36 Katy boys in Austin for Texas Boys State 2019

36 Katy boys in Austin for Texas Boys State 2019

Katy-area boys prepare to leave for Austin on June 9 for Texas Boys State 2019.  At far left is Monte Ikner, who led the Boys State committee for American Legion Post 164.   (Photo by David Wallis)

Thirty-six boys from Katy-area high schools are attending the weeklong Texas Boys State 2019, which began June 9 in Austin. The Katy boys are among hundreds from all parts of Texas who are learning about various forms of American government.  Each boy becomes a part of the operation of his local, county, and state government. Two boys from Texas will be selected to attend The American Legion’s Boys Nation convention in July in Washington. Members […]