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PREVIEW: Clear Creek ISD trustees to consider facility, transportation projects

A new software platform, police vehicles and white fleet vehicles will be considered by Clear Creek ISD’s board of trustees at its Oct. 27 meeting.

The overview: CCISD officials are recommending capital project funds of nearly $1.2 million for the following projects:
•Five-year purchase of software platform Brightly Origin for long-range planning and asset management needs
•7 new police vehicles
•6 white fleet replacement vehicles, including one cargo van, three half-ton pickup trucks and two one-ton pick-up trucks

Also on the agenda: Another notable project for the board’s consideration is a $2.25 million purchase for a replacement of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, or HVAC, units in network equipment rooms across district facilities. 

 
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Renew Weight Loss opens in League City

Renew Weight Loss opened in League City on Oct. 23, according to a social media post from the business.

The details: The weight loss clinic offers NAD+ therapy and weight loss injections like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide GLP-1, according to the business' website.

📍 184 Gulf Freeway S., Ste. A3, League City

 
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YES Prep Public Schools launches 4-year, $80M campaign to expand across Houston

YES Prep Public Schools has launched a new four-year, $80 million campaign dubbed “The Power of YES," officials announced in an Oct. 23 news release.

The gist: The campaign will allow the Houston charter school system to invest in technology and facilities while working toward becoming an "A"-rated district. Per the release, the initiative will:

  • Add 5,000 new school seats
  • Complete YES Prep’s full pre-K-12 feeder pattern
  • Fund the construction of six new schools
  • Rebuild three of YES Prep’s oldest campuses
  • Invest in innovative programs, bilingual education and tools that prepare students for college, careers and leadership

Quote of note: “The Power of YES is comprehensive; it is 'yes' to excellence and results, 'yes' to opportunity and access, and ultimately 'yes' to fulfilling the promise of our mission for every student,” YES Prep CEO Mark DiBella said in statement. “This campaign is a celebration of what’s possible when families, educators and the community come together to support our children.”

 
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New CEO of Children's Memorial Hermann announced

Memorial Hermann Health System announced in a Oct. 23 news release that Guy B. Giesecke will take over as senior vice president and chief executive officer of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital.

What we know: Formerly the chief executive officer over the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Giesecke will transition to his new role with Memorial Hermann immediately.

Quote of note: “I’m honored to join Children’s Memorial Hermann and contribute to an organization so deeply committed to advancing high-value, patient-centered care,” Giesecke said. “This is an exciting opportunity to help build on a legacy of excellence while supporting the health and well-being of children, families and communities across the region.”

 

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