Harmony to Open First Campus in Rosenberg ROSENBERG, Texas — Construction is underway on Harmony Public Schools’ first Rosenberg campus. The elementary school will sit on a 20-acre site as part of a long-term plan that includes an adjacent middle […]
Education
Texas Tech Enrollment Continues Record Growth, Reaches 46,296
Official fall enrollment surpasses the university’s first-day count, while Texas Tech welcomes a record 9,532 first-time-in-college students. Texas Tech University’s fall 2026 enrollment officially reached 46,296 as of the 20th day of classes Monday (Sept. 21), establishing another enrollment record […]
A Tip of the Cap: 330 AP Capstone Diplomas Earned in ’25 – 26 School Year
KATY, TX [September 4, 2026] – Katy ISD continues trailblazing academic achievement for large school districts, with 330 students earning the AP Capstone Diploma™ and 27 students earning the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™ during the 2025 – 2026 school year. […]
TEXAS NEW FRUIT GROWERS CONFERENCE SET FOR OCTOBER 15–16 IN ROSENBERG
ROSENBERG, TX – September 8, 2026 –The upcoming Texas New Fruit Growers Conference offers expert training for new and prospective fruit growers. The event runs from October 15 to October 16, 2026, at the Rosenberg Civic Center, 3825 TX-36, Rosenberg, TX. […]
John Barton Named Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs at Texas A&M System
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 […]
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 […]
