Eco-friendly creative designs wowed audience, judges HOUSTON (Sept. 13, 2024) – Four years ago, Catherine Kmiecik was unable to participate in the Houston Community College (HCC) commencement ceremonies due to the Covid-19 pandemic. After graduating with her Fashion Design degree, […]
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Dozens of Katy ISD Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
KATY, TX [September 13, 2024] – Dozens of Katy ISD students have been named 2025 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®), out of more than 16,000 students from across the nation. These students have advanced to […]
20 Harmony Public School teachers named to cohort of rising school leaders
Leaders will focus on improving Harmony systems to boost achievement and deepen student opportunities TEXAS – Teach Plus, a national nonprofit that empowers teachers to lead student-centered improvements in educational policy and instructional practice, has selected 20 effective school leaders […]
UHD’s GatorServe To Build Bikes for Kids This National Day of Service
HOUSTON (Sept. 11, 2023) – For this year’s National Day of Service on Saturday, Sept. 14, University of Houston-Downtown volunteers will come together for a “bike build” in support of improving our children’s literacy. It is all a part of GatorServe, a UHD tradition that brings […]
Pink Bows Foundation Announces 2nd Annual Scholarship Recipient with the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation
HOUSTON (September 11, 2024) – The Pink Bows Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that advocates for and promotes stronger safety protocols and provides safe spaces at large events, has announced that Cy-Fair ISD High School Senior Annie Li has been awarded the Pink […]
Teach Plus Names 20 School Leaders to Inaugural 2024-25 Harmony School Leader Advisory Cabinet
Leaders will focus on improving Harmony systems to boost achievement and deepen student opportunities. Houston, TX, September 11, 2024—Teach Plus, a national nonprofit that empowers teachers to lead student-centered improvements in educational policy and instructional practice, has selected 20 effective […]
Texas Tech Earns $1.6 Million Environmental Protection Agency Grant
This project is part of a $15 million multi-institution effort to research ways to reduce per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances exposure from food and farming communities. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Texas Tech University’s Department of Civil, Environmental, & Construction Engineering has earned a $1.6 million grant from […]
Family First: Essential Tips for Home Safety and Security
Discover essential home safety tips to protect your family, from upgrading locks and installing security systems to emergency planning and childproofing. Ensuring the safety and security of your family is a top priority for every homeowner. With increasing concerns about […]
Texas Tech Announces 12th Day Enrollment in Excess of 41,000
Enrollment challenges are being met head on and prospects for the future are bright. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Texas Tech University has announced a 12th-class-day enrollment number of 41,045, the first time in the university’s history it has eclipsed 41,000 students. As Texas Tech […]
HOUSTON ENDOWMENT INC. SPONSORS MULTI-YEAR GIFT TO
TEACH FOR AMERICA HOUSTON Funds Will Help Teach For America Recruit, Train, and Support Educators Across Houston HOUSTON, Texas (Sept. 9, 2024) Teach For America (TFA) Houston announced today that it is the recipient of a $250,000 gift from Houston Endowment […]
