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Kindergarten Teacher Bailey Webster works with students at Heritage Elementary School on the first day of school.

Texas House bill seeks to improve reading, math skills for young students

By Hannah Norton

Under the bill, districts would be required to administer short math and reading “screeners,” which measure comprehension and development for kindergarten through third grade students.

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Manvel City Council approved a contract that will see Akery Lake excavated—and the company will pay the city for the right to do so. (James T. Norman/Community Impact)
Contract to excavate Akery Lake in Manvel ...
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The Ceramic and Pottery Center relocates to ...
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Hair salon The Couture Queens opening in Alvin
Students at San Jacinto College will be able to attain a four-year degree through the college’s recent partnership with Texas State University. (Courtesy San Jacinto College)
San Jacinto College partners with Texas State University for co-enrollment program
Alvin Community College’s board of regents approved an online bachelor’s degree in nursing at its April 24 meeting, according to an April 25 news release from the college. (Courtesy Alvin Community College)
Alvin Community College to offer 2nd bachelor program
Doglegs Golf Lounge opened in Pearland in February and hosted a grand opening in late March, according to a social media post from the business. (Courtesy Doglegs Golf Lounge)
Doglegs Golf Lounge opens in Pearland
The American Lung Association released its State of the Air report April 23, and Houston ranked No. 7 out of 228 metropolitan areas for most polluted cities by ozone. (Community Impact staff)
Houston ranks No. 7 in most polluted cities, new report shows
The Texas Capitol in 2023.
Texas Senate panel considers bill that would dissolve state lottery
Bakehouse Bakery, a bakery serving unique pastries and coffee will open in Friendswood in May, according to bakery staff. (Courtesy Bakehouse)
New bakery to open in Friendswood in May
Pearland Wine Fest will feature wine tastings, local vendors and wine-themed activities. (Courtesy Luis Esparza via Pearland Wine Fest)
Pearland Wine Fest and 7 more events in Pearland, Friendswood this May, June
Brian K. Roberson II and Cheryl B. Harris won their elections for Positions 4 and 5, respectively, unofficial results show. (Haley Velasco/Community Impact)
Roberson, Harris head to victory in Alvin ISD board elections
With all polling places reporting, Daniel Stuckey and Jim Johnson have won their respective elections for positions 5 and 6, according to unofficial results from Brazoria County. (Haley Velasco/Community Impact)
Stuckey, Johnson declare victory for Pearland ISD’s board of trustees races, unofficial results show