Congratulations to the Crosby High School Band for being recognized as one of the top four high school military marching bands in Texas. On Oct. 30, The Big Red Machine traveled to Waco to perform in the UIL state championships at Baylor University. The band competed against 11 other 5A/6A bands in the preliminary round, before being named one of the five finalists. The band’s evening performance blew me away and led to a standing ovation inside McLane Stadium. Before the finals, I told the band that everyone at home was rooting for them. The band did not disappoint. Their final routine was sharper, crisper and one of the best we’ve ever seen. They earned 4th place – one of the highest achievements ever for the Crosby High School Band. Kudos to the student-musicians, their parents, band directors, Kevin Knight and Zachary Sanchez, and everyone who pitched in to take our band program to a new level. Your hard work paid off.

November is National Gratitude Month, and we are extremely thankful for the brave men and women from Crosby / Barrett Station who have served in the armed forces. On Monday, Nov. 11, Crosby ISD students – from our kindergarten Cougars to our graduating seniors –put on a patriotic program in honor of Veterans Day. Harris County is home to the largest population of veterans in Texas, and the celebration at Cougar Stadium is one of the largest ceremonies by a school district in our region.