Voters in Harris and Montgomery counties will vote Saturday on a $420 million bond proposal to improve community college campuses. The vote comes two years after voters rejected a $249 million bond issue.
Lone Star College, formerly known as North Harris County College and North Harris Montgomery Community College, has grown to five campuses and several satellite centers with enrollment of 50,000.
College officials say the proposed bond issue would mean new buildings on every campus and upgrades of such infrastructure as plumbing and parking garages.
Several new satellite centers are planned, as well.
In Texas, nearly half of all college students attended community college in 2007. By 2015, the percentage will be 70%, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
