Goose Creek erosion blamed on clay banks plan to widen walls
The Harris County Flood Control District and Parks Department outline the Goose Creek Channel Improvement Project to stabilize clay banks by altering slopes and installing 6-foot walls from Baker to Archer roads. A new connected tributary to the storm basin will create another water route and a wetlands area later. Completion is two years, with pipelines lowering under the creek affecting schedule. Residents are warned of heavy truck traffic, noise, and dust. questions can be directed to Construction Inspector Danny Zeitler or the HCFCD.
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TAKS Scores Rise Across District in Spring Results
The district reported higher overall TAKS passage with 79 percent pass rate, up from 77 percent in 2007. Most campuses improved or held gains in math and reading, led by Highlands Junior with 92 percent math and Highlands eighth grade at 98 percent reading.
Goose Creek TAKS Pass Rates Reported for March and April
The district lists current year and 2007 scores in parentheses for TAKS results by grade and subject. 5th Grade Math shows 85 with 87 in parentheses, 3rd Grade Reading 79 with 77, 5th Grade Reading 87 with 88, 8th Grade Reading 82 with 82, and overall 8th Grade Math 8 tests totaling 94 with 89 in parentheses. The remaining tests are scheduled for next week.
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Austin Elementary Leads With 98 Percent Passing This Year
District reports 79 percent overall passing with 86 percent on the Grade 5 reading test, Austin Elementary achieving top 98 percent and 94 percent scores. Carver and Ashbel Smith trail with 71 and 74 percent. Officials credit targeted tutoring and small-group instruction, while stressing ongoing effort and student effort during TAKS time.
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