OPEN MEETING: 5:00 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Katy Independent School District will hold a Board Work Study Meeting on Monday, September 15, 2025 in the Board Room of the Katy ISD Education […]
Education
Katy ISD FFA Students Earn Huge Scholarships from HLSR and More
KATY, TX – Katy Independent School District has a rich history with Future Farmers of America (FFA) and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Three Taylor High School FFA members added to that legacy, being awarded scholarships through the Houston Livestock […]
EMERGE Names Ashley Cash as Chief Executive Officer
First-generation college graduate and former Good Reason Houston COO to lead college access nonprofit serving 3,000+ Houston Students HOUSTON (September 8, 2025) – EMERGE, a leading college access organization serving 3,000+ students across Houston, has appointed Ashley Cash as its new Chief Executive Officer. […]
From the Pigeons’ Perch to the Chancellor’s Suite: Why Students Still Come First
By Glenn Hegar Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System I still remember my very first Aggie football game. Back then, Kyle Field wasn’t the massive stadium it is today. I had a seat way up in the second-to-top row […]
Brooks Moore Named General Counsel, Completing Chancellor Hegar’s Leadership Team
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents officially approved the appointment of Brooks Moore as General Counsel at the August meeting of the Board. Moore’s selection marks the final key addition to Chancellor Glenn Hegar’s leadership […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Encourages Texas Schools to Begin Legal Process of Putting Prayer Back in the Classroom and Recommends the Lord’s Prayer for Students
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton encourages all Texas schools to implement dedicated time for prayer and the reading of scripture, following the enactment of Senate Bill 11 on September 1, 2025. “In Texas classrooms, we want the Word of God […]
Local Businesses Invited to Katy ISD Unparalleled Advantage Meeting
Local Businesses Invited to Katy ISD Unparalleled Advantage Meeting Katy, Texas – August 26, 2025 — Katy ISD Partners in Education, in collaboration with the district’s Internal Communications & Marketing Department, will host its second Unparalleled Advantage (UAD) Meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2025, […]
Coverage for School-Visiting Dogs
Table of Contents Introduction The Role of School-Visiting Dogs Benefits of Having Dogs in Schools Understanding Insurance Needs Types of Coverage for School-Visiting Dogs Risks and Liabilities Involved How to Choose the Right Insurance Provider Case Studies and Examples Resources […]
Libraries Ignite a New Light of Education in Rural Bihar of India
In the quiet rural area of Bihar, India, a unique educational initiative is transforming lives and aspirations. Rohan and Rishabh Jha of Cinco Ranch High School, two young changemakers, have established two fully functional libraries that now serve over 400 […]
Katy ISD Board Approves ’25-26 Budget, Reviews Proposed Tax Rate
KATY – At its August 25 meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved a $1.15 billion operating budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The budget is supported by a proposed tax rate of $1.12, which the Board reviewed earlier […]
