Solange DeLisle News
Muriel Hasbun's photos show 'preservation of personal and collective identities and memories' at Houston Center for Photography
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 15, 2022
A new exhibit will soon be opening inside the Houston Center for Photography featuring photographs by Muriel Hasbun, Stephanie Concepción-Ramírez, and Jessica Carolina Gonzàlez.
SAM, Forward parties of Texas invite frustrated voters: 'Help us build a better, more hopeful solution'
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 7, 2022
The Lone Star State's newest political parties are teaming up to host a convention in September to help generate interest while working to give voters another option as opposed to the traditional two-party political system.
Goldman Sachs acknowledges that 'renewables are not a stand-alone solution'
By Solange DeLisle | May 18, 2022
An internationally renowned investment bank and financial services company based in New York City has acknowledged the downside of renewable energy dependence, as more organizations look to transition away from fossil fuels and toward green energy.
Houston teacher reflects on job highlights, lessons: 'This job definitely keeps me on my toes'
By Solange DeLisle | Mar 17, 2022
Thinking on her feet, learning where to pick her battles, and establishing trusting relationships with her students are all crucial elements that Marjorie Yap has learned as an educator in the Houston Independent School District.
TPPF policy director Quintero: 'Unfortunately, local property tax bills are also bigger in Texas'
By Solange DeLisle | Mar 9, 2022
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have supported measures to reduce the burden of property taxes on Texans, and even despite major cities in the Lone Star State seeing a population decline, property taxes went up.
Increased crime in Houston strikes a chord with Urban Reform president Charles Blain
By Solange DeLisle | Feb 28, 2022
The spike in violent crimes across Houston isn't sitting well with community leaders, who want to see more action from local governments.
NFL running back, Texas-native Peterson arrested at LAX
By Solange DeLisle | Feb 18, 2022
NFL running back Adrian Peterson was arrested following what officials have described as a verbal and physical altercation with his wife on a plane headed for Houston from Los Angeles.
'I heard four gunshots': Students recall terrifying moments inside YES Prep school as suspect is charged
By Solange DeLisle | Oct 6, 2021
A former student of the YES Prep Southwest Secondary School has been booked and charged in connection to the Oct. 1 school shooting that injured the campus's administrator.
Fort Bend ISD Police 'deeply saddened' by Sgt. Richard Frankie's death
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 23, 2021
The Fort Bend Independent School District (ISD) is mourning the loss of the district's Police Sgt. Richard Frankie, 50, who died due to complications from COVID-19 on Sept. 17.
Small businesses 'hit the hardest' by the pandemic could be eligible for Harris County grant program
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 23, 2021
Small businesses in Harris County that were negatively impacted by COVID-19 could be eligible for some financial assistance from the county's $30 million Small Business Relief Fund that launched on Sept. 20.
'One of its very best': Houston police officer shot and killed in the line of duty
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 23, 2021
The City of Houston is mourning the loss of "one of its very best," Senior Officer William "Bill" Jeffrey who was shot and killed during the execution of a high-level felony warrant in Aeropark earlier this week.
TAB: Biden's vaccine mandate sets 'frightening precedent'
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 15, 2021
Companies with more than 100 employees or more could soon be mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to have workers either get vaccinate against COVID-19 or face a hefty fine under a mandate President Joe Biden announced on Sept. 9.
'My guy is built different': Edelman praises Amendola for first touchdown as a Texan
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 15, 2021
Former New England Patriots' wide receiver Danny Amendola made his presence on the Houston Texans known during a game on Sept. 12 by catching a touchdown pass, which was less than a week after Amendola signed with the team.
Houston's economy continues to recover from pandemic, with 'improving' PMI score
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 15, 2021
The Greater Houston Partnership has announced the overall economic activity in the area grew last month as outlined in the most recent Houston Purchasing Managers Index (PMI).
Turner asks Houstonians to 'stay off the roads' as Tropical Storm Nicholas makes landfall
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 13, 2021
The City of Houston and other communities nearby are getting ready for the forecasted heavy rainfall and expected flooding as Tropical Storm Nicholas moves closer to the Texas coastline.
Abbott orders 'increased readiness' as Tropical Storm Nicholas approaches Texas coastline
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 13, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) has ordered the state's resources to increase their readiness Sept. 12, the day before Tropical Storm Nicholas was forecasted to make landfall on the Texas coast.
HISD Board votes 'unanimously' to change name of Jack Yates High School football field to honor memory of George Floyd
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 10, 2021
The football field at Jack Yates High School in Houston will now bear the name of graduate and former team member George Floyd who was killed by a Minnesota police officer during his arrest last year.
Turner: 'If we don't take immediate action to combat climate change, future generations will suffer'
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 10, 2021
Mayor Sylvester Turner (D-Houston) wants more people in the country to put their focus on climate change and the impact it's had on natural disasters following the devastation left behind by Hurricane Ida.
Kamin wishes Jewish Houstonians a 'happy, healthy and peaceful' new year
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 7, 2021
The Jewish community in Houston and around the world are celebrating the start of their new year with a religious holiday called Rosh Hashanah and both local and national elected officials are recognizing the occasion.
Alcorn 'starstruck' during tour of Houston's Johnson Space Center
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 7, 2021
Houston City Councilor At-Large Sallie Alcorn joined several other dignitaries including the current head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Bill Nelson on a tour of the Johnson Space Center.