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Texas Education Agency takes over Fort Worth ISD, replacing its elected school board
The North Texas district is the 11th since 2000 to be taken over by the state and the second largest after Houston ISD.
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UT System will push to enforce campus protest bans that judge temporarily blocked
A judge said the university can’t be trusted to enforce a state law that bans overnight “expressive activity,” among other restrictions, in a constitutional way.
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Campaign handout A near upset in North Texas Senate race jolts frayed Democratic hopes ahead of 2026
Democrat Taylor Rehmet came within three percentage points of winning Senate District 9 — which voted for Donald Trump by over 17 points in 2024 — over his two Republican opponents.
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North Texas community votes against forming a city to regulate a noisy Bitcoin mine
Residents of a rural North Texas community who have long complained about noise from a nearby Bitcoin mine facility lost their effort to regulate the facility Tuesday night when 62% of the 138 voters who cast ballots rejected a proposal to incorporate as a city. The community’s noise complaints began after a cryptocurrency facility owned by MARA Holdings, formerly known as Marathon, was built in 2022. The site operates about 60,000 computers that are cooled by powerful industrial fans that residents say have shattered the peace and quiet of their rural area with its roaring noise.
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All 17 Texas Constitutional amendments pass
The propositions include restrictions on the creation of certain taxes, new tax exemptions, investments on water infrastructure and dementia research.
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Cy-Fair ISD voters flip school board, ending conservative majority
ersey Village, TEXAS – Voters in Cy-Fair Independent School District sent a clear message this week: change is coming to one of the state’s largest school districts. After years under a conservative-led board, election results show a decisive shift toward a more moderate direction, with three new trustees defeating incumbent conservatives backed by right-leaning political groups. Cy-Fair ISD, the third-largest independent school district in the state, has drawn attention for its school board battles over the past two years, from book bans and gender identity policies to the controversial firing of dozens of librarians.
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November supermoon captivates as rare celestial event
The November supermoon, also known as the "beaver supermoon," lit up skies across the globe, offering a stunning view as the closest full moon of 2025. This astronomical event brought the moon within approximately 221,000 miles of Earth, making it appear larger and brighter than usual. Observers enjoyed unique atmospheric effects, including lunar halos and the Northern Lights, enhancing the spectacle.
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Student alerts authorities after finding gun at Northside ISD campus, officials say
A student made a shocking discovery at a Northside ISD campus Monday afternoon, according to the district. Rick Yzaguirre, the principal at Harlan High School sent a letter to parents, informing them that a student found a gun on the ground while on campus. The student then contacted the authorities and their parent.
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North East ISD voters approve three out of five bond propositions
Voters in the North East Independent School District have voted in favor of three of the district’s five bond propositions, giving the San Antonio school district access to most of the $495 million in bonds it had requested. This was North East’s first bond election in 10 years. Unlike previous bonds, Superintendent Sean Maika said this bond is about maintenance, not new buildings.
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Fraction of Belton ISD bond package unofficially passes, voters approve single proposition
Voters unofficially approved one of four Belton Independent School District bond propositions Tuesday night, green lighting 3.7% of the $161.8 million bond package. Voters said "yes" to $6 million toward technology under Proposition C, turning down the other three propositions: Proposition A, for “general” needs; Proposition B, for athletic stadiums; and Proposition D, for swim center upgrades; totaling $155.8 million.
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Fraction of Belton ISD bond package unofficially passes, voters approve single proposition
Voters unofficially approved one of four Belton Independent School District bond propositions Tuesday night, green lighting 3.7% of the $161.8 million bond package. Voters said "yes" to $6 million toward technology under Proposition C, turning down the other three propositions: Proposition A, for “general” needs; Proposition B, for athletic stadiums; and Proposition D, for swim center upgrades; totaling $155.8 million.
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Bryan ISD voters approve $400 million bond package for school upgrades
Voters on Tuesday approved three bond propositions totaling $400 million to fund general projects, construction, athletics upgrades, and instructional technology for Bryan ISD schools. According to David Stennis, Bryan ISD board of trustees member, the bond package addresses every campus in the district, including athletics facilities and career and technical education programs.
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Center ISD employee resigns after arrest; charged with improper relationship, records show
An athletic trainer with the Center Independent School District has resigned after being arrested for an improper relationship.
While Center ISD did not release details about the allegation, Shelby County Jail records show the employee, Christopher Lemoine, is charged with improper relationship between educator/student.
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School tax-rate elections fail in Judson, East Central, La Vernia and SCUC ISD; succeeds in Boerne
Five school districts in the San Antonio area asked voters for permission to access additional cents on their tax rate in order to boost funding to operate schools this November. Only one of them succeeded.
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Cornyn “open to” changing Senate filibuster, Hunt and Paxton back Trump’s call to scrap it
The president has sharpened his calls for Senate Republicans to kill the longstanding legislative maneuver, saying the GOP’s electoral success could hinge on it.
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Voters reject East Central ISD’s 5-cent property tax increase
Voters in the East Central Independent School District rejected a property tax increase Tuesday that would’ve helped the fast-growing district address a budget deficit and cover basic costs. Results show that more than 55% of voters opposed the proposition, known as a voter approved tax rate election or VATRE.
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El Paso voters oppose Socorro ISD school funding proposal
Last night, voters in Socorro ISD rejected the district’s tax swap proposal, Prop A, which would have raised $49 million in additional operating revenue for the district, all without raising the net tax rate. “Without Prop A, educators are worried about the district’s financial future and what that means both for our students and for our jobs,” said Veronica Hernandez, president of Socorro AFT. “The district made steep cuts to balance the budget for this school year, and our reserves have not recovered. There’s not much more to cut without creating a crisis for our local schools.”
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McKinney ISD approves closure of three elementary schools
McKinney ISD has voted to approve "repurposing" three elementary schools ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.
The district's board of trustees met on Wednesday, Nov. 5, to vote on the closure, according to the meeting agenda. The three schools up for closure are located in the southwest quadrant of the district, and the buildings will be repurposed.
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Richardson: RISD Voters Approve Bond 2025
Thank you, Richardson ISD voters for approving all three Propositions on the district’s $1.4 billion bond package, during the November 4, 2025 election. The three propositions include funds designed to address projects across the district as prioritized by the Bond Steering Committee:
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Fired Mansfield ISD teacher had improper relationship with Alvarado ISD student, police say
The Mansfield ISD teacher who was arrested and fired last week had a sexual relationship with a teenager, Alvarado police said Wednesday. Jared Young, 33, faces charges of child pornography, sexual assault of a child and improper relationship with a student. Police said the student, a 16-year-old girl who attends Alvarado ISD, reported the relationship.
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Dallas ISD’s only full-time support dog helps students cope with anxiety
When you walk the halls of Ben Milam Elementary School in North Texas, one member of the staff stands out — and walks on four paws. Journey, a 2 ½-year-old Golden Retriever-Labrador mix, is Dallas ISD’s only full-time scholar support dog. “This is her happy place,” said Dr. Charles White, a parent support specialist at the school. “Cause she wants to come to school.”
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Texans approve $850 million endowment for Texas State Technical College
The funds will help the workforce training institution fix campus infrastructure and expand its footprint at a time when the state has seen a decline in skilled workers in some fields.
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Sealy ISD teacher arrested for child grooming charge, posts $50k bond
Sealy Police arrested 63-year-old Juan Gerardo Perez for Child Grooming, a first-degree felony, on Tuesday.
"We were notified of an inappropriate relationship between a student and a teacher, and we began an investigation," Sealy Police Chief Russell Grimes said. "After that investigation and consultation with our district attorney, we obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect."
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Celina ISD teaching aide in jail after allegedly being intoxicated in classroom
Celina police were called to the high school on Tuesday afternoon, to a report of an employee who "appeared impaired." Following an investigation, police arrested 46-year-old Micheale Clark of Celina. Clark is charged with child endangerment and is currently in the Collin County Jail on a $35,000 bond, court records show.
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Emergence Health Network trains Ysleta ISD counselors in mental health first aid
A local mental health service is providing school counselors at Ysleta Independent School District with mental health first aid training. Emergence Health Network (EHN) provided mental health first aid training to about 100 counselors in the district on Wednesday.
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Billionaire Jeff Yass gives $100 million to University of Austin for free tuition
Yass, a school voucher supporter and an influential figure in Texas politics, said the only condition for the gift was for the school not to receive government funding.
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Texas voters said no to property tax hikes this week, as Republican leaders signal more cuts ahead
DALLAS — Texas voters this week showed wariness toward raising property taxes — and embraced cutting them. Voters across the state shot down bids by school districts and cities to increase funds to hire teachers and police officers, pave roads and keep schools humming. More than half of those measures failed in Tuesday’s elections, according to a Texas Tribune analysis. The most dramatic failure came out of Austin, where voters in one of the state’s most liberal cities rejected a measure to boost tax bills to tackle homelessness, bolster public safety and close a multi-million dollar budget gap — a stunning rebuke against Austin City Hall. At the same time, Texas voters handed homeowners and business owners significant property tax breaks by wide margins.
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Another Celina ISD employee arrested; accused of ‘impairment’ at school
A Celina ISD special education teacher's aide has been arrested Tuesday on accusations of impairment while on campus.
The incident makes the third arrest of a district employee in recent weeks, and the sixth employee to be placed on leave.
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Voters support most of NEISD’s $495M bond initiatives in Nov. 4 election
Voters on Tuesday approved most of North East Independent School District’s $495 million bond package to upgrade facilities, safety and technology, but rejected the two smallest propositions focused on athletics, according to unofficial voting returns.
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Texas set to make $20 billion investment in water after voters approve Proposition 4
Texas is poised to make the largest investment in its water supply in the state’s 180-year history after voters on Tuesday approved Proposition 4, which authorizes $20 billion to be spent on water projects over the next two decades. The vote comes at a time when communities are scrambling to find new water supplies to meet the needs of their growing population, all the while deteriorating infrastructure, and a warming climate threatens the state’s water supply. Throughout Texas’ history, ensuring water supply has rarely been a partisan issue. Many see it as a precious resource essential to both survival and the prosperity of the state’s economy. However, this year proved that water is personal and deeply emotional too. Proposed reservoirs and groundwater exports in East Texas have outraged many in the water-rich region, desalination projects along the Coastal Bend region have sparked political debate amid a water crisis, and data centers expanding across arid West Texas have locals worried about their dwindling groundwater supply.
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All 17 Texas Constitution amendments on verge of approval
The propositions include restrictions on the creation of certain taxes, new tax exemptions, investments on water infrastructure and dementia research. The propositions include restrictions on the creation of certain taxes, new tax exemptions, investments on water infrastructure and dementia research.
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Menefee, Edwards advance to runoff in special election for Houston congressional seat
The runoff winner will serve out the term of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in office earlier this year. The seat will immediately be up for election again in 2026 for a full two-year term. WASHINGTON — Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and former Houston City Councilmember Amanda Edwards advanced to a runoff Tuesday in the special election to decide who will serve out the term of the late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Houston. With most of the Election Day vote tallied, Menefee led the 16-candidate field with about 29% of the vote, followed by Edwards at nearly 26%. Both candidates are Democrats, guaranteeing that the Houston-based seat will remain under Democratic control.
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Former Kilgore ISD employee gets deferred adjudication for improper relationship with student
A former instructional aide for Kilgore ISD received 10 years deferred adjucation for having an improper relationship with a student. Kayla Nicole O’Dell, 34, of Gladewater, pleaded guilty in Judge Novy’s courtroom Tuesday morning.
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