Who knew that sign language counts as a foreign language for students at Katy ISD? I didn’t.
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By Susan Rovegno, Publisher
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10/31/24
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Katy ISD’s 2024 State of the District event, held October 25 at the Leonard Merrell Center at 6301 S. Stadium Drive in Katy, was a celebration of excellence, collaboration, and appreciation for the many stakeholders that continue investing in the future of students, the district said in a press release.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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10/31/24
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10/31/24
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Roughly 5,000 teachers and other school employees from Harmony Public Schools will enjoy a festive start to the holiday this season this week as they receive a combined total of $15 million in bonuses from the Texas-based public charter school, which made the announcement in an October 21 press release.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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10/31/24
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If you’ve heard about the Rusted Gingham Barn Sale but have never made it, now is your chance. The Final Ride will be happening Friday, November 1, from 4 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, November 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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10/31/24
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Despite an hour’s early start, the Katy ISD board of trustees meeting on October 21 at the Education Support Complex at 6301 S. Stadium Lane ran long, with two separate closed meetings on the agenda, in which the board consulted with their attorney in private.
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By Susan Rovegno, Publisher
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10/26/24
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State Representative Jon Rosenthal will be hosting a rally and pizza party for public education with other elected officials and advocacy groups in order to highlight the needs of adequately funding public schools – all aimed at increasing support for public education issues across Texas.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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10/26/24
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As Katy ISD prepares to approve yet another set of attendance boundary modifications (ABM) effective for the 2025 school year – which will move students into new and yet unnamed Elementary Schools 47 and 48 – parents in the Lakehouse subdivision in the northwest corner of the district are saying, “No more” and mounting a petition to fight the proposed changes.
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By Susan Rovegno, Publisher
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10/26/24
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The threats of theft crimes are rising, and all too often victims are unaware that their homes, properties or businesses have been stolen.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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10/26/24
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On October 20, local residents joined as dedicated volunteers of the global non-profit organization Dr. Shri. Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP), undertaking a Adopt-A-Highway cleanup drive in collaboration with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) at FM 361/FM 1994 up to Seiler Rd, Needville, in Fort Bend County.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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10/26/24
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In Harris County, time is marked not only in years, but also by the storms that have left lasting impacts.
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By Lesley Briones, Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4
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10/26/24
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Wild West Brewfest 2025 will be March 27 -29, 2025 – and event chairman David Loesch told the Rotary Club of Katy that “It will be our biggest yet with over 100 brewers ready to go!”
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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10/26/24
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Publisher Susan Rovegno
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10/26/24
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Morton Ranch High School science teacher Philip Gustafson has been named a T.E.A.C.H. (Texas Educators Achieving Classroom Honors) Award winner by the Texas chapter of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), Katy ISD announced in an October 11 press release.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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10/26/24
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Beverley McGrew Walker, Fort Bend County District Clerk, is hosting a special passport fair as a community service and in an effort to make it easier and more convenient to apply for a U.S. passport.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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10/25/24
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hristian Brothers Automotive (CBA), leading automotive repair franchise, announced on October 15 its 14th Annual National Service Day, a community initiative that provides individuals in need with complimentary oil changes, free safety repairs, and other services to pre-selected individuals in need.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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10/24/24
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The Katy Christian Ministries (KCM) Board of Directors has confirmed that Deysi Crespo announced her resignation as Executive Director effective Monday October 28, 2024, after nearly 17 years of service beginning her journey as a volunteer.
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By Susan Rovegno, Publisher
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10/22/24
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FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS – For family fun, fall photos and pumpkins galore, visit “The Great Pumpkin Round Up” at The George Ranch this fall.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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10/18/24
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Contributed Report
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10/18/24
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At the October 8 meeting of Harris County Commissioners Court, members unanimously approved two significant projects from Precinct 4’s 2023 Call for Projects.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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10/18/24
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