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The University of Houston-Downtown Expands Educational Access and Equity Through the Seal Your Success Campaign and The Summer Bridge Program To Ensure Student Success

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is making significant strides in its mission to expand educational access and equity to historically excluded students through its Seal Your Success campaign and then preparing in-coming freshmen for college through its Summer Bridge Program. Under the guidance of Dr. Daniel Villanueva, Vice President of Enrollment Management, UHD has reaffirmed its commitment to access, affordability, and achievability, providing a unique and affordable academic and student life experience.

A Million Dollars Will ‘Level Up’ Thousands of Houston Area Residents Out of Digital Divide

If you’ve ever played a popular 80’s video game, then you know about the disadvantages your char- acter has right out of the gate. You can’t jump as high or as far, and it’s easier to lose the level and have to start all over again. But in the first few seconds, there’s usually always a chance to ‘level up’ your character. Instantly, you can jump higher and farther, run faster and if you encounter an enemy, you still have another chance at winning the level.

TheColeman Chronicle: The Opioid Epidemic and Its Effect On Our Children, Economy

I was selected by Texas House Speaker Straus to be a member of the Select Committee on Opioid and Substance Abuse this interim. My fellow committee members and I will address issues involving substance abuse throughout the state.

TSU Aviation Program Reaching New Heights with Approval of Training Facility at Houston Spaceport

Houston City Council approves agreement allowing Houston Airports to develop a 2-acre site into an aeronautical hub to be used by Texas Southern University

Houston Airports continues to invest in aviation by supporting the next generation of aeronautical professionals with an innovative learning environment.

First Saturday Arts Market December 3

Houston’s original monthly outdoor art market finishes the year with the annual Holiday Market, Saturday, December 3, 2022, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at 540 W. 19th St. Over 40 artists from the greater Houston area and Austin are featured in this market.

SmartScaping Expands Community Program to Help Houston Youth with Jobs, New HISD Co-Op Program, Paid Student Internships

SmartScaping Landscaping & Design, a premiere Black-owned, Houston-based landscaping maintenance and design company, is expanding their “SmartScaping Cares” community program to offer students, age 16-25, immediate employment opportunities, paid internships as part of an upcoming Co-Op Program in partnership with HISD schools, and a career path toward entrepreneurship in the landscaping industry!

False Alarm Of Shots Fired At Ben Taub Hospital

Houston police and SWAT unit members responded to a report of shots fired at Ben Taub Hospital in the Texas Medical Center on Tuesday.

McDonald’s Adds DoorDash as U.S. McDelivery Partner Beginning with Houston-Area Pilot

McDonald’s USA and DoorDash announced a new partnership to expand the availability and accessibility of McDelivery beyond its current offering, launching first in the Houston, Texas area across more than 200 restaurants beginning July 29.

Ebola, Texas Medicaid Expansion and More Roundtable Discussion at Houston Area Community Services

Photography by Vicky Pink On Monday, October 6, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …

Deadline Extended for Public Input on Changes to Chapter 19

City Council Member Dave Martin appreciates the comments received by many District E residents, and is happy to announce that Mayor Sylvester Turner has changed the deadline for public input on changes to City of Houston Chapter 19 to Monday, March 5 at 5:00 p.m. After the proposed changes were presented to Council during a Joint Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure/Regulation and Neighborhood Affairs Committee Meeting last Monday, February, 12, Council Member Martin provided strong feedback to Mayor Turner, demanding residents be given more time to participate in the process.

Unveiling the Impact of HISD's New Education System (NES) on Student Performance

In a recent announcement, Houston Independent School District (HISD) revealed its ambitious plans to expand the New Education System (NES) to 130 campuses, representing a significant shift in the educational landscape. However, amidst this expansion, concerns have been raised regarding academic decline and its implications for student success.

Harris County Announces $550K in Grants to Combat Food Insecurity, Food Deserts

The Healthy Food Financing Initiative Will Award 6 Grants in its First Round

Healthy, fresh food should be affordable and accessible to everyone. Unfortunately, that is not the case for many Harris County residents. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, an estimated 738,140 people in Harris County were considered food insecure, and at least 286,000 live in a food desert. As of January 2021, there are 360,000 children in Harris County experiencing food insecurity.

Study: State Revenue Declines Lead to Cuts in Children’s Medicaid Benefits, Education Spending

State spending cuts during economic downturns fall more heavily on children than the elderly, according to new research by experts at Rice University. Their findings are published in the National Tax Journal and analyze implications for policymakers.

Houston Medical Forum Scholarship Brunch

Photography by Vicky Pink - On Sunday, December 8, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on …

Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day, Life Enhancement Services Host Grand Opening of First Student ‘RAK Room’ of the School Year Tomorrow at C. E. King Middle School

Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting for New Student ‘RAK Room’ at C.E. King Middle School

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