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DesRoches on late Rice music professor: 'His impact on the school’s incredible trajectory is immeasurable'
By John Suayan | Aug 10, 2022
Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music is mourning the loss of Larry Rachleff, the longtime conductor of its symphony and chamber orchestras.
Khator on passing of UH live mascot: 'The legacy lives on'
By John Suayan | Aug 8, 2022
Shasta VI, the live cougar mascot of the University of Houston (UH), died from a progressive spinal disease on Thursday, a university-issued press release said.
Crumpton-Young on transfer agreement: 'Our cooperative effort with Houston Community College provides an accelerated pathway for students'
By John Suayan | Jul 27, 2022
Texas Southern University (TSU) and Houston Community College (HCC) reached a transfer agreement on Tuesday, per a university-issued press release.
Superintendent at school safety summit: 'We need to make sure we train all the people in the boat'
By John Suayan | Jul 27, 2022
Two Houston-area public school districts, along with representatives from the U.S. Secret Service, hosted a school safety seminar, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Teen on graduating from Sam Houston State: 'As long as you keep trying, you will eventually reach your goal'
By John Suayan | Jul 19, 2022
Fifteen is an age when most adolescents are learning how to drive and navigating their sophomore year of high school.
TSU, NASA form STEM career partnership: 'It's an honor because it affords our opportunity to showcase their talent and abilities'
By John Suayan | Jul 7, 2022
A partnership between Texas Southern University (TSU) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will provide students expanded opportunities for education, workforce development and research, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Leebron on new Rice international campus: 'The Paris location offers an incredible range of opportunities'
By John Suayan | Jun 30, 2022
Officials from Rice University, the City of Houston and other entities participated in the ceremonial launch of Rice’s new international campus in Paris on Wednesday.
Father alleges HISD educator took son to drag show: 'We are supposed to trust teachers'
By John Suayan | Jun 14, 2022
A Houston Independent School District (HISD) parent has alleged one of its teachers took his teenage son to a drag show, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
TAMU's Banks on $50 million gift from Buc-ee's founder: 'He remains connected to his university'
By John Suayan | Jun 8, 2022
The owner of what's arguably Texas's most popular convenience store has given back to his alma mater, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Tony Awards to recognize Houston drama teacher: 'I'm very grateful for this honor'
By John Suayan | Jun 3, 2022
A drama teacher in the Aldine Independent School District (AISD) will make the trip to New York City to be recognized at this year's Tony Awards, according to an Associated Press (AP) report that was ran by Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Tomball ISD superintendent on students killed in Leon County: 'There are no words'
By John Suayan | Jun 3, 2022
A northwest Harris County school district said four of its students were among the five people found dead in a vacation home in Leon County on Thursday (June 2), authorities said, per Houston-based media outlets.
Planning Consortium: Athletic field at Yates High School in honor of George Floyd made possible by NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
By David Beasley | Jun 2, 2022
A group of organizations called the Planning Consortium are raising money to install synthetic turf at Jack Yates High School in Houston in honor of George Floyd, a black man killed by police in Minneapolis in 2020.
Missing Alvin ISD teacher found: 'The students love him, the parents love him, we love him'
By John Suayan | May 24, 2022
Texas EquuSearch has announced that a popular agriculture teacher in the Alvin Independent School District (AISD) has been found, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Killinger on Reliant, Texans scholarship recipients: 'Their futures are bright, and it is an honor for Reliant to celebrate them'
By John Suayan | May 24, 2022
Reliant and the Houston Texans have awarded six Houston-area student-athletes with $10,000 scholarships, per a news release.
Alvin ISD on missing teacher: 'The safety and security of our students and staff is of utmost importance'
By John Suayan | May 23, 2022
Texas EquuSearch has begun looking for a teacher in the Alvin Independent School District (AISD) who has been missing since Thursday (May 19), Houston-based media outlets reported.
Khator on $50 million gift to new UH medical school: 'Tilman Fertitta and his family have made a visionary investment'
By John Suayan | May 19, 2022
Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta gifted $50 million to the University of Houston (UH) on Thursday (May 19) for its new medical school, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Szumanski on completion of juris doctorate at 20: 'If you’re willing and you put your mind to it, you can pretty much do anything'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2022
Twenty is usually an age when most young adults are in the midst of ascending the collegiate ladder. Conroe native Ethan Szumanski; however, has reached the completion of his own climb.
Sam Houston High School math teacher: 'I see my role as a questioner and provider of experiences'
By Andy Nghiem | May 5, 2022
Aric R. Barnes Jr., a five-year mathematics teacher at Sam Houston High School, recently explained the importance of education and how teaching high school has impacted his and his students' lives.
Abbott at dedication of campus facility to former House speaker: 'Bonnen's career has allowed students at Brazosport College to seek new opportunities'
By John Suayan | May 5, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott helped Brazosport College (BC) late last month dedicate a campus facility in Lake Jackson to former Texas House of Representatives Speaker Dennis Bonnen, according to press releases from the governor's office and the school 55 miles south of Houston.
House on national recognition for HISD high schools: 'Without hard-working dedicated teachers, these results would not have been possible'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2022
A pair of high schools in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) have landed on a prestigious list, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.