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YMCA facilities throughout Houston faced termination of up to 30 percent of their staff.

Houston YMCA discontinues vital services as staff layoffs mount

Brandy Rocha, Reporter April 18, 2025

The YMCA of Greater Houston announced that 30 percent of its workers will be terminated immediately as of Thursday morning, March 27. Those who have been terminated will be provided a severance package...

Courtesy: Graeme Sloan of Associated Press

Trump’s executive order to dismantle Department of Education sparks legal and political showdown

Moira Estrada, Reporter April 17, 2025

President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education has triggered swift legal backlash from multiple advocacy groups and educators, as well as raised serious questions...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu breaks ceasefire with Hamas on March 18 by launching an airstrike onto Gaza. Courtesy: Jehad Alshrafi of Associated Press.

Israel breaks ceasefire with airstrike to Gaza

Brandy Rocha, Reporter March 28, 2025

On March 18, the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel ended as Israel broke the agreement by attacking with an airstrike to Gaza, killing hundreds of civilians. It is unclear at this time if civilians have...

Illustration credit: Jackie Juarez

Annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo celebrates Texas heritage, agriculture

Moira Estrada, Reporter March 6, 2025

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is back in town, continuing a celebration of Texas culture, tradition, and community spirit. Since its inception in 1932, the rodeo has been a beloved annual event...

While contributing to an important cause, customers of A 2nd Cup can indulge in its spacious lounging area and free Wi-Fi.

A 2nd Cup serves coffee to combat human trafficking

Alex Mendoza, Reporter, Photographer March 5, 2025

A local coffee shop on Fulton Street with a unique concept is a nonprofit that aims to end human trafficking. With every purchase at A 2nd Cup, whether it is through a cup of coffee or one of their...

Carruth Natural Encounters Building at the Houston Zoo. Courtesy: Houston Zoo Blog.

61-year-old exhibit closing at the Houston Zoo

Alyssa Agron, Reporter March 5, 2025

After more than six decades of housing diverse wildlife, the Houston Zoo’s Carruth Natural Encounters building will close on March 23. Zoo officials announced that the closure is due to the aging infrastructure,...

Illustration credit: Zach Ruiz

NASA monitors Asteroid 2024 YR4 as impact probability rises

Moira Estrada, Reporter March 1, 2025

NASA has identified an asteroid known as 2024 YR4 with a 3.1 percent chance of impacting Earth on Dec. 22, 2032. While this probability is still relatively low, it is the highest recorded risk of any known...

Houstonians protesting against Latino discrimination above Highway 59. Courtesy: Anastasia Olloque

“A Day Without Immigrants” protest throughout Houston

Vincente Luzardo, Reporter February 19, 2025

At about 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2, about 20,000 Houstonians gathered in Ervan Chew Park at 4502 Dunlavy St., to attend the “A Day Without Immigrants” protest in response to recent executive orders...

The Minute Maid Park sign was in the process of being removed on Feb. 5.

Minute Maid Park is renamed again as Daikin Park

Moira Estrada, Reporter February 14, 2025

Houston Astros fans will soon be cheering for their team at a newly renamed ballpark. As of Jan. 1, Minute Maid Park has been rebranded as Daikin Park as part of a 15-year, exclusive naming rights agreement...

Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale at the POST

A monthly showcase of speed, style, and art during ‘Coffee and Cars’ at POST Houston

Alexa Reagan, Section Editor, Reporter February 14, 2025

"Coffee and Cars" is a 20-year-old event held in the heart of Houston created to share the passion and love for cars with everyone nationwide. Every first Saturday of the month at POST Houston, an incredible...

Courtesy: Houston Public Library

Houston Public Library hosts series of Black History Month Events

Joyce Hatch, Reporter February 12, 2025

Everyone should mark their calendars because Black History Month festivities are returning to the Houston Public Library all throughout February. The festivities are scheduled at HPLs the City of Houston....

Volunteers prepare their goods to give to families.

West Orem YMCA acts of service on MLK Jr. Day serves families eggs, pastries and much more

Brandy Rocha, Reporter February 12, 2025

The YMCA celebrates MLK Day by an act of service day for every YMCA. A center or a department will select what type of community project they would like to do, and it must be something geared towards...

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