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Spring, Texas Mega-Church to be Built by Right Choice Construction
Right Choice Construction, a Houston-based woman-owned commercial construction company, has been awarded the full build for Intimidad con Dios Worship Center. Intimidad con Dios is a multicultural, nondenominational church located in the north Houston area. In addition to being a […]
Old Town Bistro is hosting its 2nd annual Christmas Bake Sale!
Come shop for a variety of baked goods, including CAKES, COOKIES, & COOKIE DECORATING KITS. All proceeds benefit our Culinary Arts department. Scan our QR code for parking directions.
Six Katy ISD High Schools Receive Advanced Placement Exam Awards
The Advanced Placement (AP) College Board has acknowledged the academic excellence of six Katy ISD high schools, commending their performance from the May 2023 AP Exams. The schools that earned this recognition are Cinco Ranch, Jordan, Katy, Seven Lakes, Taylor, […]
Let’s Honor our Veterans on Veterans Day, November 11th
In America, Veterans Day is the day in which we reflect and honor the sacrifice, service, and dedication of the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. November 11 is a time to appreciate and honor […]
Katy ISD Hosts Operations Job Fair on October 26
Seeking an opportunity to join the #1 school district in the Greater Houston Area? Mark your calendar for the Katy ISD Operations Job Fair on October 26! The district is actively recruiting for openings in the Nutrition & Food Services, Maintenance […]
Memorial Parkway Elementary Announces Nelly Vaccaro as New Principal
Memorial Parkway Elementary (MPE) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nelly Vaccaro as its new principal, effective Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Ms. Vaccaro brings a wealth of experience, dedication and a passion for education to the MPE community. With […]
32 Katy ISD Students Earn Perfect Score on Advanced Placement Exam
The 2023 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams were taken by 2.8 million students. Of those students, 2,142 earned a perfect score on at least one AP Exam. 32 Katy ISD students were part of this exemplary group, including Sravya Gullapalli from Seven Lakes […]
Katy ISD Board Approves Decreased School Tax Rate
Once again, Katy Independent School District is lowering the tax burden on local taxpayers. Yesterday evening, at their September Regular Board meeting, Trustees approved decreasing the school district’s tax rate by 18.5 cents per $100 valuation. “Trustees and I are […]
Local Students Attend Tapia Camps at Rice University
Katy ISD has several students kicking off the school year with newfound skills and confidence in the classroom thanks to a summer of learning and growth at Rice University’s prestigious camps hosted by The Tapia Center for Excellence and Equity […]