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League City holds top credit ratings
Moody's and S&P affirmed League City's Aa1 and AA+ credit ratings ahead of the council's Aug. 25 vote on $165.9 million in certificates of obligation for infrastructure and parks.
Business
League City holds top credit ratings
Moody's and S&P affirmed League City's Aa1 and AA+ credit ratings ahead of the council's Aug. 25 vote on $165.9 million in certificates of obligation for infrastructure and parks.
The Herald Five
The Herald Five
The Herald Five
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
Education
Education
Education
Education
View MoreREPORT: Clear Creek ISD prohibits corporal punishment
A KPRC 2 investigation confirms Clear Creek ISD does not allow corporal punishment, meaning students at all five CCISD high schools are protected even as Texas law still permits the practice in districts that adopt it.
Education
View MoreCCISD pushes to certify teachers as state deadline looms
Clear Creek ISD is working to certify more of its teachers under a state mandate requiring all foundational-subject educators to hold credentials by 2027-28, even as the district navigates a $23.4 million budget shortfall heading into a public hearing Aug. 24.
Education
View MoreDickinson High School earns A rating, jumps 11 points
Dickinson High School scored a 93 on its TEA accountability rating, up from a B of 82 based on 2022-23 data, with the district crediting academic growth and progress in closing achievement gaps.
Education
View MoreCCISD launches virtual program as budget hearing nears
Clear Creek ISD's 2026-27 school year began Aug. 12 with the launch of the new Clear Tech Virtual Program, and families face an Aug. 24 public hearing on the district's $23.4 million budget shortfall.
Education
View MoreCCISD back-to-school guide: what families need this week
Clear Creek ISD students return to class Wednesday, Aug. 12, with Pre-K, kindergarten, sixth- and ninth-graders reporting a day early for orientation; the district simultaneously launches its new Clear Tech virtual school and heads into a Monday, Aug. 24 public hearing on a $23.4 million budget shortfall.
Education
View MoreClear Creek ISD announces tuition-free virtual school for grades 3–9 starting this fall
Clear Creek ISD and Texas Tech K-12 have launched Clear Tech, a tuition-free full-time virtual school for students in grades 3–9 that lets families learn online while remaining enrolled in the district with access to extracurriculars and support services. Classes begin Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Public Safety
Public Safety
Public Safety
Community
Community
Community
Community
View MoreOvergrown FM 518 medians raise concerns among League City residents
League City residents are frustrated that overgrown trees and weeds on FM 518 medians are obscuring road signs, months after the city took over maintenance from TxDOT and hired contractor Earthworks Landscape and Maintenance under a $351,000 three-year contract.
Community
View MoreClear Lake grandfather turns worn-out book into $100K for CCISD libraries
Clear Lake resident Greg Strickler donated $100,000 to Clear Creek ISD on Aug. 5 to refresh library collections at all 10 intermediate campuses, inspired by a deteriorating book his granddaughter brought home from the district's WAVE program.
Community
View MoreLeague City Animal Care hits four straight years at no-kill benchmark
League City Animal Care has maintained a 90% or higher live release rate for four consecutive years, earning renewed no-kill recognition from Best Friends Animal Society and reflecting sustained community support through volunteers, foster families and rescue partners.
Community
View MoreLeague City Animal Care offers half-price adoptions through Aug. 31
League City Animal Care is offering 50% off adoption fees through Aug. 31 as part of the nationwide Clear the Shelters campaign, with a free-adoption Glow Party event on Aug. 29.
Community
View MoreBay Area Service Teens hits 137 members after summer enrollment push
Bay Area Service Teens grew to 137 members for 2026-27 after extending summer enrollment, and kicked off the year by assembling 1,050 Snack Attack Packs for food-insecure students in three school districts.
Community
View MoreLeague City fire department launches 2026B cadet training class
The League City Volunteer Fire Department began training its newest cadet class Aug. 13, with about 20 weeks of instruction ahead before recruits can respond to calls; applications for the next class are due Sept. 1.
Sports
Sports
Sports
Sports
View MoreClear Springs opens CCISD football season Friday at Atascocita
Clear Springs opens the 2026 CCISD football season Friday at Atascocita, with Clear Creek and Clear Falls following the next week as all three League City programs enter a reshuffled District 18-6A.
Sports
View MoreUIL heat safety rules now in effect for League City high school athletes
Mandatory UIL heat safety rules took effect Aug. 1, requiring League City's Clear Creek, Clear Falls, and Clear Springs high schools to measure Wet Bulb Globe Temperature before every outdoor practice and modify or cancel workouts when readings are too high.
Sports
View MoreClear Springs heads to Dickinson for district homecoming showdown Sept. 25
Clear Springs travels to Sam Vitanza Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25, for a UIL district homecoming game against a Dickinson program whose youngest players spent the summer sharpening fundamentals and building chemistry at a four-day camp designed to prepare them for fall competition.
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Jessica Henry
Jessica is an Emmy-nominated journalist and newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling. Her work has spanned both local and national media, including television news and podcast production. Throughout her career, she has led news teams across the Northeast, overseeing coverage of major breaking news events, severe weather, and high-profile investigations, while helping shape content that reached audiences across local and national platforms. She believes local journalism is the heartbeat of every community, keeping residents informed and connected when it matters most. Now based in Texas, Jessica is embracing life with her husband and newborn son while continuing her love of storytelling. Away from work, she enjoys family time on the boat, beach days, and exploring the charm of coastal towns and seaside shops.
Jessica Henry
Jessica is an Emmy-nominated journalist and newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling. Her work has spanned both local and national media, including television news and podcast production. Throughout her career, she has led news teams across the Northeast, overseeing coverage of major breaking news events, severe weather, and high-profile investigations, while helping shape content that reached audiences across local and national platforms. She believes local journalism is the heartbeat of every community, keeping residents informed and connected when it matters most. Now based in Texas, Jessica is embracing life with her husband and newborn son while continuing her love of storytelling. Away from work, she enjoys family time on the boat, beach days, and exploring the charm of coastal towns and seaside shops.
Jessica Henry
Jessica is an Emmy-nominated journalist and newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling. Her work has spanned both local and national media, including television news and podcast production. Throughout her career, she has led news teams across the Northeast, overseeing coverage of major breaking news events, severe weather, and high-profile investigations, while helping shape content that reached audiences across local and national platforms. She believes local journalism is the heartbeat of every community, keeping residents informed and connected when it matters most. Now based in Texas, Jessica is embracing life with her husband and newborn son while continuing her love of storytelling. Away from work, she enjoys family time on the boat, beach days, and exploring the charm of coastal towns and seaside shops.
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