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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Lost 2000 Film “Dreams in the Attic” to Premiere in Houston for Shelley Duvall Celebration

After 25 years in obscurity, Dreams in the Attic will finally be unveiled at River Oaks Theatre in honor of Shelley Duvall’s birthday and legacy.

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Houston Heat Puts Vulnerable Families at Risk — Here’s How to Get Free A/C Units Now

Struggling with the Houston heat? Free A/C units are available for families who qualify — here’s how to apply today.

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Houston Invests in Latino Cultural Landmark with $130K Funding Boost for ALMAAHH

Houston takes a bold step toward celebrating Latino heritage with a $130,000 investment in a groundbreaking cultural arts complex set to transform the city’s East End.

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Houston’s Own Bun B Throws Trill Summer Block Party at Trill Burgers

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Federal Court Rules in Favor of Harris County in Public Health Funding Dispute

A federal judge has reinstated millions in public health funding to Harris County, ruling that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unlawfully cut the funds earlier this year.

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AARP Awards 2025 Community Challenge Grants to 12 Texas Organizations

Funding supports quick-action projects across Texas aimed at improving livability, accessibility, and community engagement for older adults and residents of all ages.

AARP is investing in Texas communities with grants that spark fast, impactful changes to make neighborhoods more livable for people of all ages.

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Judge Genesis Draper Appointed Chief of Harris County Public Defender’s Office

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Alison Leland Endorses Amanda Edwards for Congress in TX-18 Special Election

Widow of Late Congressman Mickey Leland Cites Edwards as the Future of the District

Alison Leland backs Amanda Edwards for Congress, calling her the future of Texas’ 18th District.

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UFCU Expands Houston Presence with Two New Branches

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