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Friendswood ISD scores ‘A’ in state’s financial integrity rating system

Friendswood ISD scored a 90 out of 100 points in its annual Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas, or FIRST, report.

The ratings are based on financial data from the 2023-24 fiscal year, and were presented to the board of trustees at its Oct. 13 meeting.

What you need to know: FIRST began after the 77th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 218, which required the Texas Education Agency to form a financial accountability rating system for school districts and for districts to prepare an annual financial management report. 

By the numbers: Out of all indicators, FISD did not receive a 10/10 for the following:
  • Indicator 8 measures whether the ratio of current assets to current liabilities can cover short-term debt. FISD scored an 8/10.
  • Indicator 11 assesses whether the district’s financial structure is stable enough to handle its long-term obligations without jeopardizing its financial position. FISD scored a 4/10. 
  • Indicator 12 correlates future debt requirements with the district’s assessed property value. FISD scored an 8/10.
 
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McDonald's coming soon to Pearland Parkway

A new McDonald's will open on Pearland Parkway in early November, a McDonald's representative said in an email.

On the menu: McDonald's is a global fast food chain serving burgers, fries, chicken nuggets and desserts, among other items.

  • 10501 Pearland Parkway, Pearland
 

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Texas Ramp Project celebrating 40 years of building wheelchair ramps

Texas Ramp Project, which builds free wheelchair ramps for those in need across the state, is celebrating its 40th anniversary, according to a Sept. 15 news release. Over its 40 years, the nonprofit has built ramps for over 30,000 recipients with the help of over 3,500 volunteers.

Some context: The organization began in 1985 as the Dallas Ramp Project before being incorporated as the Texas Ramp Project in 2006, according to the news release. Texas Ramp Project provides the ramps to recipients at no cost, according to the news release. Most ramps cost between $800-$900 to build.

What else: In 2024, Texas Ramp Project built 2,727 ramps in 145 counties, according to its Sept. 1 fact sheet. To get a ramp, recipients must be referred by a health care provider or qualified organization via the nonprofit’s website.

 
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8 events to celebrate Dia de los Muertos across the Greater Houston area

There are several Dia de los Muertos events going on across the Greater Houston area to honor the lives of loved ones who have died. Here are a few: 

Dia de los Muertos Celebration: Experience Dia de los Muertos at City Place Plaza with a combination of music, food, family activities and culture. The event will feature an Azteca indigenous dance performance, live music, photo opportunities and pop-up craft activities.

  • Nov. 1, 4-8 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring

Dia de los Muertos at The National Museum of Funeral History: Join The National Museum of Funeral History for its Day of the Dead market featuring over 40 small business vendors with a mix of Hispanic heritage, oddity and artisan cottage vendors. The event will also have a La Catrina and El Catrin costume contest, and a large community altar to place photos of loved ones.
  • Nov. 1, 7-10 p.m.
  • $25 (general admission), $75 (VIP admission)
  • 415 Barren Springs Drive, Houston
 

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