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Texas City mom transfers son with autism to new school after he was 'mistakenly placed on a bus'
A Texas City mother said her 8-year-old son with autism was put on a random school bus and dropped off at an unknown location on Wednesday. She said she was left to find him on her own.It was the first day of the school year for Johana Castellan's 8-year-old son. It's a day that she and her son will remember for all the wrong reasons."I knew something had happened," Castellan said.Her son has autism and isn't cleared to ride the bus. His mom picks him up every day. But on Wednesday, she said it took 40 minutes of her asking...
League City Police Department's mental health unit expects to grow, seeks grant funding
Sgt. Kierstyn Portis said she thinks part of the League City Police Department's mental health division's success comes from its officers wearing more relaxed uniforms. (Rachel Leland/Community Impact) Months after first launching a dedicated mental health unit, the League City Police Department is hoping to expand the team and secure...
Seabrook City Council Commits $600,000 to Park Improvements for Enhanced Community Life
Seabrook is about to seriously upgrade its public spaces. In a move approved on August 6, the City Council has decided to allocate a portion of the federal American Rescue Plan Act funds—$600,000, to be specific—towards park improvements slated for completion by the mid of 2025. According to the Houston Chronicle, enhancements are set to include new shade structures, restroom renovations, a pickleball court, and solar lighting for trails.
Spotlight On: Nick Long, Mayor, League City
August 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Mayor Nick Long of League City, discussed the city’s rapid growth, infrastructure projects like the Grand Parkway, unique characteristics, strategies for sustainable development, and small-business support amid legislative challenges. What has been the impact of your office on League City...
League City officials postpone evaluating committee’s decision to restrict access to book
League City officials voted to postpone considering appealing a committee’s decision to restrict children’s access to a library book following community opposition. (Courtesy Pexels) League City officials voted to postpone considering an appeal to a city committee’s decision to restrict children’s access to a library book following community...
Friendswood ISD wraps up 2020 bond projects
Friendswood ISD’s 2020 construction bond projects are wrapping up and nearing completion for the 2024-25 school year. (James T. Norman/Community Impact) Friendswood ISD’s 2020 construction bond projects are wrapping up and nearing completion for the 2024-25 school year. The gist. The last projects for the 2020 bond were...
A PISD alumni exploring the vibrant tapestry of Pasadena’s Hispanic history at the Heritage Park & Museum with a curious Princeton student working on his thesis.
👏We had a college student visit the museum who is attending Princeton University and is working on his thesis. He grew up in Pasadena and truly enjoyed his childhood here. He was looking for any information on the Hispanic community in Pasadena during the 1980’s until the present day.
School districts in Pearland-Friendswood area see increased teacher turnover
Abby Williams, a kindergarten teacher at Westwood Elementary in Friendswood ISD, conducts a lesson with her kindergarten class during the 2023-24 school year. (Courtesy Friendswood ISD) In a 2023 Texas education poll conducted by the Charles Butt Foundation, 75% of teachers reported seriously considering quitting their jobs in the past...
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