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🏫 Parents showed up outside Port Houston Elementary on Friday after hearing the school could be shut down next year. Houston ISD leaders say falling enrollment and old buildings are behind the proposal. If it moves forward, students would be sent to Pleasantville Elementary, a little more than a mile away. The school board is expected to vote on the plan February 26.

For families there, the school feels bigger than just classrooms. Some parents say they only learned about the possible closure recently and want more of a voice before a decision is made. A group of parents plans to walk the route to Pleasantville on Monday morning to show what the new trip to school might look like for kids.

Here is a video on the protesting for Port Houston Elementary.

🛑 A federal judge has stepped in to stop Houston and Katy school districts from enforcing parts of a new Texas law tied to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in schools. The decision came Friday after civil rights groups filed a lawsuit challenging the law.

For now, several rules in the law cannot be carried out in those districts. The case centers on student clubs, classroom topics, and how schools handle certain identity issues. The judge’s order could remain in place while the lawsuit continues.

🐓 As subdivisions spread across the Houston area, some schools are making sure agriculture is not forgotten. Districts like Katy, Humble, Klein, Spring and Aldine still run livestock shows, FFA chapters and agriculture classes that give students real experience raising animals.

For many kids, it is something they had never seen before. Teachers say the programs help students understand the land around them. Some even decide they want a future in agriculture after getting involved.

✈️ Early Sunday, it looked like TSA PreCheck lanes might close at airports across the country, including Houston. The plan was tied to the ongoing government funding lapse. But a few hours later, officials changed course and said the program would stay open for now.

So, travelers can still use the faster security line. Global Entry is still paused, but PreCheck is continuing while TSA reviews staffing and resources.

Clutch City Junk Removal is firefighter-owned and serves Houston Metro and surrounding area.

Business Name:  Clutch City Junk Removal LLC

Owner or Manager Name:  Chris Szostak & Mande Douohou

What does your business do:

Clutch City Junk Removal provides residential and commercial junk removal, demolition, land clean-ups, property clean-outs, and material delivery services.

Where are you located:

We are Houston-based and service the Greater Houston area, including Tomball, Spring, The Woodlands, Cypress, Conroe, and all surrounding communities.

What makes your business special:

As Houston area firefighters, we built this company on the same values we live by at the fire station, discipline, integrity, and showing up when people need help. We started Clutch City Junk Removal to provide a dependable, honest service with clear pricing and strong communication. Being firefighter-owned is something we take pride in, and we bring that work ethic to every job.

What do you enjoy most about serving the local community:

We enjoy helping people during transitional moments, whether that’s moving, renovating, clearing out a loved one’s home, or cleaning up after a project. Being able to take stress off someone’s plate and leave their space clean and ready for what’s next is extremely rewarding.

What should people know about your business:

People should know that we treat every property with respect and every client with honesty. We provide upfront, all-in-one pricing that includes labor and proper disposal. We show up on time, communicate clearly, and make sure the job is done right the first time. We also speak Spanish and serve both residential and commercial clients.

What is one thing you want people to remember about your business:

Clutch City Junk Removal is Houston-based, hustle-driven, and built on service. When you call us, you’re hiring a local, firefighter-owned company that stands behind its work.

How can people learn more?

We operate throughout the Greater Houston area and beyond.

Call or Text: 281-684-5701
Website: www.clutchcityjunk.com
Email: [email protected]
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🍕 Opening a restaurant right now takes guts. Prices are up and many places are shutting their doors. Even so, a few Houston chefs are pressing ahead. New spots like Flor y Miel, Yuma, and Angie’s Pizza are all working toward opening soon.

For the owners, it is a mix of nerves and excitement. Some are using their savings. Others are building on years of pop-ups and kitchen work. They know the risk, but they believe their ideas can find a home in Houston.

Learn more about Yuma, one of the mentioned restaurants.

🤣 The Secret Group comedy club in Houston’s East End is still open, but the huge I-45 expansion is making things tough. Construction right outside the building has made it harder for people to reach the venue, and some nearby businesses have already closed or moved.

The club’s owner says fewer customers have been showing up as the work continues. For now, the plan is simple. Keep hosting shows and hope Houstonians keep coming out to support live comedy and music.

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