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Recent Fort Bend County home sales in week ending May 4

By SW Houston News | May 11, 2024

There were 148 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending May 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Fort Bend County in week ending May 4?

By SW Houston News | May 10, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Fort Bend County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: 566 of 1,314 students at Woodcreek Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | May 10, 2024

Of the 1,314 students at Woodcreek Elementary School in Katy, 566 (43%) 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: 43% of the 1,000 students at Roosevelt Alexander Elementary School not on "college track"

By SW Houston News | May 9, 2024

Of the 1,000 students at Roosevelt Alexander Elementary School in Katy, 430 (43%) 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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Ericka Gomez, former Dulles High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By SW Houston News | May 9, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number seven seed.

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Analysis: 627 of 1,423 students at Cinco Ranch Junior High School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | May 8, 2024

Of the 1,423 students at Cinco Ranch Junior High School in Katy, 627 (44%) 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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Houston First Board welcomes new members: A step towards diversity and expertise

By SW Houston News | May 8, 2024

Mayor John Whitmire and Houston City Council members have nominated and approved several new appointees for the Houston First Board of Directors. Since its inception in 2011, Houston First has played a pivotal role in developing the city's destination brand strategy, promoting Houston globally, boosting tourism and convention business, operating various facilities, producing community events, and collaborating with commercial and industry partners. The newly appointed board members are expected to contribute their unique perspectives and experiences to further these initiatives.

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Kennedy Clark, former William B. Travis High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By SW Houston News | May 8, 2024

They open the tournament against Augustana Vikings.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Fort Bend County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 4

By SW Houston News | May 7, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Fort Bend County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Sienna Crossing Elementary School: 44% of the 942 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | May 7, 2024

Of the 942 students at Sienna Crossing Elementary School in Missouri City, 415 (44%) 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: 46% of the 1,095 students at Fred and Patti Shafer Elementary School not on "college track"

By SW Houston News | May 6, 2024

Of the 1,095 students at Fred and Patti Shafer Elementary School in Katy, 504 (46%) 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: 46% of the 1,095 students at Fred and Patti Shafer Elementary School not on "college track"

By SW Houston News | May 6, 2024

Of the 1,095 students at Fred and Patti Shafer Elementary School in Katy, 504 (46%) 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: 46% of the 1,276 students at Rodger & Ellen Beck Junior High School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | May 5, 2024

Of the 1,276 students at Rodger & Ellen Beck Junior High School in Katy, 587 (46%) 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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Which former SW Houston News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By SW Houston News | May 5, 2024

These former SW Houston News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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Home sales during week ending April 27 in Fort Bend County

By SW Houston News | May 4, 2024

There were 162 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending April 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

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SW Houston News area weekly mass times

By SW Houston News | May 4, 2024

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

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2021-22 School Year: 46% of the 1,358 students at Sartartia Middle School not on "college track"

By SW Houston News | May 4, 2024

Of the 1,358 students at Sartartia Middle School in Sugar Land, 625 (46%) 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: 46% of the 1,358 students at Sartartia Middle School not on "college track"

By SW Houston News | May 4, 2024

Of the 1,358 students at Sartartia Middle School in Sugar Land, 625 (46%) 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 Assesses Weather Conditions and Community Concerns in Kingwood

By SW Houston News | May 4, 2024

On May 4, 2024, Mayor John Whitmire of Houston, accompanied by Police Chief Troy Finner, conducted an aerial tour of Kingwood to assess the impact of rising water on specific neighborhoods in the area. The tour, provided by the Houston Police Department Air Support Unit, aimed to provide the mayor with a comprehensive view of the damage and the needs of the residents."Houston residents benefit when all levels of government work together," emphasized Mayor Whitmire during the assessment. "Together, we will get through these challenges. Let’s go to work!"The mayor...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Fort Bend County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Apr. 27

By SW Houston News | May 3, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Fort Bend County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.