Classes resume at Aldine, North Forest schools
North Forest students to attend Smiley campus Aldine ISD Spokesman Mike Keeney said that all 70 campuses resumed classes on Sept. 25. Of the 70 campuses, 68 of …
Month: September 2008
Green bill to expand drilling, alternative energy passes House
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Gene Greens (D-Houston) legislation to increase domestic energy supplies through expanded offshore drilling and investment in renewable energy and conservation won approval in the …
IKE Damage at Thorne
HURRICANE IKE tore part of the roofing off the press box at Thorne Stadium, and it landed in the stands. Damage also was sustained inside the press box. …
Multi-tasking-itis
Dear Angie,As usual, Im having trouble focusing. Its the last day of the week that I can devote completely to my writing, and yet the gravity of that …
Yikes, Ike!
Storm devastates Galveston, disrupts local electric service, water, schools, events, games HOUSTON — A huge Category 2 Hurricane Ike changed everyones life in Southeast Texas starting last Friday, …
School Districts look at tax rates increases; Lone Star College district adopts major decrease
School finance is always a hot button issue during the Texas Legislative Session. However with rising fuel and consumer costs local school districts are not able to wait …
Going for gold
Marvin Zalesky celebrates winning three medals at The Games with coaches Jemarques Handy (l) and Robert Gordon (r).
Kevin Bailey Roast & Toast set for Sept. 16
NORTHEAST HOUSTON Friends and supporters of Texas State Legislator Kevin Bailey are planning an Appreciation Dinner in his honor on Tuesday evening, September 16, to be held …
Mayor White tells Chamber of City strategies for future
Chamber members heard a full program of speakers last Thursday, at the monthly luncheon of the North Houston Greenspoint Chamber.The featured speaker was Houston Mayor Bill White, who …