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.

Recent Stories

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Houston Moviegoers Can Enter to Win Screening Passes to ‘Violent Night 2’

Houston moviegoers can enter to win screening passes to Violent Night 2, starring David Harbour and Kristen Bell, at a special advance screening on December 2.

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Lone Star Flight Museum Honors Veterans With Free Admission and Special Veterans Day Programs

The Lone Star Flight Museum honors veterans on Veterans Day with free admission, special programming and year-round partnerships supporting military members and their families.

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Jordan Fisher to Star as ‘The Kid’ in Broadway Adaptation of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’

Jordan Fisher will star as The Kid in the Broadway adaptation of Prince’s Purple Rain, featuring more than 20 iconic hits and opening in April 2027.

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Houston-Area Businesses Offer Veterans Free Meals, Discounts and Special Treats on Veterans Day

Houston-area businesses and restaurants are honoring veterans on November 11 with free meals, complimentary services, grocery discounts and special Veterans Day offers.

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Houston Creatives Get a Hollywood Connection Through NAACP's 'Be in the Biz' Initiative

Aspiring filmmakers, actors, writers and content creators will have an opportunity to connect with Hollywood executives and entertainment professionals when the NAACP Hollywood Bureau brings its Be in

The NAACP Hollywood Bureau brings actors, filmmakers, producers and entertainment executives to Houston November 14 for Be in the Biz, a professional development and networking opportunity for aspiring creatives

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Goode Company Holiday Pie Giveaway Offers Chance to Win Diamonds

Goode Company is adding holiday sparkle to its famous Brazos Bottom Pecan Pie with a golden-ticket giveaway offering 10 customers a chance to win diamond bracelets from Lindsey Leigh Jewelry.

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Get Holiday Ready: Discovery Green Kicks Off the Season With Ice Skating, Frostival and Interactive Art

Houston's holiday season gets a festive start November 13 as Discovery Green brings winter fun, live ice-carving competitions, family activities and a colorful interactive art installation to downtown

Discovery Green kicks off Houston's holiday season November 13 with Frostival, featuring ice skating, live ice-carving competitions, interactive art and family-friendly activities.

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Goode to Know: Stafford Mom Turns Her Son’s Autism Journey Into a Mission of Advocacy and Inclusion

Linda Carranza is using her experiences as an autism mom, educator and children's book author to support families, promote inclusion and bring greater autism awareness to Stafford and Fort Bend County

Stafford mother Linda Carranza is turning her son's autism journey into a community mission through education, advocacy, children's literature and autism awareness initiatives.

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Houston Council Members Move to Make HPD Limits on ICE Cooperation Permanent

Council Members Alejandra Salinas, Edward Pollard and Tiffany Thomas seek to codify Mayor Whitmire’s executive order into city law, establishing lasting limits on HPD cooperation with ICE.

Houston Council Members Alejandra Salinas, Edward Pollard and Tiffany Thomas introduce legislation to codify limits on HPD cooperation with ICE.

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Senfronia Thompson Announces Support to Become Next Texas House Speaker

Houston Rep. Senfronia Thompson announces she has secured enough support to become the next Texas House Speaker, drawing praise from Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin for her legislative record and work protecting Texas families.

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