Aldine ISD Board Division
BY: Rachel Thompson Voters are being asked to demonstrate through their ballot, just how much they value diversity in education and among their School Board Trustees. According to the Texas Education Agency’s 2021- 22 Texas Academic Performance Report, Aldine ISD’s two largest student populations are Hispanic (74%) and African American (21.5%), yet one possible outcome […]
Coco Gauff: Youngest US Open Winner Since Serena Williams
[photo/tennis.com/© Getty Images] In the world of sports, legends are born when young talents rise to the occasion and shine brightly on the biggest stages. Coco Gauff, the teenage sensation, has done just that by etching her name into the annals of tennis history. With her remarkable victory at the US Open, she has become […]
Winfred O’Neal Tubbs 23 years Later
52 year old Winfred Tubbs from Fairfield Texas is a former NFL Inside Linebacker who is now a full-time entrepreneur. Football was present in Tubbs life from the very start. He began playing in third grade through the YMCA. Tubbs fit right in picking up the sport at that age as most kids around that […]
Lisa Joyner, Debra McGaughey and Dr. Divya Bhati Join UHD in Leadership Positions
The University of Houston-Downtown announces recent additions to its leadership team: Lisa Joyner as Vice President of Student Success and Student Life (3SL); Debra McGaughey as Assistant Vice President, University Relations; and Dr. Divya Bhati as Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Strategic Planning, and Assessment. As Vice President of 3SL, Lisa Joyner leads […]
Charles Porter Jr.
Charles Porter, Jr., Houston’s professional broadcaster with the “golden” voice, was the only child born on Friday, February 20, 1942, to the union of Charlie Porter, Sr. and Rosa Rainey (Robinson) Porter in Arcola, TX. Charles attended H.I.S.D. schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School where he was actively involved as a school […]
Roy Dean Moore
By: Shelley McKinley This writer mistakenly referred to Mr. Roy Dean Moore as Mr. Morris. Sincere apologies are expressed to Mr. Roy Dean Moore for this error. Reflecting over his life, “Vietnam was all combat. I was so frightened and my only thought was about getting back home to my mom. I promised the Lord […]
Fall 2023 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
Calling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment! We will engage in handson environmental stewardship at the Westbury Community Garden. This event offers “get your hands dirty” activities for all ages and skill levels. Metro bus lines 7 nd 47 stop nearby. Tools/supplies will be […]
Lone Star College lowers tax rate
HOUSTON (Oct. 5, 2023) – The Lone Star College Board of Trustees voted to approve lowering the LSC fiscal year 2024 tax rate during its October meeting. The motion passed with a 7 – 0 vote. “Lone Star College takes its fiduciary responsibility very seriously and is proud to be in the position to offer […]
The Foundation Of Political Partisanship
No doubt about it, the socio-economic and political foundation of partisanship is institutional racism. Hence, it is no accident in American history that the voting influence of the 21st century GOP has been Southern confederate states as well as some borderline Midwestern states. Of course, the Great Migration of some Whites to Northern states during […]
Jerry Jones Denies Controversial Remarks
[Photo: David Goldman/Associated Press] When it comes to sports, few figures command as much attention and provoke as many opinions as Jerry Jones, the billionaire owner of the Dallas Cowboys. Recently, Jones has found himself in the midst of controversy, as he vehemently denies allegations of making insensitive remarks about team ownership and hiring practices. […]
