Houston Renames Airport Terminal in Honor of the Late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
The late Congresswoman is taking flight! The late U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a political powerhouse who served Houston’s 18th Congressional District for over three decades, will have her name forever etched into the city’s landscape. On Wednesday, the Houston City Council overwhelmingly approved a proposal to rename Terminal E at Bush Intercontinental Airport in […]
Remembering Beloved Former Houston Mayor & Congressman, Sylvester Turner
He did well and now he can take his rest! The city of Houston gathered recently to bid a heartfelt farewell to Sylvester Turner, the beloved former mayor and congressman whose life and legacy helped shaped the city, KHOU 11 News reports. The homegoing service was held at The Church Without Walls capping off a […]
New Affordable Housing Community Named After Activist Opal Lee to Open in Fort Worth, TX
She’s continuing to lead the charge in serving her community! In 2023, construction on a new mixed-income housing complex named after activist and educator Dr. Opal Lee began in Fort Worth, Texas, NBCDFW news reports. Plans for “The Opal” were first announced in June 2021 to honor the elder matriarch known as the “Grandmother of […]
Erica Lee Carter, Daughter of Late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Makes History as the First Woman to Replace Her Mother in Congress
Her mother would be proud! Erica Lee Carter, the daughter of late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, was just sworn into office to finish her mother’s term, Click 2 Houston reports. Jackson Lee held her position in Congress for nearly three decades, from 1995 until her passing from pancreatic cancer in July 2024 at the age […]
Simone Biles to Open New Restaurant in Her Hometown Airport
Oh, we cannot wait for this! Simone Biles, the most decorated Olympic gymnast in U.S. history, now adds restaurateur to her portfolio. According to the Bleacher Report, Biles has teamed up with The Playmakers Group to open a new restaurant in her hometown airport in Houston, Texas. Aptly named “Taste of Gold,” a nod to […]
Watch Houston Man’s Heartwarming Journey From Aspiring NBA Player to Basketball Entrepreneur
He turned lemons into lemonade! Thomas Fields is a former star basketball player who once had big dreams for making it in the NBA. He started out with a very promising career, making the varsity team his freshman year of high school before suffering a number of setbacks including multiple ACL tears, lack of access […]
Remembering Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee & Her Lifelong Legacy of Leadership
She will be deeply missed! In the annals of American history, certain figures emerge not just as lawmakers but as champions of justice, voices for the voiceless, and architects of progress. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, whose recent passing has left a void in the halls of power and in the hearts of many, exemplified these […]
Megan Thee Stallion Launches Emergency Power Program in Houston for Seniors Affected by Hurricane
She’s taking care of her own! Megan Thee Stallion recently announced an emergency power program in her city of Houston. The recent Hurricane Beryl has left many in the city suffering without power as they try to recover from billions in damage. In Houston alone, 2.7 million residents were left without power, and the soaring […]
Texas Elementary School Teacher Goes Viral After Planning Mock Trip to Mexico for Students
This teacher has gone above and beyond! Sonja White is a first-grade teacher at Trinity Leadership at Cedar Hill Elementary School in Cedar Hill, Texas, WFAA reports. While speaking with her young scholars, she inquired about things they wanted to do that they hadn’t done before, with the goal of exposing them to different cultures […]