Confederate Heroes???
By State Rep. Jarvis Johnson, Texas District-139 Much of the discussion surrounding Confederate Heroes and monuments are centered around preserving heritage. But whose heritage is worth preserving? For some of us, it is not possible to separate the brutality of slavery from the actions of confederate soldiers. This conflict is deeply personal to me, my […]
Republican-led Property Tax Relief or Deceit?
By Senator Borris Miles Republican-led Property Tax Relief or Deceit? Last week, the Texas Senate passed the controversial property tax reform bill, Senate Bill 2. This bill is just an attack on local governments and their ability to provide basic services to their communities, without providing any meaningful tax relief. We have watched our City […]
P.V. Resident Honored
As it was noted at the public award ceremony, Mrs. Carter is a retired educator and a resident of Prairie View for 63 years where she has been volunteering as a meal delivery driver for Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels program since September 2008 in Waller County.
Unchain the Mind
I read some of your article in reference to Trump Making America Great Again. I know that 100% of African American Community Newspapers support the Democratic Party. But there are new brave leaders who admonish black people to leave the Democratic Party, because it has Destroyed the Black Community!!
Accountability Part II. “Elected Officials”
By Roy Douglas Malonson “The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men.” – Lyndon B. Johnson I concur with the words of the former president, as I have often stated, “We have two […]
Living Legend: Beverly Allen Robinson
By Zion Kinniebrew, 9th grade, Cy Springs H.S. Legend defined is an extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field. So, in admiration I call to the front Ms. Beverly Allen Robinson; a legend in the ministry of the Dance. Ms. Beverly has been a pillar in the Acres Homes Community and a […]
The Ensemble: “Freeda Peoples”
By T.J. Baker HOUSTON – I’m embarrassed to say, that it’s been a few years since I’ve been to an Ensemble theater play. I’ve had plenty of opportunities to go, but didn’t. Well, when you run out of good lazy excuses, the only thing to do is to get your booty up and just go. […]
Aldine & METRO Bus Shelter Design Project
ALDINE ISD -Eight teams from three Aldine ISD high schools have been selected to participate in METRO’s bus shelter design project. Six teams from Blanson CTE High School and one team each from Eisenhower High School and Nimitz High School are taking part in the project. The eight teams will present their bus shelter designs […]
America’s fatal “legal drug” problem
Prescription drug abuse has become a major public health issue in our country. According to Trust for America, a Washington , D.C. based research organization, deaths in America related to drug abuse are greater than those that result from the use of illegal substances such as heroin and cocaine combined.
Warner D. Ervin
By Rebecca S. Jones HOUSTON – “All children can learn if placed in an educational environment conducive for teaching and learning.” This philosophy is one which has guided the career path of the much accomplished and distinguished Warner D. Ervin. With having dedicated over four decades to education, his thorough and comprehensive knowledge of instruction […]
