Lisa Valadez

Managing Editor

Lisa Valadez, specializes in brand building and establishing successful PR campaigns for various entertainers. She has worked throughout the entertainment industry; as well as with national and international entrepreneurs, diverse businesses, and non-profit organizations. She has been a guest speaker at the LATISM (Latinos in Social Media) conferences.
A native Houstonian and activist, Lisa Valadez is well-known within her community for her tireless commitment to community service and various help-outreach initiatives. Lisa has worked with the Alief school district the Family Outreach Coordinator, a field in which she has garnered annual recognition for her work. She also serves in the capacity of Outreach Coordinator in partnership with the Children’s Defense Fund to help identify uninsured and underinsured children in Alief ISD. Knowledgeable about federal programs and protocol, Lisa makes it a priority to educate parents and children about the importance of good health and its direct correlation with school achievement. She is often recruited by local non-profits in the Houston area to help plan, organize, and coordinate large community health fairs.
Lisa says that her true passion is community service, and she desires to educate those around her with facts in efforts to help the disenfranchised. Her long term goals include establishing her own non-profit and educating people on a national level about positively impacting their communities.

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Children’s Museum Houston Raises Record $237,000 at Friends and Families Luncheon

Children’s Museum Houston’s 2026 Friends and Families Luncheon raised a record $237,000, celebrating early childhood learning and unveiling the new Gallery of Wonder for infants and toddlers.

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Texas Southern University Approves Ascend 2030 Strategic Plan Ahead of Centennial

Texas Southern University has approved Ascend 2030, a strategic plan guiding its growth, academic excellence, and community impact as it approaches its 100th anniversary in 2027.

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Harrison Guy Named Creative and Producing Director for Houston’s Black Like That Festival

Acclaimed artist and activist Harrison Guy will lead the 2026 Black Like That Festival in Houston, celebrating Black queer culture, art, and community on June 27 at Ironworks.

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Representative Lauren Simmons Secures $30,000 in State Funding for Houston Museum of African American Culture

Representative Lauren Simmons secured $30,000 in state funding to support the Houston Museum of African American Culture’s exhibitions, educational programs, and community initiatives.

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Houston Arboretum Spring Plant Sale Offers Native Plants for Gardeners and Plant Enthusiasts

The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center will host its Spring Plant Sale March 20 and 21, offering nearly 200 varieties of Texas native plants for gardeners and plant enthusiasts.

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Kroger Customer Appreciation Week Brings Major Grocery Deals and Daily Discounts March 11–17

The Kroger Co. is celebrating Customer Appreciation Week from March 11–17 with deep discounts on groceries, daily surprise deals, and special savings aimed at helping families stretch their budgets during challenging economic times.

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Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas Unveils 2.2-Acre Lagoon and $100M Renovation in San Antonio

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas in San Antonio unveils its 2.2-acre Big Spring lagoon and completes a $100M renovation, offering luxury villas, upgraded dining, world-class golf, and a Texas Hill Country beach experience for spring break, weekend getaways, and summer road trips.

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Houston’s Goode Co. Taqueria Unveils First Major Menu Update Since 2019

Houston’s Goode Co. Taqueria unveils its first major menu update since 2019, featuring new breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes alongside longtime mesquite-grilled favorites at its Kirby Drive location.

Kinder Foundation Awards $55 Million Grant to Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research

The Kinder Foundation has awarded Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research a $55 million grant, bolstering its endowment and funding immediate programs to advance research, public engagement, and solutions for Houston’s urban challenges.

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Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Debuts Wasserbahn Racers for Summer 2026 Thrill

Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels is kicking off its 2026 season with the debut of Wasserbahn Racers, a high-speed three-lane mat racing slide designed to deliver competitive thrills and new enhancements across the park.

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