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School bus safety week is here; Know when to stop for buses
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 111 people were killed in school transportation vehicles from 2013-2022. It's National School Bus Safety Week and that's why it's important to know the rules of the road to keep bus drivers and students safe.
Fort Bend ISD to scrap plans to build new elementary school
SUGAR LAND, Texas (KIAH) — Fort Bend ISD has scrapped plans to build a new elementary school that would have been funded by a bond approved by voters last year. The district says it will instead use the money to help cover an $80 million budget deficit. Experts say the move is legal because the […]
UIL Class 6A state rankings / Week 9: Katy Jordan drops out, Shadow Creek slips in
For 24 of the 25 state-ranked teams in Class 6A, Week 8 proved to be a smooth ride. While No. 22 Cibolo Steele sat idle, the other 23 teams posted wins that added to their 2024 resume and solidified their spots among the Top 25 in Texas.
Texas Southern University Opens State-Of-The-Art Athletic Facility
The 6,600-square-foot venue features new state-of-the-art weights and weight machines costing $3.5 million. A Texas HBCU recently cut the ribbon after opening a new athletic facility featuring the latest state-of-the-art equipment. The Texas Southern University (TSU) Department of Athletics just announced the ribbon-cutting for its new athletic strength and conditioning...
Week 8 of Texas high school football wraps up across Houston area
Week 8 is complete, and district championships are coming a little bit more into focus in and around the Houston area.The Willis Wildkats defeated the Conroe Tigers in a 63-7 win. Conroe fell into a second-place tie with The Woodlands at 4-1 in the district.Willis cornerback Jermaine Bishop Jr. recorded two touchdown receptions, and his fellow running back Terri Lawrence III ran for 131 yards and scored two touchdowns for the game. Quarterback Jack Emerson completed 15-of-21 passes for 276 yards and four touchdowns for the game.SEE ALSO: Willis Wildkats remain unbeaten with a big win over Conroe TigersShifting gears,...
Rice University student hosts conference to encourage young voters
HOUSTON (KIAH)–With the presidential election quickly approaching, getting voters out to the polls is more important now than ever. Early voting is now ongoing and will continue through Friday, November 1. Voters will be headed to the polls to make sure their voices are heard. However, the same question remains, Are young people registered to […]
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