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Home prices in Harris County fell in 2023

By SW Houston News | Jan 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in 2023 in Harris County fell by $2,682, while total sales decreased by 19.8%.

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How did home valuation prices perform in Harris County during second half of 2023?

By SW Houston News | Jan 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2023 in Harris County rose by $1,546, while total sales decreased by 11.1%.

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Fort Bend County home valuations fell in Q4 2023

By SW Houston News | Jan 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the fourth quarter of 2023 in Fort Bend County fell by $4,256, while total sales increased by 7.8%.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Fort Bend County in week ending Jan. 13?

By SW Houston News | Jan 14, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Fort Bend County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: 370 of 435 students at Iltexas Westpark Middle School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 14, 2024

Of the 435 students at Iltexas Westpark Middle School in Houston, 370 (85%) 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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There were 176 white students enrolled in Harmony Science Academy School District in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 14, 2024

Harmony Science Academy School District had 176 white students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Which former SW Houston News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 15?

By SW Houston News | Jan 13, 2024

These former SW Houston News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 15.

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Fort Bend County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Jan. 6

By SW Houston News | Jan 13, 2024

There were 121 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending Jan. 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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SW Houston News area weekly mass times

By SW Houston News | Jan 13, 2024

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

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How many white students were enrolled in Needville ISD schools in 2021-22 school year?

By SW Houston News | Jan 13, 2024

Needville ISD schools had 1,586 white students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Analysis: 579 of 681 students at Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 13, 2024

Of the 681 students at Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School in Fresno, 579 (85%) 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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Analysis: 352 of 413 students at Walter Moses Burton Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 12, 2024

Of the 413 students at Walter Moses Burton Elementary School in Fresno, 352 (85%) 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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Houstonians Invited to The Original MLK Day Parade

By SW Houston News | Jan 11, 2024

Houstonians are gearing up to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the 46th annual "Original" MLK Day parade. The parade, organized by the City of Houston and the Black Heritage Society, will take place on Monday, January 15, in downtown Houston.The parade will kick off with a special preshow at 9:40 a.m., followed by the procession at 10 a.m. led by the Worthing High School marching band. The event will begin at the corner of Smith and McKinney in front of Houston's City Hall.This year's parade theme is "Brotherly love is the strongest...

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Stafford Elementary School: 86% of the 1,067 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 11, 2024

Of the 1,067 students at Stafford Elementary School in Stafford, 918 (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).

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Mayor Whitmire's Statement on Hawthorn Park Landfill Dropping Expansion Plans

By SW Houston News | Jan 11, 2024

Mayor John Whitmire expressed his satisfaction in a statement released today after the announcement that USA Waste of Texas Landfills, Inc. has withdrawn its application to expand the Hawthorn Park Landfill. The decision to halt the expansion plans is considered a victory for the community of Carverdale, which had been vocal about their concerns regarding potential environmental and health issues, increased truck traffic, and flooding.In his statement, Mayor Whitmire highlighted his previous support for the residents and business owners of Carverdale when he served as a...

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Analysis: 653 of 759 students at Dr. Thomas E. Randle High School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 10, 2024

Of the 759 students at Dr. Thomas E. Randle High School in Richmond, 653 (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).

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Analysis: 653 of 759 students at Dr. Thomas E. Randle High School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 10, 2024

Of the 759 students at Dr. Thomas E. Randle High School in Richmond, 653 (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).

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2021-22 School Year: 86% of the 711 students at Iltexas Katy Westpark High School not on "college track"

By SW Houston News | Jan 9, 2024

Of the 711 students at Iltexas Katy Westpark High School in Richmond, 612 (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).

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Analysis: 21 of 128 students at Yes Prep - Southwest not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 9, 2024

Of the 128 students at Yes Prep - Southwest in Houston, 21 (16.4%) 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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Report: 23.2% of the 142 students at Iltexas Katy Westpark High School not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 8, 2024

Of the 142 students at Iltexas Katy Westpark High School in Richmond, 33 (23.2%) 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).