POLITICIANS RESPOND TO TEXAS SENATE BILL 147

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On Monday, January 23, 2023, Congressman Al Green released the following statement: “SB 147, a recently proposed bill in the Texas Legislature, prevents entities and individuals from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran from purchasing property in the State of Texas. In so doing, it can conceivably promote harmful xenophobia and heinous nativism against Asian immigrants, including asylum seekers as well as green card-holders––all of whom are lawfully within the United States. As the Member of Congress representing one of the most ethnically diverse regions in the United States, which includes many members of the Asian diaspora, I find this bill to be of grave concern. To ban persons from these countries from purchasing property in Texas at a time when Asian Americans are under assault is to fan the flames of bigotry. I denounce this bill and stand with local leaders in speaking out against this discriminatory legislation.”

Senator Borris L. Miles Statement on SB 147

Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles released the following statement on Senate Bill 147.

“Texas’ growth and prosperity is fueled by its diversity and immigrants pursuing the American dream in our great state. SB 147 would target foreign citizens who are here legally and may even be in the process of becoming American citizens. This bill would prevent those legal residents from buying a home or property to start a small business. It also creates a slippery slope which could lead to more people from different countries, different religions or different races being banned from owning property in the future based on the political whims of the time. SB 147 is fundamentally un-American and I will be fighting its passage in the Senate.”

Fort Bend County Judge KP George "Injustice for one is injustice for us all," stated KP George. "It's unfathomable that our state leaders, who are elected to serve in the best interest of all of their constituents, would target groups of people from different nations and prohibit them from their right to own property. It's blatant discrimination."

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Awoman of faith and determination to make a difference, Carolyn Camille Parker-Scantlebury, made her heavenly home on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Her loving and everlasting presence will remain a legacy.

Carolyn was the first child born to Clarence Parker & Virttie Jacks Parker in the heart of Fifth Ward in Houston, Texas on October 9, 1947 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was a graduate of Jack Yates High School, Huston-Tillotson College, Atlanta University and Yale University with a specialty practicum in Psychiatric Social Work. Human Services and the elevation of “our” people was her greatest passion. Her motto was “Find a Way or Make One” and that is what she lived by.

For many years, she worked as a psychiatric social worker for HISD and was a parent advocate for many students and families. She served as President Emeritus of the Houston Branch of the NAACP, devoted member of Alpha Kapa Alpha Sorority Inc. and was a faithful member of the Windsor Village Church Family for 35 years.

To cherish her memories, she leaves her beloved son, Darnley (Donnie) DeCosta Scantlebury III (Ivorie); her three grandchildren, Noah Russell, Asa Ra and Ava Camille; her cousins, Rev. Anthony Ferrell, St., Rev. Anthony Ferrell, Jr., the Jacks families of Houston and San Francisco, CA and many other extended family and friends. Carolyn was truly a “Mover & a Shaker and may she Rest in Peace!

Her homegoing celebration will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29th @ 1:30 pm at the Windsor Village Church located at the Kingdom Builders Center (KBC) at 6011 West Orem Dr., Houston, TX 77085.

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”

The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office recognized the men and women within the department as well as partnering agencies for their commitment to public safety.

The Promotions and Awards Ceremony was held at the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy, on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Captain Kevin Hunt was appointed into the position as Captain of the FBCSO Court Division. He joined the Sheriff's Office in the fall of 2022. He was born and raised in Fort Bend County. Captain Hunt began his career in law enforcement in 2001 when he