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HCC cosmetology student earns degree, builds beauty career
By Richard C. Vara, M.A.Editor-in-Chief, The VCR Show Sept. 26, 2025 HOUSTON (Sept. 17, 2025) – When Aracely Salas graduated from Heights High School in 2023, she already knew her future would involve beauty and business. What she didn’t know was how quickly Houston City College could help put her on the path toward her dream…
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From Setback to Service: Single Mom Finds Purpose in Emergency Dispatch Role
Rebekah Limas (right) celebrates her graduation from the Public Safety Telecommunicator Program at Houston Community College with her nephew, Rafael A. Limas, a graduate of HCC’s Basic Fire Protection program. By Richard C. Vara, M.A.Editor-in-Chief, The VCR Show HOUSTON ( Aug 1, 2025) – When Rebekah Limas attended her nephew’s graduation from the Public Safety Institute Center…
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Thousands Rally in Houston for No Kings Day Protest Against Trump Policies
Denise Ortiz protesting at city hallPhoto by Richard C. Vara M.A. By Richard C. Vara, M.A.Editor-in-Chief, The VCR Show June 17, 2025 HOUSTON — On a sweltering day in Houston, thousands of residents from all walks of life gathered for the No Kings Day protest to speak out against the Trump administration’s policies. The demonstration began…
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Creativity lives at Comicpalooza
By Richard C. Vara Aug. 12, 2022 Houston, Texas—Every year people descend on the “Space City” to show off their love of comics. At Comicpalooza you will find a lot of people paying tribute to their favorite characters; however, what you will really find are a lot of talented and creative people. Over 50,000 fans…
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Two Talented Women
July 17, 2022 Houston- Comicpalooza is a pop culture extravaganza that celebrates multigene comics. The convention welcomes various comic, anime, and manga enthusiasts as well as all cosplayer fans. Cosplayers spend days creating elaborate costumes to show off at the event. Others come to see celebrities such as film and television star Terry Crews or…
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Gender Studies at UHD
By Richard C. Vara April 14, 2022 Assistant Dean Crystal Guillory, M.A. shares a few words on Gender Studies and its importance. Dean Guillory will be hosting the 15th Annual Gender Studies Conference at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) this Friday from 10 am – 6 pm. It is a student-driven conference that is being…
