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Bellaire residents are invited to enter the First Annual City of Bellaire Calendar Photo Contest. Entries accepted through November 16 for the 2021 calendar. A panel of judges from the Culture and Arts Board will select photos most appropriate for the City Calendar.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Bus driver goes extra mile for student safety

When HISD closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, bus driver Althea McWhorter never got the chance to say goodbye to the seniors who rode her bus every day for four years.

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY: Texas Southern University to Host Virtual Tiger Day

The Texas Southern University Office of Outreach Services is hosting a Virtual Tiger Day for prospective junior and senior high school students, and transfer students Thursday, October 29, 2020, and Friday, October 30, 2020.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Carnegie Vanguard HS juniors create free tutoring start-up company

COVID-19 has presented several educational challenges that have exacerbated gaps in student learning, but two Carnegie Vanguard High School students saw it as an opportunity for positive change.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Office of School Choice to host virtual lunch and learn series for students

HISD students are invited to attend a series of virtual lunch and learn programs presented by the HISD Office of School Choice in partnership with The Ion of Houston and Pumps and Pipes.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: With return to face-to-face instruction, Sanctuaries of Learning program comes to a close

The Houston Independent School District partnered with several churches throughout the city for the Sanctuaries of Learning program, which offered hundreds of students a safe place to participate in virtual learning.

HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE: HCC named 2020 Entrepreneurial College of the Year

The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship has awarded Houston Community College with the 2020 Heather Van Sickle Entrepreneurial College Award, an honor which recognizes HCC as NACCE’s 2020 Entrepreneurial College of the Year.

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY: Texas Southern University Choir to Perform in the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Event

The Texas Southern University Choir will participate in the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s 2020 A Celebration of Reading event on KPRC 2 on Saturday, October 17.

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS: St. Thomas Opens a Micro-Campus in Miracle City, Conroe, Texas

University of St. Thomas Houston cut the ribbon, opening a micro-campus in the heart of Conroe, Texas, on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The storefront USTMAX Center is located on the downtown square at 336 N. Main Street.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: HISD to recognize Bullying Prevention Week

As part of National Bullying Prevention Month in October, HISD is recognizing this week as Bullying Prevention Week to raise awareness about the damaging effects of bullying.

CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Halloween Trick-or-Treat Parade

West U Residents, we are celebrating fall a bit differently this year. Full Moon Fest will not be held due to the ongoing pandemic situation, but don't fret, it will be back next year bigger than ever!

TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER: Executive Diplomacy Certificate

The world is more closely-knit than it once was, our society is more diverse, decisions made on one continent have repercussions around the world, and all business seems to be global business.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Three HISD schools honored for exceptional design

Collaborative learning spaces and abundant natural light are the hallmarks of a trio of Houston Independent School District high schools now being recognized for their innovative designs.

ALIEF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Register for the Virtual College Fair

High school students, it's that time of year again... College Night! You will have an opportunity to visit different colleges from around the country.

CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Halloween in West U