Aldine ISD Trustees honor former Nimitz High softball coach Irene Hopkins
For 33 years, Irene Hopkins dedicated herself to the students and athletes at Nimitz High School serving as a teacher and coach at the Aldine ISD school. She …
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Former Smiley grad overcomes obstacles to become Truman Scholar
A young man from Northeast Houston, who knows the struggles of children who have both parents incarcerated, has been named a recipient of a prestigious award presented nationally.Smiley …
A MEMORABLE MARCH: Griner takes Baylor to Final Four
Former Nimitz star Brittney Griner proved to be a potent weapon both on offense and defense, taking the Baylor Bears to the NCAA Womens Final Four.
Griner breaks NCAA record at national tournament
On Nov. 11, 2008 Nimitz Highs Brittney Griner blocked 25 shots against Alief Hasting, setting a national high school record.Last week she added another notch to her six-shooter, …
NEN Coach of the Year
By Mike KeeneyContributing WriterLionell Crawford is living a dream, and enjoying every minute of it!Crawford, a 1988 graduate of Aldine High School and the football team’s star quarterback …
Eisenhower DT is one impressive “Guy”
by MIKE KEENEYContributing WriterJay Guy is an impressive young man, on and off the football field.When he’s on the football field, Guy is a one-man wrecking crew, but …
Wounded Sooners hope to spoil UT’s season
It’s that time of year again, time for the annual Red River Rivalry, and once again, this one means a lot to both the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma …
Astros, City of Houston break ground on Turner Park Youth Academy
Major League Baseball (MLB), the Houston Astros, and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) last week broke ground on the Houston Astros MLB Urban Youth Academy at …