WEBSTER – Houston will host an annual offshore technology conference. This workshop will contain a grant writing-professional/ technical training. The workshop will be held on June 22nd, from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. A registration for the workshop will be held beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 9 a.m. The workshop is free, but there will be a $50 fee
HOUSTON- The Harris County Tax Office has launched a new improved website at www.hctax.net. The new website has been organized with customer service in mind and now provides a more user friendly experience. Information is presented in a clear and concise format, allowing users to more easily navigate the site and conduct Tax Office business. According to Tax Assessor-Collector Mike
By: Rebecca S. Jones African-American News & Issues HOUSTON- Natural-born leader, loyal public servant and a proven professional exemplify the distinguished gifts and qualities possessed by Mr. Bruce A. Austin. Austin’s humble beginnings emerged out of the United States’ fourth most populous city, Houston. At an early age, he was made aware of all of the perils and ills associated
AUSTIN- Less than a day after the Texas Legislature adjourned, there’s already new work to be done. Gov. Rick Perry has ordered lawmakers to stay at the Capitol and address redistricting during a special 30-day session. Starting Tuesday, the House and Senate will begin reconsidering Texas voting maps that have been in dispute for more than two years. The GOP-controlled
State Rep. Ron Reynolds, District 27 FORT BEND- May 27 was the 140th day of the 83rd Legislative Session, otherwise known as Sine Die around the Capitol. It would have marked the end of the Legislative Session; however, I agree with Governor Perry’s announcement of a special that began at 6 p.m. on May 27th. In his words, “There is
By Roy Douglas Malonson, Publisher Marcus Garvey once stated that, “If the Negro is not careful he will drink in all the poison of modern civilization and die from the effects of it.” I agree with Mr. Garvey especially since it seems to be that, this modern generation of African-Americans are so content with pleasing and doing what has become
By: David A. Love, Editor Black Commentator.com Affirmative action foes such as UCLA law professor Richard Sander claim affirmative action hurts Blacks and Latinos by creating a ”mismatch”—placing them in elite universities where they are outmatched in standardized test scores, causing them to underperform and fail. Scholars have debunked this myth, showing that students of color at elite colleges outperform
AUSTIN- One of Dr. King’s most enduring achievements was the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965, landmark legislation that outlawed discriminatory voting practices and upheld the principle of one person, one vote in this country. Under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, states with a past history of racial discrimination – like Texas — must get “preclearance”
By Roy Douglas Malonson, Publisher Decoration Day is the holiday that had originally been set aside to celebrate and honor the legacy of fallen Union and Confederate soldiers who had lost their lives fighting in battle. Records date its establishment all the way back to 1868. Although it was originally named, Decoration Day it is now known as, Memorial Day.
By: Rebecca S. Jones African-American News & Issues HOUSTON – ‘Splendid Grace’ defines the 103-year-old, charming and witty personality of retired U.S. veteran and devoted Deacon Maxie Sanford. He was born May 10, 1910 to the late William and Emma McDonald Sanford in the Hawthorne Community of New Waverly, Walker County, Texas. Sanford was one of 13 children. He, along