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Clear Creek ISD receives B in updated 2024-25 accountability ratings

Clear Creek ISD received a B for the 2024-25 school year in the Texas Education Agency’s updated accountability ratings, released Dec. 11.

The overview: Texas school districts are rated on a 100-point scale, translated into an A-F grade, based on three categories: student achievement, which measures performance on state tests and graduation rates; school progress, which tracks student improvement over time; and closing the gaps, which evaluates how student groups perform. 

Elementary and middle school ratings are largely based on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. High school ratings are based on STAAR and how well students are prepared for success after graduation. 

CCISD’s updated scores include:
  • 88 in student achievement, up from 84 
  • 81 in school progress, up from 80
  • 88 in closing the gaps, up from 84

Under updated scoring standards, the district’s 88 overall score is its highest since state accountability ratings began for the 2018-19 school year.
 
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Tune Up The Manly Salon opening League City location

Tune Up the Manly Salon will open a location in League City in January, a spokesperson with the brand said.

The details: The barbershop was founded in Houston and has since expanded to more than 55 locations across the country, with the majority in Texas.

  • 1260 E. League City Parkway, Ste. 100, League City
 
Key Information
See what grocery stores will be open, closed in Houston, Dec. 24-25

With the holiday season right around the corner, see what grocery stores in the Houston area will be open and closed Dec. 24-25. This list is not comprehensive.

Trader Joe's

  • Dec. 24: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Dec. 25: Closed

Kroger
  • Dec. 24: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. (stores), 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (pharmacy)
  • Dec. 25: Closed

H-E-B
  • Dec. 24 6 a.m.-8 p.m. (stores), Closes at 5 p.m. (pharmacy),  7 a.m.-7 p.m. (curbside), 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. (home delivery)
  • Dec. 25: closed
 
Stay In The Know
8 fine dining restaurants near Downtown Houston open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Here are eight fine dining restaurants near Downtown Houston that will be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change.

Trattoria Sofia: The Houston Heights restaurant serves authentic, rustic Italian food in an intimate, romantic setting, with a focus on seasonal items and fresh ingredients. Popular pastas include the cacio e pepe, lamb ragu and shrimp scampi.

  • Open 4-9 p.m. on Christmas Eve
  • 911 W. 11th St., Houston


B&B Butchers: The fine-dining steakhouse on Washington Avenue will be open Christmas Eve, serving Royal White Sturgeon Caviar, Snake River Farms Pork Chop and brisket ravioli.

  • Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Christmas Eve 
  • 1814 Washington Ave., Houston
 

Remi
The restaurant at Hotel Granduca is hosting a festive, family-style feast with sparkling bubbles, gourmet dishes and seasonal treats.

  • Open 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Christmas Day
  • 1080 Uptown Park Blvd., Houston
 

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