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Weekend of Action: Houstonians demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Weekend of Action: Houstonians demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Organizers encouraged those gathered to remain engaged and continue to pressure officials after Lorenzo Salgado’s death.

by Alli Cruz | July 22, 2026

Rooted In History: The volunteers preserving League City’s oak trees

Rooted In History: The volunteers preserving League City’s oak trees

A volunteer-led effort to preserve that legacy encourages residents to help document and celebrate the community’s most significant trees through the Oak Tree Registry.

by Julianna Brooks | July 22, 2026

Pride In Action: Houston’s LGBTQ+ community builds support beyond celebration 

Pride In Action: Houston’s LGBTQ+ community builds support beyond celebration 

Resources for anyone struggling this Pride Month.

by Julianna Brooks | June 10, 2026

Celebrating Juneteenth: Liberty and justice for all

Celebrating Juneteenth: Liberty and justice for all

A brief history of the newest federal holiday.

by Alli Cruz | June 10, 2026

The company at the intersection of NASA, UHCL, and humanoid robotics

The company at the intersection of NASA, UHCL, and humanoid robotics

Persona AI has been making big strides in their goal of incorporating humanoids into challenging hard labor environments since their founding two years ago. See how both UHCL alumni and current students are helping that process along.

by Sergio Salazar | May 9, 2026

PinkPantheress returns for an evening with Houston

PinkPantheress returns for an evening with Houston

“An Evening with PinkPantheress” is an improvement on the artist’s previous shows in every way.

by Julianna Brooks | April 28, 2026

Pay It Forward: Tabling event benefitting nonprofit to take place in SSCB next week

Pay It Forward: Tabling event benefitting nonprofit to take place in SSCB next week

The nonprofit youth mentoring organization Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Gulf Coast is collaborating with a group of UHCL students operating under the name “Bridge Builders” to host a promotional fundraising event on April 28, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the SSCB. Held on National Pay It Forward Day, the event will encourage students

by Cohen Perkins | April 21, 2026

The City Hall “No Kings” Protest: Everyday people exercising their rights

The City Hall “No Kings” Protest: Everyday people exercising their rights

A quick word on why the organization says it staged the nationwide protests and some statements from attendees.

by Andrew Johnson | April 7, 2026

5 Things to know for your first rodeo

5 Things to know for your first rodeo

5 things to know if you know nothing about Houston’s largest annual event.

by Elideth Parra | April 7, 2026

Hawk on the Loose in State Park! My visit to Brazos Bend

Hawk on the Loose in State Park! My visit to Brazos Bend

See some of what the park had to offer, even for a former shut-in, and if touching grass is all it’s cracked up to be!

by Alli Cruz | March 26, 2026

Houston looks forward to March Madness weekend as host for South Region matchups

Houston looks forward to March Madness weekend as host for South Region matchups

Need an update on the upcoming South Regional tournament before tonight’s Toyota Center game? Here’s a brief overview.

by Daniel Lazcano | March 26, 2026

Ceramics Society of UHCL holds “Empty Bowls” event to support the Houston Food Bank

Ceramics Society of UHCL holds “Empty Bowls” event to support the Houston Food Bank

Learn more about the February 27th event and how the proceeds will benefit charity.

by Madilyn Ryzewski | March 17, 2026

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