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Ishaan Menon
Tompkins student hopes to present research at 2026 International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
Ishaan Menon, a junior at Obra D. Tompkins High School, is tired of tires. more
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Katy ISD outperforms state averages, earns top rating among Texas’ largest districts
At the August 18 board work study meeting, Katy ISD Trustees reviewed the district’s 2025 Accountability Rating, recently released by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). With a score of 88, Katy ISD achieved the highest score of the top 10 largest districts in the state – earning a B rating for the third consecutive year. more
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JULY 18 MEETING KISD board considers SB12 resolution, new facility naming policy and budget approval in work study meeting
In a lengthy work study meeting held August 18, the Katy ISD board of trustees met to discuss a resolution on SB12, which is aimed at protecting parental rights; a proposed update to the district’s policy for naming new campuses and facilities; and a contract for design services needed for a new Opportunity Awareness Facility. more
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The Katy Times flunked its assignment in our August 21 edition by misidentifying new Royal ISD school superintendent Megan Pape in a photo taken at the August 12 “meet the superintendent” reception in her honor at the RISD administration building. Here is the correct photo and caption: Elton Foster (left), Royal ISD trustee for Position 6, welcomes the district’s new superintendent, Megan Pape, during a community “meet and greet” at the administration building on August 12. The Times regrets the error.
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Rishan Hemrajani (left) and Kyle Nguyen, who are seniors at Jordan High School in Katy, are collecting items for the Fort Bend County Library System’s “Library of Things” which they helped initiate.
Interview: Jordan students collect items for ‘library of things’
Over the past several months, Jordan High School students Kyle Nguyen and Rishan Hemrajani have helped launch Fort Bend County’s new Library of Things, a program that allows residents to borrow useful but often expensive, rarely used items—such as tools, tech gear, or board games—just like checking out books at the library. more
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Harmony School of Innovation-Katy has received top rankings from U.S. News & World Report, named as the top high school in Katy, the top charter school in the Houston metro area, and a ranking of number 33 in the top 100 high schools in Texas. The campus is located at 21650 Bellaire Blvd. in Richmond.
Harmony Public Schools earns 5 'Best High School in City' rankings by U.S. News & World Report Harmony School of Innovation-Katy earns honors in three categories
Harmony School of Innovation-Katy, a public charter school at 21650 Bellaire Blvd. in Richmond, has earned top honors and national recognition from U.S. News & World Report – as the number one high school in Katy, as the top-ranked charter school in the Houston metro area and as a Top 100 school in Texas. more
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Katy ISD students continue to impress, earning 1,680 College Board National Recognition Awards.
Katy ISD students shine, earning 1,680 College Board National Recognition awards
Katy Independent School District students continue to raise the bar of academic excellence. more
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On August 23, a community-supported 3K walk event took place in Brookshire, starting at Bostick Park at 4123 First Street, following an opening prayer led by Pastor Charles Thompkins. The event was backed by local churches, Masons, community members and the Falcons football team from Royal High School. Head Coach Theadis Reagins said that the football coaching staff and players wanted to engage with the community along with the walk.
Falcons football players support community 3K walk in Brookshire
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Kosi Okpala, linebacker for Mayde Creek High School (center), was honored as a member of the All-Greater Houston Preseason UIL High School Football Team at the August 13 gala held by the Touchdown Club of Houston at the Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Road in Houston.
Touchdown Club honorees include players from KISD
The All-Greater Houston Preseason UIL High School Football Team was presented at the Touchdown Club’s gala at the Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Road in Houston on August 13. more
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Houston men’s basketball takes on Mississippi State in Oct. 26 exhibition in Rosenberg Cougars tip off as part of The Preview CBB Exhibition doubleheader inside Fort Bend Epicenter
The University of Houston Men’s Basketball program will meet Mississippi State inside the Fort Bend Epicenter,28505 Southwest Freeway in Rosenberg, in an exhibition game on Sunday, October 26. more
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‘Dave Campbell’s Texas Football’ projects 2025 season 6A playoffs
In a story posted August 17 to its website, “Dave Campbell’s Texas Football” projected the 2025 high school football playoffs for every round in Texas’ division 6A. “The road to Arlington starts here,” the story said. more
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Royal ISD School Board Member Secretary Cori Vahalik (left and Dr. Lee Nelson Jones, Royal Athletic Booster Club President, are all smiles at the Royal Athletic Booster Club fundraiser held August 10 at the Hangar Unity Center, 4010 4th Street in Brookshire. A silent auction helped raise funds for athletic programs at the district.
Royal Booster Club fundraiser
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Emory Oliver, Royal High School’s sophomore quarterback, looks for an opening during their first scrimmage on August 14 at Royal High School Stadium in Brookshire. The team played the Episcopal Knights from the Houston area, who are ranked number five among private schools by VYPE magazine. Royal Coach Theadis Reagins told a Katy Times representative that he is looking forward to a winning season. The Falcons play their first regular season game on August 28, meeting the Yates Lions in an away game.
Falcons prepare for the football season with scrimmage against Episcopal
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Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones reads “What is Kindness” to members of Madison Skinner’s kindergarten class on the first day of school at Boudny Elementary at 7402 Katy Hockley Cutoff Road, Katy. Briones, a mother of three, is the daughter of teachers and a former teacher herself, as well as an attorney, former judge and nonprofit leader.
Dignitaries welcome students to school at Boudny Elementary on KISD’s first day of school Harris County Commissioner Briones, school namesakes join administrators at new campus as superintendent provides updates on security and other district initiatives
Welcoming more than 97,000 students back with 14,000 educators and staff at over 100 campuses and facilities, Katy ISD began the new school year on Wednesday, August 13, with the district’s two newest campuses — Boudny Elementary and Cross Elementary — opening their doors to students for the first time. more
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Members of the Royal ISD Bond Task Force Committee pose for a photo at a July meeting.
Royal ISD announces November 2025 bond election proposal
The Royal ISD Board of Trustees has called a bond election for November 2025, the district announced in an August 15 email. more
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Seven Lakes resumes student clubs, requiring signed permission from parents
Student clubs are apparently back on track at Seven Lakes High School, following a temporary pause implemented by school officials in early August. more
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10th annual “Back Pack Kick Back” hosted in Brookshire by Christ-Walk Outreach Church Center
Christ-Walk Outreach Church Center held their tenth annual “Back Pack Kick Back Event” at the Hangar Unity Center 4010 4th Street in Brookshire on August 9. Over 300 youths received a backpack filled with school supplies at the back-to-school celebration. more
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Members of Katy Area Retired Educators (KARE) celebrated “Hooky Day” on the first day of school for Katy ISD on August 13. The event, held at the, kicked off the organization’s 25th year and included light bites and door prizes as well as a performance of the national anthem. A group of KARE volunteers, along with other Houston-area educators, formed a choir which performed the anthem at the Houston Astros game in Daikin Park later that evening. Legacy Stadium Community Rooms at 1830 Katyland Drive in Katy
KARE kicks off 25th year with ‘Hooky Day’ celebration on first day of school
It’s back to school for Katy ISD, Royal ISD and Lamar CISD teachers, students and families – but not for the more than 330 retired educators who are members of KARE (Katy Area Retired Educators). more
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Katy ISD students were recognized for their artistic talent at the 2025 Dr. Mari Jon Filla Student Exhibit and Contest sponsored by the Houston World Series of Dog Shows held at NRG Stadium on July 20.
Katy ISD students recognized in Houston World Series of Dog Shows art contest
Five talented student artists from Katy ISD were recently recognized for their creativity and artistic excellence in the 2025 Dr. Mari Jon Filla Student Exhibit and Contest sponsored by the Houston World Series of Dog Shows. more
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Katy ISD teachers and support staff watch Superintendent Ken Gregorski’s “welcome back” message live on August 8.
KISD welcomes teachers, staff back to school through virtual meeting
On August 8, Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski welcomed more than 14,000 educators and support staff back for the 2025-2026 school year through a virtual districtwide address. more
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