“Mr. Aldine,” W.W. Thorne passes away
W.W. “Bill” Thorne, who saved Aldine ISD from bankruptcy in the late 1950s and was affectionally known as “Mr. Aldine,” has passed away. Mr. Thorne, 98, served as …
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Olympics open in Tokyo, Aldine Nimitz’s Griner on team
TOKYO – Brittney Griner and Ariel Atkins are players with local ties on this year’s Team USA women’s basketball Olympic roster. Brittney Griner, who starred at Nimitz High …
Local legislators leave Austin to stop Voter Restriction bill
Democrats Armando W., Senfronia T., and Carol A. among opponents in D.C. State Representative Walle Travels to D.C. to Stop Voter Suppression Efforts HOUSTON – State Representative Armando …
We Lose Lewis Spearman
We are sad to report that our friend and colleague, Lewis Spearman, passed away on Friday, June 25, peacefully at home. Lewis had been recovering from a cardiac …
Celebrating Juneteenth in East Aldine
BakerRipley, East Aldine, and Studio 59 host Street Festivities EAST ALDINE – Last Saturday, June 19th was busy with public events all over the district, including a Juneteenth …
Local Democrats meet with VP Harris
Discuss Texas Voter Restriction bills WASHINGTON, DC – Last week a group of Democratic state legislators met with Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss the ongoing fight to …
East Aldine to get sculpture by famed Artist
EAST ALDINE – A huge bust statue of the late president John F. Kennedy may soon mark the northern edge of the District, and greet travelers arriving from …
GLO responds to criticism, sends $750 mil to Harris County
HARRIS COUNTY – After last week’s announcement from the state GLO, local leaders in Harris County and the City of Houston were vocal in their unhappiness about the …
Harris County Judge Moves COVID-19 Threat Level to Level 2: Orange
Key COVID-19 Trends Continue Downward Trajectory; Hidalgo Commends Community for Driving Indicators Down By Getting Vaccinated, Urges Continued Vigilance and Action to Reach Non-Vaccinated Population Harris County, Texas …