Press Releases

Comerica Bank Names Vanessa Reed Regional External Affairs Manager

Houston, February 28, 2020  – Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) has promoted Vanessa T. Reed to Regional External Affairs Manager reporting to Chief Community Officer Irvin Ashford Jr. In this role, Reed will oversee external affairs operations in Arizona, Florida, Michigan and Texas.  Her team of six will continue to work closely with the bank’s nonprofit…

Emancipation Park Conservancy Announces 147th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Historic Emancipation Park in Third Ward

Houston community invited to participate in weekly programming that celebrates the legacy of African-Americans while bridging future generations   HOUSTON (May 28, 2019) —  Emancipation Park Conservancy will host weekly programming and family activities beginning early June that highlight and celebrate the rich history of Houston’s African-American community. At the center of the planned events…

A Big Year for Houston, A Big Year for Houston First

This has been a busy and productive year for Houston First Corporation (HFC) and Brenda Bazan, President and CEO. After taking the reins of Houston’s official destination and marketing organization a little over a year ago, Bazan has taken impressive steps to more strategically position HFC to meet its goals and objectives. “This has been…

Texas Southern University Announces 2019 – 2020 Campus Royalty

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Steve Scheffler 713-313-7421 281-851-1690 [cell] Steve.Scheffler@tsu.edu Texas Southern University Announces 2019 – 2020 Campus Royalty HOUSTON (May 1, 2019) – Texas Southern University is pleased to announce its Campus Royalty for the 2019-2020 academic school year. Adonis Warren, a junior journalism major from Los Angeles, California will serve as Mister Texas…

TEXAS McDONALD’S RESTAURANTS TO HIRE 26,500 THIS SUMMER

Signature education program and new industry-leading collaboration with AARP to connect candidates from multiple generations with more opportunities   HOUSTON, April 25, 2019 – McDonald’s and its independent franchisees across Texas are expecting to hire approximately 26,500 restaurant employees to better serve customers this busy summer season, including 3,000 in Houston.   McDonald’s provides a…