Sofia Gonzalez - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/sofia-gonzalez/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:54:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Sofia Gonzalez - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/sofia-gonzalez/ 32 32 103504436 Color Factory’s CEO anticipates boom in experiential concepts coming to Houston (PHOTOS) https://houstonnewmedia.org/color-factorys-ceo-anticipates-boom-in-experiential-concepts-coming-to-houston-photos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=color-factorys-ceo-anticipates-boom-in-experiential-concepts-coming-to-houston-photos Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:54:19 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=123629f6eb3a7f549a523060db26f9bb Experiential concepts have been all the rage in the Bayou City, and Color Factory CEO Tina Malhotra expects the trend will only continue.

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]]> 732434 CEO of newly formed Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston eyes suburban expansion https://houstonnewmedia.org/ceo-of-newly-formed-ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-greater-houston-eyes-suburban-expansion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ceo-of-newly-formed-ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-greater-houston-eyes-suburban-expansion Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:04:55 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=61f138bbb9cffe5d2eb7c5fc7b85cd5b "We know there are so many families to help, and there are a lot of kids that have serious illnesses that are in other parts of the Greater Houston area, so we’d love to be able to reach a lot more than what we do today," CEO Cristina Vetrano said of t...

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]]> 731572 Rice University breaks ground on $76M Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall to create arts district https://houstonnewmedia.org/rice-university-breaks-ground-on-76m-susan-and-fayez-sarofim-hall-to-create-arts-district/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rice-university-breaks-ground-on-76m-susan-and-fayez-sarofim-hall-to-create-arts-district Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:09:36 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3ead4302077f90aac644270b723542e1 Rice University celebrated the future Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall's groundbreaking on Feb. 29. Goals of the new facility are to address increased student demand for humanities courses, provide an innovative center for art faculty and students, and sol...

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]]> 731231 Houston Community College aims to bring back improved associate degree in nursing program https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-community-college-aims-to-bring-back-improved-associate-degree-in-nursing-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-community-college-aims-to-bring-back-improved-associate-degree-in-nursing-program Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:43:40 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=aaf863633b8cb44a81f549211633a83e Following the associate degree in nursing program's closure, Houston Community College plans to regroup to offer a course that fits the needs of its students and the surrounding community — especially as the state of Texas is seeing a shortage of regis...

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]]> 731181 Rice University launches new centers, aims to address pressing global issues https://houstonnewmedia.org/rice-university-launches-new-centers-aims-to-address-pressing-global-issues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rice-university-launches-new-centers-aims-to-address-pressing-global-issues Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:43:08 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=17e52a9b7da80a1e3f67a27320912ccd Rice University is investing in five centers that address coastal safety and resilience, environmental problems, challenges that affect Latin American and Latinx Communities, and improved cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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]]> 730596 Houston Community College shutters nursing associate degree program despite statewide shortage https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-community-college-shutters-nursing-associate-degree-program-despite-statewide-shortage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-community-college-shutters-nursing-associate-degree-program-despite-statewide-shortage Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:21:19 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ff71be86d3370483284bfba29aca14c3 Despite a statewide nursing shortage, Houston Community College is no longer offering its associate degree in nursing program amid falling examination rates.

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]]> 730389 Sam Houston State University’s Conroe campus to add 85,000-SF, $70M building https://houstonnewmedia.org/sam-houston-state-universitys-conroe-campus-to-add-85000-sf-70m-building/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sam-houston-state-universitys-conroe-campus-to-add-85000-sf-70m-building Sun, 25 Feb 2024 23:57:43 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=f106cc647fe27fc7377ad7ca6efa0607 During a Texas State University System Board of Regents meeting, which was held on both Feb. 22 and 23, the design development documents for the future Sam Houston State University Health Professions Building were approved. According to the university,...

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]]> 729715 Conroe ISD approves use of $89M from nearly $2B bond for two new schools https://houstonnewmedia.org/conroe-isd-approves-use-of-89m-from-nearly-2b-bond-for-two-new-schools/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=conroe-isd-approves-use-of-89m-from-nearly-2b-bond-for-two-new-schools Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:25:39 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=897410a61d3f2ef664e20bcaaac00cfb Conroe ISD's board of trustees approved the use of $89 million from the November 2023 bond package for the building of two new elementary schools.

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]]> 728997 Conroe Independent School District names new CFO, renews District of Innovation status https://houstonnewmedia.org/conroe-independent-school-district-names-new-cfo-renews-district-of-innovation-status/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=conroe-independent-school-district-names-new-cfo-renews-district-of-innovation-status Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:23:15 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b7d7bfd1cf988374d732d2a257b8144e Conroe Independent School District will soon welcome a new chief financial officer and implement more changes under its new District of Innovation plan.

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]]> 728559 UH’s Center for Mexican American and Latino Studies gets $1.2M to recruit, retain students https://houstonnewmedia.org/uhs-center-for-mexican-american-and-latino-studies-gets-1-2m-to-recruit-retain-students/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uhs-center-for-mexican-american-and-latino-studies-gets-1-2m-to-recruit-retain-students Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:14:52 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5c36ce26356625243d4b8ea18cd6d15c The University of Houston is on a trajectory to bolster its Center for Mexican American and Latino Studies thanks to a new $1.2 million award from Houston-based CFE International LLC, a wholly owned affiliate of Mexican state-owned electric utility Com...

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]]> 728422 Spring Branch ISD to eliminate hundreds of positions in effort to close $35M budget deficit https://houstonnewmedia.org/spring-branch-isd-to-eliminate-hundreds-of-positions-in-effort-to-close-35m-budget-deficit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spring-branch-isd-to-eliminate-hundreds-of-positions-in-effort-to-close-35m-budget-deficit Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:26:06 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=edac9c2f20000608ab9010873367a688 Spring Branch Independent School District announced Phase III of general fund reductions to address an expected budget deficit of $35 million for the 2024-25 academic school year.

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]]> 728005 Houston Christian University to launch master’s program focused on leadership https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-christian-university-to-launch-masters-program-focused-on-leadership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-christian-university-to-launch-masters-program-focused-on-leadership Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:47:28 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b28640593bd023ee14c0c75481f6faf4 Houston Christian University will soon begin to offer a new Master of Science in Leadership program as part of its growth efforts.

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]]> 727867 Clutch City Cluckers food truck chain to open first US brick-and-mortar location in Humble https://houstonnewmedia.org/clutch-city-cluckers-food-truck-chain-to-open-first-us-brick-and-mortar-location-in-humble/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clutch-city-cluckers-food-truck-chain-to-open-first-us-brick-and-mortar-location-in-humble Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:54:38 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2f9f7a62eec88bb95b2b817ac5a53043 Houston-based Clutch City Cluckers, known for its Nashville-inspired hot chicken, is expanding its local footprint beyond food trucks. The company's new brick-and-mortar location will be its first in the U.S.

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]]> 726524 Pearland ISD’s infrastructure and technology needs prompt placement of $105M bond on May ballot https://houstonnewmedia.org/pearland-isds-infrastructure-and-technology-needs-prompt-placement-of-105m-bond-on-may-ballot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pearland-isds-infrastructure-and-technology-needs-prompt-placement-of-105m-bond-on-may-ballot Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:51:51 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7200a51157ebd02e87baa20b2b11b513 Pearland Independent School District’s board of trustees approved putting a $105 million bond proposal on the May 4 ballot.

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]]> 726216 LifeGift debuts $8.6 million, 25,000-square-foot headquarter expansion https://houstonnewmedia.org/lifegift-debuts-8-6-million-25000-square-foot-headquarter-expansion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lifegift-debuts-8-6-million-25000-square-foot-headquarter-expansion Thu, 15 Feb 2024 01:34:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3b0846a2aa785a67d368d8591ce1d686 LifeGift's new headquarter expansion, which the organization debuted Feb. 14, will help expand organ, eye and tissue donation services, as well as outreach and education in the community.

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]]> 725891 Prairie View A&M University welcomes Blackstone LaunchPad center to bolster future workforce https://houstonnewmedia.org/prairie-view-am-university-welcomes-blackstone-launchpad-center-to-bolster-future-workforce/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prairie-view-am-university-welcomes-blackstone-launchpad-center-to-bolster-future-workforce Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:30:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8d049d8ebc01da9b1c776ccfc2358bbc Prairie View A&M University has cut the ribbon on its new Blackstone LaunchPad center, which aims to help prepare students for the Texas job market.

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]]> 725695 Houston Mayor Whitmire picks CenterPoint VP as new Metro chair, first Hispanic woman in role https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-mayor-whitmire-picks-centerpoint-vp-as-new-metro-chair-first-hispanic-woman-in-role/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-mayor-whitmire-picks-centerpoint-vp-as-new-metro-chair-first-hispanic-woman-in-role Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:45:51 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1c43243457f2fbc2144755aef2267f36 Houston Mayor John Whitmire is adding to his list of changes in 2024 with the appointment of Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock as board chair of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, commonly known as Houston Metro.

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]]> 725839 William P. Hobby Airport officially welcomes The Spot; Velvet Taco opening next https://houstonnewmedia.org/william-p-hobby-airport-officially-welcomes-the-spot-velvet-taco-opening-next/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=william-p-hobby-airport-officially-welcomes-the-spot-velvet-taco-opening-next Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:16:26 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4d237e898541dbf6c2493da481152cd9 Travelers flying through Hobby Airport have a new number of restaurants to choose from, now including The Spot. Velvet Taco will open later this week.

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]]> 725342 Greater Houston Partnership to focus on public education, workforce development, mental health in 2024 https://houstonnewmedia.org/greater-houston-partnership-to-focus-on-public-education-workforce-development-mental-health-in-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=greater-houston-partnership-to-focus-on-public-education-workforce-development-mental-health-in-2024 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 23:01:40 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2f5acae25983bc726c336d8cdca742ea The Greater Houston Partnership's three main focus areas this year will be on public education, workforce development and mental health, 2024 board Chair Eric Mullins said during the GHP's 2024 Annual Meeting.

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]]> 724977 Rice University plans nearly 10% tuition increase for incoming first-year students https://houstonnewmedia.org/rice-university-plans-nearly-10-tuition-increase-for-incoming-first-year-students/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rice-university-plans-nearly-10-tuition-increase-for-incoming-first-year-students Mon, 12 Feb 2024 20:10:37 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c25dd711ebdd032744240903929977b9 Rice University is planning some big tuition increases, but not all students will be affected equally.

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