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

By Houston News Service | Apr 15, 2024

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.

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Reynolds Elementary School: 89% of the 320 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Houston Republic | Apr 15, 2024

Of the 320 students at Reynolds Elementary School in Houston, 285 (89%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Houston Republic's analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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How did home valuation prices perform in Harris County during Q1?

By Houston Republic | 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%.

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2021-22 School Year: 89% of the 683 students at Holland Middle School not on "college track"

By Houston Republic | Apr 14, 2024

Of the 683 students at Holland Middle School in Houston, 608 (89%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Houston Republic's analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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

By Houston Republic | 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 Houston Republic.

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

By Houston Republic | Apr 14, 2024

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

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Week ending April 6: Harris County home sales

By Houston Republic | Apr 13, 2024

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

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Home sales in Fort Bend County in week ending April 6

By Houston Republic | Apr 13, 2024

There were 131 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending April 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center ranked among top 50 'Best Hospitals for Cancer'

By Houston Republic | Apr 13, 2024

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked as the best in the U.S. for cancer treatment.

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Houston Republic area weekly mass times

By Houston Republic | Apr 13, 2024

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

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Report: 89% of the 501 students at Burnett Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Houston Republic | Apr 13, 2024

Of the 501 students at Burnett Elementary School in Houston, 446 (89%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Houston Republic's analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Houston Methodist Hospital ranked among top 50 'Best Hospitals for Cancer'

By Houston Republic | Apr 12, 2024

Houston Methodist Hospital is ranked 20th in the U.S. for cancer treatment.

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Congressman Wesley Hunt Opposes H.R. 7888 - The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)

By Houston Republic | Apr 12, 2024

U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt (R, TX-38) took a firm stance today against H.R. 7888 - The Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act. Hunt's opposition stems from his belief in the necessity of ensuring proper warrants are obtained before deploying intelligence activities to prevent surveillance of American citizens. Hunt expressed, "I am firm in my belief that there should be a requirement that federal agents must obtain the proper warrants before deploying these intelligence activities to ensure they only target foreign persons and not American citizens."Hunt's...

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Analysis: 846 of 950 students at Yes Prep - Northside not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Houston Republic | Apr 12, 2024

Of the 950 students at Yes Prep - Northside in Houston, 846 (89%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Houston Republic's analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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How many Pacific Islander students were enrolled in Travis County schools in 2021-22 school year?

By Houston Republic | Apr 11, 2024

In Travis County schools, 0.1% of students identified as Pacific Islander in the 2021-22 school year.

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2021-22 School Year: 89% of the 374 students at Mading Elementary School not on "college track"

By Houston Republic | Apr 11, 2024

Of the 374 students at Mading Elementary School in Houston, 333 (89%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Houston Republic's analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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There were 56 Pacific Islander students enrolled in Taylor County schools in 2021-22 school year

By Houston Republic | Apr 10, 2024

There were 56 Pacific Islander students enrolled in Taylor County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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2021-22 School Year: 89% of the 560 students at Jessup Elementary School not on "college track"

By Houston Republic | Apr 10, 2024

Of the 560 students at Jessup Elementary School in Houston, 499 (89%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Houston Republic's analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Report: 89% of the 814 students at Owens Intermediate School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Houston Republic | Apr 9, 2024

Of the 814 students at Owens Intermediate School in Houston, 725 (89%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Houston Republic's analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Report: 89% of the 814 students at Owens Intermediate School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Houston Republic | Apr 9, 2024

Of the 814 students at Owens Intermediate School in Houston, 725 (89%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Houston Republic's analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).