Congressman John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon, dies at 80
By Allan Jamail It was January 24, 2018 at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Houston’s Fifth Ward. As a photojournalist for the North Channel Star, I got …
Governor Abbott waives grade promotion requirements for 2020-2021 STAAR testing
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced that the grade promotion requirement related to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test for students in grades 5 …
East Aldine District reports to the community
JULY 2020 –– Harris County Precinct 2 is working on the Aldine Mail Route road reconstruction between Slater Ln to Aldine Westfield with construction set to begin later …
Governor Abbott extends early voting period for November 3rd Election
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott issued a Proclamation extending the early voting period for the November 3rd Election by nearly a week. Under this proclamation, early voting by …
County Attorney Ryan warns residents to avoid COVID-19 scams
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan reminds everyone to be aware of scams using the coronavirus to try to trick you out of your money or personal information. Crooks …
Just Between Us: One Thing I Didn’t Expect About Motherhood
By Kristan Hoffman One Thing I Didn’t Expect About Motherhood: How much I would think about bodies. My body. My children’s bodies. The way they grow, stretch, scar and …
Special COVID-19 funding for Lone Star College students
HOUSTON (July 21, 2020) – Lone Star College students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can find financial help this fall thanks to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic …
Houston Community College announces plans for Fall 2020
Offering Four Safe Flexible Learning Options HOUSTON, TX (June 16, 2020) – Houston Community College (HCC) announces the launch of nextLearning, a new approach to education that provides …
At least 16 units damaged in massive fire at Aldine apartment complex
HARRIS COUNTY — At least 16 units were damaged early Monday morning, July 13, in a massive 2-alarm fire at a north Harris County apartment complex. This happened …