Gallegos’ open seat attracts many candidates
HOUSTON– State Senator Mario Gallegos won re-election on Nov. 6; however, his death left a seat open for senate district 6. This empty seat has attracted as many …
After the Storm
By Angie Liang We Houstonians are no strangers to hurricanes. Living in former swamplands about an hour from the Gulf Coast, weve had to stock up on non-perishables …
Election results in a “status quo”- Incumbents Obama, Sheriff Garcia, Senator Gallegos re-elected: Voter turnout heavy in most precincts
HARRIS COUNTY – Republican candidates took a great deal of the county and national votes, but not enought to unseat several incumbent Democrats the vote tally has revealed. …
Founders Breakfast highlights reasons for start of Aldine Education Foundation
By LETICIA FEHLING The Aldine Education Foundation (AEF) hosted a Founders Breakfast November 8 at the Hyatt North Houston to introduce the newly formed group to the business …
Debbie Phelps joins local after-school supporter CASE to promote National Parent Involvement Day
Aldine Superintendent Bamberg joins Phelps, local leaders for panel discussion Swim mom Debbie Phelps, mother of Olympian Michael Phelps, partners with the Cooperative for After-School Enrichment (CASE) to …
Election Day Nov. 6th sees close races in local and national scene
Early voting finished last Friday, and according to Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart, almost two-thirds of the voters that are anticipated to vote in this election have already …
Chamber Starlight Awards recognize local businesses New Board takes office
By GILBERT HOFFMAN Northeast News GREENSPOINT – The Houston Intercontinental Chamber held their annual Business Awards banquet last Thursday night, and the format included the Chamber’s awards categories, …
Senator Gallegos passes away at 62
HOUSTON – Senator Mario V. Gallegos, resting comfortably at Houston’s Methodist Hospital and surrounded by family members and close friends, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, following complications …
Heavy Trash Pick-ups to resume East Aldine District, Pct. 2 partner to restore service
East Aldine residents have been without heavy trash pick-up service for about six months, when Harris County Pct. 2 took over much of the territory that was previously …