Around H-Town

What’s happening in H-Town, “in your hood,” right under your nose? From top local news headlines to headlining events, we are keeping you up to date on the latest from the streets of Houston.

Lone Star College students receive Dr. Linda Stegall Excellence in Education Endowment scholarships

We often stress the great importance of having a higher education, and we also know how expensive it can be! With this in mind, we are happy to announce that Dr. Linda Stegall Excellence in Education Endowment scholarships were awarded to 24 LSC-Kingwood students who have demonstrated academic achievement and success. Way to go to these hardworking scholars! ... Read More...

Free photography and wonderful inspiration! Teen musicians, visual artists, dancers, and actors teamed up for diversity photo shoot

The non-profit organization PicDiversity is working to give schools a touch of color and much-needed inspiration through the lenses of young people! Art students of various races and genders assembled Nov. 21 at The Denney Theater, The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) to model for a diverse photo shoot showcasing their specialties in dance, music, theater and the visual arts.... Read More...

Houston sailor continues 74 years of Seabee tradition

“We Build, We Fight” has been the motto of the U. S. Navy’s Construction Force, known as the “Seabees”, for the past 74 years. Today, Houston native and a 2013 Mayde Creek High School graduate Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob Pifer builds and fights with the Navy on the Gulf Coast and around the world as a member of the Navy serving at Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport.... Read More...