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Mike Miles moved Texas school funds to Colorado through a possible shell corporation without a paper trail
Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Miles claims to be a financial wizard. But controversy has followed the former military man-turned-school administrator to nearly every Texas school district he’s served. In 2012, he was hired by the Dallas Independent School District (DISD), only to be ousted by a majority of the school board three years later after an investigation showed Miles violated district policies.
HISD Summer School Students Return to Classes Monday
All Houston ISD summer school students will return to class starting Monday, although they may not be in their usual class. HISD spokesman Joseph Sam released this statement on Sunday:. "All HISD summer school students are returning to class tomorrow. Students who normally attend a campus that does not yet...
Alvin, Friendswood, Pearland ISDs reopen post-Hurricane Beryl
After Hurricane Beryl made landfall July 8, school districts closed throughout the Greater Houston area, including Alvin, Friendswood and Pearland ISDs. (Courtesy Abode Stock) After Hurricane Beryl made landfall July 8, school districts closed throughout the Greater Houston area, including Alvin, Friendswood and Pearland ISDs. While the three school districts...
Houston ISD board of managers calls Tuesday meeting to discuss $4.4 billion bond proposal
The district’s state-appointed leadership faces an Aug. 18 deadline for deciding whether to place a bond measure on the Nov. 5 ballot. The proposed bond package would be the largest ever for a Texas school district and the first for HISD since 2012. As many Houston ISD campuses remain...
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.
Navigating UH as a commuter: Tips for a smooth journey to campus
UH is widely recognized as a commuter school, with approximately 85% of undergraduates commuting to campus. Despite challenges posed by Houston traffic, lack of public transportation and lack of facilities provided by UH, it is still achievable to reach campus in time. Here is a guide to help commuters avoid...
IDEA Public Schools to serve free meals to children impacted by Hurricane Beryl
IDEA Public Schools in Houston are stepping up to support the community affected by Hurricane Beryl by offering free meals to all children. With power fully restored, IDEA campuses including IDEA Spears, IDEA Hardy, and IDEA Lake Houston will serve children in need through the Child Nutrition Program. All children...
Houston Community Opened New Educational Campus
Just a week before Hurricane Beryl hit Houston, over 100 community members gathered to celebrate the opening of a new Chabad Lubavitch Education Campus with a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony and hanging a mezuzah. Just a week before Hurricane Beryl hit Houston, over 100 community members gathered to celebrate the opening...
Texas High School Selects Knightscope Emergency Communication Devices
Knightscope Inc. recently announces a new contract for its K1 Emergency Communication Devices (“ECDs”) in Texas in addition to a renewal of its full service maintenance agreement with the city of Mountain View, California, Knightscope’s hometown, for their network of emergency phones. A high school purchased its...
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... 13 Jul,...
ACC Geology Program to Create Virtual Tours
Whether climbing the rocky surface of a hillside or wandering the beach of a coastal plain, experiencing a landscape is essential to understanding Geology. Alvin Community College Geology instructor John Mohr feels that a virtual tour can be a valuable alternative when students cannot take part in a field trip to a natural setting.
University of Houston Women’s Golf Coach Lydia Lasprilla Extends Contract to Lead Team to Success through 2025-26
University of Houston Women's Golf Head Coach Lydia Lasprilla will continue leading the team after signing a contract extension through the 2025-26 season, following consecutive NCAA Regional team appearances. Lasprilla led the team to a sixth-place finish at the 2024 NCAA Auburn Regional. The team achieved a record-setting performance at...
Meet The Rice Jones MBA Class Of 2025
P&Q: Sustainability has emerged as a major attraction to prospective MBA students. How does your full-time MBA program integrate sustainability across its curriculum?. Rodriguez: “Our Houston location and faculty expertise position us to be the top school for the study of energy transition and the decarbonization of the economy. Amidst the energy transition, renewables, clean energy, and sustainability are top of mind with students and faculty. Rice Business integrates sustainability across its curriculum through courses, faculty research and hands-on participation.
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