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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.

For those who need help paying for college, a financial aid package can make higher education more affordable — or even possible. See if you qualify“One of the biggest obstacles students need to overcome is thinking they don’t qualify for financial aid. “When applying for financial aid, never, ever miss a deadline. Financial aid offices are required to stop the process and get more documentation when they notice any conflicting information. “Seek outside scholarships and apply, apply, 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.

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.

Spring, Texas The Lone Star College System (LSC) has announced an extension to Spring Break following COVID-19. Students were originally scheduled to start back on March 16th, however, LSC says that classes will now not resume until Monday, March 23rd. Lone Star College is closely tracking an outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in China. LSC is committed to the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff and will continue to monitor this developing situation. A statement posted to Lonestar.edu.

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.

Starting in fall 2020, Lone Star College will be one of the first community colleges in the state where students can work toward certain four-year degrees.Officials last week the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges has approved Lone Star College to begin offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Applied Technology in cybersecurity and Bachelor of Science in energy, manufacturing and trades management. "This is a significant milestone for Lone Star College," LSC Chancellor Stephen C. Head said in a press release. "This approval allows Lone Star College to expand its commitment to providing high-quality academic and workforce programs in response to our area employers' needs."Gov. "Students interested in earning one of these degrees can enroll at LSC, study close to home and take advantage of paying the same tuition rates to earn a bachelor's degree as they would an associate degree, saving them thousands of dollars," LSC board of trustees chair Alton Smith said in a press release.Applications for these programs will be accepted starting Feb. 3. Visit www.lonestar.edu/bachelors for more information.

HOUSTON - Smoke reported at two buildings at University Park at Lone Star College has prompted evacuations Tuesday morning. Lone Star College Police Chief Willingham tweeted at 10:44 a.m. that people were being evacuated from the 12/13 Commons area as a precaution. Smoke reported at UP Building 12/13 Commons area. pic.twitter.com/3H3V2G5Jr6 Chief Willingham (@LSCTopCop) November 12, 2019This is a developing story. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (KTRK) -- Earning a bachelor's degree from Lone Star College is on the way to becoming a reality for students.The school announced during a Board of Trustees meeting last Thursday that it has received approval to offer a bachelor's of science degree in nursing and a bachelor's of science degree in energy, manufacturing and trades management.The school is also on track to offer a bachelor's degree in its cybersecurity program, putting Lone Star College among a small group of community colleges to offer such degrees.Lone Star College officials say they still need to receive approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, but two of the three programs have received approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Once they're given the green light, the programs should start in the fall semester of 2020. Lone Star expects to hear back from SACSCOC on their decision in January 2020.The organizational structure of the program must also be approved.The system says it's planning to start recruiting students for the programs after the first of the year. "All three bachelor degree programs are designed to accommodate the working adult student. "The bachelor's degrees will reflect Lone Star College's commitment to high quality, affordable education providing the last two years of the bachelor's at the same rate as the AAS degrees that lead up to them," Jones said.Currently the Lone Star College - University Center offers a program to transfer students where they can start their education at the college and complete it through a partnership with universities, including Lamar University, Our Lady of the Lake University, Stephen F. Austin State University, National American University, Sam Houston State University and University of St. Thomas.According to the LSC website, students can take classes at the LSC-Montgomery campus and LSC-University Park without having to travel to the universities.This new bachelor's degree program would be separate from that.

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.