More than 250 students will compete next weekend WHAT: Archery Competition for Texas 4-H & FFA WHEN: October 28-29, 2023 WHERE: NRG Center 3 NRG Park Houston, TX 77054 The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will host their annual archery competition for Texas 4-H and FFA members next weekend. Traditionally held the week before Show, this is the first year the competition has moved to the fall, allowing for more students to participate. More than 250 […]
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Rodeo Awards $1.4 Million In Scholarships To Texas FFA Students
Seventy Texas FFA members representing 58 FFA chapters from across Texas were presented with $1.4 million in scholarships from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during the 94th Annual Texas FFA State Convention in Fort Worth, Texas, on Wednesday, July 13. Scholarship recipients were selected by Texas FFA officials based on the students’ involvement with the program, academic and FFA achievements and financial need, as well as the FFA member’s performance in an interview process. […]
Katy High School FFA Chapter Wins State Championship Title
KATY, TX [May 17, 2022] – The Katy High School FFA Poultry team recently won the state championship title for the third time. During the Career Development Events (CDE) State Competition on April 30, the team won the poultry judging contest. Additionally, 37 Katy ISD FFA teams competed at the state level. Sixteen teams earned Top 10 spots, seven placed in the Top 5 category and ultimately the Katy Tigers FFA took home the coveted championship […]
Taylor High School FFA Students Take Home Top Honors at National Conference
By George Slaughter Four students from Taylor High School recently placed among the top for poultry judging at the National FFA Convention. The convention took place in Indianapolis. Chloe LaBard placed first, Madailein Fitch placed second, Kathryn “Kacki” Kyrisch placed fourth, and Kristen Justilian placed fifth. David Laird, Taylor High School agriculture science teacher and FFA advisor, said the Taylor FFA family is proud of the ladies. “They are a true team in every sense […]
Six Katy ISD FFA Students Win Awards at State Convention
By George Slaughter Six Katy Independent School District Future Farmers of America (FFA) students won awards at the 93rd Annual Texas FFA Convention in Fort Worth. The convention’s theme – Elevate – encapsulated a movement that motivated students to use the pandemic as an opportunity to grow, learn and elevate themselves. “Our students have demonstrated an enduring resilience and have learned that amidst the challenges, they can overcome and grow,” Ashlee Laird, Katy ISD CTE […]
Katy ISD Students Awarded $20,000 Scholarships from Texas FFA Association
By George Slaughter Three Katy Independent School District FFA students have been awarded scholarships from the Texas Future Farmers of America Association. Camryn Wilder and Skyler Weathers graduated from Katy High School. Chloe LaBard graduated from Taylor High School. They each are recipients of a $20,000 scholarship from the Texas FFA Association. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo sponsors the award. Last week, the students traveled to the State FFA Degree and Scholarship Event, held […]
Chili Cook-Off, Set for Friday, to Benefit Katy FFA Students
By George Slaughter With colder temperatures expected this weekend, it’s a good time to enjoy some hot chili. Plenty will be available for tasting and enjoyment at the third annual Texas Chili Cook-Off Friday. The cook-off is set for 4-7 p.m. Friday at 814 East Avenue. Proceeds benefit the Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters at the Katy Independent School District high schools. Bill Lacy, an independent mortgage broker and cookoff organizer, said the cookoff […]
Katy ISD High Schools Win at State FFA Competition
By George Slaughter Three Katy Independent School District high schools—Cinco Ranch, Katy, and Taylor—have received 17 recognitions after participating in recent Future Farmers of America (FFA) leadership development events. The Katy High School FFA won the Overall Sweepstakes Award. “These competitions make agricultural science instruction come to life,” Ashlee Laird, a career and technology instructional specialist, said. “They create situations for our FFA students to demonstrate their abilities in public speaking, decision making, communication, and […]
Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo™ Hosts 13th Annual Calf Scramble Progress Show
More than 220 Texas 4-H and FFA students to compete with fellow 2020 Calf Scramble winners Saturday, Oct. 10 – Sunday, Oct. 11 Washington County Fairgrounds, 1305 E. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham, Texas 77833 The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Calf Scramble committees will host the 13th annual Calf Scramble Progress Show, where more than 220 Texas 4-H and FFA students will compete with fellow 2020 Calf Scramble winners, before returning to the show ring as an […]