Brandalyn Gill self-published her latest book, “Life,” which is a collection of contemporary fictional short stories and poems that will challenge your mind and enrich your life.   HOUSTON- Houston’s very own premiere author...

  PRAIRIE VIEW- The Prairie View A&M Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) capped off the school year on a successful note as they donated nearly $300 in school supplies to Waller ISD’s H.T. Jones Elementary School in Prairie Vie...

Melanie Lawson   HOUSTON- Melanie Lawson was honored recently by Crisis Intervention of Houston, Inc. (CIH) at its “Magic of M” gala which celebrated women answering the call of service to the community through their tireless volu...

  The New VIEWS program was designed to assist female homeless veterans like Carisa Dogen once was. The homeless female veteran is a relatively new phenomenon, because only recently have so many women  been serving in the military.   H...

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) helped working Texans collect $13.5 million in unpaid wages between January of 2009 and March 2011. TWC administers the Texas Payday Law, which requires private employers to provide workers with ea...

As a music producer, I believe that music is all about connecting the best musicians with the best instruments. And I feel that same philosophy holds true for cancer treatment – it’s connecting the best physicians with the best technolo...

(l-r) Leon Mitchison (on the end), El Franco Lee (middle, back) and the Imani Jazz Ensemble of the Imani School.

Local 341’s leadership has spread inaccurate information regarding pension reform.  To the contrary, the City is not trying to take away anyone’s pension or reduce benefits for those nearing retirement.  Did you know that the Police and Fire pension allow some to retire at 90% of what they earned yearly when they worked?

Reports state that HPD’s deferential response team raided the business after receiving complaints from neighbors. They found two weapons (one of which was a 12-gauge shot gun) and more than 1,000 prescription pills.Additionally, they were running a gambling shack. On the day they were busted, undercover cops observed high-stakes gambling going on inside a shed in the back. I truly wonder who came up with this birdbrain idea. I know it could not have been solely the owner, because he looked to be about my age perhaps slightly older. Then too, I could be wrong. Nothing surprises me anymore.

Cathy Nash, CEO of Citizen Bank

The lawsuit against Citizens Republic Bancorp and its subsidiary Citizens Bank of Flint, Michigan, stemmed from allegations that the banks were expanding branches in White areas while closing them down in Black communities, decreasing access to their services.