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Of the 1,848 students at Dean Leaman Junior High School in Fulshear, 1,109 (60%) 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: 60% of the 1,848 students at Dean Leaman Junior High School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 1,848 students at Dean Leaman Junior High School in Fulshear, 1,109 (60%) 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).

Week ending March 23: Fort Bend County home sales

There were 148 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending March 23, according to BlockShopper.com.

Harris County home sales during week ending March 23

There were 755 reported residential sales in Harris County in the week ending March 23, according to BlockShopper.com.

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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.

Waller County cities: 2 companies received FDA inspections in 2023

There were two companies in a city associated with Waller County that received two FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Cinco Ranch High School: 60% of the 3,474 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | Mar 29, 2024

Of the 3,474 students at Cinco Ranch High School in Katy, 2,085 (60%) 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).

103 companies in cities within Harris County received 109 inspections in 2023

By SW Houston News | Mar 29, 2024

There were 103 companies in cities associated with Harris County that received 109 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

1 gas station in cities throughout Fort Bend County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 23

By SW Houston News | Mar 29, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Fort Bend County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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

There were 98 companies in cities associated with Fort Bend County that received 104 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

2021-22 School Year: 60% of the 1,785 students at Briscoe Junior High School not on "college track"

Of the 1,785 students at Briscoe Junior High School in Richmond, 1,071 (60%) 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: 60% of the 1,785 students at Briscoe Junior High School not on "college track"

Of the 1,785 students at Briscoe Junior High School in Richmond, 1,071 (60%) 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 Public Library System Announces Leadership Change

The City of Houston announced a significant leadership change within the Houston Public Library System (HPL) as Cynthia Wilson was appointed as the interim Executive Director. Mayor John Whitmire expressed his gratitude towards Wilson for taking on the role and outlined her responsibilities, stating, "I have asked her to immediately go to work on improving communications, management, employee morale, and operations throughout HPL."Cynthia Wilson, a former educator and executive leader in workplace performance management, brings a wealth of experience to her new position....

2021-22 School Year: 60% of the 844 students at Jan Schiff Elementary School not on "college track"

By SW Houston News | Mar 27, 2024

Of the 844 students at Jan Schiff Elementary School in Missouri City, 507 (60%) 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).

Cheapest diesel in cities across Fort Bend County in week ending Mar. 23

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Fort Bend County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

Analysis: 507 of 830 students at Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 830 students at Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School in Katy, 507 (61%) 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).

City Hall Update for March 18-22, 2024

Mayor Whitmire welcomed President Joe Biden to Houston, stating, "It was an honor to welcome President Biden to Houston, a city full of great people and endless opportunities. My administration is committed to ongoing collaboration with the federal government to ensure Houston's prosperity thrives."Regarding the historic $650 million agreement reached between the City of Houston and the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, Mayor Whitmire emphasized, "A world-class city like Houston deserves a well-funded fire department to attract and retain talented...

Mayor Whitmire Appoints Veteran Leader as New Economic Development Officer