Posted on · (Above: Furr High School Bertie Simmons and a student. Photo: Laura Isensee | Houston Public Media) Bertie Simmons was a longtime educator in Houston schools whoâd retired to a happy life as a grandmother. Then, her granddaughter died suddenly in a skiing accident. Simmons decided to honor her granddaughterâs dream of doing good in the […]
Posted on · A recent workshop by the Harris County Department of Education sought to bring attention to gang activity in schools, and to educate both students and parents to prevent kids from getting mixed up in gangs. We ask Michael Benford, Assistant Chief of Police at HISD, if gang activity is as significant a problem on school […]
Posted on · On Thursday, The Greater Houston Partnership officially unveils its economic forecast for the region for the coming year. But we have a preview for you on today's Houston Matters. From employment, to industry, to trade, travel, real estate, the cost of living, and more, the report outlines how Greater Houston is faring. We discuss the […]