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The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Fort Bend County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

There were 9,880 Asian students enrolled in Travis County schools in 2021-22 school year

In Travis County schools, 5.2% of students identified as Asian in the 2021-22 school year.

Report: 86% of the 1,200 students at Lake Olympia Middle School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 1,200 students at Lake Olympia Middle School in Missouri City, 1,032 (86%) 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).

Report: 86% of the 1,200 students at Lake Olympia Middle School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 1,200 students at Lake Olympia Middle School in Missouri City, 1,032 (86%) 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).

Report: 29.5% of the 783 students at Cinco Ranch High School not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

Of the 783 students at Cinco Ranch High School in Katy, 231 (29.5%) 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).

Which former SW Houston News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 8?

These former SW Houston News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 8.

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 6.1% of Harris County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

There were 53,729 Asian students enrolled in Harris County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Analysis: 200 of 647 students at Dulles High School not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

Of the 647 students at Dulles High School in Sugar Land, 200 (30.9%) 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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SW Houston News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the SW Houston News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Weekly recap of Fort Bend County home sales during week ending Dec. 30, 2023

There were 113 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending Dec. 30, 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

Report: 86% of the 503 students at E. A. Jones Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 503 students at E. A. Jones Elementary School in Missouri City, 433 (86%) 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).

Report: 86% of the 503 students at E. A. Jones Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 503 students at E. A. Jones Elementary School in Missouri City, 433 (86%) 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).

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 19.5% of Fort Bend County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

In Fort Bend County schools, 19.5% of students identified as Asian in the 2021-22 school year.

2020-21 School Year: 41.7% of the 530 students at Kempner High School not on "college track"

Of the 530 students at Kempner High School in Sugar Land, 221 (41.7%) 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).

Mayor Whitmire Appoints Experienced Leader as City’s Interim Finance Director

Mayor John Whitmire has named Melissa Dubowski as the City of Houston's interim Finance Director, a move that underscores his commitment to transparency and addressing the city's financial challenges. Dubowski, who has been serving as the deputy finance director since 2019, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role.Dubowski's impressive track record in municipal finance includes overseeing the management of existing and potential debt, as well as forecasting property and sales tax collections for the city. She has been instrumental in developing the Houston...

2021-22 School Year: 87% of the 956 students at Missouri City Middle School not on "college track"

Of the 956 students at Missouri City Middle School in Missouri City, 832 (87%) 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).

2021-22 School Year: 87% of the 956 students at Missouri City Middle School not on "college track"

Of the 956 students at Missouri City Middle School in Missouri City, 832 (87%) 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).

Houston Mayor and City Controller Discuss Collaboration on City's Fiscal Challenges