In an effort to improve accountability and testing scores at certain elementary and intermediate campuses, Clear Creek ISD officials created a new strategy to implement an instructional support blueprint that will be used for each campus districtwide.

What happened: During the 2025-26 school year, CCISD provided targeted support to the nine elementary and intermediate campuses that needed additional learning support.

The results: Comparing test scores from the 2024-25 school year to 2025-26, targeted elementary campus scores improved by an average of 4.6, and intermediate scores improved by 6.5, according to district documents.

Based on these results, now, every CCISD campus receives the high-level instructional support that the nine campuses received last school year. Additional layers of support are added by campus, and they are driven by data and each campus’s specific needs, officials said.

The Peach Cobbler Factory is set to open a new location in Webster, said a representative from the restaurant.

What you need to know: The eatery offers a variety of dessert options including cobbler, cinnamon rolls, churros, cookies, brownies and ice cream, according to its website.

📍20911 Gulf Freeway, Ste. B, Webster

Republican State Rep. Jeff Barry will face Democratic challenger Karen Reeder to represent District 29 in the Texas House of Representatives in the Nov. 3 election.

District 29 covers the northern and eastern portions of Brazoria County, including Alvin, Pearland and parts of Manvel.

What you need to know: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs from Oct. 19-30. Election Day is Nov. 3. The final day to register to vote is Oct. 5.

Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin announced two lawsuits against individuals allegedly stealing homes with fraudulent paperwork during a press conference on Sept. 9.

Current situation: The lawsuits stem from the Harris County Attorney’s Office’s investigations into scammers committing deed fraud, Kamin said. According to a news release, scammers file fraudulent paperwork to obtain deeds to homes, selling or renting them to unsuspecting tenants.

The details: The lawsuits cover 10 homes in Harris County that the County Attorney’s Office alleges have been stolen. The scammers target families of different socioeconomic backgrounds, Kamin said.

Before you go: County residents can check to make sure no transfers have been filed for their home’s deed. If homeowners believe a suspicious filing has been made, they can file a complaint with the County Attorney’s Office.

To check that unauthorized changes haven’t been made to your deed:

• Visit search.hcad.org

• Type in the address and find the property’s “legal description” under “property details”

• Visit the Harris County Clerk’s real property document search portal

To report scams:

• Email [email protected]

• Call (346) 354-7459

• Visit ScamFreeHC.com

This November, four candidates are running to lead the Texas Comptroller's Office and serve as the state's chief financial officer.

The overview: Libertarian V. Alonzo Echavarria-Garza, Democrat Sarah Eckhardt, Green Party candidate Shehla Faizi and Republican Don Huffines are running for comptroller. Huffines, whom Gov. Greg Abbott appointed to the office in July, is considered the incumbent in this race.

How it works: The comptroller oversees government spending and administers the state's $1 billion education savings account program, which launched ahead of the 2026-27 school year.

Looking ahead: Early voting runs from Oct. 19-30 in the midterm election, and Election Day is Nov. 3.