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Summer School: Educators Gain Creative Inspiration During UH’s Common Ground Teachers Institute
There’s a classic rock song that declares, “School’s out for summer!”. That’s not the case for more than nearly 30 Houston-area K-12 educators who are heading back to the classroom. They won’t be conducting class, however. Instead, these teachers are back in school as students.
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Blalock Road
HOUSTON, Texas — A 29-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash on Blalock Road Saturday evening, according to Houston police. The man, whose identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, was riding a red Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle northbound when he lost control and struck the curb of a center median. The motorcycle landed on the grassy area of the median, and Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the man deceased at the scene, according to a press release from the Houston Police Department.
Jonathan’s The Rub is Adding Another New Location — This Time in Cypress
Jonathan’s The Rub, which recently opened its third restaurant in Houston’s East End, is expanding again. Its fourth location will be at Village Green, the first phase of Bridgeland Central, a 925-acre “urban district”. It’s part of Howard Hughes Holdings’ master-planned Bridgeland community in Cypress. The new Jonathan’s The Rub is expected to debut in the fall of 2025.
New FEMA rules include climate change impacts
FEMA’s new rules governing rebuilding after disasters will take into account the impacts of climate change on future flood risk. For decades, the agency has followed a 100-year floodplain standard—an area that has a 1% chance of flooding in a given year. The new standard will factor in the impact of climate change such as rising sea level and heavier rainfalls when it funds rebuilding projects.
Commemorating Katherine Johnson’s Key Role in America’s First Moon Landing 55 Years Ago
WASHINGTON D.C. (WVDN) – “I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to earth.” These prophetic words were spoken by President John F. Kennedy (JFK) on May 25, 1961, in an address before a joint session of […] The post Commemorating Katherine Johnson’s Key Role in America’s First Moon Landing 55 Years Ago appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Good Samaritans rally for help saving husky trapped on island in Houston’s Exploration Green
Good Samaritans have asked for help trying to save a dog trapped on one of the islands in Houston’s Exploration Green. The husky had been trapped there for days and had been heard crying for help just last night. Exploration Green is a 200-acre mitigation and nature park in...
Lone Star College-North Harris host a registration fair for Fall classes
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Lone Star College-North Harris is hosting a registration fair August 6-7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North Harris campus’ Student Services Building. ALL high school seniors or a returning students considering taking classes in the fall should take this opportunity to learn about your options and get all the help you need to register for classes.
Astros aim to 'try to go big' in pursuit of starting pitching
The Astros have a well-known need in the rotation, and general manager Dana Brown, never afraid to speak candidly, was open about his desire to upgrade/deepen the rotation mix in the next eight days in a recent appearance on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (X link, with audio). “Try go...
Missing in Houston: The unresolved cases of Houston’s missing men from the 90s
This week in Missing in Houston, we highlight the cases of 10 men who vanished from the Houston area during the 1990s. Despite extensive searches, their disappearances remain unsolved. Authorities and families are still seeking any information that could help bring these men home. Wayne Moore. Wayne Moore, 49, has...
Houston Utility Slammed Over Fumbled Response to Beryl Power Outages
Thousands of people in the Houston area were still without power more than a week after Hurricane Beryl tore through the fourth-largest US city. Two factors are now emerging as important explanations for why the powerful but predictable storm caused so much disruption: a shortage of workers at CenterPoint Energy Inc., Houston’s main utility, and the company’s limited management of vegetation growing alongside electricity poles and power lines.
Back-to-School health checklist: Vaccines, exams, and supplies
Houston - In just a few weeks, students will be heading back to school, so it's time to make sure your child is up-to-date on all of their vaccines required to attend class. It's also the perfect time to make sure kids are healthy from head to toe!. While many...
Texans' Joe Mixon: Missing practice
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Mixon (undisclosed) will not practice and could miss a few days but "will be fine," Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports. Mixon hasn't practiced the last two days, per DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com, but it doesn't appear that he's facing a...
Texans running back Dameon Pierce 'fun to watch' at camp
One year after being named a Pro Bowl alternate as one of the top rookie running backs, Pierce was relegated to a complementary role behind Devin “Motor” Singletary -- cheered on his teammate while his numbers have taken a hit.
Kick off the Olympics with us! KPRC 2 Insiders, enter for a chance to attend our opening ceremony watch party
HOUSTON – Watch the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on the set of Houston Life! Witness the pageantry, the parade of nations, and the breathtaking performances that mark the beginning of the Games. Twenty KPRC 2 Insiders and their plus ones will be invited to join in...
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