KATY, TX [June 26, 2025] – Modeling a commitment to lifelong learning, Katy ISD Board Secretary Dawn Champagne has earned the Master Trustee distinction from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), for completing this year’s Leadership TASB program. The Master […]
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3 tips to pick out a sweet watermelon
A ripe, juicy watermelon can be a mouthwatering snack on a hot summer day Looking for the perfect summer snack? A ripe, sweet watermelon is hard to beat — if you know how to pick a good one. This season, Texas […]
The Texas A&M University System Joins Effort to Establish First-in-Kind Accreditor
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 […]
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 […]
