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PHOTOS: Life, legacy of Houston Christian University basketball star who was killed in East Harlem shooting
Read full article: PHOTOS: Life, legacy of Houston Christian University basketball star who was killed in East Harlem shootingNearing the six-month anniversary of the death and would-be college graduation of Darius Lee, a former star basketball player at Houston Christian University, who was killed at a gathering in his hometown of East Harlem in New York, we are remembering his legacy from childhood through college.
Houston Baptist University changes name to Houston Christian University
Read full article: Houston Baptist University changes name to Houston Christian UniversityPresident Dr. Robert Sloan announced Wednesday the name change of the former “Houston Baptist University” to “Houston Christian University.”
Houston Baptist University basketball star killed in East Harlem shooting that left 8 wounded, university says
Read full article: Houston Baptist University basketball star killed in East Harlem shooting that left 8 wounded, university saysA star athlete from Houston Baptist University was killed at a gathering in his hometown of East Harlem, New York early Monday, the school said.
Fort Bend Christian Academy Magazine: Leaving the Nest!
Read full article: Fort Bend Christian Academy Magazine: Leaving the Nest!IT WAS YET ANOTHER BUSY YEAR FOR NATIONAL SIGNING DAY FESTIVITIES AT FORT BEND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY. IN APRIL THE SCHOOL HONORED 13 STUDENT-ATHLETES WHO HAVE SIGNED TO PLAY COLLEGE ATHLETICS.
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Police searching for man accused of sexually assaulting woman in bathroom stall on Houston Baptist University campus
Read full article: HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Police searching for man accused of sexually assaulting woman in bathroom stall on Houston Baptist University campusHouston police and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who is accused of sexually assaulted a victim inside of a bathroom stall.
Gold Rush! Brianna Brand leads Kennedale Track to a Class 4A title
Read full article: Gold Rush! Brianna Brand leads Kennedale Track to a Class 4A titleKennedale senior and Houston Baptist University signee, Brianna Brand, helped lead Kennedale Track and Field to a UIL Class 4A overall state championship title. The Wildcats topped second-place Canyon by 14 points and third-place Melissa by 52!
Two Houston-area universities see record enrollment amid coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Two Houston-area universities see record enrollment amid coronavirus pandemicHOUSTON – During the COVID-19 pandemic, universities, across the country and in the Houston-area, have been forced to pivot and innovate to the likes of which they’ve never experienced before. Despite the challenges, two Houston-area universities have managed to do that and the results are reflected in the university’s enrollment numbers. The University of Houston and Houston Baptist University announced Tuesday that both universities are seeing record enrollment during the pandemic. HBU saw it’s highest total enrollment in university history for the eighth consecutive year with about 4,000 students. Some HBU students believe the upward trend in enrollment will continue because the university is providing more and more opportunities.
FBCA Magazine Feature: A Path to Ministry
Read full article: FBCA Magazine Feature: A Path to Ministry"I feel like sports relate so much to life," Jessup said. Another area that can be tough for a teenager especially a girl is social media. Jessup admitted there have been times that she has gotten off social media to give herself a break because about "70 percent" of it can be negative. But there is a positive side of social media, which she wants to harness the power of in the future of her ministry to others. "I think there's a lot of good things with social media," Jessup said.
Cy Ridge alum signs with Houston Astros following 2020 MLB Draft
Read full article: Cy Ridge alum signs with Houston Astros following 2020 MLB DraftJune 24, 2020Cypress Ridge High School alumnus Kyle Gruller signed with the Houston Astros as an undrafted free agent on June 18 following the conclusion of the 2020 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. MLB revamped the draft due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the event from its typical 40 rounds to just five on June 10-11. The plan also allowed baseball teams to sign an unlimited number of undrafted players for up to $20,000 each. He's among 13 draftees and undrafted free agents signed to the Astros as of June 23. At Cypress Ridge, Gruller earned All-District 17-6A second team honors as a junior in 2015 and honorable mention in 2016.
Cy Ridge alum signs with Houston Astros following 2020 MLB Draft
Read full article: Cy Ridge alum signs with Houston Astros following 2020 MLB DraftJune 24, 2020Cypress Ridge High School alumnus Kyle Gruller signed with the Houston Astros as an undrafted free agent on June 18 following the conclusion of the 2020 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. MLB revamped the draft due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the event from its typical 40 rounds to just five on June 10-11. The plan also allowed baseball teams to sign an unlimited number of undrafted players for up to $20,000 each. He's among 13 draftees and undrafted free agents signed to the Astros as of June 23. At Cypress Ridge, Gruller earned All-District 17-6A second team honors as a junior in 2015 and honorable mention in 2016.
Nephew of Barry Bonds, HBU's Braxton Bonds, doesn't let family ties get in way of success
Read full article: Nephew of Barry Bonds, HBU's Braxton Bonds, doesn't let family ties get in way of successHOUSTON – Houston Baptist University basketball's point guard Braxton Bonds is leading the team in assists and averaging almost 10 points per game. Braxton says the Bonds family's primary sport was baseball, but he was a fan of basketball. "My family was pretty much baseball all the way, but I was like, I can't do this, this sport's too boring for me." Very different than what you would perceive Braxton to be as being Barry Bonds' nephew," Cottrell said. Braxton enjoys, and takes to heart, the advice he gets from his Uncle Barry.