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Campus officials report mold inside Westwood Elementary, delaying 2026 school start: Friendswood ISD
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk Brianna Willis , as published by ABC13 Houston
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details, including a new start date, have not been announced by Friendswood ISD.
Mold has been discovered at Westwood Elementary, prompting a delay in the start of the 2026 school year. The issue came to light during the summer when visible surface mold was spotted on the campus. As a result, the school underwent testing to assess the situation.
The findings of these tests have led to a postponement of the school's opening. Further details, including a new start date, have not been announced by Friendswood ISD. For the latest information, readers can refer to the official source.
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Category: schools Published: August 5, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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