot.
A Special Buy Black Friday: 9 Black Women-Owned Businesses To Patronize On Black Friday
If you’re doing that Black Friday thing, consider supporting these and other black-owned businesses with your dollars!
Now that the holidays are upon us, it’s time to go shopping. While we may swear that we’re going to spend less money this year–on ourselves and others– that rarely happens.
Family Physician and CEO of Green Harvest Health Dr. Bridget Williams Releases new book Courage in Cannabis
Though controversial and often vilified, cannabis has changed the lives of many people with its medicinal properties and its entrepreneurial promises. In her book, Dr. Bridget Williams has brought together eighteen diverse individuals affected by cannabis to discuss how it changed their lives for the better. The stories reveal the fights that its heroes had to go through in their journeys to using cannabis and getting it accepted legally.
Statement: Supreme Court Decision on Roe v. Wade
Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued the following statement from Governor Phil Bryant, Senior Advisor for AFPI:
Mayor Turner's Statement On the Death of a Political Icon
"Frances "Sissy" Farenthold's life was an inspiration to women, people of color, and the powerless. She came from a privileged upbringing but possessed a sincere desire and ability to connect with Texans from all walks of life. Sissy believed that every person deserved to be treated fairly regardless of where they were born, their gender, or the color of their skin.
Witty New Guide Helps Women Avoid Dating Disasters
Let's face it: the dating game isn't fun for women who always lose.
