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News from August 2023

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Texas Sen. Bettencourt thwarts anti-property rights efforts, advances landmark disannexation bill

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 29, 2023

In a resounding victory against attempts to curtail property rights, Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt's groundbreaking disannexation bill, SB 2038, has advanced, granting property owners the authority to exit municipal extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs). Despite staunch opposition, the bill's passage represents a significant stride towards empowering taxpayers and safeguarding property rights.

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Rep. Crenshaw Meets With Community Leaders in Law Enforcement and Education

By NW Houston News Report | Aug 29, 2023

Congressman Crenshaw recently met with leaders in local law enforcement and District Attorney Brett Ligon’s Office in Montgomery County to discuss their vital work in keeping our community safe.

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NW Houston News area weekly mass times

By NW Houston News | Aug 26, 2023

The following parishes in the NW Houston News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Home sales during week ending Aug. 19 in Harris County

By NW Houston News | Aug 26, 2023

There were 841 reported residential sales in Harris County in the week ending Aug. 19, according to BlockShopper.com.

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University of Houston's LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Hub set to close under Senate Bill 17

By Ashley Haley | Aug 22, 2023

The University of Houston's LGBTQ Resource Center is slated for closure following the enactment of Senate Bill 17, a measure that requires the discontinuation of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at Texas' state-funded colleges and universities, The Texas Tribune reported. The forthcoming closure has stirred emotional responses from students and staff, leaving them to grapple with the loss of a significant support hub for the university's LGBTQ community.

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NW Houston News area weekly mass times

By NW Houston News | Aug 19, 2023

The following parishes in the NW Houston News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Weekly recap, week ending Aug. 12 home sales in Harris County

By NW Houston News | Aug 19, 2023

There were 764 reported residential sales in Harris County in the week ending Aug. 12, according to BlockShopper.com.

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What happened to the median home valuation price in Harris County in July 2023 compared to July 2022?

By NW Houston News | Aug 18, 2023

In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Harris County fell by $4,534 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 14%.

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199 schools across Montgomery County welcome 158,553 students in 2021-2022 school year

By NW Houston News | Aug 17, 2023

Montgomery County was ranked 11th in enrollment numbers across the state in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Ken Paxton: 'The OAG maintains the legislature had a reasonable basis for the law'

By BD | Aug 17, 2023

The Texas Attorney General's office has appealed to the state Supreme Court to overturn an Aug. 15 ruling that temporarily halts the dismantling of the Harris County elections office. The appeal comes after District Court Judge Karin Crump's decision blocked the implementation of Senate Bill 1750, a state law aiming to abolish the elections office.

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How many students were enrolled in Harris County schools in the 2021-2022 school year?

By NW Houston News | Aug 16, 2023

Harris County was ranked highest in enrollment numbers across the state in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Montgomery County experienced increase in median home valuation prices in July 2023 compared to July 2022

By NW Houston News | Aug 15, 2023

In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Montgomery County rose by $7,746 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 237.6%.

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NW Houston News area weekly mass times

By NW Houston News | Aug 12, 2023

The following parishes in the NW Houston News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Harris County home sales in week ending Aug. 5

By NW Houston News | Aug 12, 2023

There were 1,023 reported residential sales in Harris County in the week ending Aug. 5, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Harris County in week ending Aug. 5?

By NW Houston News | Aug 11, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Harris County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Harris County in week ending Aug. 5?

By NW Houston News | Aug 10, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Harris County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Harris County in week ending Aug. 5

By NW Houston News | Aug 9, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Harris County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Harris County had the cheapest e85 gas in week ending Aug. 5

By NW Houston News | Aug 8, 2023

The lowest price of e85 gas in cities throughout Harris County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Harris County in week ending Aug. 5?

By NW Houston News | Aug 7, 2023

The lowest price of e15 gas in cities throughout Harris County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Harris County in week ending Aug. 5?

By NW Houston News | Aug 6, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Harris County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.