New School Counselor Category Announced H-E-B is accepting nominations for educators to apply for the 2024 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. Each year, these awards highlight Texas educators, administrators, school boards, and early childhood facilities going above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of their students and communities. This year, a new category has been added to highlight school counselors. The counselor category looks at several criteria, including use of the Texas Model for […]
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Texas Tech Hosts Barbecue and Ribeye Championship Cook-Off
Raider Red Meats and the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) will collaborate for the annual barbecue and ribeye state championship. 2023 Raider Red Meats Barbeque and Ribeye Championship Cook-Off hosted by Texas Tech University in collaboration with H-E-B and the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS). WHEN: 9:30 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 19) WHERE: Animal and Food Science Livestock Arena, 1308 N. Indiana Ave. EVENT: Presented by H-E-B and sanctioned by KCBS the annual Raider Red Meats Barbeque and Ribeye Championship Cook-Off will be hosted […]
Grant supports Mental Health Initiative, provides funds for Stay in School fundraiser
Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS), an educational nonprofit, announces that it been has awarded a grant of $50,000 from H-E-B, with $40,000 dedicated to its Mental Health Initiative and $10,000 toward the 2023 Stay in School gala. This annual event raises funds for the CIS mission of surrounding Pre-K-12 and post-secondary students in the greater Houston area with a community of support through targeted services, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in […]
Celebrating 100 Years of Texas State Parks, Black History Month with Special Events Throughout February
After a January kickoff with record attendance at First Day Hikes across the state, Texas State Parks’ Centennial Celebration continues with a new round of special community events this month. In February, state parks in North Texas, East Texas, Huntsville and San Antonio will host a variety of events, including several that commemorate Black History Month. Everyone is warmly welcomed to join in the fun. At Ray Roberts Lake State Park in North Texas, find out how […]
Texas State Parks Photo Contest Launches in Honor of 100-Year Celebration
Point, focus, shoot! In honor of its 100-year birthday celebration, Texas State Parks is hosting a photo contest throughout 2023 with the chance to win park passes, H-E-B gift cards and even a curated state park experience. The contest will have four seasonal prize winners before the public votes on the grand prize winner at the end of the year. “We can’t wait to see the parks through our visitors’ eyes,” said Whitney Bishop, social media coordinator […]
100 Houston Children to Celebrate the Holidays at 6th Annual Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party
The 6th annual H-E-B Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party, the city’s only free ice-skating party for children from underserved communities, takes place 4 – 6 p.m. Tues., Dec., 14, at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney. Some 100 children from Third Ward and surrounding areas will enjoy holiday fun on ice. This year, the children participating represent Hype Freedom School, Southside Community Center, Blackshear Elementary and Sehah Youth and Fitness Center. The event is being held in partnership with Discovery Green […]