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'We did it hotties': Megan Thee Stallion graduates from Texas Southern
By George Willis | Dec 18, 2021
Popular rapper Megan Thee Stallion fulfilled a promise she made to herself by earning her bachelor’s degree in health administration from Texas Southern University.
Being a teacher lets Davis 'see the fruits of her labor'
By Art Benavidez | Dec 10, 2021
Rhonda Davis with the Barbara Jordan Career Center said she realized while working as a Child Protective Services (CPS) investigator that her compassion belonged in the classroom.
'I am extremely honored': Turley named director of Rice University Kinder Institute of Urban Research
By Emily Bevard | Dec 10, 2021
Ruth Turley will step into the role as the next director of the Kinder Institute of Urban Research, following a decision by the Rice University Board of Trustees earlier this month.
House reflects on first 100 days as school district leader, stating now is the time for ‘bold change’
By Emily Bevard | Nov 28, 2021
Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Millard House II is reflecting on his first 100 days at the helm and outlining strategies for students' success.
'She made people a priority': Educator credited with turning Houston's Furr High School around, dies
By Zachary Richter | Nov 26, 2021
Bertie Simmons, known for making a difference at the Houston Independent School District and having spent 17 years as the principal, died at the age of 87 on Nov. 19.
'It's time to make a change': UH crowned Lynn Eusan its first African American homecoming queen 53 years ago this month
By Karen Kidd | Nov 25, 2021
More than half a century ago this month, then 20-year-old Lynn Eusan became the first African American homecoming queen in the University of Houston's history, crowned at the Astrodome on Nov. 22, 1968.
Music educator, owner of Crescendo With Music Alicia Gaggioni teaches students to 'dream big, work hard'
By Caleb Lombardo | Nov 19, 2021
Accomplished musician and music educator Alicia Gaggioni recently provided insight and reflection into her musical career and her business, Crescendo With Music.
'Outstanding choice': Rice University promotes provost DesRoches to presidency
By Zachary Richter | Nov 19, 2021
Reginald DesRoches, the present provost of Rice University, has been selected to be the next president of the university as per the announcement made on Nov. 11.
Reynolds Elementary teacher marks nearly 25 years at school: 'Becoming an educator was my calling'
By Caleb Lombardo | Nov 18, 2021
Tonya Houston is a third grade reading/ELA and social studies teacher at Reynolds Elementary. At the conclusion of this school year, it will mark 25 years that she has spent at the school.
Khator delivers 13th annual fall address to students: 'Your resilience and your tenacity are our strengths'
By Trina Thomas | Nov 14, 2021
University of Houston President Renu Khator on Oct. 28 delivered her 13th annual fall address to highlight student achievements and her vision of the future.
'Amazing news': Houston music teacher honored at Nashville Country Music Awards
By Trina Thomas | Nov 12, 2021
Jose Antonio Diaz's recent honor by the CMA Foundation seems long overdue after his 36-year run, and counting, as a music teacher in Houston.
'We are going to have more doctors in the Houston area': UH unveils new College of Medicine building
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 7, 2021
On Nov. 3, the University of Houston revealed its new College of Medicine building.
Houston Independent Board of Education District V election ends in 2-way runoff
By Emily Bevard | Nov 3, 2021
The race for the Houston Independent School District Board of Education District V has yielded a runoff between Sue Deigaard and Caroline Walter.
Texas Public Policy Foundation panel: Woke movement seeks to revise Alamo history
By T.H. Lawrence | Nov 3, 2021
The Alamo is the most iconic name, place and event in Texas history. That’s why it’s worth pushing back on new interpretations of what happened at the San Antonio Mission from Feb. 23 to March 6, 1836, according to panelists at a discussion sponsored by the Texas Public Policy Foundation on Oct. 26.
Convention of States survey helps constituents 'decide for themselves' in upcoming school board election, COS president says
By Savannah Howe | Oct 29, 2021
The school board election is approaching and the Convention of States Foundation (COS) wants all Houston ISD voters to be as informed as possible this year.
Abbott reappoints Fertitta to University of Houston Board of Regents for a third term
By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 24, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott recently reappointed Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Landry's food chain and the Houston Rockets, to the University of Houston (UH) System Board of Regents for another term, according to a press release from the Office of the Texas Governor.
Governor Abbott appoints three to the University of Houston System Board of Regents
By Press Release | Oct 20, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Tilman Fertitta and Beth Madison and appointed Ricky Raven to the University of Houston System Board of Regents for terms set to expire August 31, 2027.
Lamar CISD kindergarten teacher faces charge of child indecency
By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 17, 2021
A kindergarten teacher at Tamarron Elementary School has been detained and charged with a count of indecency with a child, which is classified as a felony.
Swain: Critical race theory 'threatens' nation
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 14, 2021
The critical race theory of U.S. history has been a hit topic in the past year, but it has been bubbling up for decades, Carol Swain said during a discussion sponsored by the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Rice University named among top national universities
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 10, 2021
Rice University in Houston earned a spot in the U.S. News & World Report list of top 40 national universities.