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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CMCH Legacy Project Returns for Black Music Month at Eldorado Ballroom

The Community Music Center of Houston celebrates Black Music Month with its 2026 Legacy Project, featuring the debut of the Firey String Sistas, cultural exhibitions, community events, and tributes to Houston leaders who have preserved Black musical heritage.

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CMCH Legacy Project Returns for Black Music Month at Eldorado Ballroom

CMCH’s annual Legacy Project blends live performance, visual art, and community programming to honor Black musical heritage and expands across multiple Houston venues throughout June.

The Community Music Center of Houston will celebrate Black Music Month on June 7 with performances, exhibitions, and tributes at the historic Eldorado Ballroom, plus June community activations across Houston.

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Precinct 4 Expands Free Summer Food Programs for Families

Harris County Precinct 4 is launching expanded free summer food assistance programs to help families facing rising grocery costs and food insecurity.

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Fort Bend County Polling Centers Disrupted by Countywide Check-In System Outage During Runoff Election

A software-related failure temporarily shut down voter check-in systems at Fort Bend County polling locations during the May 26 runoff election, causing delays, provisional ballots, and brief disruptions before systems were restored.

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TDECU Shares Budget-Friendly Summer Vacation Tips for Houston Families

Financial experts and TDECU are encouraging Houstonians to plan ahead, budget carefully, and use smart financial tools to make summer travel more affordable

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Houston Event to Honor George Floyd’s Legacy with Community Celebration

Houston residents are invited to gather Memorial Day weekend for a community celebration honoring the life and legacy of George Floyd at Tom Bass Regional Park III.

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Houston Public Library Receives $449K Grant for Technology Upgrades

Houston Public Library will upgrade broadband, computers, and infrastructure at 10 branches across the city thanks to a new $449,000 state grant.

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Hollywood-Themed Mother/Son Dance Coming to Rosenberg Civic Center June 12

Families are invited to enjoy a glamorous Hollywood-inspired evening of music, games, dancing and red-carpet fun at the Rosenberg Civic Center’s “Hollywood Nights” Mother/Son Dance on June 12.

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Stages Announces 2026 Sin Muros Latinx Theater Festival

Stages will host the 2026 Sin Muros: A Latinx Theater Festival June 11–14 at The Gordy, celebrating Latinx playwrights, culture, and community through staged readings, performances, workshops, and special events.

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