Veteran engineer and public-sector leader has served in interim role since January BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Thursday appointed John A. Barton vice chancellor for business affairs, effective immediately. Barton has served […]
Education
A Path to Impact: Discover Katy ISD’s KEYS Mentoring Program
Friday, September 25, 2026 Community members, prospective and current mentors invited to attend (Katy, Texas) – The path to making a difference in a student’s life can start with a simple connection. Katy ISD Partners in Education will host the […]
‘Teacher in the Library’ returns in September
Fort Bend County Libraries has announced that its Teacher in the Library service commences in September. Teacher in the Library is a free service that connects students in grades 3 through 6 with qualified teachers who offer students after-school assistance […]
More Than 1,500 Backpacks Distributed at Missouri City’s 7th Annual Health Fair and Backpack Giveaway
Juhi Varma The Katy News Journalist Hundreds of families packed the Landmark Community Center on Friday, August 8, 2026, for Missouri City’s seventh annual health fair and backpack giveaway, also known as the Back 2 School Mega Fest. The popular […]
After son’s death, Pearland family pushes for changes to protect students facing disciplinary action
“Our mission is to make sure this does not happen to any other family,” says father Vivek Duggal. “No parents should have to light a pyre for their child.” by Juhi Varma A year after 24-year-old Vaibhav Duggal died by […]
Communities In Schools of Houston Offers Guidance to Help Families Start the School Year Strong
Nonprofit encourages healthy habits for student success across all grade levels Houston, August 5, 2026 – Communities In Schools (CIS) of Houston, a leading nonprofit supporting students and families across multiple Houston-area school districts, encourages parents and guardians to help students […]
DPS Calls on Texans to Help Keep Students Safe This School Year
AUSTIN – As students head back to the classroom, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year. This […]
Katy Vibes, HCESD No. 48 & Willowfork ESD No. 2 Host Safety Event – Katy Texas
Join Katy Vibes, Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48 (HCESD 48) and Willowfork Fire Department ESD No. 2, on Thursday, August 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy lunch and drink specials, music bingo, trivia and karaoke—all with […]
William “Bill” Kyser’s Legacy Lives on as Katy ISD Dedicates North Transportation Center
KATY, TX – Katy ISD leaders, elected officials, transportation employees, community members and the Kyser family gathered July 28 to dedicate the William “Bill” Kyser North Transportation Center, honoring a man whose multidecade service transformed student transportation and left a […]
Katy ISD Attendance Continues to Climb as Innovative Initiative Delivers Third Straight Year of Growth
KATY, TX – While school districts across Texas and the country continue working to recover from post-pandemic declines in student attendance, Katy ISD is moving in the opposite direction. The Katy ISD Board of Trustees received an update this week on […]
