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News from February 2024

Rep. Troy E. Nehls’ Statement After Voting Against Short-Term CR

By West Houston News | Feb 29, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released a statement expressing his opposition to the short-term continuing resolution (CR) in Congress. The CR aimed to extend Biden-Pelosi spending levels for several appropriations bills until specific dates in March 2024."We cannot continue to kick the can down the road," said Congressman Nehls, highlighting his concerns about the ongoing situation. He added, "The American people continue to suffer due to the policies of Joe Biden and his administration."Nehls pointed out specific issues, stating, "Since...

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Rennell Elementary School: 55% of the 1,181 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By West Houston News | Feb 29, 2024

Of the 1,181 students at Rennell Elementary School in Cypress, 650 (55%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to West Houston News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Austin County in 2021

By West Houston News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Austin County received $6.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Report: 57% of the 657 students at Katy Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By West Houston News | Feb 28, 2024

Of the 657 students at Katy Elementary School in Katy, 375 (57%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to West 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 regular gas in cities in Austin County in week ending Feb. 24?

By West Houston News | Feb 28, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Austin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Waller County rise or fall in 2021?

By West Houston News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Waller County received $1.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Waller County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Feb. 24

By West Houston News | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Waller County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: 2,023 of 3,548 students at Cypress Ranch High School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By West Houston News | Feb 27, 2024

Of the 3,548 students at Cypress Ranch High School in Cypress, 2,023 (57%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to West Houston News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Analysis: 2,023 of 3,548 students at Cypress Ranch High School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By West Houston News | Feb 27, 2024

Of the 3,548 students at Cypress Ranch High School in Cypress, 2,023 (57%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to West 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 Austin County in week ending Feb. 24?

By West Houston News | Feb 27, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Austin County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Waller County in week ending Feb. 24

By West Houston News | Feb 26, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Waller County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: 741 of 1,276 students at Anthony Middle School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By West Houston News | Feb 26, 2024

Of the 1,276 students at Anthony Middle School in Cyress, 741 (58%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to West 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 regular gas in cities in Waller County in week ending Feb. 24?

By West Houston News | Feb 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Waller County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: 680 of 1,132 students at Postma Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By West Houston News | Feb 25, 2024

Of the 1,132 students at Postma Elementary School in Cypress, 680 (60%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to West Houston News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Which former West Houston News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26?

By West Houston News | Feb 25, 2024

These former West Houston News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26.

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West Houston News area weekly mass times

By West Houston News | Feb 24, 2024

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

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Week ending Feb. 17: Harris County home sales

By West Houston News | Feb 24, 2024

There were 621 reported residential sales in Harris County in the week ending Feb. 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Waller County receive in 2021?

By West Houston News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Waller County received $3,159,508 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Report: 61% of the 1,022 students at Birkes Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By West Houston News | Feb 24, 2024

Of the 1,022 students at Birkes Elementary School in Houston, 624 (61%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to West Houston News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Austin County farmers in 2021 reached $2,599,028

By West Houston News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Austin County received $2,599,028 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.