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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Obama Joins Texas Democrats Talarico and Hinojosa in Austin

Former President Barack Obama joined Texas Democratic candidates James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa in Austin to rally young voters and build momentum ahead of the November election.

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Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade Tradition Pauses, Organizers Announce Alternative Event

The Annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade, a longstanding Houston tradition honoring Juneteenth and the legacy of the late Honorable Sylvester Turner, will transition to a community celebration at Lone Star College-Houston North Victory Campus in 2026 due to public safety considerations surrounding the FIFA World Cup events in Houston.

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Kroger Texas Division Celebrates Creativity and Community at Cake Decorating Challenge

Kroger’s Texas Division celebrated the creativity and craftsmanship of its bakery teams during a regional Cake Decorating Challenge, where Houston decorator Sara Sanchez earned top honors and a chance to compete nationally in Cincinnati.

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NMAAHC Announces National Juneteenth Celebration Honoring Opal Lee’s Legacy

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will commemorate Juneteenth with exhibitions, family programming, music, food and a special tribute to activist Opal Lee ahead of her 100th birthday.

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‘Cool 4 the Summer’ Returns to Help Harris County Residents Beat Rising Heat

The “Cool 4 the Summer” program, led by Lesley Briones, will provide free portable A/C units to vulnerable residents across Harris County as extreme summer heat continues to rise.

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Texas Bar Foundation Grant Expands Legal Internship Opportunity for Houston Students

A $3,500 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation will fund a Houston student’s participation in the Houston Bar Association Summer Legal Internship Program through Communities In Schools of Houston.

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Rep. Christian D. Menefee Introduces Bill to Expand Pell Grants and Broaden College Access

U.S. Rep. Christian D. Menefee has introduced the College Affordability and Accessibility Act to double Pell Grants, extend eligibility, and expand access to higher education for low-income and nontraditional students.

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Usher’s New Look and Boys & Girls Clubs Launch Live Touring Internship Program for Young Adults

Usher’s New Look and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit have launched a new touring internship program giving young adults hands-on experience inside a major 2026 North American R&B tour.

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Three Texas Women File Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Challenging Capitol Ban

Three Texas women have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit challenging year-long bans from the Texas Capitol Complex following a 2025 protest, arguing the restrictions violate their constitutional rights.

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Cinco de Mayo: History, Misconceptions, and Meaning in the United States

Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s 1862 victory at the Battle of Puebla, a symbolic resistance that slowed French intervention and carried wider geopolitical implications during the U.S. Civil War era, including indirect effects on regional power dynamics tied to slavery and foreign influence.

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