Colleen Ferguson - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/colleen-ferguson/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:32:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Colleen Ferguson - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/colleen-ferguson/ 32 32 103504436 Houston-area musicians go virtual to play for fans amid coronavirus cancellations of live shows https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-area-musicians-go-virtual-to-play-for-fans-amid-coronavirus-cancellations-of-live-shows/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-area-musicians-go-virtual-to-play-for-fans-amid-coronavirus-cancellations-of-live-shows Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:32:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=791427014ac440583f48f02159b233e6 As non-essential businesses like bars and music venues are forced to close due to coronavirus concerns, musicians find themselves performing for audiences behind computer screens and asking for virtual tips.

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]]> 30351 Clear Creek ISD to postpone May school board elections due to coronavirus https://houstonnewmedia.org/clear-creek-isd-to-postpone-may-school-board-elections-due-to-coronavirus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clear-creek-isd-to-postpone-may-school-board-elections-due-to-coronavirus Tue, 24 Mar 2020 02:15:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c748d62f6ad7729b0ddaa4e50fc51134 This move is considered one-time, and the cycle will return to May elections in 2021. Win Weber and Arturo Sanchez—who represent Districts 2 and 3, respectively—are both up for re-election and will continue to serve until the results of the Novembe...

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]]> 29024 Bay Area arts and crafts, home improvement businesses see customers ready to create during COVID-19 https://houstonnewmedia.org/bay-area-arts-and-crafts-home-improvement-businesses-see-customers-ready-to-create-during-covid-19/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bay-area-arts-and-crafts-home-improvement-businesses-see-customers-ready-to-create-during-covid-19 Mon, 23 Mar 2020 23:38:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=39f17b08bc22bba8afa2792d4089de92 Owners of home improvement and craft-related stores in Friendswood, Kemah and League City said that while many businesses are experiencing slowdowns and even having to temporarily close, customers have been using this time to stock up on creative s...

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]]> 29020 Clear Creek ISD to close through April 10 to mitigate spread of COVID-19, will offer free drive-through lunches during closure https://houstonnewmedia.org/clear-creek-isd-to-close-through-april-10-to-mitigate-spread-of-covid-19-will-offer-free-drive-through-lunches-during-closure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clear-creek-isd-to-close-through-april-10-to-mitigate-spread-of-covid-19-will-offer-free-drive-through-lunches-during-closure Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b069f422014bef78e113594795f58b71 Greene, League City, McWhirter, Stewart and Whitcomb elementary schools are participating in the program.

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]]> 26610 Clear Creek ISD to remain closed March 16-20 as coronavirus precautionary measure https://houstonnewmedia.org/clear-creek-isd-to-remain-closed-march-16-20-as-coronavirus-precautionary-measure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clear-creek-isd-to-remain-closed-march-16-20-as-coronavirus-precautionary-measure Thu, 12 Mar 2020 21:47:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=83d105393b3a4b74600680deca304e97 As of 4:30 p.m. March 12, numerous Greater Houston-area districts have announced their closure for the week of March 16.

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]]> 25502 Brian Babin sweeps Republican primary race for 36th Congressional District seat https://houstonnewmedia.org/brian-babin-sweeps-republican-primary-race-for-36th-congressional-district-seat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brian-babin-sweeps-republican-primary-race-for-36th-congressional-district-seat Wed, 04 Mar 2020 01:41:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=05a8f6355912b488f5e9b52cccef91a0 Babin secured 89.87% or 43,279 votes, while Boatman received the remaining 10.13% or 4,881 votes.

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]]> 23065 Exploration Green provides nature center in practical space https://houstonnewmedia.org/exploration-green-provides-nature-center-in-practical-space/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exploration-green-provides-nature-center-in-practical-space Tue, 03 Mar 2020 13:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=09a7ae5955da82295abd34ba63761291 The project is now viewed as a nature conservatory that also helps drain stormwater.

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]]> 22753 Clear Creek ISD board members, district leaders discuss 2020-25 strategic plan https://houstonnewmedia.org/clear-creek-isd-board-members-district-leaders-discuss-2020-25-strategic-plan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clear-creek-isd-board-members-district-leaders-discuss-2020-25-strategic-plan Tue, 03 Mar 2020 01:17:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2419822e9c0e9b994a1cc4b66f6c7eab Steven Ebell, deputy superintendent of curriculum and instruction, discussed with board members how the district can use this plan to build on its past efforts and establish a new identity.

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]]> 22663 League City resident stars in national Chipotle ad campaign https://houstonnewmedia.org/league-city-resident-stars-in-national-chipotle-ad-campaign/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=league-city-resident-stars-in-national-chipotle-ad-campaign Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:28:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2aca752107ac2bde4cd02805118de503 A 15-second clip of Christina West preparing guacamole is featured in Chipotle's "Behind the Foil" campaign.

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]]> 22083 Clear Creek ISD approves allocation of $2 million in resources for language arts, dual-language classrooms https://houstonnewmedia.org/clear-creek-isd-approves-allocation-of-2-million-in-resources-for-language-arts-dual-language-classrooms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clear-creek-isd-approves-allocation-of-2-million-in-resources-for-language-arts-dual-language-classrooms Tue, 25 Feb 2020 03:15:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=68197667db0818801a9bb210793be9c9 The funding will help provide resources for a variety of English language arts and dual language students.

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]]> 20917 Clear Lake resident starts University of Houston-Clear Lake’s first African Student Association https://houstonnewmedia.org/clear-lake-resident-starts-university-of-houston-clear-lakes-first-african-student-association/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clear-lake-resident-starts-university-of-houston-clear-lakes-first-african-student-association Mon, 24 Feb 2020 22:07:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=52479f411a0a7366220da0cc45559bd0 Universty of Houston-Clear Lake officials said the emerging student organization’s goals align with the college’s efforts to connect African students to new educational opportunities.

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]]> 20868 Nassau Bay Police Department warns of credit card issues at Bucky's https://houstonnewmedia.org/nassau-bay-police-department-warns-of-credit-card-issues-at-buckyamp039s/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nassau-bay-police-department-warns-of-credit-card-issues-at-buckyamp039s Fri, 21 Feb 2020 19:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=288d7e4b1fa80acd699c8287ec363e12 Bay Area consumers that made purchases at Bucky’s Convenience Store on NASA Parkway between October and December could see multiple charges on their credit or debit card due to a processing issue, according to a news release from the Nassau Bay Pol...

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]]> 20163 Clear Creek Education Foundation leader talks student grants, support at BAHEP meeting https://houstonnewmedia.org/clear-creek-education-foundation-leader-talks-student-grants-support-at-bahep-meeting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clear-creek-education-foundation-leader-talks-student-grants-support-at-bahep-meeting Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:26:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3574cbb1010b32b07dd7f645153ee35c Education foundations help connect ISDs to local businesses and community members, giving district officials a sense of what the current workforce needs are, as well as to other ISDs to share ideas and learn from each other.

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]]> 19968 2020 Primary Election Guide Q&A: Get to know the Republican candidates for Congressional District 14 https://houstonnewmedia.org/2020-primary-election-guide-qampa-get-to-know-the-republican-candidates-for-congressional-district-14/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2020-primary-election-guide-qampa-get-to-know-the-republican-candidates-for-congressional-district-14 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:59:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=63ea3fef646010a7255aec506626ea32 Community Impact Newspaper asked the candidates for their thoughts about district flooding and traffic.

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]]> 19013 2020 Primary Election Guide Q&A: Get to know the Democratic candidates for Congressional District 14 https://houstonnewmedia.org/2020-primary-election-guide-qampa-get-to-know-the-democratic-candidates-for-congressional-district-14/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2020-primary-election-guide-qampa-get-to-know-the-democratic-candidates-for-congressional-district-14 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 23:37:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=06d801cb636235b298c40029ad9921e7 Candidates were asked for their thoughts on flood mitigation and transportation.

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]]> 19015 Clear Brook High School named 2020 State School of Character https://houstonnewmedia.org/clear-brook-high-school-named-2020-state-school-of-character/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clear-brook-high-school-named-2020-state-school-of-character Thu, 06 Feb 2020 22:08:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c42c101f89ec57e54230d611f74d5ae1 This is the first Clear Creek ISD high school to receive the honor.

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]]> 16485 Task force talks steps to address Clear Creek ISD’s e-cigarette problem https://houstonnewmedia.org/task-force-talks-steps-to-address-clear-creek-isds-e-cigarette-problem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=task-force-talks-steps-to-address-clear-creek-isds-e-cigarette-problem Wed, 05 Feb 2020 01:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ed7ebf1d0e87774f12b2102e2cba4476 During the 2018-2019 school year, 152 CCISD students were charged with possession of tobacco products, and 99 students were charged from August to December 2019 alone.

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]]> 16060 Project Joy & Hope: Group supports families dealing with serious illness https://houstonnewmedia.org/project-joy-amp-hope-group-supports-families-dealing-with-serious-illness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=project-joy-amp-hope-group-supports-families-dealing-with-serious-illness Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a6ed9258d53b17bac9cfd263432af8fa When River Joy Henderson had her third cancer relapse, Project Joy & Hope was instrumental in keeping the family together during her treatment.

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]]> 15698 League City to receive award for excellence in parks and recreation management https://houstonnewmedia.org/league-city-to-receive-award-for-excellence-in-parks-and-recreation-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=league-city-to-receive-award-for-excellence-in-parks-and-recreation-management Fri, 24 Jan 2020 22:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ac5145d76cd82e2fb875e94ba0c5b4b4 League City will receive an award next month from the Texas Recreation and Park Society for excellence in the field of recreation and park management.

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]]> 13579 Clear Creek ISD board approves partnership with child care centers in effort to implement House Bill 3 https://houstonnewmedia.org/clear-creek-isd-board-approves-partnership-with-child-care-centers-in-effort-to-implement-house-bill-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clear-creek-isd-board-approves-partnership-with-child-care-centers-in-effort-to-implement-house-bill-3 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=de4e9322b5e7792a8e72e8ed41d483a5 The Clear Creek ISD board of trustees on Jan. 20 approved a partnership between the district and select child care centers to help day care staff better prepare prekindergarten students for daily life at CCISD schools.

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