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TWC Awards $5 Million in Career Training Grants to 26 Colleges and ISDs
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded 26 grants totaling $5 million to public community and technical colleges and independent school districts for programs that focus on supporting high-demand occupations through the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant program.
Houston Native Serves Aboard USS Antietam
180521-N-HE318-1153 SEA OF JAPAN (May 21, 2018) Ensign Jordan Brooks, from Houston, Texas, communicates with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE-14) on the bridge wing of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) during a replenishment-at-sea. Antietam is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation supporting security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William McCann/Released)
PFAW: Senate's Passage of Families First Coronavirus Response Act is a Necessary First Step
Following the passage in the Senate of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, focused on providing support for America’s families, People For the American Way Executive Vice President for Policy and Program Marge Baker released the following statement:
School Districts Extends District-Wide Closures Through, April 10, 2020
As districts around the state and across the country continue to grapple with how to proceed in this unprecedented challenge to public health and education, Houston ISD, Fort Bend ISD, Alief ISD, and Stafford MSD will extend the suspension of normal district operations through Friday, April 10 in an effort to support the nation’s need to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Historic Third Ward Community Center Asks for Help Rebuilding After Harvey
A historic Third Ward community center damaged during Hurricane Harvey is pleading with the public for financial support to repair its building and restore a treasured work of art reports KPRC.
Houston Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce And Others File Briefing Opposing End Of DACA
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (HHCC) and other Texas based chambers of commerce have filed a brief opposing the termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and they present economic arguments.
Keep Austin, Austin? Report Questions Namesake's Support of Slavery
The city of Austin was named after Stephen F. Austin, who is referred to as the "Father of Texas."
Turner Proclaims One MLK Jr. Day Parade for Houston in 2019
Ever since Sylvester Turner has been mayor of the city of Houston he has strived to have one official Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade. Mayor Turner has announced that the city will officially throw its support in partnership with the Black Heritage Society to hold one parade in honor of King.
Bill Cosby Suffers Tragic Loss of His Daughter Ensa
Bill Cosby just suffered a major loss as his daughter, Ensa, who supported him unwaveringly through his recent legal troubles, has died. She was 44.
UH Student In Iran Unable To Return Due To Travel Ban
A University of Houston graduate student from Iran is unable to return to the United States because of President Trump's executive order, administrators say.
HCDE Tidwell Head Start Program Recruits Students Ages 3-5 for Immediate Openings
Harris County Department of Education Head Start Tidwell Center located at 8302 John Ralston Rd. is recruiting students ages 3-5. The program ensures future success for students both academically and socially and provides comprehensive health, education, nutrition and financial services to the families.
LaTanya Michell Brooks Pushes for STEM Education
‘Marisol’ encourages young children to follow dreams, demonstrates importance of parent/child communication
As a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teacher, LaTanya Michell Brooks encourages participation in STEM subjects to all students at her school. Brooks always wanted to write children’s books, and with her involvement in STEM, she wrote “Marisol: A Little Girl with a Big Dream” (published by Xlibris).
Houston school with offerings that compare to Lebron James' I Promise School
Founded in 2002, by Cynthia Trigg, a 25-year educator, Evolution Academy is a tuition-free public charter school and drop-off recovery center. Evolution Academy expanded to Houston more than five years ago and also has a campus in Beaumont.
Representative Garnet F. Coleman Announces Bid for Re-Election
Today, August 20th, Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-147) released the following statement:
BakerRipley Hosts Annual Back to School Health Fair throughout Houston
BakerRipley is hosting its annual Back to School Health Fair at 3 of its locations throughout Houston. This is the ninth year BakerRipley is hosting its annual Back to School Heath Fairs to help communities it serves get ready for back to school. The non-profit provides resources and education to help families live a healthy lifestyle.
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.
Building A Life Together
Life Priorities for Newlyweds
For future brides and grooms and recent newlyweds, combining assets under one roof takes more than a moving van and space for all their belongings. Every couple planning to build a life together should take prudent actions to protect their future.
'Dancing with the Stars' pros Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy welcome first child together
Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy have welcomed a baby boy.
Raising Cane’s is Getting Ready to Ring in the New Year at Its Newest Houston Location
Fastest-growing chicken finger concept to celebrate opening on Jan. 7 and commitment to Make-A-Wish
Raising Cane’s is kicking off 2022 by bringing more of its ONE LOVE® – quality chicken finger meals – to the greater Houston area!
8-Year Old Girl Dies in US Customs and Border Protection custody
An 8-year-old girl died while in US Customs and Border Protection custody in Harlingen, Texas, the agency said Wednesday.
