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New GRADcafé Expands Career And College Support To Baytown Youth

Posted on May 25, 2018 · The Baytown GRADcafé will serve an estimated 2,800 young people each year

Houston Matters

Flooding and pollution in minority communities, and the impact of minority-owned businesses (June 30, 2022)

Posted on June 30, 2022 · On Thursday's show: Increased flooding across the country is exposing more people to industrial waste, especially those in minority communities. Plus, a new report examines the impact of minority-owned businesses on the region's economy. And a Houston teacher is honored at the Tony Awards.

Houston

LIST: Juneteenth events in Houston

Posted on June 15, 2022 · Learn about and celebrate Juneteenth this weekend throughout the Houston area.

Hurricane

U.S. House approves massive $31 billion “Ike Dike” project to protect Texas coast from hurricanes

Posted on June 9, 2022 · The U.S. House voted to authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin planning for the massive coastal barrier project in Galveston Bay, but funding is not yet secured.

Energy & Environment

Texas power grid can take this week’s spike in demand, ERCOT says

Posted on June 7, 2022 · ERCOT officials project more than 75,000 megawatts of electricity will be used Wednesday, which would break the current daily record set in 2019.

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Education News

New GRADcafé Expands Career And College Support To Baytown Youth

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