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Project to Build New Community Center at Sharpstown Golf Course Gets $5 Million from City

Project to Build New Community Center at Sharpstown Golf Course Gets $5 Million from City

On Wednesday, December 12, the Houston City Council approved $5 million in funding to build a new community center at Sharpstown Park Golf Course. District J Council Member Edward Pollard, who is spearheading the project, said at the meeting, "The Sharpstown Golf Course and the community center around it

Inside Sharpstown's Sugar Grove Academy: How HISD's New Education System Works in a Middle School

Inside Sharpstown's Sugar Grove Academy: How HISD's New Education System Works in a Middle School

The timer on the SMART Board screen clocks down to zero as nineteen sixth graders jot examples of figurative language in their notebooks. They’re searching for them in a poem on screen that begins, “The sun smiled like a friend.” The timer chimes. “Marco,” says Ms. Evans. “Polo,” reply

Adaptive Athletes Show Their Skills at Metal & Muscle Expo

Adaptive Athletes Show Their Skills at Metal & Muscle Expo

By Houston Christian University student Kirsten Passmore Clangs and shouts filled the air as I entered the Metal & Muscle Expo. At the George R. Brown from November 3-5, 2023, this competition showcased special needs sports like wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball, and power soccer. I was there to represent my

Houston Runoff 2023: Where to Vote in Sharpstown on 12/9

Houston Runoff 2023: Where to Vote in Sharpstown on 12/9

The District J race is already decided, but you still get to help pick Houston's mayor, city controller, and four at-large city council members. Those races headed to a runoff since no candidate received over 50% of the vote. Early voting for the runoff ended Tuesday. Sharpstown'

Sharpstown Events Happening 12/2 and 12/8/23

Sharpstown Events Happening 12/2 and 12/8/23

Saturday, December 2 Looking for holiday toys for your kids? Or, are you a senior with a sweet tooth? BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus is hosting a Holiday Connection event from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The mini-festival includes crafts, toys for kids, and activities, as well as blankets,

Tours of Independence Hall Offered Right Here in Sharpstown

Tours of Independence Hall Offered Right Here in Sharpstown

By Kirsten Passmore, HCU student I rolled up the ramp in my wheelchair toward the grand white doors of Independence Hall, where America's founders signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. But I wasn't in one of the original thirteen colonies. This was Texas. The