TEA releases statewide ratings amid tougher standards
Texas Education Agency results show statewide decline with 569 unacceptable schools up from 104. Exemplary ratings fell as overall scores reflect tougher standards. Local districts like Goose Creek were recognized or academically acceptable. several area elementary and junior high schools earned respective ratings.
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the Sun
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Austin and Crockett
Cedar Bayou
Highlands
DeZavala
Harlem
Hopper Highlands
Lamar
San Jacinto
Goose Creek
McCollum Park Reopens in Beach City after Renovations
Precinct 4 Commissioner Rusty Senac announces McCollum Park is officially open in West Chambers County Beach City. About 1.7 million dollars funded upgrades include unlocked gates refurnished restrooms new barbecue pits paved parking three new pavilions and a three tenths of a mile interior walking path. Vehicles allowed only for maintenance. New rules emphasize picnicking kayaking salt-water fishing and reduced crime and crowding. The park had been fenced off since Ike in 2008 and now offers reservations for pavilions and planned barrier etiquette changes.
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Renovation Converts Baytown Loft into Downtown Homes
In Baytown, a shuttered boat sales and repair site has become SEE LOFTS upscale loft apartments. Real estate entrepreneur Chris Presley spearheaded the flip from retail space to residential use, marking a dramatic downtown transformation.
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Man shot to death on birthday in Channelview
Harris County investigators probe the killing of 21 year old Jerand Gardner found shot in the 1100 block of Chestnut Bough near an elementary school. Neighbors heard gunshots at about 3 am. motive not yet known. Detective tips offered to the HCSO homicide unit and Crime Stoppers.
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Tropical Storm Don Turns Into a Dud
The storm arrived with fanfare but produced little rain and damage in Texas. An NWS spokesman called Don dead, noting it evaporated quickly with no convection or significant rainfall. The system was not expected to pose a rainfall threat as it weaknessed into a trough.
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Baytown police warn about dangerous bath salts drug threat
Baytown police urge retailers to stop selling bath salts amid reports of violent behavior from users. Lt. Eric Freed notes the Texas ban takes effect Sept. 1, with zero tolerance planned, while overdoses arise from unlabeled non regulated products. Active chemicals include mephedrone and methylenedioxypyrovalerone causing hallucinations and rapid heart rate.
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