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Here’s how many people from Harris County turned out for early voting in Texas
Read full article: Here’s how many people from Harris County turned out for early voting in TexasIn the first two days of early voting in Harris County, more than 242K people came out to participate in the democratic process!
Lone Star College University Park briefly locked down after road rage incident near campus
Read full article: Lone Star College University Park briefly locked down after road rage incident near campusA road rage incident near Lone Star College’s University Park campus escalated to gunfire, prompting a brief lockdown.
Lone Star College is providing a pathway into a billion dollar industry and feeding the Houston economy
Read full article: Lone Star College is providing a pathway into a billion dollar industry and feeding the Houston economyIf you are looking to take the next step in following your dreams Lone Star College can help. Providing high quality, affordable education for students, Lone Star College is focused on helping you along your path to success.
The Lone Star College Registration Festival is Designed to Set Students Up for Success
Read full article: The Lone Star College Registration Festival is Designed to Set Students Up for SuccessCollege registration can be a really daunting process, which is why Lone Star College has come up with a way for students to kickstart their college career. The Lone Star College Registration Festival is designed to help students and their families navigate the registration process. Events include help with advising, financial aid assistance, campus tours, and more. This week long event will take place at all 8 Lone Star College Campuses Aug. 5 - Aug. 12.
Lockdown lifted at Lone Star College after ‘suspicious package’ found on campus
Read full article: Lockdown lifted at Lone Star College after ‘suspicious package’ found on campusAuthorities said a lockdown that was in place for Lone Star College has been lifted after police found a suspicious package on campus.
All clear given at Lone Star College in Montgomery after report of man armed with gun, campus officials say
Read full article: All clear given at Lone Star College in Montgomery after report of man armed with gun, campus officials sayAn all clear was given at Lone Star College in Montgomery after a report of a man armed with a gun on campus.
Lone Star College announces reopening of all campuses for fall semester
Read full article: Lone Star College announces reopening of all campuses for fall semesterAfter more than a year since transitioning to an online learning method due to the coronavirus outbreak, Lone Star College will resume face-to-face instruction at all campuses for the upcoming fall semester.
Minor injuries reported after school bus overturns in Cypress area
Read full article: Minor injuries reported after school bus overturns in Cypress areaPolice and crews are working to assess the scene after a school bus overturned in northwest Harris County. According to authorities, the crash happened around 8:22 a.m. Thursday on West Road and Wildhaven Lake Drive in the Cypress area near Lone Star College. The bus was for the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. Authorities said the two adults and nine children were evaluated. No one had life-threatening injuries, officials said.
Lone Star College students who were impacted by COVID-19 can get special funding this fall semester. Heres how to apply.
Read full article: Lone Star College students who were impacted by COVID-19 can get special funding this fall semester. Heres how to apply.HOUSTON Lone Star College students can receive extra help by applying for financial assistance for the fall semester. In a release on Tuesday, students who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can find financial help thanks to the CARES Act. This special funding is specifically intended for students who have been impacted by the coronavirus, said Stephen C. Head, Lone Star College chancellor. The college system said with the availability of CARES Act funding, Lone Star College will provide 5,000 laptops for students in the fall, in an effort to close the digital divide. In addition to CARES Act funding, students can also apply for various other methods of financial aid, such as grants, scholarships, and work-study programs.
Community colleges announce changes due to COVID-19
Read full article: Community colleges announce changes due to COVID-19HOUSTON KPRC 2 is giving students a clearer picture of the changes that are happening at local community colleges this semester amid the coronavirus pandemic. Lone Star CollegeLSC officials said they are moving forward with their plans to host students and faculty for the fall semester. When classes begin Aug. 25, about 25% will be face-to-face instruction and 50% will be online and 25% will be hybrid. Alvin Community CollegeAlvin Community College will also kick off its fall semester on Aug. 24. The reopening plans for the remaining local community colleges are still being hammered out.
Metallica donating $50,000 to Lone Star College students who will take part in high-demand programs
Read full article: Metallica donating $50,000 to Lone Star College students who will take part in high-demand programsHOUSTON Metallica is donating $50,000 in scholarship money to Lone Star College students in high-demand programs. This is the second year in a row Metallica has provided scholarships to students attending Lone Star College. We are so appreciative of Metallicas continued support to our Lone Star College students during these uncertain times, said Linda Leto Head, LSC senior associate vice chancellor, External and Employer Relations in a statement. Lone Star College is one of several colleges and universities across the country receiving support from the legendary band. Were really excited to be able to expand the initiative in its second year, assisting more students in achieving their dreams and transforming their lives in 2020.Lone Star College students can apply for the grant by visiting lonestar.edu/Metallica.
Lone Star College teams up with Comcast Houston to give students free internet
Read full article: Lone Star College teams up with Comcast Houston to give students free internetBut Lone Star College wants to help ease the burden. The Houston North Campus has teamed up with Comcast Houston to offer some students free internet service. Like, Lone Star College student Montoya Thomas. And now thanks to a partnership between Lone Star College a Comcast Houston she doesn’t have to worry about her studies anymore. President of Lone Star College Houston North, Dr. Quentin Wright, said a lot of their students also get mentoring, tutoring and help with food.
You will be able to get a bachelor’s degree at Lone Star College beginning in 2020
Read full article: You will be able to get a bachelor’s degree at Lone Star College beginning in 2020HOUSTON – Houston-area students can start pursuing their bachelor’s degrees for a fraction of the cost at Lone Star College. The community college will offer bachelor’s degrees of applied technology in cybersecurity (BAT), of science in nursing (RN-BSN) and of applied science in energy manufacturing and trades management (BAS). 🥳We received approval to offer bachelor’s degree programs, including Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Bachelor of Applied... Posted by Lone Star College on Wednesday, December 11, 2019The acceptance rate at Lone Star is currently 100-percent; however, the bachelor’s degree programs will be competitive. Officials for Lone Star state online, “The Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN-BSN) is selective entry. For more information, visit Lone Star online.
Lone Star College's University Park campus evacuated after gas leak scare
Read full article: Lone Star College's University Park campus evacuated after gas leak scareHOUSTON – The Lone Star College campus at University Park sent out a text asking everyone on campus to leave due to an emergency on Wednesday night. According to reports, the gas to a stove was left on and caused the evacuation. The evacuation has since been lifted. KPRC will provide updates when they become available.