KATY, TX [December 8, 2025] – During the monthly board meeting Dec. 8, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved the formation of a Naming Advisory Committee for the North Transportation Center. The new facility is a part of the […]
Education
Heather Burgess from Taylor High School Receives ACS CHED Southwest Regional Award for Excellence
Congratulations to Heather Burgess, chemistry teacher at Taylor High School, for receiving the ACS CHED Southwest Regional Award for Excellence in High School Teaching from the American Chemical Society. With 33 years in education, including 28 at Taylor, Burgess has […]
Texas AAUP-AFT Calls on the Texas A&M University System Not to Muzzle Faculty, Students in the Classroom
AUSTIN, Texas — This week, the Texas A&M System Board of Regents will vote on whether or not to add severe restrictions on academic freedom and freedom of expression that not only would codify institutional censorship of curriculum and classroom discussions […]
DAR America 250! Scholarships – $25,000 Each for Ten Students – Accepting Applications Nov. 1 Through Jan. 31
Ten $25,000 scholarships for students studying American history will be given by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 2026 to mark America’s 250th anniversary WASHINGTON – Undergraduate and graduate students studying American history can apply for a $25,000 scholarship […]
University of Houston Biology Student Plays Key Role in Groundbreaking Cancer Discovery
Researchers Find COVID Vaccine Boosts Immunotherapy Response and Survivability HOUSTON, Oct. 20 – A University of Houston biology student played a pivotal role in a groundbreaking discovery by researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center: the COVID vaccine can enhance the […]
Educator from Miller Career and Technology Center Earns SkillsUSA’s National Statesman Award
Award acknowledges leadership in support of career and technical education Leesburg, Va. – October 17, 2025 – Dallas Bergstrom of Miller Career and Technology Center earned the SkillsUSA National Statesman Award during the organization’s Washington Leadership Training Institute held Sept. […]
Texas Tech Preview Scheduled for Oct. 13
The event gives prospective students the opportunity to experience the spirit and energy of the Texas Tech campus. WHAT: Texas Tech Preview, an opportunity for prospective students, families and friends to get a first-hand look at what Texas Tech has to […]
Seven Lakes Senior Empowers Kids with Hands-On STEM and Arts Workshops
Seven Lakes High School senior Donya Adeli is helping Katy kids rediscover a love of learning. Inspired by students she tutored who often felt unmotivated in traditional classrooms, Donya leads Feeding Creativity, a nonprofit that cultivates curiosity through free STEM-based workshops at local libraries. With the help of her team, she gives hundreds of children hands-on opportunities to explore science, art, and innovation. From earth sciences, kinematics, psychology, and more, these monthly workshops span a variety […]
AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agents earn awards
Outstanding programming and professional excellence recognized at state and national levels Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agriculture and natural resources county agents from across the state recently received recognition at their state and national professional association meetings. McLennan County Judge Scott […]
Curtains Up: Katy ISD Unveils All-in-One Fine Arts Events Calendar
KATY, TX – It has never been easier to get information on your favorite Katy Independent School District fine arts groups, concerts, events or artists. Family, community and fans of fine arts alike now have one place, the Katy ISD […]
