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Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/02/2009
Drainage along Edgebrook Street east of Interstate 45 has improved, but some houses still flood after a heavy rain. James Muecke, a neighborhood resident who has worked 40 years for better drainage in the Berry Bayou watershed, said he's hopeful the problems can be fixed.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/02/2009
The City of Baytown Public Works Department will temporarily close South First Street from E. Texas Ave. to E. Pearce Street from Monday, July 6, through Thursday, July 9. The closure will allow City crews to replace a 240-foot section of 24-inch drainage pipe.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/01/2009
In recent years, college tuition, dorm and college living expenses have sharply increased at nearly every university across the nation. With this trend, it's not surprising that over 50 percent of all students attaining a degree start their education at a local community college.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/01/2009
The City of Baytown Public Works Department will temporarily close South First Street from E. Texas Ave. to E. Pearce Street from Monday, July 6, through Thursday, July 9. The closure will allow City crews to replace a 240 foot section of 24 inch drainage pipe.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/01/2009
City offices, including those at City Hall, Public Works, and Utility Billing, will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. All offices will re-open for business at their regular time on Monday, July 6.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 06/30/2009
San Jacinto College Central offers a Robot Extravaganza event for eighth to 10th-grade students July 20-24, 27-31 and Aug. 3-7.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 06/30/2009
EnergyVenture summer camps for students ages 14 or older are being held at all three San Jacinto College campuses, with emphasis on career opportunities in the energy industry. There are still scholarships available for students to attend the camps on the following dates: July 6-10, July 13-17 and July 20-24.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 06/30/2009
San Jacinto College provides flexible, innovative training in cosmetology, a job market that offers good pay and that is in high demand in spite of the sluggish economy.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 06/30/2009
Galena Park school district superintendent Mark Henry is one of 16 regional winners for the annual Superintendent of the Year (SOTY) award sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). Since 1984, the SOTY program has recognized exemplary superintendents for excellence and achievement in educational leadership.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 06/29/2009
As construction continues on La Porte's new Bayshore Elementary School at McCabe Road and Texas 146, a right-turn lane is being added to westbound McCabe at the school entrance.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 06/29/2009
Administrators with Goose Creek consolidated school district's Alternative Learning Program are busy preparing for a new school year in a larger facility.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 06/29/2009
Pounding pink hammers, 16 girls from the Houston area were given a first-hand look at a growing field for women: construction. Hosted by the Galena Park school district, the Mentoring a Girl in Construction or "MAGIC" Camp was held June 15-18 at the Galena Park Career and Technical AG Center.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 06/29/2009
More than 700 people are expected to attend the 20th Annual Shrimp Boil, benefitting The Rose, Houston's leading non-profit breast cancer organization. The Shrimp Boil will be held from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway. The live auction begins at 6 p.m. and the silent auction will be from 4-7:30 p.m.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 06/29/2009
No matter what the weather is Saturday, towns in East Harris County are planning July Fourth celebrations. PASADENA Fourth Fest takes place 4-10 p.m. at the Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 06/29/2009
Residents are invited to tour the working and demonstration gardens maintained by the Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2 from 9-10:30 a.m. July 2, at Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff. The site includes a vegetable garden, fruit orchard, perennials, roses, herb and cactus gardens and two working greenhouses.
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