Texas Connections Academy

05/22/2026

Big congratulations to our Junior Achievement Club for earning FIRST PLACE in the TiE Young Entrepreneurs Houston Contest! 🏆👏

Their hard work, creativity, and dedication have earned them a spot at the GLOBAL level of competition in Seattle, WA, this June! 🌎✈️

These students are doing incredible things, and we are so proud to cheer them on every step of the way as they represent Texas Connections on the world stage. Let’s keep the excitement going all the way to Seattle! 🎉

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05/21/2026

And a big shoutout to our Quiz Bowl champions… Tejas Warrior Wolves! 🏆

Official announcements will be shared next week, and both schools’ leaders will receive their trophies at the Summer Leaders Conference.

05/20/2026

Mrs. Skidmore is back—this time showing us the most prized pieces from her collection and why they mean so much to her. ⚾️

05/18/2026

You can feel the passion the moment Magadly Santos Villalobos starts talking about her students! 💜

Inspired by those who shaped her own journey, she now pours that same encouragement and belief into every student she teaches.

This is what it looks like when heart meets purpose—and students thrive because of it ✨

05/15/2026

Huge congratulations to Kenneth! ⚽🌟

We are proud to celebrate Kenneth, who was recently featured in the El Paso Times for his incredible journey and talent on the field.

Kenneth is preparing to take his skills to the international stage as he represents the Mexico U-17 Men’s National Team in FIFA soccer. This is an outstanding achievement and a powerful example of dedication, discipline, and hard work paying off.

We are so proud of Kenneth and excited to cheer him on as he continues chasing his dreams at the highest level. Please join us in congratulating him! 👏

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El Paso's Kenneth Hoban, a Locomotive FC defender, receives a call-up to the U17 Mexico National Team for a tournament in Argentina.

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Texas Connections Academy 12th grader Trisha! 🌟

Trisha was recognized at the Junior Achievement Banquet, where teams from schools across the greater Houston area gathered alongside business leaders, college deans, and community partners.

Trisha received the top award of the night — the Houston Business Journal CEO of the Future Award 2026.
We are so proud to celebrate Trisha’s hard work, leadership, and bright future. Please join us in congratulating her on this incredible achievement! 👏

05/13/2026

Does Mrs. Skidmore have the best Texas sports collection? Watch as she shows off her incredible lineup of memorabilia.⚾️

05/12/2026

🌟 Leading by Example, Inspiring Every Day 🌟

Advisory Teacher Mrs. Laster hopes to inspire students to be the very best versions of themselves. She believes that encouragement starts with leadership—and she strives every day to be the role model her students need. Through consistency, compassion, and high expectations, she sets the example and helps students grow with confidence, purpose, and integrity.

05/11/2026

From schoolwork to the ice ⛸️

Jada is making it all work.

05/08/2026

✨ Teacher spotlight time! ✨

Meet Layni Cade, one of our amazing Texas Connections Academy teachers! 🎉

She’s sharing a few fun facts about herself and a favorite student success story that reminds us why we do what we do 💙📚

05/06/2026

The final part is here! 👩‍🍳

Paulah brings it all together with her Harmonie de Saveurs. Thanks for following along!