Houston School District Rankings Reveal Mixed Academic Fortunes, Reports Children At Risk and Niche.com
Children At Risk and Niche.com have released their 2023 school rankings for Houston, providing insights into district performance using STAAR scores and comprehensive data including reviews.
Houston's Children at Risk Releases 2023 School Rankings, Offers Alternative to TEA Scores
Children at Risk released its 2023 school rankings, offering an alternative to TEA scores by focusing on standardized tests and the impact of poverty on student performance, with a Gold Ribbon for high-achieving, high-need schools.
ERCOT Ends Call for Texas Energy Conservation as State Grid Holds Strong Against Record-Breaking Demand During Ongoing Freeze
ERCOT ends its electricity conservation alert in Texas after a cold snap, as Texans return to normal power usage and the grid faces continued challenges from the weather.
Houston Residents Frustrated with Water Leak Repairs Amidst Public Works Backlog and Scandal
Houston confronts a water leak crisis, with repair delays of up to four weeks amid labor shortages and 30,000 reports between June-December 2023. An internal scandal has led to the firing of a manager and the city is turning to contractors for help.
Crosby Community Bands Together as Volunteer Firefighters Help School Replace Storm-Damaged Flags
Crosby Volunteer Fire Department helped replace damaged flags at Drew Elementary School in Crosby, Texas, with assistance from endearing community members and the school’s maintenance team.
Conroe Resident Secures $3 Million Prize in Texas Lottery's "500X Loteria Spectacular" Game
An anonymous Conroe resident won $3 million from the Texas Lottery's "500X Loteria Spectacular" game, purchasing the ticket at Encino-Food Store. This is the second of four top prizes claimed in the game.