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Houston ISD puts Harvard Elementary principal on leave for investigation, parents want answers
An elementary school principal in the Heights is under investigation by the school district.No one is saying why exactly they're looking into Harvard Elementary School Principal Shelby Calabrese.In a statement to ABC13, the district claims Harvard Elementary School is not a candidate for the superintendent's New Education System, but parents are not convinced.On Wednesday, parents outside of the school told ABC13 they're concerned about their principal being put on leave because no one is providing them a reason for it."It's anxiety-provoking," Harvard Elementary parent Mary Ann Vaeth said. "We received an email-- I think it was Monday night-- about it,...
Endangered ring-tailed lemur found in northwest Houston park
HOUSTON — An endangered ring-tailed lemur was recently found roaming in northwest Houston and now efforts are underway to move it to a lemur sanctuary. The person who spotted the lemur at Bear Creek Pioneers Park called Toby's Wildlife Management and Pest Control and owners Russell and Liz Perez rescued it. They think someone tried to make the little fellow a pet and then dumped it in the park.
Greater Houston area among 120 Texas counties burn ban due to prolonged dry and hot weather
Prolonged dry and hot weather in Texas has prompted 120 counties in the state to be under burn bans.Harris, Fort Bend, Waller, and Liberty counties are among those under the ban, which was enacted on Tuesday.The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office said the risk of grass fires across unincorporated areas is higher due to the heat.Officials said the ban is being issued as vendors prepare for the upcoming firework sale season in honor of Diwali."While we will proceed with the fireworks sale, it will be under certain restrictions. Following state legislation criteria and the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI), which assesses...
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