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Mayor Whitmire Congratulates HPD Cadet Graduates and Calls for Recruitment

By SW Houston News | Jan 18, 2024

Mayor John Whitmire, in a recent speech at the HPD Cadet Class graduation, expressed his gratitude and support for the newest graduates of the Houston Police Department Academy. The cadet class #261, consisting of 76 men and women, has been fully prepared to serve and protect the people of Houston right from the start."I stand before you as a friend of the Houston Police Department," stated the Mayor's Office. Mayor Whitmire, attending his first cadet graduation as mayor, expressed his immense pride in being present at this significant event. He acknowledged the cadets'...

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Analysis: 449 of 534 students at Townewest Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 17, 2024

Of the 534 students at Townewest Elementary School in Sugar Land, 449 (84%) 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: 449 of 534 students at Townewest Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 17, 2024

Of the 534 students at Townewest Elementary School in Sugar Land, 449 (84%) 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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5 gas stations in cities throughout Fort Bend County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 13

By SW Houston News | Jan 16, 2024

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

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Report: 84% of the 623 students at Dulles Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 16, 2024

Of the 623 students at Dulles Elementary School in Sugar Land, 524 (84%) 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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Report: 84% of the 623 students at Dulles Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 16, 2024

Of the 623 students at Dulles Elementary School in Sugar Land, 524 (84%) 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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Harris County home prices rose in December 2023 compared to December 2022

By SW Houston News | Jan 16, 2024

In December 2023, the median sale price of a home in Harris County rose by $11,100 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 6.7%.

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Fort Bend County effective property tax rate in Q4 2023 was higher than the national average

By SW Houston News | Jan 15, 2024

Property owners in Fort Bend County paid 2.4% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2023, which is more than 2.2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by SW Houston News.

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Meyer Elementary School: 85% of the 624 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 15, 2024

Of the 624 students at Meyer Elementary School in Richmond, 531 (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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Meyer Elementary School: 85% of the 624 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 15, 2024

Of the 624 students at Meyer Elementary School in Richmond, 531 (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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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Fort Bend County in week ending Jan. 13?

By SW Houston News | Jan 15, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas 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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Houston Classical Charter School District Education: 8 white students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | Jan 15, 2024

Houston Classical Charter School District had eight white students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Effective property tax rate in Harris County were lower than the national average in Q4 2023

By SW Houston News | Jan 14, 2024

Property owners in Harris County paid 1% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2023, which is less than 0.9 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by SW Houston News.

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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.