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The Katy Independent School District is hosting a special education virtual job fair Monday.
Katy ISD hosting special education virtual job fair Monday
The Katy Independent School District is hosting a virtual job fair Monday as it is hiring dedicated special education teachers, school speech-language pathologists (SLP), licensed specialists in school psychology (LSSP), diagnosticians and deaf education teachers. more
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Beckendorff Junior High quiz bowl team to compete in national tournament
With its strong finish at TQBA Winter Roundup, the Beckendorff Junior High School quiz team has earned the right to play on a national stage. On Friday, the team will compete in the 137-team National … more
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Denton Ryan offensive coordinator Lonnie Teagle flexes his muscles with Anthony Hill Jr. after Hill scored a touchdown against Longview at Mesquite Memorial Stadium. Teagle was named Paetow’s head football coach on Wednesday.
Denton Ryan’s Teagle named new head football coach at Paetow
Teagle, a Missouri City native who graduated from Fort Bend Elkins, comes to the Panthers after with 16 years of coaching experience, including two as the offensive coordinator at Ryan. more
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The Seven Lakes High School cheer team won its second straight state title.
Seven Lakes High School Cheer Team repeats as state champions
It's neat to repeat. more
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Tomas Garcia sits in his home with his dog, Patches, in Houston on Wednesday. Teachers report being spread thin by the demands of remote learning and exhausted by the constant health concerns.
Pandemic’s toll on educators has made Texas’ teacher shortage worse
Toward the end of the last school year, Tomas Garcia made the difficult but, in his mind, right decision to leave teaching after 15 years. Like countless other educators, Garcia has loved the … more
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Students’ backpacks hang on their chairs in an empty classroom at Blanco Vista Elementary School in San Marcos. The measure would allow for a one-time payment of up to $2,400 for retired teachers, counselors and other school staff.
Retired Texas teachers closer to getting a “13th check” after House endorses legislation
After months of political wrangling, the Texas House has advanced a bill that could give retired teachers, counselors and other school staff a one-time payment of up to $2,400. Senate Bill 7, … more
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Fuel prices have leapt up recently across the state and nation as more vaccinations have occurred and pandemic restrictions have eased up concurrently with schools letting out for summer. AAA says drivers should be aware that fuel prices are likely to continue increasing as hurricane season approaches and demand continues to increase.
Gas prices at highest level since 2014 and 5 other Texas topics Katy area readers should know about
As Texans hit the roads this summer with pandemic restrictions eased and vaccinations widespread, the national average price of gas is expected to top $3 per gallon, though the average in Texas for … more
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Tompkins senior safety Colby Huerter was one of three players from Katy ISD named to the Class 6A all-state first team on Friday, Feb. 26.
15 Katy ISD stars named to 6A all-state football team
Fifteen Katy ISD football players were named to the Texas Sports Writers Association Class 6A all-state team on Friday. Three were named to the first team. more
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Paetow senior running back Damon Bankston was named to the Texas Sports Writers Associated Class 5A all-state second team on Thursday. The explosive 5-foot-9, 180-pounder and District 10-5A, Division I, Offensive Most Valuable Player rushed for 1,634 yards and 17 touchdowns and caught nine passes for 71 yards in 10 games.
Paetow RB Bankston named to 5A all-state second team
From all-district Offensive MVP to NCAA Division I signee to now a Class 5A all-state selection, it’s been a whirlwind couple of months for Paetow senior Damon Bankston. more
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Tompkins senior guard Crystal Smith was named as a nominee for the 44th annual McDonald’s All-American girls team on Thursday.
Tompkins’ Smith named McDonald’s All-American team nominee
Tompkins senior guard Crystal Smith was named as a nominee for the 44th annual McDonald’s All-American girls team on Thursday. more
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School districts will not receive state ratings this year based on how their students perform on the STAAR exams. However, students will still be required to take the exams which the Texas Education Agency says will help them determine how well students are doing, even during the pandemic.
Texas will require students to take the STAAR test in person
Texas public school students must show up in person to take the STAAR test this spring, and districts can apply for waivers to socially distance test takers, according to recent guidance released by … more
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Eastern Reyes del Tigre pitcher Aaron Blair delivers a pitch during the July 22 game against Team Skeeters at Constellation Field. The Skeeters won the game 8-0.
Constellation Energy League gets into thick of season
Competition is beginning to heat up at Constellation Field where the four teams in the Constellation Energy League are hitting their groove with two full weeks of competition under their … more
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STAAR decorations adorned the hallways of Wharton Elementary School in 2018. Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that Texas students must take the state standardized test next spring, but fifth and eighth graders can graduate without passing it.
Texas fifth and eighth graders won't have to pass STAAR test to move on to the next grade
Texas students will still have to take the STAAR test next year, but fifth and eighth grade students will be able to move on to the next grade even if they fail, Gov. Greg Abbott announced … more
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Along with the opportunity to collaborate and express innovative ideas for education next year, Mitchell and other fellows will receive $1,000 dollars for participating in the program.
Klein High School Teacher Receives C-SPAN Teacher Fellowship
Evangeline Mitchell, a teacher at Klein High School in nearby Klein, Tex. was selected out of multiple applicants nationwide to participate in C-SPAN's 2020 Teacher Fellowship Program. Along with … more
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