KATY, TX [April 18, 2025] – Early voting will be Tuesday, April 22 through Tuesday, April 29 for the upcoming General Election, scheduled for Saturday, May 3. Polling locations for early voting, listed below, will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Katy ISD Trustee Positions 1 and 2 will be on the ballot, and candidate information is available online. Visit the Katy ISD Election webpage for more information. Location Address Leonard Merrell Center Room 143-144 6301 S. Stadium Lane […]
Education
Galveston College Showcases Welding Technology Program and Invites Prospective Students To Schedule a Campus Tour during National Welding Month in April
GALVESTON, Texas (April 17, 2025) – Galveston College Welding Technology faculty, staff and students are celebrating National Welding Month this April. Prospective students, parents, guardians, high school counselors and employer partners are invited to schedule a tour of the Galveston College Charlie Thomas Family Applied Technology Center (ATC), meet instructors and participate in virtual welding demonstrations. The Galveston College ATC is located at 7626 Broadway St., Galveston, Texas 77554. To schedule a virtual meeting or a campus tour, […]
Employee Excellence Showcased at Katy ISD’s 2025 ‘Of the Year’ Celebration
KATY, TX [April 16, 2025] – Tonight, in an event to honor the many individuals who contribute to Katy ISD’s success, the District recognized its ‘Of the Year’ honorees, saluting individuals who shine brightly in their respective roles. This year’s 30 honorees were chosen from peers, departments and divisions, and represent ‘above and beyond’ excellence in an array of positions supporting students, schools and families in Katy ISD. The event also honored the campus and rookie […]
Championing Students, Families and Schools in Austin
Katy ISD Trustees and Community Members Engage with State Lawmakers KATY, TX [April 15, 2025] – Continuing their commitment to public education during the 89th Legislative Session, Katy ISD Trustees, along with parents and community members, spent the day at the Texas Capitol engaging with legislators and staff on key issues impacting students, families and schools. Board President Victor Perez, Vice President Amy Thieme, Secretary Mary Ellen Cuzela and Trustees Morgan Calhoun, Rebecca Fox and Dawn […]
Interactive Learning Tablet – TalPad T100 for Child Development
The TalPad T100 is an innovative AI-powered learning tablet designed to make education fun, interactive, and safe for kids. Combining cutting-edge technology with child-friendly features, this tablet enhances learning through natural voice interactions, keeping young minds engaged while fostering language and cognitive skills. With a reward-based system, children stay motivated as they unlock achievements and progress through lessons. Parents can monitor their child’s development with real-time insights and robust controls, ensuring a secure digital environment. […]
Fort Bend Christian Academy Names Ben Hoffmeier as New Head Football Coach
SUGAR LAND, Texas — Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) has announced the hiring of Ben Hoffmeier as the school’s new Head Football Coach, Assistant Athletic Director, and Strength & Conditioning Coordinator. Hoffmeier brings more than 17 years of coaching experience at the collegiate, UIL and TAPPS levels. His coaching résumé includes roles at Houston Baptist University, Wheaton College, and most recently, Jacksonville High School, where he served as defensive coordinator. From 2018 to 2022, Hoffmeier […]
Heading to Nationals, Katy ISD Students Score Recognition in TX CTE Skills Meet
KATY, TX [April 14, 2025] – Amid stiff competition from across Texas, Katy ISD’s Miller Career and Technology Center (MCTC) students earned nearly two dozen medals at this year’s state SkillsUSA competition. Held this month in Corpus Christi, competing students earned nine first-place medals, 11 second-place medals and three third-place medals, and received two Gold-level Chapter of Excellence honors, in Manufacturing and Education and Film. Three Katy ISD teams were named state champions and have […]
Mayde Creek High School Navy JROTC Cadet Earns Navy ROTC Scholarship
KATY, TX [April 11, 2025] – In the culmination of her four years of involvement with the District’s Navy JROTC unit at Mayde Creek High School, senior Kayla Rinehart received a Navy ROTC Scholarship that will cover her college tuition and guarantee her an officer commission. Rinehart plans to attend Rutgers University in New Jersey to study nursing, with plans to serve as a Navy nurse upon graduation. “Kayla has been a committed member of the […]
World’s Best: Cinco Ranch High School Readies for a Global Robotics Showdown
Jordan, Mayde Creek, Paetow, Seven Lakes and Tompkins also among state competitors KATY, TX [April 10, 2025] – Moving through multiple rounds of intense competition, robotics teams from Cinco Ranch, Jordan, Mayde Creek, Paetow, Seven Lakes and Tompkins high schools competed in this year’s UIL State Competition, with Cinco Ranch emerging as division finalist. With that win, the team qualifies for the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition World Championship, which will take place this […]
Master Gardeners invite you to Butterfly Celebration
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is an herbaceous perennial that serves as a host plant for caterpillars that morph into swallowtail butterflies. It is one of many plants in the Herb Garden, one of nine gardens in the Demonstration Gardens of Fort Bend County Master Gardeners that will be open to the community on May 3 during our free Butterfly Celebration. You’re invited to learn more about butterflies and plants that serve as hosts and provide food […]