Texas Children’s Hospital – West Campus (in Katy) has welcomed a new four-legged team member named Angus! The two-year-old Labrador/Golden Retriever mix is the first assigned facility dog to hit the halls of West Campus and joins the hospital’s five other facility dogs as part of Texas Children’s Pawsitive Play Program, designed to enhance the emotional well-being of pediatric patients by reducing their anxiety, perception of pain and fear of hospitalization. Angus is more than just […]
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Katy ISD Announces 2023 – 2024 Valedictorians and Salutatorians
KATY, TX [May 3, 2024] – Katy ISD is proud to announce the top two students from each high school who have ranked highest academically in their respective graduating classes. These distinguished students have diligently pursued their educational journey from the outset of their high school career through to their final year. With unparalleled commitment, they have secured their places as valedictorians and salutatorians, representing the pinnacle of academic accomplishment within their respective schools. Without further ado, […]
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Katy ISD Collects 11 Boxes of Prescription Medication on DEA Take Back Day
KATY, TX [April 30, 2024] – On Saturday, April 27, the Katy ISD Police Department hosted the biannual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event at the district’s Law Enforcement Center. Community members were encouraged to actively participate in drug prevention by taking advantage of a convenient service to safely dispose of prescription medications that were potentially dangerous, expired, unused, or unwanted. With the support of the community, the Katy ISD Police Department collected a total […]
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Katy ISD’s Supt. Gregorski Gets Public Info Request; Public Focus of His Service Going Forward?
Academic Equity Advocates George Scott * Project Director * ghscott2050@aol.com * 281-818-7872 PAID ADVERTISING @ thenewkatynews.com www.academicequityadvocates.com Monday, April 29, 2024 Dr. Kenneth Gregorski Superintendent, Katy I.S.D. This communication constitutes a formal public information request. You and the appropriate office of Katy I.S.D. have been provided copies this morning. The purpose of this request is to obtain documentation to determine if Katy I.S.D. has produced reports on explicit student academic performance measures for which professional […]
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Old Fashioned English Language Skills – Reading & Writing – De-emphasized in Public ED; But Still the Path to Academic & Professional Success
By George Scott Project Director, Academic Equity Advocates * PAID ADVERTISING https://academicequityadvocates.com Correct grammar usage. Which is it? Old fashioned; needless waste of time; not worth the effort? A skill set that will help your child the rest of his or her life in a work environment or higher education. A key goal of Academic Equity Advocates is to help parents help their children succeed in public education, with a particular focus upon English Language skills […]
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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 […]
Overlooked Causes of Household Pests (And What To Do About It)
Mosquitoes, spiders, ants, cockroaches, mice, and other small creatures may serve a purpose in the overall ecosystem, but when they show up in your home, it can be a complete nightmare. Pests are not only embarrassing, but they can also bite, spread disease, and ruin your property. That’s why it’s essential to take precautions to prevent an infestation. When dealing with pest issues, cleaning the house, laying down traps, and hiring pest control services are […]
How to Fill Out a Schedule C Form: Pro Tips for Beginners
Some tax forms must be filed with the IRS along with supporting attachments called “schedules.” Form 1040 is among such documents. According to the latest guidelines, it has 13 additions. To understand which template you should fill out, you need to know the features of each. In this article, we will talk about filing a Schedule C. After reading, you will be able to enter the required information quickly and file documents on time. What […]
How to Prepare for Recovery From Shoulder Replacement Surgery?
Recovery from shoulder surgery may be painful and limiting. Doctors often recommend physical therapies and pain relievers to cope and ease the aftereffect of the operation. There are nonpharmacological and alternative therapies that aim to relieve pain and promote recovery from the surgery. Here, we give you simple preparation tips to help you recuperate faster from your shoulder replacement surgery. Tips to Prepare for Shoulder Replacement Recovery 1. Set Your Expectations Expect pain during the […]
What You Should Know Before Your First Long Truck Drive
If you’ve clicked on this article, it’s likely that you’re about to start a great new adventure, so, if this is the case, welcome to the wonderful world of trucking. In your first year as a new truck driver, you’ll probably spend a lot of time learning from your own mistakes. However, to make this transition all the smoother, we’ve compiled a list of the best tips and tricks every new truck driver should know […]
14 Reasons Why Humor Is Important At Workplace
A good laugh and clean jokes can make your work life happier and more productive. Whether you are a manager or a business owner, a good sense of humor can help you greatly. It’s a crucial element of leadership. It allows you to get along with people and get things done correctly. Unfortunately, the idea of having a fun working environment was not always like the traditional working systems. Thanks to companies like Google, Facebook, […]
How To Pay Medical Bills After A Car Accident
The fact that you are a safe driver who always pays attention and obeys the law when driving may not protect you from the negligent and reckless behavior of other motorists. According to motor vehicle crash statistics, 77% of all drivers have been in at least one accident. Even if you have never been in a car crash, you have a one in 366 chance of being involved in one during a 1,000-mile road trip. […]
Starting Your House Hunting Journey? Here’s 5 Reasons Why You Should Look for Homes with a Pool
If you live in Arizona or plan to move to the state, you will love the climate and the sunny weather. When you have this advantage, you can also benefit by looking for a home with an inground pool. To beat the heat, having a pool is a must-have amenity. Plus, you can use the pool year-round where you don’t have this luxury in other states. Therefore, there is no reason why you shouldn’t search […]
3 Points To Consider Before Getting Clear Night Braces
Braces no longer need to be painful, visually unappealing or worn all day long. Clear braces (also called clear aligners) are becoming a popular choice for teeth straightening, especially amongst adults. The global clear braces market is expected to be approximately $7.6B (in U.S. dollars) by 2027. If you are interested in using clear braces to straighten your teeth, consider these points as you decide which option is best for your given situation. Hours Work […]
Top 3 Effective Measures That Make B2C Lead Generation Victorious
When venturing for B2C lead generation, nothing else can be deemed more important than devising effectual plans and strategies, building the trust of probable customers, making emotional association with them while delivering something valuable remains at the core of such strategies. Concurrent business enterprises are enormously devoted to creating and employing strategies to bring more promising leads. However, the evolving market incessantly craves practical stratagems, with the prior applied ones getting aged and overlapped by […]