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Senate confirms Bridenstine as new NASA administrator

Rep. Jim Bridenstine, R-Okla., was confirmed by the U.S. Senate April 19 as NASA’s 13 th administrator. He replaces Gen. Charles Bolden, who retired in January 2017.

Ed White E-STEM Magnet School parent information meeting planned

2018 application online now

Does your elementary student have an interest in science and enjoy problem solving? If so, the Ed White E-STEM Magnet School in the Clear Creek School District may be the campus of choice for them.

CCEF unveils plans for April 22 style show

CCEF Fashion Show committee members meet to plan the event. They are, from left, Midge Herrod, Mary Ann Shallberg, Jill Reason, Rebecca Lilley, Ann Hammond, Laura Mackay, Joyce Abbey and Suzanne Fair. Not pictured: Katy Bastedo, Summer Brauer, Gina Conklin, Kimberly Fleming, Dinah Matthews, Amanda Mark, Sarah Dole Moutz, Claudia Pardivala, Sonia Ponchak, Kelsey Richardson, Deena Rigby, Brad Rossacci, Skyler […]

Head of European Space Agency to Speak at Space Center Houston

How are NASA and the European Space Agency working together? Learn all about this partnership and more at the next installment of Space Center Houston’s Thought Leader Series featuring ESA Director General Johann-Dietrich Woerner, April 19, 7 – 8:15 p.m. This is a free event, but seating is limited. Tickets must be presented at the door for entry and are available on […]

Harvey Fair in Dickinson to help residents recover

Galveston County Recovers and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church are hosting the Strawberry Recovery Fair on Saturday, May 5 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the church in Dickinson to celebrate the progress made as a community in the eight months since Hurricane Harvey and offer help for residents still struggling to recover from the affects of storm.

Registration now open for festival golf tourney

Registration for the first Lunar Rendezvous Festival event of 2018 is now open as volunteers ready plans for the Shoot for the Stars TopGolf Tournament Friday, April 27.

CCISD cruises the sea to raise funds for academic enrichment

The Clear Creek Education Foundation and the Clear Creek School District partnered with the Kemah Boardwalk to provide a unique hands-on learning opportunity for CCISD Culinary Arts students aboard the Gulf Coast’s largest charter yacht, the Boardwalk FantaSea.

CCISD offers Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration Information

Clear Creek ISD is gearing up to welcome new Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students for the 2018-2019 school year.

The District’s goal is to ensure all parents know when and how to register, what they can do to best prepare their children for school and to create an orderly, welcoming environment for our students from day one. We want our learners to start their education journey on the best possible trajectory, which is best achieved by preparing early.

Patients Medical Center: 11 Years of High Quality Care

Patients Medical Center is your community hospital. Conveniently located off Beltway 8, we’re minutes away from all Bay Area communities. CHI St. Luke’s Patients Medical Center is committed to excellence and compassion in caring for the whole person while creating healthier communities in the areas we serve.

Businesses Anxious to Fill Undeveloped Webster Land

By Mary Alys Cherry

In Webster, they call it the West Side Story or Project Genesis. But it’s not a Hollywood movie storyline about rival gangs, it’s about a business boom like few areas have seen in recent years. It’s about that big chunk of Webster land lying along the west side of the Gulf Freeway – undeveloped for years – that soon will be booming with dozens of businesses.

The A List

By Ange Mertens

Sometimes we take for granted the things that surround us in our hometown. We fall victim to the proverbial “the grass is always greener”school of thought. With the allure of Houston nightlife, restaurants and style within reach some may be enticed to pursue those entertainment options from our neighbor to the north. In this new column I will be exploring the Bay Area for The Best of The Best in entertainment, food, and fashion.

Movers & Shakers: Thad Roher

Name: Thad Roher

Occupation: Friendswood school superintendent

Hometown: Friendswood