Podcast appearances and mentions of harris county commissioner

In this compelling episode, we delve into a profound conversation with Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and esteemed attorney Amber Mostyn as they passionately discuss the significance of Juneteenth. They shed light on the historical context and cultural importance of Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Commissioner Ellis shares his insights on the local efforts to recognize and celebrate Juneteenth in Harris County, emphasizing the importance of education, community engagement, and cultural preservation. Meanwhile, Attorney Amber Mostyn provides her personal perspectives on the ongoing recognition and observance of Juneteenth as a significant milestone in American history. Together, they explore the broader implications of Juneteenth and its relevance in promoting social justice, fostering inclusivity, and continuing the journey towards equality. Prepare to be inspired and enlightened as we delve into this enlightening conversation about the enduring importance of Juneteenth.

  On Tuesday's show: Harris County and Houston officials have sent a letter to the Department of Justice requesting federal election monitors observe the election monitors whom the Texas Secretary of State and Texas Attorney General offices are sending to the county. We discuss what this means for this year's midterm elections now that early voting is underway. Also this hour: We continue our series of interviews with candidates in some of the key races around Texas and Greater Houston that are on the ballot on Election Day. Today, we talk with Lesley Briones, candidate for Harris County Commissioner running to represent Precinct 4. Then, with the news that the University of Houston is adding a music therapy degree, we talk about how music is used in medical care. And we learn the history of Old Quarter Acoustic Café, the longstanding music venue in Galveston.

The Czar was talking with Tom Ramsey the Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 3. Tom decided that it was a good time to make a major announcement.  

On Tuesday's show: Texas added 5,100 upstream oil and gas jobs in February, the highest spike in more than a decade and the second highest jump more than 30 years, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. Why? Also this hour: Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis talks about issues affecting the county and answers listener questions. Then, we learn about some of the rare species of wildlife that have been spotted around Texas recently. And poet Nikki Giovanni shares what advice she gives to aspiring writers at Prairie View A&M University and explains why a South American bat was named after her.

Our special edition of Houston Matters weekdays at 3 p.m. addresses your questions and concerns about important issues affecting the community. In this episode, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis (precinct 1) joins host Ernie Manouse to discuss billions of federal dollars to fight COVID-19 being withheld on the Texas state level. Commissioner Ellis also discusses changes in how elections are handled locally. Then, Ernie is joined by our regular Thursday guest Dr. Catherine Troisi, infectious disease epidemiologist... Read More

Diana Martinez Alexander discussed her upcoming Democratic Harris County Commissioner Precinct 3 race. This is one grassroots community organizer that precinct 3 needs, a people's person.

Our special edition of Houston Matters weekdays at 3 p.m. addresses your questions and concerns about important issues affecting the community. In the first segment, host Ernie Manouse is joined by Dr. Vivian Ho with Rice University’s James A. Baker III Institute to talk about the latest news surrounding COVID-19. She co-writes a blog detailing the latest updates on the pandemic. Dr. Ho is: James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics Professor of economics Professor of... Read More

On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Rapper Bun B discusses the march he helped organize in honor of George Floyd. And we catch up with Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis about the county’s response to recent protests. Also this hour: City Council Member Abbie Kamin answers questions about city politics and the response to COVID-19. And sociologist Dr. Stephen Klineberg discusses his new book, Prophetic City: Houston on the Cusp of a Changing America.

On Thursday's Houston Matters: We get some clarity about how Harris County's newly-approved COVID-19 relief program for vulnerable residents will work. There are some concerns the funds will be used up as quickly as the city's recent rent relief program. And the Houston Chronicle's Gabrielle Banks discusses a story she co-authored about COVID-19 in the Harris County Jail. Also this hour: We learn how the idea of summer vacation will be different this year amid... Read More

Thank you for tuning into Latino Politics and News. I'm Tony Diaz. We are recording remotely for broadcast on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. This is the best way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Should it take 10 calls to find out who is in charge of graffiti on a bridge in your neighborhood? Should it be easy to find out which branch of government is responsible for that bridge? What if you run for mayor, and lose? Is your political career over before it takes off? We’ll be tackling those issue on today’s program and more. At the top of the show, we'll speak with Michael Moore, candidate for Harris County Precinct 3. He is in a Democrat run-off July 14. During the second half of the show, we also speak with Adam Sanchez who is running for Stafford City Council in November. And we begin the program with news impacting our community. Nationally: We are proud that the Mexican American Legal Defense Fund is suing on behalf of U.S. Citizens who filed taxes as Mixed immigration Status family households and as a result were denied benefits for CORONA VIRUS Relief checks. This sounds like representation without taxation. We’ll keep following this. Such families may get help in Harris County. Harris County Commissioners Court has approved $15 million to help low income residents including those families who were denied $1,200 checks from the federal COVID 19 Relief because they filed as mixed immigration status families. We applaud Harris County Commissioners Court for putting Harris County First. This is a powerful way to rebuke the scapegoating of Immigrants that is happening nationally. Those fund will help Harris County residents who pay rent, who shop at stores, who are working to keep the economy going. Harris County also approved $12m for mail in ballots to make sure everyone has a chance to vote during this Corona Virus epdemic. We hope that there will extra efforts to education the community about this. We want to remind you that Run Off Elections are scheduled for July 14. President Trump's recent Executive order, which he claimed he signed to "save American jobs" seems more like a campaign slogan. Thanks to our crew: Leti Lopez Rodrigo Bravo, who mixed the show remotely Claudia Soler Alfonso, MD. Jesse Aranda Comer Laurie Flores Stefano Cavezza Al Castillo I'm happy to join you every Tuesday from 2 pm to 3 pm for Latino Politics and News, here on 90.1 FM KPFT. That's followed by Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say at 6 pm. And I also get to see you on the political talk show What's Your Point on Fox 26 Houston, Sundays at 7 am. This is Tony Diaz with Latino Politics and News. The Nuestra Palabra Radio Show is archived at the University of Houston Digital Archives. Our hard copy archives are kept at the Houston Public Library’s Special Collections Hispanic Archives.

Thank you for tuning into Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say. I'm Tony Diaz. This is a special feature. We are focusing on one segment from our April 21, 2020 show. Tony Diaz interviews Diana Martinez Alexander who is vying to become the first Latina elected to Harris County Commissioners Court Precinct 3. She is in a run-off election scheduled for July 14, 2020. Find out if she supports Mexican American Studies and which topics are her main passions. Send comments and suggestions to: info@LatinoPoliticsAndNews.com Thanks to our crews: Our co-hosts founder and director of Nuestra Palabra- Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante. Producer: Leti Lopez Rodrigo Bravo, who mixed the show remotely Claudia Soler Alfonso, MD. Jesse Aranda Comer Laurie Flores Stefano Cavezza Al Castillo Every Tuesday from 2 pm to 3 pm tune in to Latino Politics and News with Tony Diaz here on 90.1 FM KPFT. That's followed by Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say at 6 pm. Tony Diaz also appears on the political talk show What's Your Point Fox 26 Houston, Sundays at 7 am. www.KPFT.org www.NuestraPalabra.org www.LatinoPoliticsAndNews.com www.TonyDiaz.net

National trends suggest people of color disproportionately affected by COVID-19. But in Texas, a data gap is leaving health officials empty handed. African American leaders call for the state to address concerns about a lack of data that could be the difference between life and death in some Texas communities. Harris County Commissioner and former...

National trends suggest people of color disproportionately affected by COVID-19. But in Texas, a data gap is leaving health officials empty handed. African American leaders call for the state to address concerns about a lack of data that could be the difference between life and death in some Texas communities. Harris County Commissioner and former...

National trends suggest people of color disproportionately affected by COVID-19. But in Texas, a data gap is leaving health officials empty handed. African American leaders call for the state to address concerns about a lack of data that could be the difference between life and death in some Texas communities. Harris County Commissioner and former […]

Politics. The word alone is enough to make many cringe or quickly seek to change the subject. But with mixed feelings aside, there is a diamond in the rough when it comes to political campaigns and the strategic marketing examples that communicators can extract from them for their own practice.Michael Moore, a seasoned communications professional and candidate running for Houston's Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner, joins The Business Communicators to share his experiences in a variety of industries – from political campaigns to public transportation, to entrepreneurship and energy. In this episode, Michael recalls the valuable lessons learned from his decades of navigating communications for diverse audiences, many of which were gleaned from years on the campaign trail. Michael passes along these learnings during this discussion, packaged in personal anecdotes from his career. Tune in for more on the following keys to success as a communications professional – regardless if your audience is a large corporation or a private citizen!Social media strategy: Have a plan but update it daily.Digital marketing advantage: Flexibility at any stage of a communications campaignInterpersonal communication success: Agree to disagree!Connect with The Business Communicators on Twitter and Instagram, and find out more about our chapter at IABCHouston.com. And, if you haven't done so already, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave us a five-star review. Questions or comments? Send us an email at podcast@iabchouston.com. 

Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration "Monumental Decisions: Art, Politics, and Social Responsibility" Conversation with artist Ed Dwight, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, and Texas Southern University Art Historian and Curator Dr. Alvia Wardlaw, moderated by ABC13’s news anchor Melanie Lawson In honor of the life and work of the Rev. Dr. King, the Chapel held a lecture and conversation exploring the power of symbols in our society today. Symbols hold power in our society. Flags, monuments, memorials…what story do they tell? Whose story do they tell? What is our collective responsibility to ensure that public space is available for all people, and how do we shape the narrative of the landmarks placed in the public sphere? In the past two years, a critical narrative around public monuments’ histories and intentions has garnered national attention. Before June 2015, there were more than 700 confederate monuments in public places around the nation. Many of these pieces were purchased in part with public funds, yet their selection and placement were decided by a select group of people. These symbols communicated a narrow history and were used to promote racial division and elevate white supremacy. Since 2017, over 42 of these statues and plaques have been removed. In contrast, when sculptor Ed Dwight began making public art in the 1970s, he travelled around the country and observed few monuments chronicling the history of African Americans. Over the past forty years he has created 128 monuments, memorials & public art installations around the U.S. depicting the contributions of African Americans to America’s landscape. Ed Dwight shared his journey beginning as an Air Force Test Pilot and America’s First African American Astronaut Candidate to a proficient public artist. Following his address, Dwight engaged in conversation with Harris County Commissioner for Precinct One Rodney Ellis and Texas Southern University Art Historian and Curator Dr. Alvia Wardlaw, moderated by ABC13's news anchor Melanie Lawson, exploring the artistic, historical and political realities of monuments in this country, and discussing the fine lines between chronicling and sharing history, preserving works of art, and creating a space that promotes justice and peace for all people.

Please join your host SUSAN KNOWLES as we welcome CARL PITTMAN to STAND FOR TRUTH RADIO on Monday, October 5 at 6:00 pmPT/9ET. Carl is running for Harris County SHERIFF in Texas. carlforsheriff.comCarl came from very humble beginnings in Texas and grew up with tremendous challenges in his life.Carl joined the United States Marine Corps in July 1981 as an Infantry Marine serving with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines of the 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, California.   After being honorably discharged in July of 1985 he joined the San Diego Police Department and graduated from the 103rd Regional San Diego Police Academy on November 11, 1985. Carl completed the one year period to obtain his P.O.S.T. Certificate as a commissioned peace officer and then joined the National City Police Department in August of 1986.  Carl’s small town background served him well, and normal duties as a patrol officer brought plenty of experience in dealing with illegal immigrants and the United States Border Patrol.However, Carl never forgot his roots as a native Texan and his love of law enforcement and wanted to come home.   In early 2001.Carl understands that the Harris County Sheriff must do everything in his power to help create a respectful professional working relationship with the Harris County Commissioner’s Court and other elected and appointed officials Carl looks forward to hearing your law enforcement concerns as he gains your support as the next sheriff of Harris County!