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Dallas County Education: 26,864 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 4, 2024

There were 26,864 Asian students enrolled in Dallas County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Jackson Elementary School: 88% of the 303 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 4, 2024

Of the 303 students at Jackson Elementary School in Rosenberg, 267 (88%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to SW Houston News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Mayor Whitmire Appoints Jay Zeidman as Chairman of Houston First Corporation

By SW Houston News | Jan 4, 2024

Houston Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Jay Zeidman as the new Board Chairman of Houston First Corporation (HFC), pending City Council approval. Zeidman, a venture capital executive, has been serving on the board of HFC since 2017 and has played a crucial role in securing the 2028 Republican National Convention for Houston.Mayor Whitmire expressed his confidence in Zeidman's appointment, stating, "I'm pleased to appoint Jay to this important post with one of our city's leading organizations. Houston First has consistently shown its capacity to do big things and...

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Mayor Whitmire's Statement on Working with the Texas General Land Office to Help Houstonians

By SW Houston News | Jan 4, 2024

Mayor John Whitmire has expressed his commitment to working with the Texas General Land Office (GLO) to assist Houstonians in need of federal relief following Hurricane Harvey. In a letter addressed to the Mayor, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham congratulated him on his inauguration and pledged the GLO's support in ensuring that the remaining $200 million in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) housing funding is allocated effectively and transparently.Mayor Whitmire, drawing on his previous experience in the Texas Legislature, highlighted...

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2021-22 School Year: 91% of the 457 students at Dr. Lynn Armstrong Elementary School not on "college track"

By SW Houston News | Jan 3, 2024

Of the 457 students at Dr. Lynn Armstrong Elementary School in Missouri City, 416 (91%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to SW Houston News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Brown County Education: 43 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 3, 2024

In Brown County schools, 0.7% of students identified as Asian in the 2021-22 school year.

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George Bush High School: 60.8% of the 590 students not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 3, 2024

Of the 590 students at George Bush High School in Richmond, 359 (60.8%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to SW Houston News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Mayor Whitmire Orders Immediate End to Pending Legal Action Against Houston Firefighters

By SW Houston News | Jan 3, 2024

Mayor John Whitmire has taken decisive action to fulfill his campaign promises by ordering an immediate end to pending legal action against Houston firefighters. In a meeting with representatives of the Houston Professional Firefighters Association, Mayor Whitmire directed City Attorney Arturo Michel to withdraw the appeal of the City's challenge to the court's consideration of past fiscal years 2018 through 2024 backpay."I want the City to remove itself from the court process as much as possible and focus on resolving this long-standing dispute as fairly and quickly as...

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Brazos County schools in 2021-22 school year?

By SW Houston News | Jan 2, 2024

There were 989 Asian students enrolled in Brazos County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Austin County schools in 2021-22 school year?

By SW Houston News | Jan 1, 2024

In Austin County schools, 0.5% of students identified as Asian in the 2021-22 school year.

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How many companies in cities in Fort Bend County received FDA inspections in December 2023?

By SW Houston News | Jan 1, 2024

There were two companies in cities associated with Fort Bend County that received two FDA inspections in December 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Mayor Whitmire Sworn In as 63rd Mayor of Houston, Promises Transparency and Public Safety

By SW Houston News | Jan 1, 2024

Surrounded by loved ones, John Whitmire was officially sworn in as the City of Houston's 63rd mayor in a private ceremony at City Hall. Harris County Justice of the Peace Victor Trevino, III, delivered the oath of office as Whitmire placed his hand on a bible held by his daughters."We have a great city with great people, and we must do everything possible to ensure Houston goes forward and becomes greater. From our Medical Center to our Port to the Spaceport, we will do everything we can," said Mayor Whitmire, emphasizing his commitment to the city's progress....