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Dec. 11, 2012

Susan Paul, Former West U Teacher, Publishes Book

Tunes for Teachers, by Susan PaulCongratulations to Susan Paul, teacher extraordinaire, who has just published her first book titled “Tunes for Teachers”!

I first met Susan Paul when my son Christopher was in second grade.  She was then – and still is – one of the most creative people I have ever met.  Among the teachers ...

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May 13, 2012

West University Elementary School - Proud of Our "Inner City School"

West University Elementary SchoolI guess the phrase “Inner City Schools” can’t be used as a put-down anymore – or at least not with respect to West University Elementary School.

For twenty years, Children at Risk, a non-profit research and educational organization, has made it their mission “to serve as the voice for children ...

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Feb. 18, 2012

West University Elementary Principal Issues Warning

West University Elementary School Principal Issues Security WarningOn February 14, 2012, West U Elementary School Principal John Threet posted this warning on the school's website:

"Dear Parents:  This morning a car belonging to one of the Beehive parents was broken into while the parent took her child to class.  The vehicle window was broken and ...

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Oct. 29, 2011

Young Scientists at Johnston Middle School

Teaching from Space - Johnston Middle SchoolAt Johnston Middle School, what do you get when you mix three things – some bright young minds, several NASA space professionals, and a bunch of real-life scientists?

What you get is an explosion of ideas!

Last year, Johnston Middle School hosted a live discussion with two astronauts in the ...

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Nov. 20, 2010

Johnston Middle School - Blue Ribbon School

Kudos to the students and staff of Johnston Middle School!

The US Department of Education has named Johnston one of their “Blue Ribbon Schools” for 2010.  This award is the highest honor an American school (whether public or private) can achieve. 

Johnston was nominated by the TEA (Texas ...

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Sept. 28, 2010

Astronauts in Space Speak LIVE to Local Students!

Local Students spoke to astronauts on a live linkToday, my wife Ann was privileged to watch astronauts from the International Space Station speak live and in-flight to students from three local HISD schools.

Turns out, Astronaut Shannon Walker was born and raised here in Houston, and is the first native Houstonian in space.  Dr. Walker graduated from ...

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May 3, 2010

Cameron Blaylock Joins Roger Martin Properties

Cameron Blaylock - Roger Martin Properties

I am pleased to welcome Cameron Blaylock back to Roger Martin Properties.  Cameron worked for us while he was in high school, as reported by this article in the Houston Chronicle...

May 2, 2010

"Roger Martin Properties has lured back Cameron Blaylock, who first worked for the real estate ...

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April 27, 2010

"Net Inward Migration" favors Houston, West University Place

2010 CensusNet inward migration is changing the labor pool in Houston and West University Place.  And those changes are documented on the 2010 survey.

I timed myself – it took just six minutes to complete my 2010 Census questionnaire.  And, as of April 27, 2010, between 81 and 83 ...

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March 4, 2010

Fan Gram for Johnston Middle School

 Johnston Middle School produces SeussicalJohnston Middle School illustrates one of the enduring rules of real estate.  As any Realtor® can tell you, good schools are the driving force behind real estate sales.   Recently, it was my pleasure to be associated with just such a school…

Johnston Middle School, (www.johnstonmiddleschool.org) in ...

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May 15, 1996

Roger Martin Honored for Volunteerism by Texas Society of CPA's - by the Village News

Roger Martin - Volunteer of the Year
Roger Martin - Volunteer of the Year

 

Roger Martin, of Roger Martin Properties, was named Outstanding Volunteer of the Year by the Texas Society of CPA's.  The Village News article is quoted below...

May 15, 1996

Roger and Ann Martin have been a part of West University Elementary ...

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