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Houstonians Team Up to Help Immigrants Released From ICE Custody
As immigrant families released from ICE custody pass through Houston, a group of local women are helping them as they head to their final destinations and beyond. Over the weekend, Dionne Ukleja and volunteers gathered travel essentials in bags to give to more than 100 parents and children at the Greyhound bus terminal downtown.
HISD’s Report Card: 92 Percent of Schools Earn Passing Grade On State Accountability System
The Houston Independent School District earned an overall high “B” rating by the Texas Education Agency under the state accountability system for the 2018-2019 academic year, exiting nine campuses from the state’s “Improvement Required” list.
METRO Delivers Holiday Cheer to Local Students & Seniors
There was no shortage of smiles or cheers as several Houston area school children got a surprise visit from Santa and bags full of toys this week. It is part of METRO's annual Adopt-a-School program.
Mayor Turner Opens First Campaign Field Offices June 1
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will preside of the grand openings of the first two field offices of the 2019 campaign Saturday, June 1.
Houston Rep. Al Green Will Push Another Impeachment Vote
Rep. Al Green has already forced two votes aimed at impeaching President Donald Trump.
H-E-B’s Bringing the Smells of the Rodeo to Your Kitchen
Your dishes can now smell like the rodeo but in a good way, thanks to H-E-B. With the Houston Rodeo wrapping up and the Austin Rodeo just getting started, Texas’ top retailer is now selling a trio of rodeo-inspired dish soaps for a limited time.
Young Students Showcase Passion and Wisdom at 23rd Annual Foley Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition
Lockhart Elementary Nyla Johnson has won the 23rd Annual Foley Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition.
Houston’s First CBD-Obsessed Coffee Shop Will Of Course Open On 4/20
The Smoking Pot, a new coffee shop serving up CBD-infused beverages, is set to open this week in Spring Branch. The new shop at 8510 Longpoint Road announced on Instagram that it will open its doors on — of course — April 20, also known as “international weed day.”
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Collects The Spoils From Congressman Who Lost The Astros/Dodgers Bet
Jackson Lee: “In a true sign of class and integrity, my friend Congressman Jimmy Gomez made good on his pledge, fed my staff, and learned the hard way why you should never bet against the Houston Astros.”
Prison Rights Groups Allege Mistreatment Of African-American Muslims
Prisoner rights groups are concerned that Jewish and Muslim inmates have been denied legally-mandated religious accommodations. But they’re focusing on two inmates who were placed in solitary confinement in the Ramsey unit with no charges or disciplinary hearing.
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 1500 Richmond
Houston police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash at 1500 Richmond about 8:40 a.m. today (November 28).
HISD hosting job fair for bus drivers, custodians, mechanics, HVAC techs, and grounds crews
The Houston Independent School District is hosting a job fair this weekend to find candidates to fill several key operational support positions, including bus drivers, custodians, mechanics, HVAC technicians and grounds crews.
Houston's Newest Food Truck Community Is Launched @KBC
Beginning on Saturday, May 28th, “The Foodie Spot HTX, A Fulfilling Food Truck Experience” will be launched at The Kingdom Builders’ Center, located at 6011 West Orem Drive. The food park will operate on Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
HISD announces winners of student holiday greeting card art competition
The Houston Independent School District will reveal the winners of the district’s 2022 Superintendent holiday greeting card student art competition. There were 142 submissions and 14 finalists in the 31st year of the annual competition. The finalists were chosen by the district’s assistant superintendents.
Investigation Into Fatal Shooting At 3341 Winbern Street
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of another at 3341 Winbern Street about 7:15 p.m. on Monday (Jan. 9).
Meet Culinary Specialist Seaman Brian Sullivan
Culinary Specialist Seaman Brian Sullivan, from Houston, assigned to the world's largest aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, grills chicken in the forward galley, Aug. 24, 2023.
HISD offers meals at no cost to students
Students registered to attend HISD schools receive free meals through USDA program
Houston ISD announces its policy that this school year, healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
HISD to double extra-duty pay for teachers providing academic tutorials
To recognize the importance of eliminating pandemic-related learning loss, the Houston Independent School District is doubling extra-duty pay for teachers providing academic tutorials for students.
Sailors Perform Daily Maintenance On USS Ronald Reagan
Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Cody Lawrence, from Houston, checks a liquid-cooling fluid make-up unit in the hangar bay aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while in-port Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Aug. 30, 2023.
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 215 Sunnyside Street
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 215 Sunnyside Street about 9:10 p.m. last Friday (Jan. 5).
