Pearland - Friendswood

Stay informed about the latest local news in Pearland and Friendswood, including the newest headlines from Pearland and Friendswood city councils, along with updates from PISD, FISD and AISD.

Education
person writing

TEA remains blocked from issuing A-F accountability ratings

By Hannah Norton, Chloe Young

For the second year in a row, a Travis County district court once again blocked the Texas Education Agency from releasing its A-F accountability ratings for Texas school districts and campuses Sept. 18. Over 30 school districts said that TEA Commissioner Mike Morath failed to fix “mistakes” made to the A-F accountability system last year.

More Pearland | Friendswood News

Harris County commissioners approved an increase in the county's property tax rate at a Sept. 19 meeting. The tax rate was approved alongside the county's budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)
Government
Harris County approves increase in property tax ...
A student uses a cellphone in class
Texas Legislature
Texas education commissioner urges lawmakers to ban ...
Hubcap Grill
Business
Hubcap Grill closing in Pearland