🌱 Patch AM: How did Bellaire-area HISD schools score in the new A–F ratings?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Bellaire-area HISD schools score in the new A–F ratings?
• Why a Bellaire Episcopal defender is already on Missouri's 2029 radar

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 98 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 100, low: 76.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• See Houston ISD's A-F accountability ratings for 2025-26 (communityimpact.com) — Houston ISD's latest state accountability scores show steady districtwide improvement, and campuses in the Bellaire–West University–Meyerland area performed especially well, with no Ds or Fs. Local families can see how many nearby schools earned A or B ratings and compare them to past years as they weigh school choices and track academic progress.
   

• Inside Mizzou's early recruiting board after first 2029 class ranking (on3.com) — A top 2029 defensive back prospect has transferred to Bellaire's Episcopal High School, putting the campus on Missouri's early recruiting radar. The piece outlines several elite national recruits, but highlights this Greater Houston standout as one of the Tigers' early SEC targets, adding extra attention to Bellaire's growing football profile.
   

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Thursday August 20
• Salyards Open House
  Salyards Middle Houston, TX 77269
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• Parent U - Dual Credit - Enrolled Students (9th-11th)
  Spring Branch ISD Via Zoom
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• GHWCC Montgomery County / North Houston Chapter Luncheon
  Greater Houston Womens Chamber of Commerce Landry's Seafood House
  11:30 am
Thursday August 20
• Salyards Open House
  Salyards Middle Houston, TX 77269
  5:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Harris County Judge Candidate Forum
  Greater Houston Womens Chamber of Commerce The Junior League of Houston 1811 Briar Oaks Lane
  11:30 am
Wednesday August 26
• GHWCC Baytown Chapter Luncheon : Building Baytown's Workforce: Education, Industry & Economic Growth
  Greater Houston Womens Chamber of Commerce 3201 Kirby Dr #400, Houston, TX 77098
  11:30 am
• GHWCC Live!
  Greater Houston Womens Chamber of Commerce Collins Lobby Bar 2025 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. A
  4:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• GHWCC Bay Area
  Greater Houston Womens Chamber of Commerce escalantes 1043 W Bay Area blvd, Webster, tx 77598
  11:30 am
• Attorney Initiative: Night Court & Dinner
  Greater Houston Womens Chamber of Commerce Birraporetti's 500 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002 Night Court Hobby Center Houston, Texas
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Common Bond Cafe posted a job opening for Head Baker in Bellaire. Apply here.
• Sodexo posted a job opening for Stock Worker and Receiver in Houston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellaire here.

🗞 Nearby News

Houston

• Man accused of holding woman against will at N. Houston apartment in custody after hours-long standoff (click2houston.com)
• Houston Pets Alive in desperate need of new play yard (fox26houston.com)
• Kevin Gyke Featured in Exclusive Interview on Leadership, Craftsmanship and Passion (observer-reporter.com)

Houston Heights

• Man charged for allegedly shooting 3 people in passing vehicles in Houston (fox26houston.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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