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Campus officials report mold inside Westwood Elementary, delaying 2026 school start: Friendswood ISD
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Brianna Willis , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The school is still working on a new start date, which has not been announced yet.
Mold has been found inside Westwood Elementary, prompting a delay in the start of the 2026 school year. The discovery was made during the summer when visible surface mold was spotted. As a result, the campus underwent testing to assess the situation.
The school is still working on a new start date, which has not been announced yet. For more information on the delayed start and any updates on the new start date, residents can refer to the official announcement from Friendswood ISD. Further details are available from the source.
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Category: schools Published: August 5, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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