11,000 Texans gathered on the steps of the State Capitol to Rally on March 12, 2011 to Save Texas Schools from a 10 billion reduction in public school funding. The Rally was organized by Save Texas Schools. “ Save Texas Schools is a nonpartisan statewide volunteer coalition of parents, …

    75,000 square feet, 44 call center stations, 15 exam rooms and much more! It is being built across the free way of the University of Houston. What could it be, you ask yourself? Planned Parenthood is what it is called and 4600 Gulf Freeway is where it is …

    In what promises to be a transformative moment in the history of the University of Houston, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching announced Tuesday that UH has been categorized as a research university with “very high research activity,” the highest classification given to research universities and …

    HOUSTON—A year since its introduction, the Post 9/11 GI Bill continues to leave a trail of frustrated veterans nationwide. Despite the promise of future benefits, which were made prior to enlistment, many veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces have yet to receive their corresponding rewards. Jacobí Montgomery, 28, is …

    Catherine McAdoo was raised in a good home, but she still has fear in her heart about her experience as a victim of human trafficking nearly ten years ago. “I’m afraid that he’ll get out and that he’ll come find me,” said McAdoo of the man named who allegedly …

Houstonians are fighting back against unlawful towing that is occurring in private parking lots and garages. Presciliano Diaz is just one of hundreds of victims who have been improperly towed from a parking facility. In December 2007 his car was towed for alleged non-payment near Jefferson and Louisiana Street after the …

    Due to the recent census counts, Houston is currently looking to add two new districts, which Latino organizations are strongly against. The Coalition is composed of non-profit organizations like LULAC, the National Hispanic Professional Organization and the parent company of The Venture, EGMN. This group is currently asking …

    Dear Mr. President: We write to discuss our mutual interest in a talented group of responsible young people with the potential to further enrich our great nation:  individuals eligible for immigration relief under the DREAM Act. We know that you share our desire to enact comprehensive immigration reform …

Why is diabetes so high for Hispanic people? The thrifty gene may be causing the problem. This gene causes the body to store extra amounts of fat and sugars.

The Coalition, a group of concerned leaders representing over 20 community organizations, rejects the proposed 2011 Houston redistricting plan.