Education
Katy ISD Earns Niche A+ Rating, Ranks No. 1 Large School District in Houston Area and Texas
KATY, TX [September 28, 2026] – Katy ISD continues to rank among the top school districts in Texas and the nation, earning an A+ overall grade, the Top Large School District in the Houston area and Texas and the No. […]
Sen. Cruz, Texas Delegation Endorse Texas Proposal to Host U.S. Space Academy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, led members of the Texas congressional delegation in a letter to the Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy endorsing Texas’s forthcoming […]
Communities In Schools of Houston and The Pit Room present Brighter Futures BBQ on Thursday, October 22 at The Pit Room Memorial
Community giveback day October 24 at The Pit Room Montrose benefits CIS of Houston WHAT: Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS), in collaboration with The Pit Room, presents the fourth annual Brighter Futures BBQ fundraiser on Thursday, October 22, from […]
The American Diabetes Association Hosts State of Diabetes: Houston
Houston, TX (September 24, 2026) – The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) will host its annual State of Diabetes: Houston event on September 25, spotlighting the growing impact of diabetes and obesity in Houston while highlighting opportunities to improve prevention and […]
Harmony Public Schools Holds Beam Signing Ceremony for New Rosenberg Campus
Harmony to Open First Campus in Rosenberg ROSENBERG, Texas — Construction is underway on Harmony Public Schools’ first Rosenberg campus. The elementary school will sit on a 20-acre site as part of a long-term plan that includes an adjacent middle […]
Texas Tech Enrollment Continues Record Growth, Reaches 46,296
Official fall enrollment surpasses the university’s first-day count, while Texas Tech welcomes a record 9,532 first-time-in-college students. Texas Tech University’s fall 2026 enrollment officially reached 46,296 as of the 20th day of classes Monday (Sept. 21), establishing another enrollment record […]
A Tip of the Cap: 330 AP Capstone Diplomas Earned in ’25 – 26 School Year
KATY, TX [September 4, 2026] – Katy ISD continues trailblazing academic achievement for large school districts, with 330 students earning the AP Capstone Diploma™ and 27 students earning the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™ during the 2025 – 2026 school year. […]
TEXAS NEW FRUIT GROWERS CONFERENCE SET FOR OCTOBER 15–16 IN ROSENBERG
ROSENBERG, TX – September 8, 2026 –The upcoming Texas New Fruit Growers Conference offers expert training for new and prospective fruit growers. The event runs from October 15 to October 16, 2026, at the Rosenberg Civic Center, 3825 TX-36, Rosenberg, TX. […]
John Barton Named Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs at Texas A&M System
Veteran engineer and public-sector leader has served in interim role since January BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Thursday appointed John A. Barton vice chancellor for business affairs, effective immediately. Barton has served […]
A Path to Impact: Discover Katy ISD’s KEYS Mentoring Program
Friday, September 25, 2026 Community members, prospective and current mentors invited to attend (Katy, Texas) – The path to making a difference in a student’s life can start with a simple connection. Katy ISD Partners in Education will host the […]
‘Teacher in the Library’ returns in September
Fort Bend County Libraries has announced that its Teacher in the Library service commences in September. Teacher in the Library is a free service that connects students in grades 3 through 6 with qualified teachers who offer students after-school assistance […]
More Than 1,500 Backpacks Distributed at Missouri City’s 7th Annual Health Fair and Backpack Giveaway
Juhi Varma The Katy News Journalist Hundreds of families packed the Landmark Community Center on Friday, August 8, 2026, for Missouri City’s seventh annual health fair and backpack giveaway, also known as the Back 2 School Mega Fest. The popular […]
After son’s death, Pearland family pushes for changes to protect students facing disciplinary action
“Our mission is to make sure this does not happen to any other family,” says father Vivek Duggal. “No parents should have to light a pyre for their child.” by Juhi Varma A year after 24-year-old Vaibhav Duggal died by […]
Communities In Schools of Houston Offers Guidance to Help Families Start the School Year Strong
Nonprofit encourages healthy habits for student success across all grade levels Houston, August 5, 2026 – Communities In Schools (CIS) of Houston, a leading nonprofit supporting students and families across multiple Houston-area school districts, encourages parents and guardians to help students […]
DPS Calls on Texans to Help Keep Students Safe This School Year
AUSTIN – As students head back to the classroom, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year. This […]
