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Crystal Beach, TX · Education
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Woman’s Life Awards Scholarship to Chesney Carmack
PORT HURON, MICH. —Woman’s Life, a Trusted Fraternal Life brand that helps women and their families achieve financial stability through life insurance and annuity products, is proud to announce Chesney Carmack of Katy, Texas, as a Woman’s Life Scholarship recipient for the 2026–2027 academic year. Chesney, a member of Chapter 081 in Ely, Minnesota, will study public health at Texas State University.
Chron.com
COVID-19 is back in Texas schools. One district just shut down.
Health officials are tracking elevated virus incidence.
My Neighborhood News
Katy ISD Bets on More Choice, Career Training and Flexible Learning as Education Landscape Changes
From career credentials that can lead directly to jobs to virtual high school and new enrollment options, Katy ISD says the district is expanding how and where students can learn — a strategy designed to give families more choices while strengthening Katy ISD for the years ahead.
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The New Teachers of the 2026- 2027 School Year
Teachers are the foundation of any school, and therefore a large part of most students’ lives as they spend the majority of their days in these classrooms. The process of becoming such an important figure in the lives of newer generations is nothing easy. Other than the obvious deterrents, many other obstacles exist that limit adults from pursuing education. One being that teaching requires prior experience, and is therefore harder for new teachers.
My Neighborhood News
Lamar CISD to Dedicate Expanded Paul Scherer Memorial Stadium Near Gene Tomas High School
Lamar CISD will officially dedicate Paul Scherer Memorial Stadium in Richmond on Aug. 27, capping a two-phase buildout that began when Gene Tomas High School opened last year and expanded this summer with major new home- and visitor-side seating.
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A Katy ISD Librarian Legacy Brings Passion, Love of Books to Students
Katy’s Griffin Elementary School’s librarian brings a legacy of three generations of library love to students. Librarian Sarah Canales follows in her mother’s and grandmother’s footsteps as she continues to share the love of books with children. Librarian Sarah Canales at Griffin Elementary works the same...
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Katy ISD Budget Vote: $1.17 Billion Plan Includes Raises and Reserve Spending
KATY, TEXAS — Katy Independent School District trustees had a proposed 2026–27 budget with approximately $1.17 billion in general-fund spending on their agenda Monday evening. The financial plan includes employee raises and the anticipated use of $25.7 million from district reserves. The Katy ISD Board of Trustees’ Aug....
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Texas mother raises concerns after special needs daughter doesn't come home after school on time
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Katy family takes ownership of SafeWay Driving School
CITY OF KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — A longtime Katy resident who first experienced SafeWay Driving as a parent and later became one of its instructors has taken ownership of the company's Katy location. Gregory Villano and his family assumed ownership of the driving school in June following...
My Neighborhood News
Kroger Backpack Boosters Raises Nearly $300,000 for Cy-Fair ISD and Eight Other School Districts
Kroger’s annual Backpack Boosters campaign raised $297,029 this year, with the funds being shared among CFISD and eight other school districts to help students start the school year with the supplies they need.