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UH-Downtown associate dean on new scholarship to assist business majors: 'We are so grateful to the C.T. Bauer Foundation for its continued support of and belief in our students'

Dr. Justo Manrique, the associate dean of the Marilyn Davies College of Business at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD), expressed gratitude on Tuesday for scholarship funding intended to assist undergraduates majoring in business, praising the C.T. Bauer Foundation for its support, according to a report from Houston CW affiliate KIAH.


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Slim Thug: 'The Checkers HTX Sweepstakes is a great opportunity for students to win college essential items'

Rapper Slim Thug recently praised the initiative of Checkers, a popular French Fry Restaurant, for their "Off To College Sweepstakes" aimed at serving the community and assisting students.


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Miles on Destination 2035 initiative: 'We have to work differently'

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Managers held its third meeting since the Texas Education Agency (TEA) takeover on Thursday in which it unanimously approved Superintendent Mike Miles’ $2.2 billion budget for the 2023-2024 academic year, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.


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TSU assistant professor on Juneteenth: 'It’s a day of jubilation'

Monday marks three years since Juneteenth became a federal holiday, but the date commemorating the public reading of the Emancipation Proclamation from the balcony of a stately Galveston mansion has been celebrated for decades.




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Aldine ISD police chief on officer's graduation from FBI National Academy: 'I am very proud of his outstanding accomplishment'

A member of the Aldine Independent School District (AISD) Police Department graduated with the 286th class of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy (FBINA), per a district-issued press release.


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Friendswood ISD on partial roof collapse: 'Our prayers go out to the workers and their families during this difficult time'

A suburban Houston public school district in Galveston County is in mourning on Wednesday after a worksite accident at its lone high school campus claimed one life on Tuesday.


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Ex-Houston superintendent House on new role on East Coast: 'An honor and a pleasure'

The last superintendent of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) before it was taken over by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has found a new job on the East Coast.


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'We will continue to act boldly and with urgency': HISD Board of Managers approve superintendent contract, officer slate

The first official meeting of the newly formed Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Managers on Thursday saw the state-appointed body approve a temporary contract to Superintendent Mike Miles.


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UH on future of shuttered academic building: 'As part of our plan, we are committed to reopening Agnes Arnold Hall this coming fall, with security measures in place'

University of Houston (UH) officials announced plans on Tuesday to renovate an on-campus academic facility that was the purported site of two student deaths by suicide, according to Houston-based media outlets’ reports.


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Miles on cabinet appointees: 'Veteran HISD leaders with the expertise and vision of some of Texas’ most exceptional education talent'

Newly installed Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Miles entered his first full week on the job on Monday, with an entry on his lengthy to-do list having been completed.



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Newly appointed Houston superintendent Miles: 'It is my great privilege to be here'

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) appointed a new superintendent on Thursday for the newly state-controlled Houston Independent School District (HISD), Houston-based media outlets reported.


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Rice University welcomes three new trustees

Rice University has announced the addition of three new Board of Trustees members — Josh Earnest, Jennifer Kneale and Vinay Pai — who will serve four-year terms beginning July 1.


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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'

The Galveston Independent School District (GISD) Board of Trustees named Dr. Matthew Neighbors as its lone finalist for superintendent on Wednesday.


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'I realized I could do the same': International honor society elects Lone Star College-CyFair student president

The newest international president of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) hails from the Houston area.



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Cobb on being inaugural principal of newest Katy high school: 'I am so excited to start this next chapter'

The Katy Independent School District (KISD) recently named Gina Cobb as the new principal of its newest high school, according to a press release.


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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'

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.