By George Slaughter A sixth-grader at Adams Junior High has written an essay that later this year will travel aboard the Artemis I satellite to the moon. Aditi Gokhale’s essay, “Enabling the Artemis Missions: Landing a Permanent Supply of Oxygen,” […]
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Hubble, Craig Named Katy ISD Principals of the Year
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District has named Deborah “Deb” Hubble and Emily Craig as its principals of the year. Hubble is principal at Morton Ranch Elementary School, 2502 N. Mason Road. Craig is principal at Memorial Parkway […]
Cinco Ranch High Student Wins UIL Gold Medal for Film
By George Slaughter Colten Boyles, a senior at Cinco Ranch High School, has won the UIL Gold Medal for his short film “Decaf.” “Decaf” is the story of a self-proclaimed detective who gets his joy in life, a cup of […]
SFA, Abilene Christian Win Southland Conference Basketball Titles at Merrill Center
By George Slaughter The Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks and Abilene Christian Wildcats won their respective Southland conference basketball titles this weekend at the Merrill Center. The titles qualify them for the NCAA women’s and men’s basketball tournaments, respectively, which begin […]
Council Hears Updates on Animal Control, Downtown Plaza
By George Slaughter Katy city leaders Monday heard a presentation on several proposed changes to the Katy Animal Control Department, which has been the subject of recent public and social media scrutiny for its animal control practices. The police department […]
Katy ISD Extends Closure Due to Water Advisories
Story updated Saturday. By George Slaughter Water advisories still in effect have forced the Katy Independent School District to close its campuses to all students Monday. Meanwhile, teachers and staff will report to their workplaces for planning, as well to […]
Randle Leaving Mayde Creek High School; Katy ISD Looking for Athletic Hall of Honor Nominations
By George Slaughter Brian Randle is stepping down as Mayde Creek High School athletics director and football coach to take a similar job at a new school named after his father. According to reports, Randle is joining Dr. Thomas E. […]
Katy on Boil Water Notice; Katy ISD Closed through Friday
By George Slaughter The City of Katy early Wednesday morning instituted a boil water notice in effect, until further notice, in response to the severe weather this week. Citizens are asked to boil and cool all water used for drinking, […]
UPDATE | Harris County Urges Residents to Prepare for Historic Winter Freeze
What is the danger? UPDATE: The forecasts have slightly shifted. Parts of north and northwest Harris County will be seeing freezing conditions beginning TONIGHT. The time to prepare is NOW. After sundown, driving conditions will become extremely dangerous and all […]
STUDY PART TIME OR FULL TIME: WHICH OPTION IS SUITABLE FOR A SOCIAL WORKER
Being a social worker is a rewarding profession. However, at times, helping others out can come at the expense of ourselves. Even though social work is a prestigious occupation, it is also an overly exhausting responsibility. Social workers can often, […]
