Harris County Wins State, National Awards For Financial Openness
In the past week, Harris County has won state and national awards that commend it for making county financial information freely available on the Internet.
First, the county learned the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts awarded Harris County the Gold Leadership Circle Award for efforts to make its finances open and accessible to county residents. Next, [...]
Registration Open For Horn Elementary Golf Fundraiser
Friday, March 12, 2010
Supporters of Horn Elementary have about a month left to register for an upcoming fundraiser that involves swinging clubs, golf balls, food, a silent auction and more.
The Dad’s Club of Horn Academy will host its annual Golf Tournament fundraiser on April 16. Golfers must register for $100 by April 6. The event involves golfers of [...]
After-School Program Students Raise $1,270 For Haiti
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Homemade clocks, t-shirts, jewelry and more items students created in an after-school program recently raised $1,270 for the Haiti relief efforts.
The Weekley Family YMCA and St. Stephen’s Havens Center’s after school program, R PLCE, held an Art Gallery and Ice Cream Social on Feb. 19 at the Havens Center.
The students designed and created clocks, candle [...]
Presbyterian School Team Takes First At Academic Decathlon
Thursday, March 11, 2010
An academic decathlon team from Presbyterian School recently received first place in the Southeast Texas Academic Challenge, which tested students on depth of knowledge and speed of recalling answers.
The Southeast Texas Academic Challenge was held Feb. 20 at the John Cooper School in the Woodlands for 20 high school, 6 Junior Varsity, and 13 middle [...]
Bellaire H.S. Chess Team Wins State Tournament
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The Bellaire High School Chess team won the Team Championship for the third year in a row at the Texas State Scholastic Tournament in Dallas Feb. 19 to 21. The tournament at UT-Dallas pits all high school grades against each other. Junior Matthew Michaelides took 2nd place in the tournament, and senior William Ong took [...]
Continue reading...Safety Tips During Census Time
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
With U.S. Census questionnaires set to begin arriving in mailboxes early next week, Harris County officials want to ensure that residents know what to expect as the 2010 Census gets fully under way. Several tips will help residents avoid becoming the victims of potential scams.
“As the third-largest county in the nation, our communities stand to [...]
Bellaire Police Catch Two Alleged Home Burglars
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
After arresting two men for criminal trespass in late February, Bellaire police determined the suspects had committed two home burglaries in the city during the month.
Police charged Jason Stevenson, 30, and Ryan Shaw, 21, with burglary of a habitation for breaking into homes in the 4900 block of Imperial on Feb. 15, and in the [...]
Houston Center for Photography Opening Three FotoFest Exhibits
Monday, March 8, 2010
Houston Center for Photography is opening three new exhibits on March 12 as part of FotoFest 2010. The FotoFest Biennial, the longest running international biennial of photography, brings together photographers, curators, publishers, gallerists, and photography specialists from around the globe to share work and exchange ideas about photography.
The three new exhibits at Houston Center for [...]
HISD Appoints 14 School Improvement Officers
Friday, March 5, 2010
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Terry Grier appointed 14 school improvement officers as part of the district’s leadership reorganization which will take effect in the 2010-11 school year.
The administrators are all leaders who will provide coaching, mentoring and support to HISD elementary, middle and high school principals and staff to improve student achievement and share [...]
2nd Place JROTC Essay Winner From Bellaire H.S.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Devin Davis, a Bellaire High School student and JROTC cadet, recently won second place in a Houston-area essay contest with his essay about how ROTC has transformed his life.
Coming from a broken home, Davis said in his essay that JROTC taught him to be a leader and taught him values like respect, loyalty and courage. [...]
46th Annual Scottish Show Features Song, Dance
Thursday, March 4, 2010
St. Thomas’ Episcopal School invites people to a musical and dance performance featuring more than 300 bagpipers, drummers and dancers. The show, In Celtic Times, blends traditional Scottish favorites and contemporary pieces. Headlining the performance is the five-time juvenile world champion pipe and drum band of St. Thomas’ Episcopal School.
The 7:30 p.m. show on March [...]
Former Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby Speaking Next Week
Thursday, March 4, 2010
A veteran Texas politician who served in the state’s Number 2 position for nearly two decades will visit the University of Houston next week to offer an insider’s perspective on Texas politics.
Former Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby Jr. will talk Texas people and politics in his free presentation, “A Political Atlas of Texas,” at 1 p.m. [...]
Dem. Candidate For Governor Visiting Bellaire Rotarians
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Bill White will visit Bellaire in mid March to speak to rotary club members about jobs, energy and education.
White won the Democratic nomination for governor in yesterday’s primary election with 76 percent of the vote. During the upcoming presentation for the Bellaire/Southwest Houston Rotary Club, White plans to reflect on [...]
New Museum Exhibit Features Metal Sculpture
Monday, March 1, 2010
Beginning March 7, 30 contemporary metal works will be on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in Liquid Lines: Exploring the Language of Contemporary Metal.
Organized by Cindi Strauss, MFAH curator of modern and contemporary decorative arts and design, the exhibition explores the varied ways that contemporary artists have manipulated metal to highlight the [...]
Community Dance Festival Scheduled At Bellaire H.S.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Bellaire High School’s elite dance ensemble, eMOTION Dance Company, will host the 8th Annual Community Dance Concert next week.
The Sounds Of Emotion takes place on March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Bellaire High School auditorium. Tickets are $8 at the door.
The dance festival will include several community school dance teams: HSPVA, Lamar High School, [...]
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