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Missouri City Mayor Offers FREE Forum for Black, Women, Minority and Veteran Businesses
4th Annual SIBGOV MCTX -Success In Business® Government Procurement Forum: “It’s Your Time To Shine!” The City of Missouri City in partnership with Success in Business is thrilled to announce the eagerly anticipated 4th Annual SIBGOV MCTX – Success In Business® Government Procurement Forum, scheduled to take place on October 13, 2023, from 8:00 am…
The Missouri City – Sugar Land Chapter, Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Hosts Inaugural Black History Program
The Missouri City – Sugar Land Chapter – Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated recently hosted its inaugural Black History Program, “Our History – A Journey through the Ages” at Lake Olympia Middle School. Over 200 members, families, and guests attended this fun and educational historical tribute to Black History. The children demonstrated their oratorical…
Jack and Jill of America Foundation’s Houston Chapter Hosts 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
The Jack and Jill of America Foundation’s Houston Chapter is inviting the public to have a swingin’ good time at its 2nd Annual Golf Classic this Saturday, March 2.
WHY THE ETHNIC VOTE MATTERS
With primaries around the corner, the ethnic vote is more important now than ever before. Voter turnout in Harris and Fort Bend counties has steadily declined. The question is why? Is it a lack of voter confidence, voter apathy, and/or simply voting regulations that deter voters from going to the polls during regular election days/hours?…
M.P.J. Academy’s Paul Prevot Talks Preserving the Educational Legacy of His Mother, C’MUNITY & Youth
During the 1960s, the women’s liberation movement’s platform was based on the equal rights and opportunities and greater personal freedom for women. It is widely recognized as part of the “second wave” of feminism. The late Melba St. Andrews-Prevot, a Southern Alum, spent nearly a decade as a chemical engineer Exxon Mobil (70s), Teach for…
Memorial Day Triple Threat White Party with B’s Wine Bar!
Don’t miss out on the Triple Threat White Party with B’s Wine Bar! Happening Date: Sunday, May 30th at 8PM. Featuring instrumentalists Gina (Violinist), Theresa (Saxophonist), and Yo Jonesy (Trombonist) Tickets are $25 For more information, please visit B’s Wine Bar, or call (832) 440-2480 or (720) 409-9401 Location: 8770 Hwy 6 #300, Missouri City,…
lynn clouser
2021 community hero Lynn Clouser started serving at an early age. She has spent most of her life in Missouri City where she now serves as the recently elected City Councilwoman At-Large, Position 2. The Mayor has appointed Lynn as Chair of the Livable Community Committee and she will also serve as a member of…
Bo Porter
2021 SUPER TRAILBLAZER Bo Porter is living proof that if given a bridge of opportunity, anyone can reach the peak of his or her potential. He possesses fortitude, a burning desire to attain ambitious goals, and the work ethic it takes to reach and sustain success. An accomplished professional athlete, Major League Baseball (MLB) executive,…
Laurie Vignaud
2021 LIVING LEGEND Effective January 1, 2020, Laurie Vignaud became the first woman president and CEO of Unity National Bank leading a team of 35 associates in Houston, Texas, and Atlanta, Georgia. With more than 35 years in leadership roles in banking and community development initiatives, Laurie has demonstrated a strong track record in initiating…
Crystle Stewart Makes History as First African American National Director of the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Pageants
By d-mars.com News Provider Crystle Stewart has made major strides since being crowned Miss USA in 2008 and long proven that she is more than a pretty face. In a span of a little over a decade, the Missouri City-native has gone on to establish a successful career as an actress, model, entrepreneur, and now,…
Top 50 P&E – 2016
HONOREE DIRECTORY AND BIOGRAPHIES List of Honorees Alphabetical by Last Name Tanya D. Allen | Transport Workers Union – MTA | Community Hero Malorie Bailey-Massie | Mal’s Custom Jewelry | Top P&E Frederick Barksdale | Facility Interiors, Inc. | Super P&E Precious T. Bickham | Thomas Bickham Group | Top P&E John W. Bland |…
Top 50 P&E – 2019
Honoree Directory and Biographies List of Honorees Alphabetical by Last Name Byron Alfred | VB Attorneys | Super Trailblazer James H. Allen | Knowledge-First Empowerment Center | Super P&E Victor Allotey | The Empire State Group | Top P&E Cedric Ballard | Cedric Ballard Ministries | Super P&E Stacy Bowers | State Farm | Top…
President and Ceo
President and CEO For more than 20 years, Keith J. Davis, Sr., also known as “MR. D-MARS,” has worked in advertising, marketing, media and communication. president and ceo For more than 20 years, Keith “MR. D-MARS” Davis, Sr. has worked in advertising, marketing, media and communication. As President and CEO of Vaskey Media Group, Inc.,…
FORT BEND COUNTY JUDGE KP GEORGE HOSTING KEY COMMUNITY VIRTUAL EVENTS
Fort Bend County Judge KP George hosts key virtual community events this week to ensure the health and safety of our county residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fort Bend County Public Education Live WHAT: As our community fights back against the #COVID19 pandemic, the school districts of Fort Bend County are working around the clock to ensure…
How Can I Keep My Kids Active During Social Distancing?
How can I keep my kids active and healthy during social distancing? Master Gardener Karena Poke wants families to consider starting edible gardens. Installing edible gardens provides families with healthy food and outdoor activities that you do with the entire family. Parents can also create math and science lessons. Edible gardens are a great way…
Maximizing Your Treasure Chest
For more than 20 years, Keith J. Davis, Sr., also known as “MR. D-MARS,” has worked in advertising, marketing, media and communication. As President and CEO of Vaskey Media Group, Inc., he has spearheaded campaigns for many local and national brands as well as many well-respected business owners and community leaders. As a United States…
Five Reasons to Avoid Using Hope as a Strategy to Grow Your Small Business
It has been said thousands if not millions of times in the U.S., across North America and throughout the world that running a small business is challenging and is not for the faint hearted. From dotcoms that start out with lots of venture capital money to donut shops like Billy’s Donuts in Missouri City, Texas…
MCTX 5th Annual Black History Month Celebrations Feature: Poetry Slam, Artist Amy Cassidy, Historian Sam Collins III, A Business Showcase, Comedian Ali Siddiq, Food & Music
The festivities will kick off on Feb. 13 with “An Arts & Cultural Showcase/Discussion” in the premier Visitors Center, 1522 Texas Pkwy. from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests will enjoy discussions with historian Sam Collins III who serves with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, The Bryan Museum, and the Ruby Bridges Foundation; and…
The 28th Annual Houston International Jazz Festival
Media Contact: Crystal Edwards crystalbedwards54@gmail.com 832-388-1039 The 28th Annual Houston International Jazz Festival Kicks off Jazz Month in the City of Houston! Mayor Turner keeps the tradition alive !! He will be saluting former Summer Jazz Workshop students at Annual Houston International Jazz Festival Mayor’s Scholarship Jazz Brunch! HOUSTON, TX, July 13, 2018 – August…