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'Outstanding choice': Rice University promotes provost DesRoches to presidency
By Zachary Richter | Nov 19, 2021
Reginald DesRoches, the present provost of Rice University, has been selected to be the next president of the university as per the announcement made on Nov. 11.
Reynolds Elementary teacher marks nearly 25 years at school: 'Becoming an educator was my calling'
By Caleb Lombardo | Nov 18, 2021
Tonya Houston is a third grade reading/ELA and social studies teacher at Reynolds Elementary. At the conclusion of this school year, it will mark 25 years that she has spent at the school.
Khator delivers 13th annual fall address to students: 'Your resilience and your tenacity are our strengths'
By Trina Thomas | Nov 14, 2021
University of Houston President Renu Khator on Oct. 28 delivered her 13th annual fall address to highlight student achievements and her vision of the future.
'Amazing news': Houston music teacher honored at Nashville Country Music Awards
By Trina Thomas | Nov 12, 2021
Jose Antonio Diaz's recent honor by the CMA Foundation seems long overdue after his 36-year run, and counting, as a music teacher in Houston.
'We are going to have more doctors in the Houston area': UH unveils new College of Medicine building
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 7, 2021
On Nov. 3, the University of Houston revealed its new College of Medicine building.
Houston Independent Board of Education District V election ends in 2-way runoff
By Emily Bevard | Nov 3, 2021
The race for the Houston Independent School District Board of Education District V has yielded a runoff between Sue Deigaard and Caroline Walter.
Texas Public Policy Foundation panel: Woke movement seeks to revise Alamo history
By T.H. Lawrence | Nov 3, 2021
The Alamo is the most iconic name, place and event in Texas history. That’s why it’s worth pushing back on new interpretations of what happened at the San Antonio Mission from Feb. 23 to March 6, 1836, according to panelists at a discussion sponsored by the Texas Public Policy Foundation on Oct. 26.
Convention of States survey helps constituents 'decide for themselves' in upcoming school board election, COS president says
By Savannah Howe | Oct 29, 2021
The school board election is approaching and the Convention of States Foundation (COS) wants all Houston ISD voters to be as informed as possible this year.
Abbott reappoints Fertitta to University of Houston Board of Regents for a third term
By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 24, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott recently reappointed Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Landry's food chain and the Houston Rockets, to the University of Houston (UH) System Board of Regents for another term, according to a press release from the Office of the Texas Governor.
Governor Abbott appoints three to the University of Houston System Board of Regents
By Press Release | Oct 20, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Tilman Fertitta and Beth Madison and appointed Ricky Raven to the University of Houston System Board of Regents for terms set to expire August 31, 2027.
Lamar CISD kindergarten teacher faces charge of child indecency
By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 17, 2021
A kindergarten teacher at Tamarron Elementary School has been detained and charged with a count of indecency with a child, which is classified as a felony.
Swain: Critical race theory 'threatens' nation
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 14, 2021
The critical race theory of U.S. history has been a hit topic in the past year, but it has been bubbling up for decades, Carol Swain said during a discussion sponsored by the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Rice University named among top national universities
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 10, 2021
Rice University in Houston earned a spot in the U.S. News & World Report list of top 40 national universities.
Last Chance to Register - Don't Miss State of Education on Oct. 12
By Greater Houston Partnership | Oct 8, 2021
Last Chance to Register - Don't Miss State of Education on Oct. 12
Katy ISD parents prevent writer from speaking at event, claim his books 'are centered on critical race theory'
By Art Benavidez | Oct 7, 2021
Concerned parents from the Katy Independent School District (ISD) came together to stop the school district from virtually speaking to an author, alleging his books are centered on critical race theory.
'I heard four gunshots': Students recall terrifying moments inside YES Prep school as suspect is charged
By Solange DeLisle | Oct 6, 2021
A former student of the YES Prep Southwest Secondary School has been booked and charged in connection to the Oct. 1 school shooting that injured the campus's administrator.
Texas Southern awarded $1M HUD grant
By George Willis | Oct 4, 2021
Funds targeted for housing and community development
Katy Independent School District named best in the Houston area, 13th best in Texas
By David Beasley | Sep 28, 2021
Katy Independent School District has been named the best in the Houston area and 13th in Texas, a news release said.
Yes, You Are Smart Enough
By 'Lucy Meckler' via news houstondaily | Sep 26, 2021
NGT seeks to empower individuals & families to pursue the best pathway to develop their talents so that the future is bright for all Texans.
'Libraries play a vital role in our communities': Houston cuts ribbon on new Family Place Library
By George Willis | Sep 24, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, accompanied by City Councilwomen Carolyn Evan-Shabazz and Abbie Kamin, attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 21 for Houston Public Library’s new Family Place Libraries.