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Houston area daycare being sued for leaving 4-year-old in hot car
HOUSTON - A lawsuit has been filed against Star Kiddos Childcare Center, alleging the daycare endangered Brandy Jones's 4-year-old son’s life by violating safety regulations and leaving the child in a hot van. The lawsuit, filed with the assistance of The Button Law Firm, claims that a van driver...
After Hurricane Beryl, District Announces New Start Date at ADSY Campuses for 2024-2025 School Year
Students’ first day of school at Ermel Elementary, Harris Elementary, Smith Elementary, and Vines EC/PreK/K School is Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Due to Hurricane Beryl’s aftermath, the Aldine Independent School District is delaying the beginning of the school year for students attending Additional Days School Year (ADSY) campuses: Ermel Elementary School, Harris Elementary School, Smith Elementary School, and Vines EC/PreK/K School.
16 Greater Houston-area events to get students ready for the 2024-25 school year
From school supplies and backpack giveaways to free health screenings, there are plenty of events happening across the Greater Houston area to get students ready for the 2024-25 school year. This list is not comprehensive.Annual Health & Community Resource FairHarris County Resources for Children & Adults will host this annual event open to Klein ISD and the local community. The event will include community booths, free haircuts for children, backpacks and school supplies, and immunizations.July 23 from 9 a.m. to noonFreeMcDougle Elementary School, 10401 Kansack Lane, HoustonBack to School ExpoSpring ISD will host a back-to-school event, during which families can...
YMCA Operation Backpack: Donate Before July 17 Deadline to Help Houston's Youth Start the School Year Strong
As another school year approaches, the YMCA of Greater Houston is getting ready to wrap up its annual YMCA Operation Backpack initiative. This initiative, launched on June 17, allows Houstonians to help in providing school supplies, backpacks, and opportunities for youth to attend YMCA after-school programs. Marking its 20th year of service, the initiative aims to give Houston's youth the essential tools needed to start the 2024 – 2025 school year on a high note. But Houstonians have only a few days left to support Houston’s youth by contributing to YMCA Operation Backpack through July 19.
New options to explore following McDonald’s closure
Several students are awaiting the announcement of a replacement for the McDonald’s in Student Center South following its permanent closure in May due to contractual reasons. Previously, when The Cougar talked to students, many were not happy learning that an affordable option would not be available to them for a whole semester.
VYPE HOU Preseason Public School Volleyball Setter of the Year Fan Poll
As the Public School Volleyball season is quickly approaching, it's time for fans to pick who they believe should have the honor of being the VYPE HOU Public School Pre-Season Volleyball Setter Of The Year! Be sure to get your vote in!. Vote until 11:59 pm on Tuesday, July 23rd.
Houston ISD board questions scope of career centers included in bond proposal
Houston ISD board managers signaled support for placing a $4.4 billion bond package on the Nov. 5 general election ballot despite several managers and community members pushing back against key components of the proposal. (Community Impact staff) Houston ISD board managers signaled support for placing a $4.4 billion bond package...
The University of Houston-Downtown bolsters wind energy industry with new online certificate program
HOUSTON, TX – July 16, 2024 – University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) has launched a Wind Turbine Technician Certificate Program to address the growing global need for workers skilled in servicing, diagnosing, repairing and installing wind turbines and related equipment. Offered online and asynchronously, the program allows students to...
Award Winners 'Beryl' Into Houston to Receive $1.4M in Rodeo Scholarships
THE WRATH OF Hurricane Beryl couldn’t stop the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo from presenting 70 students, representing 57 Future Farmers of America chapters from across Texas, with $1.4 million in scholarships to a college of their choice. Scholarships were awarded at last week’s 96th annual Texas FFA State Convention which, amazingly, was held July 8-12 in the George R. Brown Convention Center for the first time in 20 years. The scholarship awards are part of Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s $27.3 million dollar commitment this year to support Texas youth and statewide educational programs.
Summer Institute for Visual Arts Teachers
Visual arts teachers are invited to a professional development opportunity to investigate artistic methods, techniques, processes, and materials. Educators can discover ways to bring this knowledge into the studio and explore ideas for including works from the MFAH art collections in the classroom. Art-making and gallery sessions focus on the...
ROLL THE TAPE: Fort Bend ISD 2024 Cross Country Hype Video
There is so much fun to be had at a VYPE Media Days!. From team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs and video interviews, it is all there for the student-athletes to feel like a superstar. VYPE had its Fort Bend ISD 2024 Fall Media recently. Keep reading... 16 Jul,...
Twelve Katy ISD Students Among Houston Rodeo Scholarship Winners
Earning nearly a quarter of $1 million in total, 12 Katy ISD students were among this year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship winners. Each student received a $20,000 scholarship to pursue a four-year degree. This year, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo awarded more than $14 million to...
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