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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Talarico Campaign Expands Black Engagement Team Ahead of November Senate Election

James Talarico’s Senate campaign is expanding its statewide Black voter outreach, with two Houston-area communications veterans, Judy Foston Stanford and Linda K. Brown, taking key roles in the paid media effort.

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What’s Your Texas? McDonald’s Serves Up State Pride With New Texas Meal

McDonald’s Texas Meal brings Texas pride to the table with seven collectible regional cups, including a Houston design, plus the return of Spicy Chicken McNuggets.

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Houston Christian University to Launch New Artificial Intelligence Degree in 2027

Houston Christian University is expanding its academic offerings to prepare students for careers in one of the fastest-growing areas of technology

Houston Christian University will launch a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Fall 2027, preparing Houston-area students for careers in AI, machine learning, cybersecurity and other emerging technology fields.

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Eight Giant Mexican Folk-Art Creatures Are Taking Over Discovery Green This Fall

Houston gets a colorful dose of Mexican folklore, art and culture starting September 15

Eight towering Mexican folk-art sculptures are coming to Discovery Green September 15 through October 18, offering Houstonians a colorful way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through art, folklore and culture.

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The Health Museum Brings Black Maternal Health Into Focus With ‘Call Me Mother’

Immersive Houston exhibition explores pregnancy, loss, birth complications and healing through art, research and personal stories

The Health Museum’s Call Me Mother exhibition uses art, poetry and personal stories to examine Black maternal health disparities, pregnancy loss, birth complications and healing in Houston.

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JODECI Brings 35 Years of R&B Hits to Houston

Legendary R&B group JODECI will bring its 35th anniversary tour celebrating Forever My Lady to Houston’s Arena Theatre on November 29, 2026.

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Project Row Houses Brings Southern Artists Together for Third Biennial Exhibition in Houston’s Third Ward

Project Row Houses is bringing seven artists and collectives from across the American South to Houston’s Third Ward for Southern Survey Biennial III, opening October 3 and running through February 14, 2027.

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Houston’s Bayou Collective Celebrates First Five Grantees on Give 8/28 Day

In just nine short months, Houston’s Bayou Collective is celebrating its first five nonprofit grantees on Give 8/28 Day, demonstrating the power of collective giving, Black philanthropy, and community investment across Greater Houston.

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Ready to Escape the Houston Heat? Put Costa Rica on Your Travel List

Houstonians looking to escape the heat now or plan ahead for fall and winter holidays can find a range of experiences in Costa Rica, from beachfront relaxation and rainforest retreats to off-the-beaten-path coastal adventures.

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