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🌱 Patch AM: How did Bellaire-area HISD schools score in the new A–F ratings?
Make time for Salyards Open House on the Bellaire Patch calendar
Good morning Bellaire! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
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!)
- 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.
📸 Around Bellaire
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bellaire
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Salyards Open House
Salyards Middle Houston, TX 77269
5:00 pm
Thursday August 20
📣 Bellaire Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Parent U - Dual Credit - Enrolled Students (9th-11th)
Spring Branch ISD Via Zoom
6:00 pm - GHWCC Montgomery County / North Houston Chapter Luncheon
Greater Houston Womens Chamber of Commerce Landry's Seafood House
11:30 am - Salyards Open House
Salyards Middle Houston, TX 77269
5:00 pm - Harris County Judge Candidate Forum
Greater Houston Womens Chamber of Commerce The Junior League of Houston 1811 Briar Oaks Lane
11:30 am - 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 - 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
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 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)
Ok Bellaire! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- 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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