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A strong smell of natural gas reported across parts of the Houston area Thursday afternoon led to multiple emergency responses, including evacuations at a Lone Star College campus, according to officials.

The Lone Star College System is launching a new initiative aimed at boosting state contracting opportunities for businesses owned by service-disabled veterans.

Lone Star College offers a diverse range of free and low-cost classes through its Academy for Lifelong Learning to those aged 50 and above in the Greater Houston area, with an annual membership fee of $25.

In the first two days of early voting in Harris County, more than 242K people came out to participate in the democratic process!

A road rage incident near Lone Star College’s University Park campus escalated to gunfire, prompting a brief lockdown.

If 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.

College 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.

Lone Star College’s University Park campus is under lockdown.

Authorities said a lockdown that was in place for Lone Star College has been lifted after police found a suspicious package on campus.

The 2022 General Election is being held on November 8. You can find results for Harris County on Tuesday night here.

It is reported that more than 75,000 refugees from all over the world have resettled in Houston.

An 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 has announced that student debt and unpaid balances for over 4,000 students have been forgiven.

After 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.

Police 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.

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.

HOUSTON 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.

HOUSTON 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.

But 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.

HOUSTON – 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.

HOUSTON – 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.