After hearing about the unique class, RodeoHouston’s Black Heritage Committee added them to its Special Day lineup among the Black Cowboy Museum.
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Q&A: How a UTHealth Houston team supports sex ed in schools — and spans political divides
Belinda Hernandez’s team believes evidence-based sex education can thrive in schools, regardless of whether it’s abstinence-only or abstinence-plus.
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‘Every child made homeless is on you’: CFISD approves gender disclosure policy amid backlash
In a 6-1 vote, CFISD approved a controversial gender identity policy despite opponents’ warnings over its impact on LGBTQ+ students.
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A shorter summer vacation? These Houston schools tried it — and not everyone got on board.
State education officials want more school districts to shorten their summer break, arguing it’s better for student learning. But as Alief and Spring ISDs found, many parents and teachers don’t love the idea.
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Houston Housing Authority may pull the plug on Independence Heights affordable housing deal
If the authority terminates the deal, it could owe the developer $2 million in fees, and put financing and tax credits for the project in jeopardy.
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You have rights if faced with an ICE immigration raid. Here’s what to know.
Lawyers and advocates explain how to plan ahead, identify ICE agents, and invoke your rights when dealing with immigration enforcement.
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Amid federal DEI rollbacks, annual disability event champions neurodiversity in the workplace
Neurodiversity took center stage at ReelAbilities’ workplace inclusion event. Speakers included Jeff Miller, founder of Potentia and father to a neurodiverse son.
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Halt of refugee programs creates fears for Houston Afghans with family stuck in Afghanistan
Trump’s order upended refugee programs in Houston and created a climate of fear among groups working to help newcomers acclimate to life in America.
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Regulators find no safety violations in pipeline explosion that shook Deer Park
Texas regulators find no safety violations in Energy Transfer pipeline explosion where chain link fence failed to stop SUV crash in Deer Park.
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Answer Key: Could my child get school vouchers under proposed Texas plan?
The vast majority of Texas families could apply for a voucher to use on public school tuition, though not all are guaranteed to get approved.