TOLL ROADS HAVE BECOME CASH COW FOR HARRIS COUNTY
By: Bill King The Harris County toll roads are very profitable. Over the last decade, the toll revenue has grown from $610 mil-lion annually to $896 million, a 47% increase. Because the expenses for the toll road are mostly fixed, the net income from them has soared, growing by 78% ($230 million → $410 million). […]
HOUSTON NATIVE SERVES ABOARD U.S. NAVY FLOATING AIRPORT
By: Alvin Plexico, Navy Office of Community Outreach Chief Petty Officer Lonnie Paul, a native of Houston, Texas, serves aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan. Equipped with a full flight deck and more than 60 aircraft including attack fighter jets and helicopters, aircraft carriers are one of the largest warships in the world. Paul […]
THE GOP IS DRIVEN BY FEAR AND RACISM
The GOP has declared that its political governing philosophy is based upon conservatism. Question: what is it that the GOP is seeking to conserve?Is it the Godly principles of democracy? Is it the spiritual foundational principles and oracles of God? Or is it the ungodly immoral tents of institutional racism and MAGA Trumpism? Everyone should […]
‘THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER TO VOTE’
By: Alice Claiborne Important dates to remember this election season include: Oct. 7: Last day to register to vote Oct. 21: Early voting begins Oct. 25: Deadline to apply for ballot by mail Nov. 1: Early voting ends Nov. 5: Election Day For official information, including registration and vote-by-mail deadlines, please visit VoteTexas.gov or call […]
LEE ALCORN: A TRUE CHAMPION OF THE PEOPLE
By: Natiece Ford “Lee was a constant regardless. I think that will be his legacy.” That is how Commisioner of Dallas John Wiley Price described Civil Rights activist Lee Alcorn. Lee Alcorn has been a pillar in his community fighting discrimination at every turn, with many describing him as in your face about the issues. […]
DON’T LET THEM STEAL YOUR VOTE!
Texas’s lengthy history of voter disenfranchisement is thoroughly the result of white supremacy. Voting laws here are the most deterring in the country. Voter participation is among the lowest, too. These facts are all related. Last month Governor Abbott bragged about masterminding the elimination of more than one million individuals from the voter rolls aft […]
Phaedra Parks Takes on Dancing with the Stars – A Bold New Challenge
Phaedra Parks, the multi-talented attorney and reality TV star, has added yet another achievement to her impressive résumé by joining the cast of Dancing with the Stars for its 2024 season. This exciting venture has not only delighted her fans but has also introduced Parks to a whole new audience. Her participation is part of […]
Sisters Network® Inc. Celebrates 30th Anniversary “The Power of Sisterhood” During Free the National Black Breast Cancer Summit
In celebration of 30 years as the pioneer and the leading, black-led national organization dedicated to the black breast cancer crisis movement, Sisters Network® Inc., will host the 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit. The event on October 4-6, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency-Galleria, 2626 Sage Road, Houston, TX. 77056. The Summit is free and open to the public. The two-day Summit features leading breast health medical […]
Yolanda Adams Returns with a New Album After 13-Year Hiatus
Yolanda Adams, one of the most influential voices in gospel music, has released her first studio album in 13 years, titled Sunny Days. With this long-awaited project, Adams reaffirms her position as a central figure in modern gospel, seamlessly blending her signature style with fresh elements that appeal to both contemporary and traditional audiences. Adams’ […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Arrested on Charges of Sex Trafficking and Racketeering
On September 16, 2024, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in Manhattan on charges related to sex trafficking and racketeering. His arrest followed a grand jury indictment, which was unsealed after several months of investigation into alleged criminal activities tied to Combs. The indictment alleges that he orchestrated a long-running criminal enterprise involving the […]
