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. Scores started well below comparable urban districts on national assessments, and the district faced a looming budget crisis. The state-appointed leadership moved quickly to replace incremental fixes with broad, coordinated change across many schools. Key changes and early results Academic gains District leaders point to improved campus ratings and more students reading on grade level as primary measures of success. In one year the number of campuses rated D or F droppe...

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 Boulevards where Kroger stood until the store closed and was demolished in 2021. The building will offer studios through two-bedrooms ranging from about 550 to 1,600 square feet, roughly 14,000 square feet of interior amenity space and a 20,000-square-foot outdoor courtyard with a pool, garden, event lawn and fire pit. Construction resumes after the developer delayed the start to wait out higher interest rates and a softer rental market. Key facts - Address: 3300 Montrose Boulevard - Developer: South...