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BY SARAH BRAGER & EMILY LINCKE
BY WESLEY GARDNER
HISD survey shows confidence in the district is steadily rising
610 $16M flood prevention project set for Turkey Gully Flooding is expected to be reduced for up to 238 homes and businesses located near Turkey Gully after Houston City Council voted on Jan. 14 to expedite a drainage and paving project. The full story According to city documents, the project will include: • Acquiring parcels of land for the project through dedication, purchase or condemnation 238 properties from flood risk in a 10-year storm event 171 properties from flood risk during a two-year storm event How residents will be impacted Houston City Council member Abbie Kamin said the Turkey Gully project is expected to save: 157 properties from flood risk in a 100-year storm event
HPD to hire 50 cadets The Houston Police Department secured three years of federal funding for a hiring initiative that will bring in 50 new cadets. The gist Houston City Council on Jan. 21 approved a $6.25 million federal grant with a nearly $2.1 million cash match from the city, according to agenda documents. The grant provides $125,000 per officer distributed across three years for 50 total recruits. Funding for the initiative is set for Houston’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget.
Houston ISD board managers reviewed the results of a new family survey that shows growing family confidence in their children’s education and the overall direction of the district. The details Matt Sawyer, HISD’s deputy chief of data and impact, presented the results of the survey to board managers at a Jan. 15 meeting. Sawyer said the results indicated improved feelings. HISD Superintendent Mike Miles touted the results of the survey in a Jan. 15 news release. “These results reflect the hard work of our educators, staff and school leaders who are com- mitted to student success every single day,” Miles said in the news release. “Families are seeing real improvement in their schools and across HISD.” A closer look Sawyer said the survey was sent out to around 104,700 families and included responses from
more than 11,000 families from across the district, representing a roughly 25.7% response rate. Sawyer said the demographic breakdown of respondents closely resembled that of the district. Sawyer pointed to several key findings: • Roughly 84% of families would recommend their child’s school to other families • Around 79% of families believe their child’s school is improving • Roughly 67% of families believe HISD is improv- ing and headed in the right direction What’s next HISD officials said in the news release that they will use the survey findings to maintain quality instruction and identify opportunities for contin- ued acceleration and advancement. “We’re grateful for [the families’] confidence and will continue working to earn their trust,” Miles said in the news release.
Houston ISD parent satisfaction survey Superintendent Mike Miles said responses were taken from more than 11,000 families from across the district.
Favorable
Neutral
Unfavorable
I feel well informed about school events and activities.
I would recommend my child’s school to other families.
8.1% 84.1% 7.8%
4.8% 88.7% 6.4%
• Building a new storm trunk system to push water from Turkey Gully into White Oak Bayou • Improving storm drainage systems • Constructing new sidewalks, curbs, driveways, underground utilities and additional detention The Turkey Gully project is about 90% designed, and about $16 million has been secured for the project, per the agenda item. The project will start construction in the fall and last through 2028, according to the Engage Houston website.
W. 28TH ST.
Based on my child’s experience, I believe HISD is improving.
My child is learning as much as I expect.
HPD hiring program 3-year cost estimate
17.9% 67.2% 14.9%
5.6% 87.1% 7.3%
WHITE OAK BAYOU
W. 20TH ST.
Federal grant total $6.25M $2.08M City match total +
Total funding
NOTE: NOT ALL TOTALS EQUAL 100 PERCENT
SOURCE: HOUSTON ISD/ COMMUNITY IMPACT
W. 18TH ST.
=
$8.33M
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SOURCES: CITY OF HOUSTON, ENGAGE HOUSTON/COMMUNITY IMPACT
SOURCE: CITY OF HOUSTON/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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