At its June 26th meeting the Katy ISD school board took action on library book purchases and staff compensation and heard recommendations for attendance boundary changes.
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By Susan Rovegno, Publisher
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7/11/23
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Midsummer Fest, an extraordinary Texas country music event that combines the love for music with the spirit of community, is back this year – with big stars and in a bigger venue.
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Contributed Report
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7/10/23
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"The sport of rodeo is so popular and strong, and I believe it can be used to reach many people so that I can promote western heritage and a love for agriculture,” said Robertson. “Being a role model that is active in the community is so very important to me."
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By Susan Rovegno, Publisher
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7/9/23
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Education Briefs for July 6
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Contributed Reports
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7/8/23
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Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers is proactively proposing an approach to make Fort Bend County more competitive to attract industrial investments of $1 billion or more (i.e. megaprojects)
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Staff Report
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7/7/23
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Community Briefs for July 6
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Contributed Reports
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7/6/23
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Local leader and former state Rep. Bill Callegari of Katy received an honorary degree from Houston Community College for his longstanding support of HCC.
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Contributed Report
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6/22/23
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Education briefs for June 22, 2023.
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Contributed Reports
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6/22/23
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Community briefs for June 22, 2023.
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Contributed Reports
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6/22/23
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George, along with area nonprofits, announced a community and economic development agreement aimed at strengthening under-resourced communities through affordable housing, education, and revitalization initiatives. This agreement represents a milestone in the county’s ongoing commitment to addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable populations.
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Contributed Report
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6/22/23
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The Katy ISD budget is in good shape and trustees could adopt next year’s budget by the end of the month, a district official said.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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6/22/23
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June is Men’s Health Month, and there is no secret when it comes to men staying in good health, a Houston Methodist West doctor said.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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6/22/23
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Not overtaxing, or regulating, or litigating, while providing a skilled workforce, are at the heart of Texas’ economic success, former Gov. Rick Perry said in a June 16 speech at the first Katy Area Economic Outlook Summit.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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6/22/23
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Education briefs for June 15, 2023.
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Contributed Reports
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6/15/23
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Community briefs for June 15, 2023.
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Contributed Reports
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6/15/23
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Teamwork is important in being a firefighter. Jonel Sawyer can set one straight on that point—literally.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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6/15/23
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Katy area celebrations are in the works for Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
Juneteenth has been observed for over a century, …
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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6/15/23
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Years ago, when he was in middle school, Rutva Gupta was part of several student groups that revolved around writing. Today, Gutpa is preparing for his senior year at Tompkins High School. He said he wanted to study either engineering or business, and he’s considering Rice University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Texas A&M University, among other colleges.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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6/15/23
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Education briefs for June 8, 2023.
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Contributed Reports
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6/8/23
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Julia Morrison, a 2019 graduate of St. John XXIII College Preparatory School in Katy, is the 2023 recipient of the Lorena B. Stretch Award for Outstanding Student in Elementary Education from the Baylor School of Education. She is the daughter of Richard and Allyson Morrison of Sugar Land. The award is named for Lorena Stretch, who was dean of the School of Education from 1935-57 and the school’s longest-serving dean.
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Contributed Report
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6/8/23
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