After conducting a nationwide search, the Katy Area Economic Development Council is pleased to announce Chuck Martinez as its new President/CEO. Martinez brings a wealth of experience across all aspects of community economic development and industry engagement, including a network […]
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Three Katy ISD High Schools Earns College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
Katy ISD’s Morton Ranch High School (MRHS), Taylor High School (THS) and Jordan High School (JHS) recently earned the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles (CSP). […]
Katy Home & Garden Show and Spring Gift Market: Create Comfort In Your Home
Celebrating 16 years—Two great community events in one Finding comfort in the home has reached an all-time high. Our home is not only an extension now of work and home but a reflection of what’s most valuable to us—what we […]
Rick Rice Park Plans Extensive Expansion
Rick Rice Park recently purchased 4.2 acres of land from CrossPoint Community Church, and also unveiled a conceptual master plan for the existing park and the newly acquired space. “We are pleased to announce our new plans for the park,” […]
Skeletal Remains Found In Wooded Area inn Hockley, Texas
Announcement Date: 2/1/2022 Date of Death/Recovery: 11/3/2021 IFS Case Number: ML21-5177 Law Enforcement Agency and Case Number: Harris County Sheriff’s Office (2111-01142) NamUs.gov Number: UP88541 Recovery Location: Heavily wooded, remote area near 21225 FM 2920 Hockley, Texas 77447 Demographic Description: Sex: Male Height: Undetermined Age: Adult (middle to old) Race: White […]
Headline: 6A Wrestling Schedule Updated
Due to frozen conditions and cold weather on Thursday and Friday, Friday’s District 9-6A Wrestling Tournament at the Merrell Center was postponed temporarily. According to Seven Lakes head wrestling coach Mike DeMarchi, the varsity event will begin on Friday at […]
Paetow, Jordan Flex Wrestling Skills at District Event
By Terry Carter The Paetow wrestlers captured the boys’ team championship over Fulshear and Jordan in the District 11-5A tournament. Five district champions powered the Panthers’ team victory on Wednesday at the Merrell Center. Paetow took command early with back-to-back […]
Harmony Public Schools announces closure of Greater Houston, Beaumont, Bryan campuses for Friday
In anticipation of the impact of Winter Storm Landon, Harmony Public Schools is announcing the closure of all campuses in its Houston North and Houston South/West districts for Friday, February 4. This includes all campuses in Houston, Beaumont, Bryan, Cypress, […]
Katy ISD Closes Due to Inclement Weather
KATY, TX [February 3, 2022] – Due to forecasted inclement weather, all Katy ISD campuses and District facilities will be closed tomorrow, Friday, February 4. Rescheduled student event information will be communicated by District coaches, directors and sponsors.
Pay increase announced for all Harmony Public Schools substitute teachers
Substitute teachers can earn up to an additional $600 per month on top of current compensation, beginning February 14. After giving across-the-board pay raises to full-time teachers and campus staff earlier this school year, Harmony Public Schools will now be giving pay […]
