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Khator: UH System 'will not support or use DEI statements or factors in hiring or promotion'

The University of Houston (UH) has joined several other public universities across the State of Texas in not considering diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) statements in its hiring process, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.


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Clear Creek Independent School District on passing of longtime educator, coach: 'As one can imagine, this is a difficult time'

A Houston-area school district is mourning the loss of a longtime middle school teacher and coach, Houston-based media outlets reported.


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Houston Community College on nonrenewal of contract for leader: 'Chancellor Maldonado has had a notable nine-year run'

The Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees elected to oust Dr. Cesar Maldonado as chancellor on Wednesday, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.


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Turner: 'I've been hearing these rumors about TEA taking over the [Houston] school district'

The Houston Independent School District could come under the control of the State of Texas next week, according to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, the city’s media outlets reported.


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Howdy Homemade Ice Cream brings special guest Lil Keke to surprise Kashmere High School athletes with Under Amour athletic gear

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.


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Poll: Vast majority of Texas parents back education savings accounts

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).


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Nonprofit leader on encouraging underprivileged girls, women to pursue STEM: 'We’re trying to teach them how to eat for a lifetime'

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.


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UH on cubs at Houston Zoo: 'We're proud to have them as representations of the Cougar pride'

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.


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TPSA's Colangelo: 'Our goals as an organization primarily are to protect the independence and autonomy of private schools'

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.


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Houston’s only child care facility for children with special needs is hosting a grand opening

Smartie Pants Academy Center is the only childcare center in the Houston area that specializes in childcare for children with disabilities.


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Simmons: 'ConocoPhillips is furthering its commitment to PVAMU, and our students will be all the better for it'

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.


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City of Houston Planning Commission met Sept. 15

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Sept. 15


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Texas Supreme Court rules 'no basis exists' to prevent TEA takeover of Houston ISD

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.


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Buzbee on sexual misconduct lawsuits against Houston Christian University: 'We did what we could to try to resolve this without civil litigation'

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.


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Father-son pair anticipate upcoming UH commencement: 'I am glad we can share the experience of completing our degrees together'

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.


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StepFest founder: 'Our goal is to enlighten, uplift and inform our youth through arts, dance and creativity'

StepFest is returning to the city of Houston after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Gracie’s journey back to Texas Hearing Institute

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.


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UH researcher on fentanyl vaccine: 'We believe these findings could have a significant impact on a very serious problem'

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.


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Maldonado on HCC agreement with City of Houston: 'Every employee trained is one more skilled first responder able to help our community'

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.


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UH med school dean on new facility: 'It is a welcoming space for community-oriented educational events and partnerships'

The University of Houston’s (UH) new medical school officially opened its doors late last month, Houston-based media outlets reported.