Sheila Jackson Lee holds news conference discussing Barbers Hill, CROWN Act controversy following lawsuit
Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is expected to hold a press conference following the recent ruling which stated that Barbers Hill Independent School District did not violate the CROWN Act after disciplining a student for wearing his natural hair.
โWe will see justiceโ: Family, attorney for Barbers Hill student say they wonโt back down amid hairstyle controversy
The family of a Barbers Hill High School student is speaking out just days after the districtโs superintendent announced that the teen will continue facing disciplinary measures over his hairstyle.
Fort Bend Co. judge explains new elections process, addresses mail ballot application discrepancies
Fort Bend County Judge KP George held a press conference Friday afternoon to raise awareness of the new election process following the passing of Senate Bill 1 and address concerns over mail ballot application discrepancies.
Texas House finally makes quorum, but Democrats say Republicans cheated to get there
There were 99 members registered as present Thursday evening, the exact number needed to end the 38-day Democratic quorum break over the GOPโs priority elections bill. But not all of those members were physically on the floor.
Black lawmakers, NAACP and students push back on UT-Austinโs โThe Eyes of Texasโ report, urge school to lose the song
โItโs humiliating to be required to sit for the song or be in the presence,โ said Gary Bledsoe, president of the Texas NAACP. Students have also called on the school to stop playing the song from the bell tower. In his report, Alberto Martinez provided documentation linking the phrase โThe Eyes of Texasโ to a statement made in reference to Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. This complicates its understanding and explains how different people experienced the song in vastly different ways.โA UT-Austin spokesperson said the university stands behind its report. AdOn Monday, a UT-Austin band member said said the implications of protesting the song were unclear for students.
George Floydโs family members speak in Austin ahead of hearing about George Floyd bill
AUSTIN, Texas โ Outside of George Floydโs public memorial last summer in Texas, Republican Gov. Earlier this month in Congress, House Democrats passed the most ambitious effort in decades to overhaul policing nationwide under the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Like the legislation in Texas, the bill would ban chokeholds and address so-called qualified immunity that shields law enforcement from certain lawsuits. He quickly added that measures need to support law enforcement. Ad___Find APโs full coverage of the death of George Floyd: https://apnews.com/hub/death-of-george-floyd
Hereโs how Texas lawmakers plan to ban hair discrimination through The CROWN Act
AdTimeka Moore specializes in natural hair at her salon Sugacurls in west Houston. Moore said in the 17 years sheโs been doing natural hair, sheโs noticed that times are changing. Katy-based hair specialist, Karess The Stylist, said the natural hair movement has come a long way. โThereโs a greater selection now than how it was in 2009.โAdIn the past, many naturals had to make hair products out of their kitchen. Tapley said the average Target store will carry 59 brands of products tailored to natural hair.
Harris County $1.4 billion short on flood control projects that are part of bond voterโs approved after Harvey
More than two years after Harris County voters overwhelmingly approved a $2.5 billion flood control bond, the county announced Tuesday that it is $1.4 billion short. Many of the hundreds of original projects remain unfinished, including in some of the most economically disadvantaged communities. โHalls and Greens, the two poorest watersheds in the county -- theyโre basically left out of the process,โ said Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia in Commissionerโs Court. โIt doesnโt add up at all,โ said former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. โThe commissionerโs court needs to fix it,โ said State Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-Dist.
Texas House Democrats launch climate, environment caucus with one goal: Talk about climate change in the Legislature
Credit: Michael Stravato for The Texas TribuneSeventeen Democrats in the Texas House launched a climate, environment and energy caucus this week with one simple goal: To talk about climate change at the Texas Capitol, where conversations on reducing emissions of greenhouse gases have been sidelined for years. Led by state Rep. Erin Zwiener, D-Driftwood, the caucus includes Democrats from major cities across the state. AdMembers pointed out that the Legislature didnโt hold a single hearing on any bill related to climate change during the last session. Instead, they have their sights set on a more modest goal they hope is achievable โ holding at least one hearing on climate change. โMinority communities are facing the brunt of these injustices,โ said state Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, a civil rights attorney.
This is how to score free backpacks, school supplies for your kids in Missouri City
MISSOURI CITY, Texas Texas Rep. Ron Reynolds, along with Fort Bend County judge KP George is hosting a Back to School giveaway on Friday, providing supplies to students and their families as the school year begins. Residents can stop by at the Wells Fargo Building at 2440 Texas Parkway in Missouri City where volunteers will be giving away backpacks, haircut vouchers, PPE and grocery items to families in need via drive-thru distribution. I am excited that we can provide backpacks, school supplies, PPE and groceries to the families in our community that are going through particularly tough times and are in need, said Reynolds, Im going to continue to do everything in my power to assist our community during this public health crisis.The giveaway started at 10 a.m. and will continue until 1 p.m.WHAT TO KNOW IF YOU GO:Missouri City Back 2 School Fest2440 Texas Parkway, Missouri City10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Houston Newsmakers Mar. 20: Neil Bush on Fight Against Illiteracy and Donald Trump
โI will not support Donald Trump under any circumstances,โ proclaimed Neil Bush, the brother and son of two former Presidents. Bush is also co-founder and co-Director of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation. ALSOJulie Baker Finck, Ph.D is the President of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation. Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall, every Sunday Morning at 10 a.m. right after Meet the Press on KPRC Channel 2. More Information:โข Neil Bush, Co-Director Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, www.bushhoustonliteracy.orgโข Julie Baker Finck Ph.D. , President, Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, www.bushhoustonliteracy.orgโข Ron Reynolds, State Representative District 27, 281-213-9554, 512-463-0494 www.ronreynolds.org