Spring commencement ceremonies at NRG Arena have been canceled. HOUSTON (May 16, 2024)—Due to widespread damage and power outages across the region, all HCC campuses will be closed Friday, May 17. Classes will resume Monday, May 20. Spring commencement ceremonies […]
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UHD Closed on Friday, May 17 Due to Recent Storms
HOUSTON (May 17, 2024) – Due to the severe weather event last night and subsequent widespread power outages, UHD will be closed on Friday, May 17. All classes and campus activities are temporarily suspended, including both in-person and online. Only essential […]
Sales Tax Holidays for Water-Efficient and ENERGY STAR® Products Set for May 25-27
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays. Created by the Texas Legislature, both holidays take place Saturday, May […]
Harmony Public Schools Celebrates Houston’s Community Heroes
[HOUSTON]—Harmony Public Schools celebrates its community partners with a special luncheon award ceremony. Each partner is dedicated to the vision of Harmony Public Schools to lead students from the classroom into the world as productive and responsible citizens. Together we work towards a […]
MT7 Ranch Receives Texas Leopold Conservation Award
AUSTIN — Mike and Mary Terry, owners of the MT7 Ranch near Breckenridge, are this year’s recipients of the state’s highest honor for private land conservation, the Leopold Conservation Award. The prestigious award, given in honor of renowned conservationist […]
Dear Katy ISD Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Community,
This evening will mark our first graduation ceremony of the season! As a reminder, there will be a brief 45 second firework display at the conclusion of the event. Graduation ceremonies historically end between 9:30 p.m. and 9:55 p.m., depending […]
Cornyn: Houston ISD to Receive More Than $4M for School Choice and STEM Education
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that the Houston Independent School District (HISD) was awarded a federal grant of $4,460,382 from the U.S. Department of Education’s Magnet Schools Assistance Program to support the development and implementation of magnet […]
Cornyn Marks National Police Week
‘America’s police officials constantly and consistently go above and beyond the call of duty.’ ‘The brave men and women in law enforcement deserve our appreciation, but more than that, they deserve our support.’ ‘On behalf of the State of Texas, I want to thank all of those […]
Tomorrow in Houston, Cornyn Hosts National Police Week Roundtable
Will Highlight Legislation Equipping Law Enforcement with Lifesaving Trauma Kits WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) will host a roundtable discussion tomorrow at Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital with local law enforcement and medical professionals to mark National Police Week […]
Trees For Houston and Woodside Energy kicked off two-year tree planting initiative with volunteer event at new Kinder Campus
HOUSTON, May 15, 2024 – Trees For Houston, the region’s leading tree advocate, and Woodside Energy came together on May 14 to celebrate the launch of a two-year program to plant trees in areas in need throughout the greater Houston region. […]
