Good News Friday 6/19/2026

District honored for Parenting Partners Program at leadership summit in San Diego

KILLEEN, Texas — Killeen ISD earned national recognition this week, taking home the Family Engagement Champion Award at the Family Leadership Summit in San Diego.

The district was honored for launching its Parenting Partners Program across all 46 campuses, strengthening the connection between families and schools district-wide.

Four Lake Air Montessori Middle School students earn spot among best in the country

WACO, Texas — Four Lake Air Montessori Middle School students represented Waco ISD on the national stage, competing at National History Day in College Park, Maryland.

R. Dracos, C. Saldana, G. Scott and E. Smith earned their spot among the best students in the country.

Five graduates honored for extraordinary distinction and professional accomplishment

KILLEEN, Texas — Central Texas College announced this year’s distinguished alumni. Distinguished alumni are alumni who have attained extraordinary distinction, success and accomplishment in their profession.

This year’s recipients are banking executive Cyd West of Harker Heights, Copperas Cove Police Chief Eddie Wilson, Command Sergeant Major Douglas Galick currently stationed in Washington D.C., Branch Chief of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Daniel Ortiz and Southwest Airlines commercial pilot Greg Browne.