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Galveston school board president on lone finalist for high post: 'I believe that Dr. Matt Neighbors will be a fine superintendent'
By Houston Daily Report | May 25, 2023
The Galveston Independent School District (GISD) Board of Trustees named Dr. Matthew Neighbors as its lone finalist for superintendent on Wednesday.
'I realized I could do the same': International honor society elects Lone Star College-CyFair student president
By Houston Daily Report | May 25, 2023
The newest international president of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) hails from the Houston area.
Inclement weather, power outages prompt Willis Independent School District to end year a day early: 'We have no other option than to close schools'
By Houston Daily Report | May 24, 2023
A public school district some 50 miles north of Houston decided on Tuesday to conclude the current academic year.
Cobb on being inaugural principal of newest Katy high school: 'I am so excited to start this next chapter'
By Houston Daily Report | May 23, 2023
The Katy Independent School District (KISD) recently named Gina Cobb as the new principal of its newest high school, according to a press release.
Friendswood Independent School District on cancellation of outdoor activities for remainder of 2022-2023 year: 'Our students and staff's safety and well-being are always our top priority'
By Houston Daily Report | May 23, 2023
A suburban Houston public school district announced on Monday it has canceled recess and all outdoor activities for the remainder of the current academic year, per a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
TEA official at pre-HISD takeover public meeting: 'This is a temporary intervention'
By John Suayan | May 19, 2023
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) held a public meeting on Thursday in which it fielded questions about its upcoming takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Aldine official on middle school backpack ban: 'Our decision was not taken lightly'
By John Suayan | May 18, 2023
A Houston-area public school district has implemented a backpack ban for its middle school students, per reports from Houston-based media reports.
Turner: TEA commissioner 'should confirm or deny' purported selection of Houston superintendent
By John Suayan | May 16, 2023
With the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Education having met for the last time before the Texas Education Agency (TEA) replaces it with a slate of its appointees from the community, the state responded on Sunday to a social media post from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner claiming a new superintendent has been named.
Creighton: New conservative college at UT-Austin 'will be a leader in research, education and policy based on free markets and individual liberty'
By John Suayan | May 11, 2023
The University of Texas (UT) System Board of Regents approved an item on May 4 that seeks to create a new conservative-leaning college at the flagship campus in Austin.
Fort Bend superintendent: Passage of $1.26 billion bond package shows 'our community does support our schools'
By John Suayan | May 10, 2023
A Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) $1.26 billion bond package earned voter approval at the ballot box on Saturday, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Galveston school board president on resignation of superintendent: 'An expression was made by Dr. Gibson of trying to bring closure to this'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2023
Dr. Jerry Gibson is out as the superintendent of the Galveston Independent School District (GISD), Houston-based media outlets reported.
Houston pastor: ‘Education freedom is the path to reverse the decline of our minority communities across Texas’
By Houston Daily Report | May 9, 2023
In an op-ed for Texas Public Policy Foundation, Houston Pastor Dana Carson discussed the benefits that he believes school choice could have for minority populations.
DesRoches to 2023 Rice graduates: 'You have accomplished a great thing and are now free to use your knowledge and expertise'
By John Suayan | May 8, 2023
Rice University President Dr. Reginald DesRoches presided over his first commencement ceremony at the Houston private research university, according to a school-issued press release.
UT System Board of Regents chair: Chicago researcher Reiser 'our top choice to provide leadership to UTMB'
By John Suayan | May 2, 2023
The University of Texas (UT) System announced on Thursday that Dr. Jochen Reiser is the lone finalist for the position of president of the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, according to a press release.
Galveston superintendent: Comments at groundbreaking 'were not made to insult any female, but thank them for all of their hard work'
By John Suayan | May 2, 2023
The head of the Galveston Independent School District (GISD) asserted that he meant no harm when he referenced a group of women during a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new campus for the city’s lone public high school on April 26, according to an article in The Galveston County Daily News.
Sen. Creighton: 'Texas leads the entire nation with the boldest legislation to end DEI' with SB17
By Sam Jackson | May 1, 2023
Sen. Brandon Creighton said Texas now "leads the entire nation" in education diversity with the passage of a new bill to eliminate offices of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) from college campuses.
Cleveland Independent School District superintendent: Clear backpack policy 'to ensure the safest environment for your children'
By John Suayan | Apr 28, 2023
A public school district that’s some 50 miles northeast of Houston recently required its students to use clear backpacks as a safety precaution, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
DesRoches on national rankings for Rice graduate programs: 'A reflection of the quality of faculty, staff and students'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2023
A private university in Houston had several graduate programs place on the newly published U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools” rankings, according to a press release.
Trustees approve redistricting map that 'actually rebalances [HCC] as a system'
By John Suayan | Apr 25, 2023
The Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees voted 8-1 to approve a new voter map at its Wednesday, April 19 meeting, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Frank Carrera Jr.
By Houston Daily Report | Apr 25, 2023
August 24, 1953 - April 23, 2023 (69 years old)