EDITOR’S NOTE: Our original story published on February 6 erroneously stated that there would be a carnival at the Katy Rodeo. The Katy Rodeo has informed us that there will be no carnival this year, and we have updated our story. The Times regrets the error.
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By Susan Rovegno, Publisher
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2/11/25
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Katy ISD has named 34-year law enforcement veteran David Rider as incoming Chief of Police, the district said in a January 30 press release. The new chief will assume Katy ISD’s top law enforcement post on Monday, February 17.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/7/25
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In a poignant ceremony on February 3, hundreds of Katy ISD leaders, teachers, staff, students and community members gathered to dedicate Nelson Junior High School (NJH) and pay homage to the Nelson family for their service to the community and dedication spanning nearly a century. The campus, located at 25747 Longenbaugh Road in Katy, is built on land once owned by the Nelson family.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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2/7/25
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Royal ISD announced its selection as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT) in a January 23 press release.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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2/7/25
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Katy ISD’s Navy JROTC Unit based at Mayde Creek High School, located at 19202 Groeschke Rd. in Houston, bested the competition at the 2025 Magnolia High School JROTC Drill Competition held the weekend of January 25-26, earning top marks on a journey to this year’s state championship meet.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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2/7/25
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Katy ISD celebrated commencement for 2025 winter graduates on January 23, honoring 112 students as they move forward into their bright futures in careers, higher education or military service. The ceremonies were held at the district’s Merrell Center, 6301 S. Stadium Lane in Katy.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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2/7/25
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On January 21, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the kickoff of the 2025 “Save Texas History Essay Contest” for fourth- and seventh grade students.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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2/7/25
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Hundreds of “Creechers,” Creech Elementary former and current students and staff, attended a January 28 reception at the campus at 5905 S. Mason Road in Katy to celebrate the school’s 25th anniversary and honor those who have made the school a home for students, staff and families.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/7/25
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The Texas Girls Coaches Association announced Volleyball All-Star selections on Friday, January 31. Emily Nicholas from Katy ISD’s Jordan High School was named as one of the honorees on the “Blue” team.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/7/25
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On January 28, the Texas Girls Coaches Association released its pre-season softball poll, with Katy High School ranked in fifth place. No other KISD schools made the top ten in the poll.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/7/25
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The Texas Girls Coaches Association announced its legacy all-star cross country picks on January 29.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/7/25
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At the January 27 meeting of the Katy ISD board of trustees, the new Campus Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach for Taylor High School was recognized by Superintendent Ken Gregorski.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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2/7/25
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The Katy High School Tiger Swim and Dive Team competed at the Varsity District meet the weekend of January 25-26. Only the top six individuals and top six relays qualify to move forward into the Regional round and all six relays qualified for the regional meet, according to the January 27 edition of the Katy Tiger e-newsletter.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/7/25
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Setting the bar high in its inaugural season, Freeman High School’s softball team has been named the sole statewide recipient of the 2025 Grant Teaff Beyond the Game Team Award, the district announced in a January 28 press release.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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2/7/25
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Forecasts of potentially hazardous weather – including freezing temperatures and possible snow – had local organizations scrambling to reschedule meetings after the winter storm’s passage.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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1/24/25
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Reflecting Katy ISD’s commitment to safety for students, staff, and visitors, on January 6 the district hosted the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for a comprehensive, critical incident review of the tragic May 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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1/16/25
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On January 7, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., initiated the 29th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest supported by the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach Program.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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1/16/25
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Calling all students interested in law!
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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1/16/25
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Hard work pays off for Royal High School Falcon MCJROTC Cadet Jacob Carter, who earned the required cut score for a personal invitation to the MCJROTC Marksmanship Championship in Anniston, …
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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1/16/25
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Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT), a student-led movement demonstrating youth visibility in educational policymaking, delivered a “Student Bill of Rights” to more than 1,200 Texas policymakers one week prior to Opening Day of the Texas Legislature.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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1/16/25
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