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Tyess Korsmo, Editor-in-Chief

Tyess Korsmo, Editor-in-Chief

Tyess Korsmo moved to Sharpstown in 2019 to earn his Master of Liberal Arts at HCU, where he now teaches English and history. He also teaches English in a maximum-security prison.

Sharpstown Goes Back to School: PreK-College Start Dates

Sharpstown Goes Back to School: PreK-College Start Dates

The Sharpstown Super Neighborhood is known for its ethnic diversity and international cuisine. It should also be known for its diversity of schools. Including two Independent School Districts, multiple charter schools, and a thick cluster of private Christian schools, Sharpstown has a long buffet of options for students of all

Who's Running to Represent the Sharpstown Area on City Council?

Who's Running to Represent the Sharpstown Area on City Council?

Even if you voted for Council Member Tiffany Thomas last election, she may not be on your ballot at all this November. Instead, you may be choosing between another incumbent council member—Edward Pollard—and his opponent Ivan Sanchez. Why? Thomas didn't drop out of the race. In

Sharpstown Civic Association Members to Vote on Proposed Bylaw Changes 8/24 and 9/28

Sharpstown Civic Association Members to Vote on Proposed Bylaw Changes 8/24 and 9/28

If you live in a house in Sharpstown, your property is probably deed restricted by the Sharpstown Civic Association, a non-profit corporation that decides which colors you can paint your house, pays for local mosquito spraying, helps put on Liberty Fest, pays for neighborhood S.E.A.L. Security patrols,

Will Houston Schools Really "Close Libraries and Turn them into Discipline Centers"?

Will Houston Schools Really "Close Libraries and Turn them into Discipline Centers"?

On July 31, Mayor Sylvester Turner held a press conference to condemn what he described as HISD Superintendent Miles’ plan to “close libraries and turn them into discipline centers.” Turner’s phrasing—“close libraries”—has been repeated by media outlets. The Houston Chronicle recently used a similar phrase—“dismantle libraries.

Eventos comunitarios de Sharpstown: del 1 al 5 de agosto de 2023

Eventos comunitarios de Sharpstown: del 1 al 5 de agosto de 2023

Cortesía de Sharpener , las noticias locales de Sharpstown, aquí hay una vista previa de los eventos comunitarios que sucederán esta semana. martes, 1 de agosto Centro Comunitario de Bayland Cerrado Debido a Reparaciones de Tuberías Principales de Agua miércoles, 2 de agosto Conceptos básicos de Houston en BakerRipley Campus de

Sharpstown Community Events: August 1-5, 2023

Sharpstown Community Events: August 1-5, 2023

Courtesy of the Sharpener, Sharpstown's local news, here's a preview of community events happening this week. Tuesday, August 1 Bayland Community Center Closed Due to Water Main Repairs Wednesday, August 2 Houston Basics at BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus 10:00 – 11:00 AM 6500 Rookin St,

What Gets Sprayed in Sharpstown’s Weekly Mosquito Treatment?

What Gets Sprayed in Sharpstown’s Weekly Mosquito Treatment?

Ever take a walk on a Sharpstown evening and notice that something was missing? Something like cool air, non-sweaty skin, or maybe…mosquitoes? If you’ve noticed a strange absence of the biting critters, it may be thanks to the weekly mosquito spraying paid for by the Sharpstown Civic Association.