January 17, 2025 – The Coastal Prairie Conservancy is pleased to announce an upcoming interim funding deadline for an additional round of land management funding under both the Texas Coastal Prairie Initiative (TCPI) and the Texas Grasslands and Savannas Initiative (TGSI). This funding is available for […]
Education
UHD GatorServe to Restore Houston’s Moody Park for MLK National Day of Service
WHAT: University of Houston-Downtown’s GatorServe for the MLK National Day of Service at Houston’s historic Moody Park. More than 100 GatorServe volunteers will lend a hand for a major clean-up and restoration of Moody Park, especially cleaning […]
Where Should Texas Foodies Road Trip Next Weekend? Let’s Break It Down
Texans love their food, and honestly, who could blame them? Between the briskets, tacos, and kolaches, it’s a foodie paradise. But sometimes, even the most devoted Texas food lover craves a change of pace, a culinary adventure beyond Lone Star […]
Home Care Tips for the Allergy Season
The bright sunshine and beautiful flowers of spring often bring with them something unpleasant- allergy season. While you are enjoying the outdoors and the relief from the winter cold, you will also be exposing yourself to allergens of all kinds. […]
Student Success Initiatives Deliver Graduation Rates Results for Texas Tech
Investment in people and processes translates into improved four- and six-year graduation rates. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Summary: Texas Tech University has significantly increased its graduation rates, with a six-year rate of 69% and a four-year rate of 51%, thanks to investments in […]
Communities In Schools of Houston announces major achievements and statistics for 2023-24 school year
The educational nonprofit served more than 143,000 students on 163 campuses in six school districts and Lone Star College (HOUSTON, January 15, 2025) – Educational nonprofit Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) served 143,054 students on 163 campuses in six school […]
Katy ISD’s First Cohort of Teacher Hopefuls Begin Certifying Journey
KATY, TX [January 15, 2025] – This month, nearly 100 candidates began their teaching journey as part of the first cohort in Katy ISD’s innovative alternative certification program (ACP), Katy ISD TEA+CH. These aspiring educators will work through months of coursework, […]
Award-Winning District Theatre Programs Provide Spring Full of Shows, Entertainment for All
KATY, TX [January 15, 2025] – If you’re looking for something to do close to home, consider supporting Katy ISD’s award-winning theatre programs. The district’s talented students and passionate educators work year-round and promise something for everyone, from revived classics to […]
Texas Tech Geophysicist’s Creation Launches to Moon
The heat-flow probe is designed to measure heat from the lunar interior. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Summary: Seiichi Nagihara, a Texas Tech geophysics professor, has spent more than 15 years developing a heat-flow probe, named LISTER, to measure heat from the Moon’s interior. […]
Katy ISD Family Info. Sessions Explain the Transition Between Junior High & High School Jan. 16
KATY, TX [January 14, 2025] – As the course selection period approaches, Katy ISD’s Legacy Parent Academy will host an in-person session titled “Moving Up to Junior High or High School.” This event is designed to provide students and parents […]
