Houston ISD launched its online course Monday (Aug. 10) to help youngsters with the district’s online learning system that families will encounter when school resumes Sept. 8. The Parent Introduction to Virtual Learning is available on the HISD @ H.OM.E platform, by clicking on the bar at the top of the page. Parents are expected to complete the course, which is offered in … [Read more...] about Mom/Dad homework: Required HISD parent course on virtual learning goes live
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State tax-free weekend for back-to-school buying starts today
Your purchases for youngsters may be a bit different — some nicer pajamas instead of polos and khakis, for instance, a couple flash drives instead of notebooks, and a few items to dress up your Zoom background — but there are abundant choices for savings starting today (Friday, Aug. 7) and running through Sunday at the annual “fall” state tax-free weekend. The event offers … [Read more...] about State tax-free weekend for back-to-school buying starts today
Taking it to the sidewalk: Protesters face off at WUES over reopening schools
A group calling itself the “Red Apple Protest” kept its promise Monday morning (July 27) to appear outside West University ES to call for the reopening of school campuses — but was joined by unexpected counterprotesters. A costumed “Grim Reaper” and another black-garbed, skeleton-masked figure stood alongside the Red Apple cluster carrying their own signs alluding to … [Read more...] about Taking it to the sidewalk: Protesters face off at WUES over reopening schools
Returning ‘not safe now,’ so Harris County, Houston order schools closed until ‘at least’ Sept. 8
Backed by county and city of Houston government and health officials and data that shows an alarming rate of COVID-19 cases and deaths, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Friday (July 24) ordered the closing of public and non-religious private schools for in-person instruction “until at least Sept. 8.” “Let me be clear…that might be too soon,” she said. “The last thing we want … [Read more...] about Returning ‘not safe now,’ so Harris County, Houston order schools closed until ‘at least’ Sept. 8
Behind the badges: The Essentials guide to West University’s and Bellaire’s police departments
By Charlotte Aguilar Policing West University and Bellaire requires a unique understanding of those cities and the demands of the job — part small-town Mayberry, part urban mayhem. In addition to stopping and investigating burglaries, thefts and an occasional robbery or assault, officers are expected to wrangle stray children, lost pets and an occasional displaced senior … [Read more...] about Behind the badges: The Essentials guide to West University’s and Bellaire’s police departments