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Aristoi Classical Academy Cypress Begins New School Year in Long-Awaited Permanent Campus
After six years of building a school community in borrowed space, Aristoi Classical Academy Cypress has opened the 2026–2027 school year at its permanent Ardfield Drive campus, marking a major milestone as enrollment grows beyond 700 students and the academy moves closer to graduating its first senior class.
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Texas Southern University reports $1.6B economic impact
As Texas Southern University approaches its centennial in 2027, a new economic impact report revealed that the university generates $1.6 billion in annual economic impact and supports 15,676 jobs across Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, and Harris counties. It is a baseline from. which TSU aims to expand workforce development and...
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Katy ISD Earns B in 2026 TEA Accountability Ratings, With Student Performance Outpacing Texas in Every STAAR Subject
Katy ISD earned an 88 overall in the newly released 2026 Texas school accountability ratings, with students outperforming statewide STAAR results across every tested subject as the district also posted strong graduation rates, dozens of A-rated campuses and measurable gaps among student groups.
Wide Open Country
Texas Teacher Breaks Down After High School Students Struggle to Read
A Texas high school teacher was emotionally and visibly distraught after his senior students failed to complete a reading and writing exercise. Darius Williams, a teacher for Houston Independent School District's Wheatley High School, said that he realized on the second day of school that his students' poor literacy skills would be a major hurdle, which moved him to tears.
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Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Earns Higher 2026 TEA Score as New A-F Ratings Show Local Gains
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD earned a B rating with an overall score of 86 in the Texas Education Agency’s newly released 2026 accountability ratings, improving one point from last year while posting strong marks in student progress, closing achievement gaps and postsecondary readiness.
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Waller ISD faces backlog in registrations as hundreds of students wait to start classes
The slew of applications has created a backlog in the registrar’s office and now the district is telling families they’ll need to wait five to seven business days before leaders can complete their registration. As of Wednesday, Aug. 12, after the official school year had started, the district still had more than 300 applications pending.
coveringkaty.com
Katy ISD welcomes about 94,000 students back to school Wednesday
KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — About 94,000 Katy ISD students returned to school Wednesday as the district began its 2026-27 school year. Across the district, faculty and staff welcomed students, many accompanied by their parents, to their campuses. Superintendent shares his excitement. Students and their families weren’t the...
Click2Houston.com
Katy ISD opens high school seats to students outside district as education landscape changes
KATY, Texas – Where a family lives has traditionally determined where their children attend public school. But as Texas parents gain more education options, that model is changing. For the first time, Katy ISD is launching Limited Open Enrollment, allowing some high school students who live outside the district...
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A look at some public school districts accepting voucher program funds
TEXAS — Texas’ education savings accounts were created to give families money for their children to attend private school or be homeschooled. According to the state, over 2,700 schools signed up to accept these funds, and there are a few public school districts that are eligible to enroll in the program.
coveringkaty.com
Katy ISD Outlines Priorities as Nearly 14,000 Employees Return for New School Year
KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — As nearly 14,000 Katy ISD teachers and staff return for the 2026-27 school year, Superintendent Ken Gregorski is outlining the district's priorities ahead of the return of more than 95,000 students on Aug. 12. Those priorities include improving school safety, integrating technology as...
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Katy ID launches virtual high school open to students across Texas
KATY, Texas – Katy ISD is taking its classrooms statewide with the launch of Legacy Virtual High School, a new full-time online school that allows eligible high school students anywhere in Texas to receive a Katy ISD education without ever setting foot inside the district. The program is open...
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Waller Bulldogs 2026 Season Preview
Head Coach: Marcus Mendoza (5th season; 13-28 record) Last Season: 7-4; 5-2 in district (Lost to Tomball in bi-district) Returning Lettermen: 17 (7 returning starters on offense; 6 on defense) Waller Key Players and Storylines. In Marcus Mendoza’s first three seasons, Waller won just six total games. Last year, everything...