Six Public University Systems Establish The Commission for Public Higher Education Boca Raton, FL (June 26, 2025) – Today, the Commission for Public Higher Education, a consortium of six public university systems, was unveiled. This Commission will create a first-of-its-kind […]
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Suspect in Officer-Involved Shooting Tuesday Identified
Rhino Simboli was pronounced deceased at the scene near Jones AT&T Stadium. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. The Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit has identified the suspect killed in the officer-involved shooting with Texas Tech police early Tuesday (June 24) morning as Rhino Simboli, […]
Selflessness and Commitment Reaps Rewards for Student Trainers
Eight trainers receive scholarships, recognition from Memorial Hermann KATY, TX [June 25, 2025] – Often heralded for their hard work, dedication and leadership, eight Katy ISD student trainers were named recipients of this year’s Katy ISD Student Athletic Trainer Scholarship, in […]
New Water Operations Certificate Program Launches at Raines Academy
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. […]
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 […]
