Are you planning to visit a foreign country? Would you like to make yourself more marketable to an employer by being bilingual? Do you want to have an advantage on an international business trip by speaking the language of the country? Learning another language can have many benefits, and Fort Bend County Libraries’ “Transparent Language® Online” resource makes learning a new language easier than ever – and it’s free! The Adult Services staff at the Cinco […]
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Academic Equity Advocates Gives You Tools & Advice to Become Effective Academic Advocates for Your Children; We Will Help You Level the Playing Field
By George Scott * 281-818-7872 Project Director, Academic Equity Advocates * ghscott2050@aol.com http://www.academicequityadvocates.com Let’s take the YES part of the answer because the State’s and the Texas Education Agency’s three decades of compromising the integrity of its student testing and accountability systems means this: The State’s failure to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about its ethically deprived and historical academic deception and grade-level-corruption in performance standards affects most parents […]
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Katy ISD Participates in DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27
KATY, TX [April 19, 2024] – The Katy ISD Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for the biannual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Scheduled for Saturday, April 27, this event offers the community a safe and convenient opportunity to dispose hazardous, expired, unused, or unwanted medications. We kindly remind participants not to include needles or sharp objects, and to ensure that liquids are presented in their original prescribed containers. “We extend […]
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American Furniture Warehouse Funds Katy ISD Teacher Grants
Annual $chool Rewards Program supports Katy ISD Education Foundation (Katy, TX) – American Furniture Warehouse recently signaled its support of Katy ISD teachers by contributing significantly to the Katy ISD Education Foundation’s Inspiring Imagination teacher grant program. This year’s donation of $28,120 brings AFW’s three-year total contribution to more than $100,000, making them a leading Katy ISD Education Foundation supporter. “Our vision for The Katy ISD Education Foundation has always been to unite our […]
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Katy ISD School Board Election Voting Information
Early Voting Set for April 22 – April 30 KATY, TX [April 18, 2024] – It’s election time! This year, voters have the opportunity to elect two Katy ISD Board of Trustees for Positions 6 and 7. Early voting will be conducted each weekday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. beginning Monday, April 22, 2024 and ending on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. A special Saturday early voting will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Election […]
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Seven Lakes High School Boys Soccer Clinches State Championship
KATY, TX [April 16, 2024] –Seven Lakes High School etched their name into the history books over the weekend, winning the boys’ soccer 6A State Championship, solidifying their status as a dominant force in Texas high school sports with a second consecutive state title. The thrilling victory showcased the talent, dedication, and teamwork of the Spartans’ soccer program, filling their school community with immense pride. In an electrifying match on Saturday, the Seven Lakes High School […]
Cinco Ranch Branch Library Hosts Summer Family Movie Series
The Youth Services department at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will feature “Family Movie Day” — a free movie series for families with kids of all ages — in July. The movies will begin at 1:30 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. The movie to be shown on Friday, July 5, is an animated family-comedy starring the voices of Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samburg, and […]
Cinco Ranch Branch Library Book Clubs Announce July Reading Selections
Share your love of reading with other book lovers at one of the book clubs that meet monthly at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. New members are always welcome. The Literary Lunch League Book Club will meet on Wednesday, July 3, beginning at 12:00 noon, in the Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is Five Quarters of the Orange, written by Joanne Harris. This book club meets on […]
Sen. Cruz Calls for Hong Kong’s Extradition Bill to Be Completely Withdrawn
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the decision by Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam to suspend consideration of the controversial extradition bill, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today called for the bill to be completely withdrawn from consideration: “The decision to suspend the extradition bill’s reading is a positive step but inadequate to address the continued, worrying erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy by the Chinese Communist Party. The bill should be completely withdrawn from future consideration […]
AG Paxton Hails Supreme Court Decision Upholding States’ Rights to Prosecute Criminals
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today commended the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision upholding its longstanding view on states’ rights to prosecute criminals. During oral argument last December, Attorney General Paxton, leading a bipartisan coalition of 36 states, urged the high court to leave the current system in place. The Supreme Court ruled that a person can be prosecuted for the same criminal conduct in state and federal courts without violating the Constitution’s Fifth Amendment double […]
Katy ISD Accepting Nominations for High School #9
KATY [June 17, 2019] – Katy Independent School District is now accepting nominations for the naming of High School #9 which is located at 27500 Fulshear Bend Drive in the Cross Creek Ranch subdivision. This high school will provide relief to neighboring campuses and communities that are experiencing fast growth. Individuals interested in submitting a name are asked to review the Katy ISD Board Policy CW (LOCAL) for facility naming guidelines and submit a completed High School #9 Naming […]
The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County Celebrates GED Graduates and New Citizens
Sugar Land, Texas – The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County held their GED Graduation and Citizenship Recognition Ceremony on June 8, 2019, at the United Way of Greater Houston, located in Stafford, Texas. The Literacy Council congratulates GED graduates Amanda Boyd, Arrey Champi, Fanny Co, Eboni Lewis, Matthew Lowell, Ashley Martinez, Ellen Moy, Nadia Nidever, Huma Noman, Rudolf Podrasky, Samina Qamber, Huiying Qin, Janpen Ritchie, Georgina Rodriguez, DeShawn Sims Parker, Jorge Soto, and Ravon Washington, […]
Katy ISD Board of Trustees Discuss Attendance Boundary Modifications
KATY [June 17, 2019] – On Monday, June 17 at their Work Study meeting, Board of Trustees were presented with attendance boundary modification (ABM) options for Elementary #43 and High School #9 — two new schools being built out of the 2017 voter-approved bond program. Elementary #43 is located in the northwest quadrant of Katy ISD, and High School #9 is in the southwest quadrant. Both are set to open in the fall of 2020. During […]
Free Seminar On The Subject Of Grieving
A free seminar titled “Sorry For Your Loss: Grieving Support Seminar” will be held on Saturday, July 27 from 9-11am at Family Life Assembly of God, Katy Texas. The speaker is Rev. Wes M. Bynum, currently Care Support Consultant for the Hospice of East Texas, Tyler, TX. Prior to this role, Bynum provided oversight for a 23-county area, and was responsible for the care and follow up of a daily census of 300 patients. Between […]
Katy to Explore its Options for Livestreaming its Council Meetings
By George Slaughter Ward A Council Member Frank Carroll said he hoped to get the ball rolling on the city livestreaming its city council meetings. Monday night, the council voted to authorize City Administrator Byron Hebert to begin gathering information for review and discussion. Hebert and selected city staff will present the information at a workshop, the time and date for which are yet to be determined. Council members will use this information to decided […]