One-year program offers Katy ISD students career-ready skills for in-demand jobs KATY, TX [June 26, 2025] – New for the 2025-2026 school year, and in partnership with American-owned water industry leader Inframark, Katy ISD is debuting a new Water Operations Licensing Program. […]
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Texas Tech Provides Update on Officer-Involved Shooting
The incident occurred early Tuesday morning on the north side of Jones AT&T Stadium. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. The swift response of the Texas Tech Police Department allowed an officer-involved shooting early Tuesday morning to be quickly contained with no danger to the Texas Tech University campus […]
Texas A&M–Victoria Officially Joins The Texas A&M University System
$25 Million in New Legislative Support Secured to Boost the University BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — It’s official: The University of Houston-Victoria soon will become Texas A&M University–Victoria, the 12th university in The Texas A&M University System. Following the end of the […]
Katy ISD’s Lisa Kassman Named Fellow by Acclaimed International Organization
KATY, TX [June 23, 2025] – Lisa Kassman, Katy ISD’s executive director of Facilities, Planning and Construction, has been named a Fellow by the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), a prestigious recognition for the most experienced professionals in school design and […]
Katy ISD Board Approves 2025-26 Compensation Plan
Plan Reflects Increases for Teachers and Staff KATY, TX [June 24, 2025] – The Katy ISD Board of Trustees has approved the compensation plan for the 2025 – 2026 school year, reinforcing the district’s commitment to attracting and retaining top-tier educators and […]
Sharp Thanks Texas Legislature for Historic Investments in Education, Research, and Service
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Chancellor John Sharp today thanked Texas lawmakers for delivering significant funding increases to The Texas A&M University System during the 89th Legislative Session. Sharp said the funding will strengthen the System’s ability to serve Texas and […]
Tech-driven rice and bioenergy research expands at Beaumont
Yang leads cutting-edge work to boost productivity and sustainability with digital technology June 20, 2025 – by Kay Ledbetter A future where the rice crop uses less water and thrives with lower inputs is coming into sharper focus at the Texas A&M AgriLife […]
Tick talk: How to spot, avoid and remove ticks in Texas
Texas A&M AgriLife expert shares tips to stay safe this tick season As temperatures rise and Texans spend more time outdoors, the risk of tick bites increases across the state. It’s important to know how to spot, avoid and remove […]
Showcasing Creativity on an International Stage
Katy ISD teams demonstrate character, innovation at global competition KATY, TX [June 19, 2025] – In the yearly international celebration of creativity, 11 Katy ISD teams placed among the world’s best at the 2025 Destination Imagination Global Finals, held last month in […]
Taking Talents to the Next Level
More than 150 students celebrated in fine arts signing day events KATY, TX [June 19, 2025] – Honoring the extraordinary talents of student artists across Katy ISD, the District’s Fine Arts department recognized more than 150 graduates from the Class of […]
