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Fall semester classes will start Aug. 24, 2026 and end Dec. 13, 2027. Spring semester classes will begin Jan. 19, 2027 and last through May 16, 2027. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

Lone Star College approves 2026-27 academic calendar

By Julianna Washburn

The Lone Star College board of trustees approved the academic calendar for the 2026-27 school year at its regular board meeting May 1.

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Alvin, Clear Creek and Friendswood ISDs are among several school districts that will present information on federally funded services available for residents in each respective district in early May. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

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The Learning Experience Clear Lake is now open on Moonrock Drive as of mid-April, an employee with the business said. (Courtesy The Learning Experience)

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Clear Creek ISD scored a B, or 83 out of 100 points, for the Texas Education Agency’s 2022-23 accountability ratings for school districts statewide. (James T. Norman/Community Impact)

Published 4:16 PM | Apr 24, 2025 CDT

Clear Creek ISD earns ‘B’ in 2022-23 A-F accountability rating

Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath speaks to members of the Texas State Board of Education during a Sept. 11 meeting. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)

Updated 1:01 PM | Apr 24, 2025 CDT

Texas families can now access 2022-23 A-F school accountability ratings after multiyear legal battle

After a national search of over 70 applicants from across the country, the College of the Mainland’s board of trustees will consider its new president at its April 28 meeting. (Courtesy College of the Mainland)

Published 3:39 PM | Apr 23, 2025 CDT

College of the Mainland to vote on new president

Clear Creek ISD’s board of trustees approved over $8.5 million in contract renewals and increases, as well as $4 million with multiple vendors for the 2025-26 school year. (James T. Norman/Community Impact)

Published 3:03 PM | Apr 17, 2025 CDT

Special education, cybersecurity equipment among purchases approved by Clear Creek ISD’s board of trustees

More requirements related to artificial intelligence are making their way into school code at Clear Creek ISD after the board of trustees approved revisions to a pair of policies at its April 14 meeting. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 2:51 PM | Apr 16, 2025 CDT

Clear Creek ISD makes changes to policies regarding AI

Clear Creek ISD’s board of trustees at its April 14 meeting approved nearly $2.5 million in additional staff for the 2025-26 school year, including 16 additional teachers and 34 paraprofessionals. (James T. Norman/Community Impact)

Published 3:04 PM | Apr 15, 2025 CDT

Clear Creek ISD trustees approve 50 new staff members for 2025-26 school year

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Published 12:01 PM | Apr 9, 2025 CDT

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Technology replacements and roofing projects will be taking place over the summer at Clear Creek ISD after the board of trustees approved over $5 million for technology replacements and over $4.3 million for roofing replacements at various campuses. (James T. Norman/Community Impact)

Published 2:34 PM | Apr 4, 2025 CDT

Clear Creek ISD trustees approves nearly $9.4M for technology, roofing replacement projects

Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath.

Updated 2:09 PM | Apr 9, 2025 CDT

UPDATE: TEA to release 2023 A-F accountability ratings in late April following state court decision

Clear Creek ISD's board of trustees at its March 31 meeting approved a $250,000 contract with River Oaks Academy, or ROA, a K-12 special needs school. (James T. Norman/Community Impact)

Published 3:07 PM | Apr 3, 2025 CDT

Clear Creek ISD trustees approve $250K contract with out-of-district behavioral needs school