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As Houston’s population continues to grow, so does the need for highly trained emergency medical professionals. The HCC EMS program is helping meet that demand by preparing students for careers on the front lines of healthcare and public safety.

When brothers Dyllan Roundy, 25, and William Roundy, 31, graduated from Houston City College's (HCC) Police Academy Class 25E this summer, they celebrated more than completing a rigorous law enforcement training program. They celebrated a journey that brought them one step closer to fulfilling a commitment to public service they pursued side by side.

Law enforcement agencies across the Houston region and throughout Texas continue to hire graduates of Houston City College’s Basic Peace Officer Program, citing the program’s consistent results, rigorous training and strong partnerships with employers.

In Fall 2025, Zamar Jefferson packed up and drove cross-country from Los Angeles to Houston with one goal in mind: to build a career in fire service. Determined to turn that ambition into action, he applied to the Houston Fire Department (HFD) and enrolled in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program at HCC.

HCC is joining institutions across the country in celebrating Community College Month, a national campaign that spotlights the vital role community and technical colleges play in driving workforce development and expanding economic opportunity.

HCC invites prospective students and families to Eagle Preview Day on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at select HCC campuses across the district.

All Houston City College campuses will be open for regularly scheduled classes on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Houston City College (HCC) will close all facilities on Saturday, Jan. 24, Sunday, Jan. 25, and Monday, Jan. 26, due to weather conditions.

For Houston City College (HCC), 2025 was both a year of milestones and turning points. After nearly 55 years as Houston Community College, the institution stepped confidently into the future with a new name, one that captures the energy, ambition and innovation taking shape across our campuses.