HOUSTON – Harmony Public Schools has named the 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year. The winners competed against other educators spanning more than 25 cities across Texas in the Harmony Public Schools system. Both winners call Harmony’s Houston West District home. Parul Chawla is a Special Education teacher and works in the K-2 Life Skills class at Harmony School of Excellence – Sugar Land Elementary. This class serves many times as an Autism unit for early childhood students with difficulties transitioning to school […]
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Katy ISD & Area First Responders Join Forces for 2025 School Safety Forum
KATY, TX [July 17, 2025] – First responders and emergency personnel from across the region joined their Katy ISD counterparts and school principals today for the 2025 Annual First Responder Forum. The event emphasized collaboration and partnership through an integrated, area-wide emergency response strategy to ensure the safety of students and staff as the school year approaches. Hosted by the district’s Office of Emergency Management, the forum highlighted strategic safety planning, updates on Katy ISD’s standard […]
A&M chancellor visits university, unveils new branding
As the University of Houston-Victoria prepares to transition into the Texas A&M University System, Victoria’s university has welcomed the A&M Chancellor to campus and unveiled the new logo and mascot look that will be in use starting Sept. 1. A&M System Chancellor Glenn Hegar visited the university campus on Thursday to welcome it into the system. On Sept. 1, UHV will become Texas A&M University-Victoria and will become the 12th university in the A&M System. During […]
Katy ISD Celebrates Maintenance and Operations Team at Annual Awards Ceremony
KATY, TX [July 17, 2025] – Katy ISD proudly recognized the outstanding dedication of its Maintenance and Operations employees during the department’s annual awards ceremony held today at the Leonard E. Merrell Center. Maintenance and Operations employees throughout the district were acknowledged for providing critical services across 80 campuses and 26 support facilities, ensuring that buildings and systems operate safely and efficiently. “‘Making a Difference’ isn’t just our motto – it’s our mission,” said Nathan Fuchs, […]
Katy ISD Student-Athletes Build Leadership Skills at Annual S.A.L.T. Conference
KATY, TX [July 16, 2025] – On Wednesday, July 16, nearly 350 Katy ISD student-athletes came together for a day of leadership development and personal growth, trading summer break for an opportunity to build skills that will serve them on and off the field. Every summer, the district holds its annual Student Athlete Leadership Team (S.A.L.T.) conference, which is dedicated to enhancing students’ leadership skills and personal growth. The students represent all UIL sports played in Katy […]
Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo™ Awards A Record $10.5 Million In Scholarships To Largest-Ever Class Of Texas Students
The Rodeo’s scholarship program opens doors for future leaders in agriculture, STEM, education, and more JULY 15, 2025 — HOUSTON — Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials are honored to announce that 529 Texas students will each receive a $20,000 scholarship to support their college journey. The scale of this year’s scholarships reflects the continued growth of the Rodeo’s commitment to Texas students and is part of the organization’s $14.7 million scholarship commitment this year. […]
Royal ISD Officially Welcomes Dr. Megan Pape as RISD Superintendent
BROOKSHIRE, TX — In a unanimous 6-0 vote during a special board meeting held on Wednesday, July 9th, the Royal ISD Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Dr. Megan C. Pape as the next Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Pape will become the first Hispanic female to serve as Superintendent in the history of Royal ISD. Dr. Pape succeeds outgoing Superintendent Mr. Rick Kershner, who expressed confidence in the district’s future under her leadership. “Dr. […]
Glenn Hegar Begins Tenure as Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System
Former Texas Comptroller brings leadership, fiscal expertise and a vision to shape the next generation of Texans BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Glenn Hegar, the former Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, today officially assumed his duties as Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, one of the largest and most influential systems of higher education in the United States. With 11 universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center and a combined enrollment of more […]
University of Houston Professor Named to Prestigious Fellowship
How Carlee Purdum’s Research is Changing Lives for Incarcerated People HOUSTON, Month DD, 2025 – All it took was one graduate school project to change Carlee Purdum’s research focus forever – a change that elevated her to the top of her field. Purdum, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Houston, was recently named a Kavli Fellow by the National Academy of Sciences thanks to her work researching and advocating for incarcerated people in […]
“I Have Attended Way Too Many Funerals.”
Tow company owner makes plea in powerful TDLR Move Over/Slow Down PSA AUSTIN – As Texas roads fill up for the Fourth of July weekend, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is releasing a public service video as an emotional reminder to do your part to keep emergency responders safe. In the video, tow company owner Tasha Mora talks about the devastation that can happen when drivers don’t follow the Move Over or Slow Down law. “I have attended funerals […]