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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Introduces Legislation to Tackle the Use of Performance Enhancing Drugs in International Sports

Jackson Lee: “Doping fraud is a crime in which big money, state assets, and transnational criminals are involved and honest athletes and companies are defrauded. This practice, some of it state-sanctioned, has the ability to undermine international relations, and is often connected to more nefarious actions by state actors.”

Pollard Proves That Race Doesn’t Matter

Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard, 38, represents District J, the southwest Houston areas of Galleria, Gulfton, Sharpstown, Braeburn, and Alief. Each of these areas are completely different with a wide range of different ethnicities and political ideology.

Cardi B Breaks Garth Brook’s Record On Black Heritage Day And Her Presence Spoke to Houston’s Diversity In A Profound Way

On Friday, March 1, 2019, around 5:00 pm lines began to grow at the entrance gate into the NRG Stadium, and it was pretty evident Bardi Gang was there in full effect.

Hometown NFL Star, Michael Brockers and Houston Legend, Scarface, Host Celebrity Golf Tournament Benefiting Third Ward Students

Celebs Partner with Almeda Emancipation Corridor Alliance to Kick Off Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration & Golf Benefit

The Almeda Emancipation Corridor Alliance (T.A.E.C.A.) will kick off their first-ever Juneteenth Celebration this Thursday, June 15, 2023, with some notable names at an inaugural “Celebrity June Tee Off Golf Tournament” to benefit inner-city students, at the prestigious Wildcat Golf Club (12000 Almeda Road) in Houston, Texas!

Overlay Scheduled for Pizzitola and Rhea Streets

Houston City Council Member Dave Martin is pleased to announce Houston Public Works crews will be performing an asphalt overlay along Pizzitola Street, from Koenig Street to Debbielou Gardens Drive, and on Rhea Street, from the eastern dead end to Koenig Street. Construction is scheduled to begin the week of February 11, 2019 and be is expected to be complete by the end of March 2019, weather permitting.

The Oldest African-American Trail Ride In Texas

The first African American group of trial riders to saddle up and join the tradition riding into to Houston for the Rodeo Houston’s Go Texan Day and parade is marking their 60th anniversary.

Houston Mayor’s Race: The Hottest Ever

With Memorial Day over, summer is soon here. Hot temperatures are continuing to climb in Houston, and the upcoming Mayor, City Controller, and City Council races are becoming hotter than anything seen before in the money likely raised, spent, and votes sought to lead a city that covers 640 square miles and includes 2.4 million people.

Official Statement On the Passing of Country Music Hall of Fame Member Kenny Rogers

Country Music Hall of Fame member Kenny Rogers passed away Friday, March 20, 2020. He was 81. Rogers was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013.

Mayor Turner's Statement On Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen

Houston Native Participated in the Mayor's Hire Houston Youth Program

Mayor Sylvester Turner joins Vanessa Guillen's family, friends and the community in honoring the Houston native and Army Specialist.

Sterling Staffing Solutions CEO And COO Sign Book Deal With ForbesBooks; Announce On National Radio Today

The founders of Sterling Staffing Solutions announce they will publish a business strategy book with ForbesBooks, a division of Forbes – the 100-year-old global media, branding and technology company.

Many Latinos chose virtual learning for children to minimize health risks to family, study shows

Many Latino families chose virtual learning for their children instead of returning to the classroom last fall in an effort to minimize health risks and protect vulnerable family members from COVID-19, according to a new study from a Rice University sociologist.

Council Member Amanda Edwards and Commissioner Rodney Ellis to Empower Houston Senior Citizens to "Be the Solution" at Town Hall Discusssion

“Be The Solution: Senior Citizens Town Hall” will empower Houston senior citizens with a dialogue about the issues that impact their neighborhoods and lives. The Town Hall event will provide seniors with a forum to let their voices be heard, get their questions answered about the issues impacting their neighborhoods, and empower them to “be the solution” in their communities.

Texas House Democratic Caucus to Host Statewide Civil Rights Protests

On Saturday, April 22, the Texas House Democratic Caucus will host individual rallies in Austin, Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, Plano and Fort Worth. Community members are invited to attend to protest against major legislative efforts to roll back civil rights of communities across Texas.

NAACP Statement on the Renewed Muslim Ban

The NAACP today released the following statement regarding the most-recent Muslim Ban executive order from President Trump.

Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces New Houston Poet Laureate, Aris Kian Brown

In celebration of National Poetry Month, Mayor Sylvester Turner is pleased to announce the new Houston Poet Laureate: Aris Kian Brown. Brown is the sixth poet laureate and the youngest to be chosen.

Women in Jazz Association, Inc. Showcases Austin’s Female Musicianship

March is Women’s History Month, and Women in Jazz Association, Inc. presents Celebrating Women in Jazz, A Springtime Dinner and Concert with vocalists Candace Bellamy, Melissa Briggs, and Pamela Hart and trumpeter Rachael Spencer. The supporting band includes Juliana Silveira-piano; Jessica Valls-bass; Lauren Gould-sax and Masumi Jones-drums. This all women show showcases Austin, Texas’ jazz talent and aptitude from musicians who are passionate about jazz performance, education and its importance to the world. Throughout history women have shaped the jazz scene with sultry and sassy singing, dynamic drumming, haunting horns, beguiling bass and poetic piano. Jazz is in them, and they perform it, teach it, advocate for it and passionately share it.

Texans Honor Carlos Valdez, Jr. Through NFL Hispanic Heritage Awards

The Houston Texans have selected Carlos Valdez, Jr., Owner and CEO of Las Palapas Hausman and longtime volunteer and former board chair for the YMCA of Greater Houston, as the recipient of the NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award. The NFL and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) have partnered for the eighth annual NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards during the 2018 celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

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