Houston METRO Attempting Fight Congestion in the Years to Come
Ismael Figueroa, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
Any city with sufficient population to cause traffic congestion has sufficient population to support a first rate public transportation alternative. In our city, where I-610 is commonly referred to as the “Ring of Fire,” due to the inescapable yellow, orange, and reds on our satellite navigation during...
Apple’s iOS 13 promises to be “the best update” ever
Jamal Brice, Staff Writer
June 10, 2019
Apple has created the best update in their opinion and has great anticipation following this update. We all know Apple as the top performing phones every year. With many improvements from the previous phone. Apple seems to only get better each year with more technology. The newest update...
Apple has created the Apple Card
Mariah Hernandez, Staff Writer
June 9, 2019
Apple will soon be releasing their own credit card called the Apple Card. Apple claims the card is built on “Simplicity, Transparency, and Privacy” while being “Designed to help customers lead a healthier financial life”. The Apple Card will be built into the Apple Wallet on iPhone devices, which will offer ...
Texas House passes pot bill; GOP Senate leader looks to block
Virginia Grant, Culture Editor
May 1, 2019
After 45 years decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana took a huge step forward when the Texas House of Representatives voted its approval of House Bill 63 by Speaker Pro Tem Joe Moody (D-78). The measure as passed stops short of legalization and instead reduces the penalty for possession of...
New economic proposal for U.S.-Mexico border wall announced
Virginia Grant, Culture Editor
March 20, 2019
In a political climate rife with indignation and outrage a positive solution for the American-Mexican border has emerged that is gaining popular support. On February 14, 2019 the Scientific American published an article proposing solar, wind, natural gas and water infrastructure along the border to create...
Five people dead in Chicago-area manufacturing company
Esmeralda Rocha, News Editor
February 20, 2019
Five people were killed, and six others injured after 45-year-old Gary Martin opened fire in the Henry Pratt Co. Martin was asked to a meeting with Human Resources in which he was going to be terminated after working for the valve manufacturing company in Aurora, Illinois for 15 years. Martin was issued a...
Fighting the Bad Guys: Cancer patient sworn in as cop for a day
Esmeralda Rocha, Staff Writer
February 13, 2019
Houston-area 6-year old Abigail Rose Arias had her dream come true when she became the newest member of the Freeport Police Department. Abigail was sworn in by the Chief Ray Garivey after he learned about her interest in law enforcement. According to KPRC, Abigail has been battling cancer for two years. She h...
13-year-old Wisconsin girl escapes abduction, kidnapper charged
Vivian Reyes, Staff Writer
January 24, 2019
Jayme Closs was abducted from her family's home October 15, 2018 in Barron, Wisconsin. An attacker forced his way into the Closs family home where he shot and killed her father and mother. Jayme Closs was thirteen years old when found in her family's home during the time her parents were shot...
Texas Sized Early Voting Turnout
Sarah Al-Shaikh, News Editor
October 29, 2018
As the clock struck 4:30 pm, the last couple of early-voters for the day trickled into Harris County Public Health Main Campus. While there was not a line leading out the building, as we saw on the first day of early voting, the energy and eagerness to vote were nonetheless still in the air. Several...
House Bill 2223
Ana Ramirez, Staff Writer
November 3, 2017
For too long, developmental education has been a well-intentioned, but failed investment
Harvey could impact victims’ mental health
Jimmieka Mills, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2017
To say that emotions around Houston are high would be an understatement. The devastation that Hurricane Harvey left in its wake was not limited material possessions, many residents in the Houston area are experiencing a mental hurricane of emotions that they themselves may not be able to make sense of. “It...
Congressman Al Green to hold public forum on Medicaid
June 23, 2017
Congressman Al Green and Special Guests: Children's Defense Fund-Texas, Houston Women's March, Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services, Houston Area Urban League, Light and Salt Association, Indivisible Houston, Indivisible Spring/Montgomery, Black Lives Matter: Houston, Houston Rising, Pantsuit Republic...