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Analysis: 292 of 810 students at Cornerstone Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | May 29, 2024

Of the 810 students at Cornerstone Elementary School in Sugar Land, 292 (36%) 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 May 25?

By SW Houston News | May 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Fort Bend County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Greater Houston Disaster Alliance launches recovery fund after severe weather

By SW Houston News | May 23, 2024

In response to the significant number of households affected by severe weather in recent weeks, the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance, a joint effort of the Greater Houston Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Houston, has established the Severe Weather and Derecho Recovery Fund. This fund aims to assist those impacted by storms, derecho winds, tornadoes, and flooding events that occurred between April 26 and May 17, 2024.

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Analysis: 346 of 934 students at Ray and Jamie Wolman Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | May 22, 2024

Of the 934 students at Ray and Jamie Wolman Elementary School in Katy, 346 (37%) 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: 346 of 934 students at Ray and Jamie Wolman Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | May 22, 2024

Of the 934 students at Ray and Jamie Wolman Elementary School in Katy, 346 (37%) 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 calls for proposals under national creative placemaking grant

By SW Houston News | May 22, 2024

May 22, 2024 -- The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is calling for Houston’s best ideas to endorse for the national Our Town grant program. Led by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Our Town grant seeks projects that integrate arts, culture, and design into local efforts to strengthen communities. Successful projects have advanced local economic, physical, and social outcomes in communities and are laying the groundwork for systemic changes.

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Report: 37% of the 497 students at Bess Campbell Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | May 21, 2024

Of the 497 students at Bess Campbell Elementary School in Sugar Land, 184 (37%) 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: 37% of the 497 students at Bess Campbell Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | May 21, 2024

Of the 497 students at Bess Campbell Elementary School in Sugar Land, 184 (37%) 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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1 gas station in cities throughout Fort Bend County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 18

By SW Houston News | May 21, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Fort Bend County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Report: 37% of the 1,152 students at Garland McMeans Junior High School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | May 20, 2024

Of the 1,152 students at Garland McMeans Junior High School in Katy, 427 (37%) 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 mayor adds emergency item on council agenda post-windstorm

By SW Houston News | May 20, 2024

On May 20, 2024, Mayor John Whitmire authorized an emergency item to be added to this week's Houston City Council agenda. The item is intended to extend the local state of disaster following last week’s windstorm, also known as a derecho. This action was taken in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

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2021-22 School Year: 37% of the 1,120 students at Anne McCormick Sullivan Elementary School not on "college track"

By SW Houston News | May 19, 2024

Of the 1,120 students at Anne McCormick Sullivan Elementary School in Sugar Land, 415 (37%) 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 were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Fort Bend County in week ending May 18?

By SW Houston News | May 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Fort Bend County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Weekly recap, week ending May 11 home sales in Fort Bend County

By SW Houston News | May 18, 2024

There were 160 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending May 11, according to BlockShopper.com.

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SW Houston News area weekly mass times

By SW Houston News | May 18, 2024

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

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Report: 39% of the 1,103 students at Tom Wilson Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | May 18, 2024

Of the 1,103 students at Tom Wilson Elementary School in Katy, 431 (39%) 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: 39% of the 1,103 students at Tom Wilson Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | May 18, 2024

Of the 1,103 students at Tom Wilson Elementary School in Katy, 431 (39%) 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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Total enrollment of Brazos Independent School District with its main office in Wallis is 848 students during the 2022-23 school year

By SW Houston News | May 17, 2024

Brazos Independent School District, with its main office in Wallis, had a total enrollment of 848 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Stanley C. Stanley Elementary School: 39% of the 964 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By SW Houston News | May 17, 2024

Of the 964 students at Stanley C. Stanley Elementary School in Katy, 376 (39%) 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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5.5% of citizens unemployed in Fort Bend County in 2021

By SW Houston News | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Fort Bend County hit 5.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.