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Elementary and Secondary Principals of the Year named at Eliot ES and Washington HS
Washington principal also named finalist in HEB Excellence in Education Awards competition
Two Houston Independent School District principals received surprise news Monday from Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan that they are the 2020 HISD Elementary and Secondary Principals of the Year.
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England footballers Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood to return home for breach of Covid-19 protocols
Two footballers for England's men's national team have had to leave the squad after breaching Covid-19 protocols in Iceland, manager Gareth Southgate announced Monday.
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The Prairie View Retired Teachers presents a Conversation with Paula Harris
The Prairie View Retired Teachers and School Personnel Association, Ann Preston Unit presents “A Conversation with Paula Harris” for its Black History Program on February 9, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in the Julius W. Becton Auditorium, A. I. Thomas Administration Hall at Prairie View A&M University. Others on the panel discussion are Kennedy Dent, Senior, Chemical Engineering, Prairie View A&M University, Torrence Ross, Jr., Hempstead High School and Troy Hubbard II, Waller High School. The theme is: “Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Present and Pursuing Our Future.”
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South Central Houston Census Mural Unites Community Around Census Message
Houston and Harris County’s local census drive, “Yes! to Census 2020,” will debut its final original census mural at the historic S.H.A.P.E Community Center, 3815 Live Oak Street in Houston, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. The S.H.A.P.E. Yes! To Census 2020 mural, created by artist Israel McCloud, depicts a picture-perfect snapshot portrait of the diversity of residents in the Third Ward with the local Census 2020 campaign hashtag #YEStotheCensus.
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Local Realtor Expands Back-to-School Instagram Contest to Treat Cypress Teachers to Free Lunch
Noel Collier, a leading Houston realtor and founder of the Noel Collier Group Powered by Keller Williams Professionals, is offering students, parents, and staff in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District a chance to show some love for their favorite teachers with a Back-to-School Instagram Contest to provide a Free Lunch for teachers in September!
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CAIR-Houston to Join Black Lives Matter ‘Justice 4 George Floyd’ March
Muslim civil rights group calls for release of detained protesters, law enforcement transparency
Later today, the Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will join Black Lives Matter: Houston for its "Justice 4 George Floyd" march to City Hall. March begins at 3 p.m. at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street.
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To Fight the HIV Epidemic, We Need the Black Church
Black Churches are more than places of worship. They are the vibrant hearts of the African-American community that bring the Gospel into our lives, inspire faith, grace, love and mercy and foster a deep commitment to service. For centuries, Black Churches and faith leaders have been at the forefront of the struggle for civil rights, including voting rights and the right to a quality education. And we need the Black Church's leadership for another adversary: HIV.
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South Texas College of Law Houston to Honor Three Exceptional Alumni at 2021 Alumni Association Annual Luncheon
South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) will honor three exceptional graduates Sept. 28 at its 2021 Alumni Association Annual Luncheon at Hotel ZaZa-Houston Museum District.
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Media Statement On COVID-19 Precautions From HISD
The Houston Independent School District has no confirmed cases of COVID-19. However, acting out of an abundance of caution, several individuals have been placed on a 14-day self-quarantine. All self-quarantine individuals recently returned from a country on the CDC travel warning list or are closely related to someone who did. Schools will be identified specifically if cases are positively confirmed.
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Port City Links STEM Fair & Carnival
Photography by Vicky Pink - For the last sixteen years the Port City Chapter of …
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Preservation and Progress: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Receives Significant Grant from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
In a significant move toward preserving Houston's historical land- marks, the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, a beacon of African American heritage in Texas, has been granted $180,000 by the esteemed Af- rican American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, an initiative by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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The University of Houston-Downtown Receives Grant Nearing $2.5M To Improve Connectivity and Literacy of Houston’s Hispanic Community
Project Promises Significant Impact on Local Economy
Aspiring to be an anchor institution for Houston, the University of Houston-Downtown was recently awarded $2,470,225 by the U.S. Department of Commerce to upgrade the UHD bilingual e-library in support of connectivity and literacy skills of the Hispanic community. Additionally, this project will have a dramatic impact on workforce development and, ultimately, the local economy, as the City of Houston seeks to increase the literacy skills of Houstonians by one level. The benefits of this project will extend beyond Houston since access to the bilingual e-library will be available worldwide.
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EMMY-winner Rushion McDonald, Partners with HBCUGo.TV, PMoney Making Conversations broadcast launched today April 12th!
3815 Media, Inc., founded by Rushion McDonald, a multiple EMMY® and NAACP Image Award-winning TV/film/radio producer, will partner with HBCUGO.TV, to broadcast Money Making Conversations master classes on the streaming network. Launching Tuesday, April 12th, these half-hour episodes of Money Making Conversations master classes are hosted by McDonald, highlighting the success stories of HBCU graduates through interviews with a diverse range of guests who are history makers, industry moguls, CEOs, self-made entrepreneurs, famous personalities, celebrities from the worlds of Hollywood entertainment, music, sports, and more. Money Making Conversations this month will air on https://hbcugo.tv
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston hosts national webinar at Galveston’s Reedy Chapel AME to celebrate historical significance of Juneteenth holiday
Other events also planned
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH), in conjunction with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, will host a national livestreamed webinar at Galveston’s Reedy Chapel AME Church on Thursday, June 16 from noon to 2 p.m. CT to celebrate the historical significance of Juneteenth, which had its origin in Galveston. Reedy Chapel was one of the locations in which General Order #3 was read on June 19, 1865, announcing the end of slavery in Texas.
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Snooze Sets Opening Date for New Katy Location
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, the all-day breakfast and brunch hotspot, will grow within the Houston community with an opening inside LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Founded in 2006, Snooze aims to evolve breakfast dining with culinary innovation, an energetic atmosphere and friendly service. This is the restaurant’s third location in the Houston area, but first for the city of Katy. "We are thrilled to be able to bring our spin on breakfast to more guests in the Houston area,” said Snooze, an A.M. Eatery’s CEO, David Birzon. “We look forward to participating in our community and bringing energy and life to the morning breakfast scene.”
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HISD Board Appoints Houston Attorney Myrna Guidry To District IX Position
During a special meeting last Tuesday, the Houston Independent School District Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint attor- ney Myrna Guidry as the new trustee for District IX to fulfill the unexpired term of Wanda Adams.
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Harris Health Dedicates Permanent Site for COVID-19 Pandemic Memorial Exhibit
Nearly 1,000 photographs of people who died during the COVID-19 pandemic from greater Houston are now permanently memorialized on the walls of Harris Health Quentin Mease Health Center through an art exhibit called Living ICONS, A Commemoration of Victims of Houston’s COVID-19 Pandemic, by Houston artist Joni Zavitsano.
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College Students vs. Mathematics: Why the Difficulties?
University of Houston Researcher Probing Why Math Weakness Occurs
Anytime along a student’s travels through school, difficulties in math can arise for a variety of reasons that might include math-specific and other cognitive problems, lack of motivation, socioeconomic barriers and educational factors. Now with a four-year $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation, University of Houston associate professor of psychology Paul Cirino is probing the minds of 1,000 Houston Community College students taking developmental or remedial math coursework to find out where the stumbling blocks occur.
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Several Houston Area Non-profits Will Brighten the Holidays for Hundreds of Middle School Students While Providing Vital Information and Resources to Parents
The Earl Carl Institute, the lead organization in the Safe and Supportive Schools Collaborative (SSSC) will host a Holiday Gift Giveaway for students at Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan Middle School on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Houston Educator Named Finalist for 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Educators to Compete on a Statewide Level for $430,000 in cash prizes
On Monday, a Houston teacher was named the first Houston-area finalist for the 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting him among the best educators in Texas.

