West Houston News

18 coaches at institution in Waller County earned $75,009 on average in 2022

By West Houston News | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at Prairie View A & M University, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Waller County, was $75,009, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

3,216 economically disadvantaged students were taught in Austin County schools in 2022-23 school year

By West Houston News | May 2, 2024

Schools in Austin County enrolled the 99th highest number of students identified as economically disadvantaged in the state during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Waller County schools enroll 6,166 economically disadvantaged students in 2022-23 school year

By West Houston News | May 1, 2024

Schools in Waller County enrolled the 62nd highest number of students identified as economically disadvantaged in the state during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Reps. Troy E. Nehls and Jimmy Panetta Lead FY25 CJS Appropriations Letter

By West Houston News | May 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) are leading a bipartisan effort urging robust funding for the Protecting Our Lives by Initiating COPS Expansion (POLICE) Act of 2016 within the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 CJS Appropriations bill.The POLICE Act provides essential active shooter response training for local law enforcement, first responders, emergency medical service (EMS), and firefighters. Congressman Nehls emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “With the increase in crime and over 9.2 million illegal...