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Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski during the Pledge of Allegiance before public comments about employing chaplains at the Katy ISD school board meeting at Katy ISD Educational Support Building on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Katy.

Who are Katy ISD's highest earners? Search our salary database.

Katy ISD's superintendent Kenneth Gregorski was the district's highest-paid employee this year, earning a salary of $429K. By comparison, the average teacher salary in the district was about $69K.

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Rain falls over Houston on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Isolated rain possible for Southeast Texas. What are Houston's chances?

As a high pressure system moves away, small rain chances will move back into Houston's forecast. Overall chances will stay low, though.

Community leaders and residents affected by May's extreme weather that left thousands without power hold a press conference ahead of a town hall and resource fair on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Houston.

Houstonians ask for more help from FEMA at community resource fair

Multiple people expressed displeasure at the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a town hall and resource fair in Houston's Fifth Ward at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

An American flag and a Texas state flag are photographed on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 at Gregg Elementary School in Houston.

Best practices for proper American flag etiquette

Is it illegal to wear the American flag? Do you have to take a flag down when it rains? Here are some etiquette tips for those looking to properly honor Old Glory.

A grand jury will hear the case of a pizza delivery driver who shot and killed a person who allegedly attempted to rob him at gunpoint, police said.

Teen arrested; charged tied to Farmers Market shooting that killed employee

A 14-year-old was arrested and charged in connection with the killing of a "beloved" Houston Farmers Market employee and father of two Thursday. The victim was shot multiple times.

22-year-old man sentenced to life in prison for role in murder in 2021

A 22-year-old Houston man accused in a deadly shooting as part of a crime spree with his brother has been sentenced to life in prison.

💼 Business

Joana Picazo solders solar cells at a repair station at Elin Energy's solar panel manufacturing facility on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Brookshire. Elin Energy, a Turkish manufacturer of solar photovoltaic panels, officially opened its first U.S. factory in Brookshire, Texas in April 2024. The company is beginning by making residential solar panels branded as Sirius PV and currently has the ability to manufacture 1,000 megawatts annually at the Texas complex, with plans to scale up to 2,000 megawatts. The 225,000 square foot manufacturing facility is owned and managed by Houston-based real estate firm The Welcome Group and was built by Houston-based construction company KDW Design Build.

Move toward more solar tariffs could ultimately tax Texas

Texas developers and panel manufacturers are pushing back, saying they need solar cells from east Asia.

🚗 Outside the Loop

A volunteer with Interfaith of The Woodlands help a client pick out toys at the South County Community Center, Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in The Woodlands. More than 700 families received holiday gifts through the non-profit's toy drive.

Woodlands' 50th anniversary merch to benefit Interfaith food pantry

The Woodlands' 50th anniversary merchandise will go to Interfaith's food pantry this summer as demand skyrockets at Montgomery County food banks this summer.

Since the opening of the animal shelter facility in 2019, the city has received complaints about loud, excessive barking during the time when shelter is utilizing outdoor kennels and exercise areas. The shelter is located between two residential communities.

League City looks to muffle animal shelter noise with new sound wall

League City is turning down the volume at its animal shelter with a sound wall system.

📝 Opinion

Jennifer Mathieu an English teacher at Bellaire High School, participates in a protest against Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Houston City Hall in Houston. The protest drew hundreds to march in downton Houston.

I am an HISD teacher. After a year of disrespect, I am ready to leave. | Opinion

We teachers tried to warn you.

🏀 Sports

Paul Casey of Crushers GC waves to the crowd after making a putt on the 18th hole for par during round two of LIV Golf Houston at Golf Club of Houston on Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Humble.

4 players share the lead after second round at LIV Golf Houston

It was a tough task for fans to keep track of the lead Saturday during the second round of LIV Golf Houston.

Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker (30) is helped by staff after fouling a ball off himself during the third inning of an MLB game Monday, June 3, 2024, at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Astros' Kyle Tucker (shin) hopes to require minimum IL stint

On Friday, Kyle Tucker was placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to June 4 with a contusion he sustained fouling a ball off his right leg.

Houston Rockets teammates Vernon Maxwell, Kenny Smith, and Robert Horry celebrate after the Rockets won the NBA Championship beating the New York Knicks on June 22, 1994.

SCHN to re-air 1994 Rockets/Knicks NBA Finals to mark 30th anniversary

As the 30th anniversary of the Rockets' first championship nears, Space City Home Network will be re-airing the entire seven-game NBA Finals against the Knicks this month.

PLUS: How Houston went from 'Choke City' to 'Clutch City' in a year.