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There were 47,527 white students enrolled in Travis County schools in 2021-22 school year

By West Houston News | Apr 18, 2024

In Travis County schools, 25% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 16.5% of Harris County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By West Houston News | Apr 17, 2024

There were 145,753 white students enrolled in Harris County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

1 gas station in cities throughout Austin County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 13

By West Houston News | Apr 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Austin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Chairman Nehls Statement from Hearing on the Commuter Rail Industry

By West Houston News | Apr 17, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy Nehls (R-TX) delivered opening remarks at a hearing on the commuter rail industry, emphasizing the importance of developing safe, efficient, and cost-effective commuter rail services that meet public demands.Nehls highlighted the significance of investments and innovation in rail infrastructure to enhance the American transportation system while ensuring a balance between Federal policies, consumer demand, and taxpayer dollars.Discussing the impact of technology on commuter rail,...

Cheapest diesel in cities across Austin County in week ending Apr. 13

By West Houston News | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Austin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 11.4% of Dallas County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By West Houston News | Apr 16, 2024

In Dallas County schools, 11.4% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Waller County in week ending Apr. 13

By West Houston News | Apr 16, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Waller County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Austin County Education: 2,537 white students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By West Houston News | Apr 15, 2024

There were 2,537 white students enrolled in Austin County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

From Houston Republic

Study ranks Houston #4 worst city in America for marijuana use

By Houston News Service | 8 months ago

Houston, Texas is ranked the 4th worst “weed city” in America, according to a new report released by Real Estate Witch and cannabis shopping site, Leafly.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Waller County in week ending Apr. 13?

By West Houston News | Apr 15, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Waller County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Home prices in Harris County increased

By West Houston News | Apr 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2024 in Harris County rose by $4,547, while total sales decreased by 15.7%.

Analysis: Harris County effective property tax rates were lower than the national average in Q1

By West Houston News | Apr 14, 2024

Property owners in Harris County paid 1% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2024, which is less than 0.9 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by West Houston News.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Waller County in week ending Apr. 13?

By West Houston News | Apr 14, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Waller County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former West Houston News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By West Houston News | Apr 14, 2024

These former West Houston News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

Harris County home sales during week ending April 6

By West Houston News | Apr 13, 2024

There were 901 reported residential sales in Harris County in the week ending April 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

West Houston News area weekly mass times

By West Houston News | Apr 13, 2024

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Waller County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 6

By West Houston News | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Waller County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes NO on FISA Reauthorization

By West Houston News | Apr 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22)released the following statement after voting ‘NO’ on H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act:"Today is a dark day for America," said Congressman Nehls. “It is no secret that the DOJ and the FBI have used and abused FISA to spy on not only the greatest president of my lifetime, Donald J. Trump, but spy on everyday Americans. I could not, in good conscience, vote to give our nation’s weaponized DOJ the power to mass surveil the American people without significant reforms, such as a warrant...

Rep. Troy E. Nehls Leads Coastal Members in Introducing the Bipartisan Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2024

By West Houston News | Apr 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—A bipartisan effort led by Congressman Troy E. Nehls aims to address the challenges faced by the nation's domestic shrimpers with the introduction of the Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2024. The bill, co-sponsored by several coastal members, seeks to tackle the issue of foreign shrimp dumping that is impacting the U.S. shrimping industry.Congressman Nehls highlighted the plight of domestic shrimpers, stating, “Shrimpers in the 22nd Congressional District of Texas, along the Gulf Coast, and Atlantic Coast are faced with similar difficult decisions of whether to...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Waller County in week ending Apr. 6?

By West Houston News | Apr 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Waller County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.