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.
What gave Sheila Jackson Lee such a big win over Amanda Edwards
TSU Political Science Professor, Dr. Michael Adams, breaks down what gave Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee such a resounding victory in the 18th Congressional District race over her former intern and former Houston City Council member, Amanda Edwards.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, community activists discuss Crown Act violation by Barbers Hill ISD
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee will host a news conference Friday morning to discuss the violation of the Crown Act after a Barbers Hill high school student was repeatedly disciplined for his hairstyle choice.
Following community concern, Congresswoman gets temporary delay in TxDOT project affecting Houstonโs Third Ward
Following concerns from community members in the Third Ward, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announced Friday that TxDOT has agreed to temporarily delay the project to allow for the community to receive more information about it and how it will impact traffic.
A candid conversation with Houston mayor-elect John Whitmire on infrastructure and public safety (including his own)
State Sen. Whitmire is about to undergo a career change at an age when most individuals are enjoying retirement. Whitmireโs reasoning? This is a calling for him and the Houstonians who requested he come home to fix the city.
Sheila Jackson Lee faces short deadline to decide her political future after losing Houstonโs mayoral election
After being defeated in the runoff election for Houston Mayor by State Senator John Whitmire, Sheila Jackson Lee has until Monday at 6 p.m. to file for reelection to Congress if she wants to run again.
In crowded field, Houston mayor's race centers on prominent Democrats Sheila Jackson Lee and John Whitmire
Jackson Lee has sought to rally her partyโs base, vowing to stand up to โMAGA Republicans.โ Whitmire has relied on a more bipartisan coalition while also defending his Democratic credentials.
Sheila Jackson Lee expresses regret after audio leaks of her berating, demeaning staffers
Jackson Lee is running for Houston mayor, and the recording of her expletive-laden rant toward an employee was sent from an anonymous email account to multiple news organizations, three days before the start of early voting.
Political dominoes could fall in Houston as 2 longtime Democrats campaign for mayor
State Sen. John Whitmire, first elected in 1982, and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, in office since 1995, could be vacating seats that havenโt been open for decades. The election calendar, however, may bring a tough decision for one or both.
Black lawmakers press Justice and Education Departments to investigate Florida's race curriculum
The Congressional Black Caucus is pushing the White House, Justice Department and the Department of Education to look into whether Florida school districts are violating federal discrimination law following changes to the state's Black history curriculum.
Community activist Gerry Monroe, known as outspoken โchampionโ and fierce fighter for HISD students, dies
The community is mourning the death of Gerry Monroe, who was widely regarded as a fierce fighter for students in the Houston Independent School District, often taking on the Board for various issues.
โFabulous expression of frustrationโ: Protesters collide with Democratic lawmaker rally on steps of Houston City Hall
A rally involving Democratic state lawmakers was interrupted Saturday by a group calling for justice for a man killed by Houston police last April. It lead to heated moments on the steps of city hall, but ended with a common goal.
New caucus in Congress condemns poisoning of Iranian girls
A new bipartisan caucus in Congress is condemning the Iranian government over the recent poisoning of school girls in the country, amplifying the growing criticism in Washington against the Islamic Republic and its disregard for human rights.
โShe was truly a lionessโ: Houstonians remember former city councilmember Ada Edwards
โA force on city council, but a force in our hearts,โ Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee said.Ada Jean Edwards, a former city council member, passed away last week. The community advocate and icon was 80 years old.
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is running for Houston mayor
Jackson Lee enters a mayoral contest that is already well underway. The early frontrunner is state Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, and his competitors include Chris Hollins, the former Harris County clerk, and Amanda Edwards, a former City Council member.
Watch live: Mayor Turner joins community, state leaders to condemn Senate Bill 147
Local, and state leaders will gather Monday to denounce the recently-filed Senate Bill 147, which would prohibit citizens and business entities from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from purchasing land within the state of Texas.
Texas state senator blasts Uvalde police response in congressional hearing: โIt was cowardiceโ
Roland Gutierrez made the remarks during a hearing of the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security that was focused on bipartisan legislative solutions to gun violence.
Watch live: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee calls for production of monkeypox vaccine in US
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee held a news conference Monday to call for domestic production of monkeypox vaccine in the United States after the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency.
โNo pity for the poorโ: KPRC 2, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee step in to help elderly, disabled resident being evicted during the heat
Neighbors in the community of Pine Village North were shocked Tuesday morning after witnessing Harris County Precinct 3 constables putting Mrs. Frances Jean Sanders and all of her furniture out on the streets.
TxDOT to demolish 375 Lofts at the Ballpark housing units during pause of I-45 expansion
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee visited the location at Graffiti Wall Tuesday to discuss TxDOTโs plan to move forward with the demolition of 375 housing units, disregarding the federally mandated pause on the expansion of I-45.