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December 10, 2023December 10, 2023

8 smart ways to save on holiday expenses

(Family Features) While often regarded as the most wonderful time of year, the holiday season is also an expensive spot on the calendar. Even as...

by Editor-in-Chief

December 9, 2023

Community Education Local News

Alvin Community College nursing students receive pins during ceremony

Alvin Community College nursing students recently had a pinning ceremony for Associate Degree Nursing at the ACC Gym on Dec. 7. The Fall 2023 class...

by Staff

Community Education Featured Local News

Toy drive brings holiday cheer to hundreds of Houston area children healing from abuse

The Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) is bringing holiday cheer to hundreds of children and teens served by The Children’s Assessment Center (CAC). HCCO’s fourth annual Clerks for...

by Staff December 9, 2023December 10, 2023

Community Education Local News

ACC Board selects Pyburn for regent vacancy

The Alvin Community College Board of Regents voted unanimously during a meeting on December 7 to appoint former board chair Mike Pyburn to the regent...

by Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2023December 9, 2023

Community Education Local News

ACC First Class of TWU Nursing Graduates

Four Alvin Community College Nursing students recently completed their Associate’s Degree while also finishing their Bachelor’s Degree from Texas Woman’s University. The students are the...

by Staff December 9, 2023December 9, 2023

Community Education Local News

ACC faculty members honored with 2023 League of Innovation Excellence Awards

Alvin Community College faculty members honored Polysomnography director Jordan Rusk and Mathematics instructor Jennifer Brazil with the 2023 League of Innovation Excellence Award. The League...

by Staff December 9, 2023December 9, 2023

Community Family Local News

Alvin Community College, H-E-B provide ‘Snow Day’ for community

The ACC Lab School’s annual Snow Day event on December 8 was a delightful winter wonderland right in the heart of Houston, thanks to the...

by Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2023December 9, 2023

Education National News

Education Department unveils Disturbing Disparities in Pandemic-Era Schooling

By: Stacy M. Brown / NNPA The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education has released a wealth of data from...

by Staff November 23, 2023November 23, 2023

Eats & Tweets Entertainment Family Lifestyle News

It’s holiday gathering time, entertain in style!

(Family Features) It’s never too early to plan ahead, especially when you are expecting guests in your home. Your family and friends know and might...

by Staff November 5, 2023November 22, 2023

Eats & Tweets Health & Wellness National News

Mouthwatering Wednesday: Biscuit Pot Pie

When the weather gets cooler (or honestly, in any climate), you need a dish that’ll satisfy you in a way that will always require a...

by Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2023November 22, 2023

Education National News Sports

Georgetown mourns passing of Coach Tasha Butts

By: Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Georgetown University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics officials said they are mourning the death of Women’s Basketball Head Coach Tasha Butts...

by Staff October 27, 2023October 27, 2023

Health & Wellness National News

Breakthrough research sheds light on aggressive breast cancers in Black women

By: Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center are spearheading a pioneering study to unravel the biological underpinnings...

by Staff October 27, 2023November 22, 2023