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Friendswood ISD looks at next steps after failed bond

To help fund a number of upgrades to facilities and technology throughout the district, Friendswood ISD went for a $165 million bond package formed by the district’s Citizen’s Advisory Committee throughout 2025—split into four propositions—on Nov. 4.

The bond package also included a tax rate increase of $0.16 per $100 valuation of a home. That translates to about $60 more per month, or $720 annually, in taxes for a home valued at $450,000.

What happened: With nearly 6,500 total voters casting a ballot, each proposition within the bond package failed, according to election results from Galveston County.

What to expect: After FISD officials and the board of trustees receive feedback from the community, the board will meet Jan. 12 to plan the district’s next steps, which may include a potential bond proposal.

At a Nov. 17 board workshop, district officials presented the following options for potential bond elections, should the district decide to ask for another bond:
  • May 2026
  • November 2026
  • May 2027
 
Latest Education News
Alvin ISD trustees approve mutual aid agreements for emergency response

Alvin ISD’s board of trustees approved a mutual aid agreement between the Texas Department of Safety and the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office to establish emergency response protocols for district schools at its Dec. 9 meeting. 

Zooming in: Under the agreement, DPS and the sheriff’s office will:

  • Identify all local first-responder agencies likely to respond to an emergency
  • Outline how resources and personnel will be deployed
  • Set procedures for coordination during an emergency

The approval comes as part of the district’s compliance with House Bill 33, or the "Uvalde Strong Act," which requires school districts and local government agencies employing first responders to enter into an agreement that establishes emergency response and safety expectations.

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Houston area.

Co-founded by rapper and entrepreneur Bun B, Trill Burgers opened Dec. 10 in Missouri City.

The restaurant serves classic smashed burgers, including the signature OG Burger, the Triple Vegan OG Burger and Lil G, according to a news release.
Read here.

 

☕️ Salvadoran family opens 1821 Coffee Fusion in Tomball
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🌮 Trippin Taco’s food truck now serving Hispanic flavors with halal ingredients
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🍔 Parrot's Nest Bar & Grill now open in Montgomery
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🍝 Bocca Italian Kitchen marks 5 years of serving house-made pastas in Generation Park
(Read more)

 

Taste Kitchen + Bar opened its second location in Sugar Land on Dec. 10, offering a lakefront patio and private dining room.

The menu features Southern cuisine curated by Houston Chef Don Bowie, including Cajun seafood and grits, lobster BLTs and jerk lamb chops.
Read more.

Key Information
26 candidates file in 7 contested Harris County races for 2026 primary

Following the Dec. 8 deadline to file for a place on the 2026 primary ballots, 26 candidates filed to run across seven races in Harris County ahead of the March primary elections.

The big picture: Six races are being contested by Democratic and Republican candidates across the March primary elections. During the primary, voters will select the Democratic and Republican party nominees who will then appear on the November 2026 general election alongside any independent or other party candidates. The last day for candidates to file to run in the primary elections was Dec. 8, per the Texas Secretary of State's website.

What else? The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 primary elections is Feb. 2, with early voting starting Feb. 17 and election day March 3. 

 

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