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Howdy Homemade Ice Cream brings special guest Lil Keke to surprise Kashmere High School athletes with Under Amour athletic gear
By Press Release | Feb 24, 2023
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream made their third stop on their Houston school tour to provide the Athletes of Kashmere High School with Under Amour Athletic gear.
Poll: Vast majority of Texas parents back education savings accounts
By Juliette Fairley | Feb 23, 2023
Although Jenaya Garrett works as a public school teacher, she has witnessed problems and deficiencies in the Texas system that have prompted her to send her two school-age children to private schools within the Houston Independent School District (HISD).
Nonprofit leader on encouraging underprivileged girls, women to pursue STEM: 'We’re trying to teach them how to eat for a lifetime'
By John Suayan | Feb 23, 2023
A Houston-area nonprofit organization is focused on fostering an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among underprivileged girls and women, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
UH on cubs at Houston Zoo: 'We're proud to have them as representations of the Cougar pride'
By John Suayan | Feb 21, 2023
The University of Houston (UH) and the Houston Zoo have invited the public to view the school’s newest live mascot and his brother, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
TPSA's Colangelo: 'Our goals as an organization primarily are to protect the independence and autonomy of private schools'
By Lucas Nava | Feb 20, 2023
Texas Private Schools Association (TPSA) executive director Laura Colangelo recently spoke on her organization's goals for the upcoming legislative session during an interview with Houston Daily.
Houston’s only child care facility for children with special needs is hosting a grand opening
By Press Release | Feb 20, 2023
Smartie Pants Academy Center is the only childcare center in the Houston area that specializes in childcare for children with disabilities.
Simmons: 'ConocoPhillips is furthering its commitment to PVAMU, and our students will be all the better for it'
By John Suayan | Jan 18, 2023
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has received a nearly $1.2 million multi-year donation from Houston-based exploration and production company ConocoPhillips, according to a press release.
City of Houston Planning Commission met Sept. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 18, 2023
City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Sept. 15
Texas Supreme Court rules 'no basis exists' to prevent TEA takeover of Houston ISD
By John Suayan | Jan 16, 2023
The Texas Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) can proceed with a takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), the state’s largest district.
Buzbee on sexual misconduct lawsuits against Houston Christian University: 'We did what we could to try to resolve this without civil litigation'
By John Suayan | Jan 4, 2023
Houston Christian University (HCU) has been implicated in litigation arising from claims one of its former track coaches engaged in sexual misconduct, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Father-son pair anticipate upcoming UH commencement: 'I am glad we can share the experience of completing our degrees together'
By John Suayan | Dec 13, 2022
Among the thousands slated to have degrees conferred to them by the University of Houston (UH) this weekend is the father-son duo of Ross and Levi Cook.
StepFest founder: 'Our goal is to enlighten, uplift and inform our youth through arts, dance and creativity'
By Houston Daily Report | Dec 8, 2022
StepFest is returning to the city of Houston after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gracie’s journey back to Texas Hearing Institute
By Press Release | Nov 22, 2022
A graduate of the Melinda Webb School, a school for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, Gracie Baltazar has returned for the 2022-2023 academic school year as a language Teacher of the Deaf.
UH researcher on fentanyl vaccine: 'We believe these findings could have a significant impact on a very serious problem'
By John Suayan | Nov 16, 2022
University of Houston (UH) researchers are touting a recently developed vaccine they say is a potential “game changer” in battling the opioid epidemic, according to a school-issued press release.
Maldonado on HCC agreement with City of Houston: 'Every employee trained is one more skilled first responder able to help our community'
By John Suayan | Nov 14, 2022
Houston Community College (HCC) has inked a three-year agreement with the City of Houston to give firefighters emergency medical services (EMS) training, according to a press release.
UH med school dean on new facility: 'It is a welcoming space for community-oriented educational events and partnerships'
By John Suayan | Nov 1, 2022
The University of Houston’s (UH) new medical school officially opened its doors late last month, Houston-based media outlets reported.
DesRoches at Rice investiture ceremony: 'I’ve been given the opportunity to build a stronger university'
By John Suayan | Oct 24, 2022
Rice University formally inaugurated Dr. Reginald DesRoches as its eighth president on Saturday, per a press release.
Entrepreneur on $1 million gift to alma mater: 'I would not have graduated from college if it wasn’t for the UH System'
By John Suayan | Oct 20, 2022
The University of Houston (UH) College of Technology received a $1 million donation for upgrades at its facility in Sugar Land from an alumnus and his wife, according to a press release.
Rice English professor receives MacArthur Fellowship: 'I'm not big into awards and recognition, but this one feels special'
By John Suayan | Oct 13, 2022
Rice University English professor Kiese Laymon has been awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, which is colloquially known as the “genius grant,” according to a press release.
Professor claims Texas A&M hires 'inferior faculty candidates,' discriminates against white and Asian males
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 10, 2022
Writing to faculty on the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Dr. Richard Louchouarn, Texas A&M at Galveston’s vice president for academic affairs and Associate Provost, claims DEI values are central to the university and must be part of the institution.