Education
Texas Southern University dismisses more than 2,000 student balances
Posted on · The dismissals applied to students with outstanding balances from the fall 2022, spring 2023 and summer 2023 semesters.
Tag: COVID-19 pandemic
Houston Matters
Resurgence of NASA (Aug. 11, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Amid Artemis, the Webb telescope, and the recently announced NASA+ streaming service, has the space agency -- and by extension, Space City -- gotten its mojo back?
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 80: Sweet Sounds of Amazing Gracie [Encore]
Posted on · The Houston family behind the visually popular YouTube channel, “Gracie’s Corner,” reveals how their digital platform showcasing their daughter highlights Black culture through education, the importance of family and empowers millions of children worldwide. This episode is an encore of the April 1st, 2023 original broadcast.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 77: The Thrill is Ruthie Foster [Encore]
Posted on · Four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and Navy veteran, Ruthie Foster speaks candidly about how the U.S. military served as an escape for her and many others in sparsely populated areas who simply desired so much more out of life. his episode is an encore of the March 4, 2023 original broadcast.
Houston Matters
Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic in Houston as the national emergency ends
Posted on · Dr. David Persse, the city's chief medical officer, looks back at the last three years and discusses what still concerns him about COVID-19.
Houston Matters
COVID emergency declaration ends (April 12, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The City of Houston's chief medical officer explains what the declaration's end means for Houston and reflects on its impact.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 80: Sweet Sounds of Amazing Gracie
Posted on · The Houston family behind the visually popular YouTube channel, “Gracie’s Corner,” reveals how their digital platform showcasing their daughter highlights Black culture through education, the importance of family and empowers millions of children worldwide.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 77: The Thrill is Ruthie Foster
Posted on · Four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and Navy veteran, Ruthie Foster speaks candidly about how the U.S. military served as an escape for her and many others in sparsely populated areas who simply desired so much more out of life.
Coronavirus
Houston doctor’s $25 million COVID-19 defamation suit against Houston Methodist dismissed
Posted on · Dr. Mary Bowden, who worked for the health system as an ear, nose and throat specialist, was publicly criticized by Houston Methodist for opinions she expressed about COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.
Town Square
Ask the Doctor: The Latest on the New COVID Variant XBB.1.5, Long COVID, Flu and RSV
Posted on · Medical experts weigh in on the recent developments in the fight against the virus in the U.S. and abroad.
Town Square
Coping With the Holiday Blues
Posted on · Dr. Jeff Temple discusses how to deal with seasonal stress and depression.
Education
Houston ISD sees sharp declines in math and reading performance, along with rest of country, in first national assessment test since pandemic
Posted on · The National Assessment of Educational Progress, conducted this year for the first time since 2019, found that student achievement declined across the country in math and reading. The results were similar in HISD, one of the participating urban districts in the study.