Navigating School Choice: What Houston Families Need to Know The national conversation around school choice is gaining significant traction, with direct implications for communities like ours right here in Houston. As families consider the best educational paths for their children, it’s crucial to understand the arguments for and against this evolving movement and what it could mean for our local schools, including institutions such as Benavidez Elementary. The Momentum Behind School Choice Across the States … Read More

Houston ISD turnaround: what changed in year one After the Texas takeover of Houston ISD, Superintendent Mike Miles launched wide-ranging reforms intended to quickly raise student achievement and stabilize district finances. In year one the district reports measurable gains, major structural changes and a plan for deeper accountability — all of which affect Houston families, teachers and neighborhood schools. State takeover in context Houston ISD is Texas’ largest district and the eighth-largest in the nation. … Read More

Artis Montrose: $100M apartments replace Disco Kroger Southeastern Development is moving forward with a seven-story, $100 million apartment project at 3300 Montrose Boulevard — the former site of Houston’s famed “Disco Kroger.” The Artis Montrose complex will bring 300 units and significant amenities to the heart of Montrose, with delivery expected in late 2027 after a multi-year pause. Project overview Artis Montrose will rise on the vacant lot at the corner of Montrose and Lovett … Read More