THE BEST U.S. CITIES TO FIND A STARTER HOME
By: Mike LaFirenza The American dream of homeownership often begins with a starter home—a manageable property that allows young adults and families to establish roots, build equity, and lay the groundwork for fi nancial security. This initial step on the property ladder fuels the housing market and strengthens the economy by creating a generation of […]
Harmony in Life and Love: Nelly and Ashanti’s Joyous Baby Announcement
[Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty] In a delightful twist that combines love and music, Nelly and Ashanti, two titans of the R&B world, have shared some joyous personal news—they are expecting their first child together. This announcement has sent waves of excitement through their fan bases and the music industry alike. Ashanti, at 43, is embracing […]
U.S. NAVY OFFICER SCHOOL GRADUATE
By Megan Brown MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Ensign Rita Doakes, a native of Houston, Texas, FROM 11AM TO 4PM recently graduated from the U.S. Navy’s Limited Duty O cer/Chief Warrant O cer (LDO/CWO) School. On Apr. 12. Doakes, a Richard Milburn Academy graduate, joined the Navy 14 years ago. “I joined the Navy for financial stability, […]
FBISD TRUSTEES
By: SH-FBISD News The FBISD Board of Trustees approved the appointments of two deputy superintendents and a finance director at the Monday Agenda Review meeting. Dr. Jaretha Jordan was named Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Kathleen Brown was named Deputy Superintendent of Operations, and Juan Zamora was named Director of Finance. “ ese extremely […]
JUST SAY, “NO” TO ANOTHER HISD BOND
By: Travis McGee On June 1, 2023, the Texas Education Agency (T.E.A.) took full control of the Houston Independent School District. Even though we have been historically underfunded by the State of Texas, our taxes make up approximately 90% of HISD’s budget. This does not include the fact that additional monies in the hundreds of […]
HOUSTON CONTRACTING
Is there economic justice in the City of Houston’s prime contracting processes? e City of Houston has never had an inclusive diverse system of awarding contracts. No doubt about it, former Mayor Lee P. Brown was Houston’s most inclusive multi-cultural leader in the past y years. Mayor Brown’s Atlanta experience was the national role […]
AUTISM AWARENESS
About 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults in the U.S. are autistic. e Autism Spectrum Disorder affects how a person interacts with others, causing social obstacles and communication difficulties. Characterized by verbal and nonverbal impediments, and the presence of repetitive behavior or restricted interests, autism leads to self-isola- tion, educational and wellbeing […]
ELIZA ANN ROBERTSON 100 YEARS OLD
By: Vera Baker Eliza Ann Robertson was born on April 4 1924, in Keatchie, Louisiana to Sam and Laura Collins. She attended Flower Hill School in Grand Cane, Louisiana. She moved to Houston’s Acres Home community in 1952. She’s the mother to 10 children: 4 girls, 6 boys. She’s the grandmother to 25, and the […]
COMMISSIONER THOMAS JONES, JR.
By: Shelley McKinley The newest Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority is Thomas Jones, Jr. He joins six other Commissioners and has the responsibility of setting policies and guiding executive staff to ensure that Port Houston continues to be a strategic leader for the Houston Ship Channel. Following a unanimous appointment from City […]
Rihanna’s Global Impact: Transforming Lives Through Philanthropy
[Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images] In the world of celebrity philanthropy, few shine as brightly as Robyn Rihanna Fenty, better known as Rihanna. Beyond her formidable presence in music, fashion, and business, Rihanna has carved a niche for herself as a dedicated humanitarian, using her fame and resources to effect significant social change. Her philanthropic ventures […]
