YES Prep 2017-2018 Lottery Application Deadline is February 10
YES Prep is a free, open-enrollment, public school system serving students in grade levels 6-12. YES Prep was one of the first public school systems in the nation to make college acceptance a high school graduation requirement.
To apply, create an account and submit an application at yesprep.schoomint.net. There are no admission requirements to attend YES Prep; students are selected through a random lottery. Those who are not selected are placed on a waiting list. The deadline to apply for the 2017-2018 lottery is February 10, 2017.
East End light rail expansion brings ‘sense of relief’ after construction
A Sunday ribbon-cutting event for a $30 million overpass at Harrisburg Boulevard marked a celebratory days for East End businesses and residents who have endured years of construction woes during Houston’s $2.2 billion Metro rail expansion.
The East End to Offer a “Super Buen Tiempo” during Super Bowl Week
Tourists and Houston residents will have an opportunity to experience the unique flavor of the East End, Houston’s birthplace, during Super Bowl LI. The completion of the METRORail Green Line along Harrisburg Boulevard will allow history, photography, and foodie enthusiasts ample opportunity to indulge in what the East End has to offer.
East End Light Rail Line Is Finally Complete
After months of construction, riders can now take the train to a popular transit center on Harrisburg.
East End’s BBVA Compass Stadium to Host 2017 Gold Cup
The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football, or (CONCACAF), has selected 14 stadiums in 13 cities to host the 2017 Gold Cup, a soccer tournament that’s held every two years. Two of the matches will be played at our own BBVA Compass Stadium on July 11.
