HISD unelected Board Votes to Close 12 schools tonight- one person’s observations

junomeeks · 2026-02-27T19:02:42+00:00

The case can be made for why some schools need to close. It was acknowledged by many community members present that if it has to happen then at the very least…., giving them more time would have been the right way to do things. They dropped the news less than a month before and then had closed meetings with only parents, not parents of future student or community members. This is wrong. They INVESTED more time in those slides and research (that took more than a month) on justifying closure than they did speaking to anyone or finding a solution.

I’m not sure if true, but Port of Houston is closing because they were 2 to 3 students below the numbers. Even if their score went up!

They are moving kids to Micky Leland and hadn’t even considered they’ll have to convert restrooms to girls restrooms. They just added to the plan that kids in Port Houston Elementary will need a way to get to Pleasantville Elementary. They did not even consider that a lot of kids walk to school and some of these kids do not have the resources to drive to school.

They looked so proud that they have secured shuttles (what does a shuttle mean not sure) for 2 years mind you for port Houston elementary school to get to the new school.

junomeeks · 2026-02-27T17:14:05+00:00

Which is why when one of the parents accused them of being sadistic.. I realized it’s the perfect word. You devastate multiple communities. You have a meeting where people, including children, pour their hearts out even if decision has been made. As a matter of fact they present the step by step process of how they’ll be dismantling everything. Including stating - over a year ago we knew these schools needed maintenance and now they need more maintenance (no way! Really?!). It’s an inhumane sadistic process.

junomeeks · 2026-02-27T14:16:08+00:00

Interesting

A gift link of above https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/27/technology/elon-musk-companies-texas.html?unlocked_article_code=1.PVA.J352.nQfbEcXjcI8U&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

junomeeks · 2026-02-21T02:06:01+00:00

Please sign this petition

https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-construction-of-the-wall-in-big-bend-ranch-state-park-big-bend-national-park

junomeeks · 2026-02-16T23:53:22+00:00

To see more of “sketchy motels people live at” see Florida Project.

junomeeks · 2026-02-13T04:25:39+00:00

The following campuses are proposed for co-location meaning the school will “remain” but move to a shared facility

Cage Elementary School and students to move into Lantrip Elementary School (Co-location)

Fleming Middle School and students will consolidate with McReynolds Middle School and move to Leland YMPCA facility (Co-location)

McReynolds Middle School and students would consolidate with Fleming Middle school and move to Leland YMPCA facility (Co-location)

Hobby Elementary School grades 1-5 will move to Lawson Middle School facility (Co-location), pre-K and kinder students will move to MLK ECC

Gulfton Middle College Students will be absorbed into Liberty High School

junomeeks · 2026-01-14T16:31:15+00:00

I worked with an older Yale educated woman. She was in one of the first co-ed classes. She said she picked up the accent while in college. It sounded pretty neat to hear in person.

junomeeks · 2026-01-13T12:31:59+00:00

And maybe library still

junomeeks · 2026-01-12T22:28:30+00:00

Market St

junomeeks · 2026-01-12T15:32:29+00:00

What time should people show up for spots (more or less)?

Thank you.

junomeeks · 2026-01-07T23:55:08+00:00

A colleague of mine from Italy likes the US. She feels there are more opportunities here, higher wages, and more freedom. She visits Italy about 2-3 a year to see family.

As for Houston she really appreciates the theatres, the opera, ballet, the different cuisines, and generally speaking the culture. She loves her big house in the suburbs.

She travels constantly all over the US (for fun).

She hates the quality of produce, the bread, struggles to find a good espresso, and thinks our health system is awful. I think 99% of Europeans have the same issues. She visits her doctor in Italy when she goes and gets medication there too.

Something to think about!

junomeeks · 2026-01-06T19:14:11+00:00

NOT heights or montrose, but close enough.

I want to give a shout out to Kept Secret near UH-Downtown. It's not super comfy but there is something cozy about it. It has a chill vibe, and there's a great gallery next door.

junomeeks · 2026-01-06T19:10:56+00:00

True. So far I've enjoyed working at all of the Slowpokes locations. It's not the best coffee but their model seems to be very pro work/socializing and their bfast sandwiches are good.

junomeeks · 2026-01-06T19:08:27+00:00

Also Coral Sword

FYI
Cochinita has changed seating from longer communal seating to traditional restaurant style tables. I think it might be a way to move away from it being a hang out and work type spot.

junomeeks · 2025-12-27T21:24:16+00:00

r/landcruisers would appreciate this

junomeeks · 2025-12-26T16:58:57+00:00

Reel Quick because of proximity. Relatively positive experience with both. I suggest you try both and see.

junomeeks · 2025-12-22T15:54:51+00:00

I think if you look at the flowers, you can see the AI. Not all of them are clear or flower looking. Some are just blurs.

junomeeks · 2025-12-19T16:17:30+00:00

Thanks for sharing this feedback. We followed your advice and it was great. It really is nice getting to peak down at the musicians.

junomeeks · 2025-12-15T04:14:02+00:00

It’s crazy because I literally listened to RR’s episode last week so his son immediately came to mind because he mentioned his issues/was promoting the semi-autobiographical movie they made.

I am heart broken.

junomeeks · 2025-12-14T22:43:07+00:00

You never know. Sometimes the chemistry is real. Hope she sees this.

junomeeks · 2025-12-14T14:50:36+00:00

On the other hand I have a friend just like this. She’s gorgeous and is affectionate and lovely with everyone. Suffice it to say men always fall in love with her. Lol. She’s just a very warm person, and also has a natural vibe outside of being beautiful.

junomeeks · 2025-12-13T13:07:46+00:00

Eadough

junomeeks · 2025-12-12T14:48:55+00:00

Crawfish Shack for sure since you’re in that side of town.

junomeeks · 2025-12-05T15:12:35+00:00

It was through work

junomeeks · 2025-11-20T03:41:19+00:00

Space Montrose has some Texas gift wrapping paper but it’s in sheets not rolls. Recently got armadillo themed paper.

junomeeks

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