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Vacant Timpson ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Vacant Burton ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Dr. Danny LovettINFO
Vacant Union Hill ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Grape Creek ISD; Search by: Grape Creek ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Santa Maria ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Vysehrad ISD; Search by: Region 3 ESC, Exec. Dir. Morris LyonINFO
Vacant Pettus ISD - Jesus Hernandez III, Chief of Staff,Southwest ISD; Search by: JCA Law, PLLC
and DBU Educational Leadership Consulting Corporation.INFO
Vacant University of Texas High School Special Purpose District; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Scurry-Rosser ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Huntington ISD; Search by: Kelli Karczewski, Fisher FirmINFO
Vacant Granger ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Vacant Bremond ISD; Search by: Bremond ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Santa Rosa ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant San Isidro ISD (Short Timeline); Search by: Region One ESC, Exec. Dir. Dr. Daniel P. KingINFO
Vacant Queen City ISD; Search by: Danny Lovett, Powell Law GroupINFO
Vacant Commerce ISD - Search by: Commerce ISD Board of Trustees; INFO
Vacant Gonzales ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & Roalson P.C.& Education Consultant Charlotte Baker,INFO
Vacant Decatur ISD; Search by: Decatur ISD Board of Trustees INFO
Vacant Bells ISD; Search by: Bells ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Gustine ISD - Coy Barker, Principal,McCamey ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Vacant Comstock ISD; Comstock ISD Board of Trustees and O.K. Wolfenbarger IIIINFO
Vacant Frank Liu Jr. Academy of Music and Art
(Houston)
 ; Thompson & Horton LLP - David Thompson & Dr. Mike MosesINFO
Vacant Webb CISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Moulton ISD; <p>Search by: Region 3 ESC, <a href="mailto:mlyon@esc3.net">Exec. Dir. Morris Lyon</a></p>INFO
Vacant Hidalgo ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Dawson ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Danny LovettINFO
Vacant Banquete ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Rick AlvaradoINFO
Vacant Priddy ISD; Search by: Region 15 ESCINFO
Vacant Sweeny ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & Roalson P.C.& Education Consultant Dr. Ann DixonINFO
Vacant Ramirez CSD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Mart ISD; Search by: Mart ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Frost ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Vacant Cedar HIll ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Vacant Bowie ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO
Vacant Abernathy ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO
Vacant Kingsville ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Groom ISD; Region 16 ESC, Dr. Tanya Larkin, Exec. Dir.INFO
Vacant Clarendon ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Spring ISD; Search by: Spring ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Centerpoint ISD; Search by: Danny Lovett, Powell Law GroupINFO
Vacant Huffman ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Jim Hogg County ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Hart ISD; Search by: Juan Dominguez and Hart ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Hitchcock ISD (Interim Search); Search by: Hitchcock ISD Board of Trustees & Region V ESC - Dr. Rolando “Rudy” TrevinoINFO
Vacant Laredo ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Premont ISD; Search by: Doug Arnold & Arte AlmendarezINFO
Vacant Executive Director
Region 11 ESC; Thompson & Horton LLP - David Thompson & Dr. Mike MosesINFO
Vacant Nederland ISD; Search by: Dr. Byron Terrier, Exec. Dir. Region 5 ESCINFO
Vacant Lago Vista ISD; Search by: Leon|Alcala PLLCINFO
Vacant Goose Creek CISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses, David Thompson & Dr. Curtis CulwellINFO
Vacant Howe ISD; Search by: Howe ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Cushing ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Vacant Munday CISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO
Vacant El Paso ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Bynum ISD; Search by: Bynum ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Canutillo ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Ingram ISD; Search by: Shaun Barnett Powell Law GroupINFO
Vacant Lamesa ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Vacant West Rusk CCISD; Search by: Lawrence Coleman & West Rusk CCISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Era ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Vacant Prairie Lea ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Clarksville ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Vacant Stafford MSD; Search by: Hitchcock ISD Board of Trustees & Region V ESC - Dr. Rolando “Rudy” TrevinoINFO
Lone Finalist Valley View ISD - James Womack, Superintendent,Richland Springs ISD; Education Solutions and Services Mike Smith & Letha HopkinsINFO
Lone Finalist Waco ISD - Dr. Tiffany Spicer, Superintendent,Buna ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Onalaska ISD - Dr. Kenneth Fraga, Assistant Superintendent,Onalaska ISD; Search by: Onalaska ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Lone Finalist Graham ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Lueders-Avoca ISD - Dr. Joe Alcorta, Superintendent,Dalhart ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Lone Finalist Calvert ISD - Latisha Crockett-Tennell, Interim Superintendent,Calvert ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Lone Finalist Albany ISD - Daryl Stuard, Superintendent,Bremond ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Lone Finalist Victoria ISD - Shelia Collazo, Deputy Superintendent,Somerset ISD; Search by: JCA Law, PLLC and Saul HinojosaINFO
Lone Finalist Hawkins ISD - Jeff Hutchins, Director of Operations,Van ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Monte Alto ISD - Rashad Javed Rana, Assistant Superintendent,Donna ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Lone Finalist Utopia ISD - Joshua Ham, Principal,San Saba ISD; Search by: Utopia ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Lone Finalist Buna ISD - Dr. Julie Motomura, Superintendent,​Schulenburg ISD; Search By: Buna ISD Board of Trustees INFO
Lone Finalist Splendora ISD - Dustin Bromley, Deputy Superintendent,La Porte ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Mount Calm ISD - Jay Underwood, Deputy Superintendent,Anna ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Shaun BarnettINFO
Lone Finalist Waskom ISD - Chris Guastella, Principal,Ferris ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Lone Finalist Deer Park ISD - Dr. Tiffany Reagan, Assistant Superintendent,Deer Park ISD; Search by: Deer Park ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Lone Finalist Seminole ISD - Glen Teal, Superintendent,Jim Ned ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Needville ISD - Dr. Paul Drake, Superintendent,Chester ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Compass Academy Charter School
(Odessa) - Mark Dominguez, Principal,Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD; Search by: Kathy Killingsworth, Interim Superintent assisted by Larry Lee, Leadership Consultant with Region 18INFO
Lone Finalist Bonham ISD - Lance Hamlin, Assistant Superintendent,Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Waxahachie ISD - Rebecca “Becky” McCutchen, Superintendent,Levelland ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & Roalson P.C.& Education Consultant Dr. Ann DixonINFO
Lone Finalist Ennis ISD - Greg Bradley, Deputy Superintendent,Prosper ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Forsan ISD - Michael Valencia, Superintendent,McCamey ISD; Search by: Region 18 ESC, Dr. Dewitt SmithINFO
Lone Finalist Edgewood ISD
(Region 7) - Scott Tyner, Superintendent,Martins Mill iSD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Jim Ned CISD - Will Brewer, Superintendent,Paradise ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Lone Finalist Palmer ISD ; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Hallsburg ISD - Dr. Staci Coleman-Kirk, Principal,Hubbard ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Shaun BarnettINFO
Lone Finalist Slidell ISD - Dr. Christopher M. Heskett, Superintendent,Covington ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Shaun BarnettINFO
Lone Finalist Seguin ISD - Dr. Jack Lee, Superintendent,Bullard ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Royal ISD - Dr. Megan Pape, Superintendent,Snook ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Socorro ISD - James Vasquez, Interim Superintendent,Socorro ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Gunter ISD - Dr. Brandon Enos, Superintendent,Cushing ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Rotan ISD - Trevor Edgemon, Superintendent,Happy ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Lone Finalist Millsap ISD - Harper Stewart, Superintendent,Hamilton ISD; Search by: CCR Educational Consultants, Dr. Skip Casey, Staci Robertson, & Rod TownsendINFO
Lone Finalist Conroe ISD - Dr. David Vinson, Superintendent,Wylie ISD; Search by: Texans for Excellence in Education, President, John Petree, 432-557-6581INFO
Lone Finalist La Pryor ISD - Cody Miller, Director,Northside ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Deweyville ISD - Grady Welborn, Principal,Bridge City ISD; Search by: Dr. Byron Terrier, Exec. Dir. Region 5 ESCINFO
Lone Finalist West Hardin Co. CISD; Search by: Dr. Byron Terrier, Exec. Dir. Region 5 ESCINFO
Lone Finalist Marlin ISD - Alphonso Bates, Assistant Superintendent ,Lamar CISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Lone Finalist Rusk ISD - Mid Johnson, Superintendent,Timpson ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Martin's Mill ISD - Derek Driver, Principal,Harts Bliff ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Snook ISD - Kimberly Giesenschlag, Assistant Superintendent,Snook ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Killeen ISD - Dr. King Davis, Interim,Killeen ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses, David Thompson & Dr. Curtis CulwellINFO
New Super Plains ISD - Scott Mills, Principal,Quannah ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
New Super Olney ISD
(Young Co.) - Dr. Matt Caffey, Principal,Olney ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO
New Super Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
New Super San Benito CISD - Alfredo Perez, Interim Superintendent,San Benito ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
New Super Industrial ISD - Michael B. Colvin, Director,Comfort ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & Roalson P.C.& Education Consultant Charlotte BakeINFO
New Super Dilley ISD - Kelli Dubose, Interim Superintendent,Dilley ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
New Super Kermit ISD - Oscar Muniz, Superintendent,Ralls ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO

With Focus on Trust and Transparency, Killeen ISD Selects Dr. King Davis as Lone Finalist for Superintendent

October 2208:29 AM
 

The Killeen Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 7-0 Monday to name Dr. King Davis the lone finalist for superintendent of schools, selecting an experienced educator known for a calm, steady presence and the ability to build trust in times of challenge. The announcement follows a search process that included community focus groups and surveys that identified what stakeholders wanted to see in the district’s next leader. Trustees said working with and observing Dr. Davis during his 10 weeks as Killeen ISD’s interim superintendent provided clear evidence of his fit for the role. view article  arw

Lake Worth ISD is poised for state intervention; a former Dallas ISD superintendent is trying to hel

October 2208:28 AM
 

One person alone cannot turn around a struggling school district. It takes a team dedicated to change, and former Dallas ISD superintendent Michael Hinojosa is on Lake Worth’s team now. Hinojosa retired from the state’s second-largest school district in 2022 and launched a consulting firm. He had two stints leading Dallas ISD. Cumulatively, he served for 13 years and is credited with helping Dallas make gains in academically and with accountability. view article  arw

A guide to understanding Denton ISD’s proposed tax increase

October 2208:25 AM
 

Denton ISD leaders make no bones about Proposition A, the sole school district item on a beefy Nov. 4 ballot: It’s a 5-cent tax rate increase. Denton ISD Superintendent Susannah O’Bara and Deputy Superintendent Jeremy Thompson, who oversees the district’s financial operations, were just as plain about the reason for taking the tax hike to voters: The district has already “pulled the other levers” to cut their expenses over three years of deficit budgets. This school year, Denton ISD is operating with a $15 million budget deficit. view article  arw

Houston ISD to Elect New Trustees Despite Ongoing State Takeover

October 2208:25 AM
 

Houston Independent School District (HISD) will hold elections for three school board seats in the upcoming November election, even though the district remains under state control. Trustee positions for Districts 5, 6, and 7 will appear on the November 4 ballot for four-year terms. Districts 1 and 9 saw unopposed candidates, so their names will not appear on the ballot. view article  arw

Groesbeck ISD investigates racist threats against student

October 2208:25 AM
 

Groesbeck ISD is investigating the high school after students made racist remarks and death threats over social media. A mother said this happened on Friday when her daughter made a comment about the high school football team. She is now pulling her tenth grader out of the district. The mother told News 10 her child did not go to school Monday because students threatened to hang her in a group message. She said she is disappointed because more than 20 people were in that group message, adding racism is learned at home. view article  arw

Centerville ISD employee under investigation for alleged ‘unprofessional’ conduct with student

October 2208:24 AM
 

Centerville ISD is again at the center of an investigation involving a member of its staff. Assistant Superintendent Dottie Sullivan sent a statement to parents on Tuesday, notifying them of an allegation regarding an employee’s “unprofessional conduct” involving a student on the elementary campus. No additional information was shared, but Sullivan said the district is committed to full transparency. “Please be assured that student safety and campus integrity remain our highest priority,” she said. The Leon County Sheriff’s Office and Child Protective Services are each conducting their own investigations into this case, Sullivan confirmed. view article  arw

Rockdale ISD Superintendent Dr. Denise Monzingo announces retirement

October 2208:23 AM
 

Rockdale ISD Superintendent Dr. Denise Monzingo is set to retire after 12 years with the district. Rockdale ISD made the announcement on Tuesday, Oct. 21. According to Rockdale ISD, Monzingo has 40 years of experience in public education, having served as Superintendent of Schools at Rockdale ISD since 2014. view article  arw

Lancaster ISD Band Director Accused of Child Sex Crime

October 2208:23 AM
 

DeShawn Parks is charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact.   A Lancaster High School music teacher is on administrative leave after being accused of sexually touching a minor.   Assistant Band Director DeShawn Darrell Parks, 39, was arrested on October 10 and charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact, a second-degree felony punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison.  Parks has worked for Lancaster Independent School District for more than 10 years. view article  arw

Exploring AI is future-proofing for students, new Uplift CEO says at charter’s tech expo

October 2208:22 AM
 

High schooler Monroe Farbs didn’t expect a robot to go in for a hug.  The Uplift Summit International Preparatory junior watched a humanoid machine offer three options — fist bump, handshake or hug — and then mirror each move with uncanny timing at a booth inside Esports Stadium Arlington.   “It sparked that inner curiosity to figure out why it works the way it does, and how we could mimic or improve it,” said Farbs, a member of the Arlington charter school’s robotics team.   Uplift Education’s second annual Tech Expo on Oct. 9 drew students from all 13 of the charter network’s high schools for hands-on exhibits, esports matches and panels with more than 50 organizations, including American Airlines, DreamWorks Animation and the U.S. Cyber Command.  view article  arw

Cedar Hill ISD board of trustees deny grievance, won’t return Melanie Benjamin to AD role

October 2208:18 AM
 

It was past midnight when the Cedar Hill ISD board of trustees emerged from closed session to vote on a Level III grievance filed against the school district on behalf of former CHISD athletic director Melanie Benjamin. At the end of a board meeting that lasted nearly six hours, Benjamin was present to watch the trustees vote to deny her grievance, despite an overwhelming show of public support for Benjamin earlier in the evening. view article  arw

Dallas ISD sees surge in “A” schools after $3.5 billion bond investment

October 2208:18 AM
 

"You can do two things with money: you can spend it or you can invest it. And in this case, this is an investment. What happens to kids when they see new facilities, even the one we're in today," said Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, Dallas ISD Superintendent. "What that does is it reminds them that they are valued - and guess what that does? It brings out the best in students and then their parents partner with us. because they know that the school is their school." view article  arw

TEA commissioner weighs drastic choices for Lake Worth ISD’s future

October 2208:16 AM
 

The Texas Education Agency commissioner says Lake Worth ISD has had chronic academic problems at several campuses, with one school earning a failing grade five years in a row. According to state law, the TEA commissioner must now take drastic action. view article  arw

Bonham ISD earns Superior Achievement for Financial Integrity Rating

October 2208:15 AM
 

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD was held October 20, 2025 in the Bonham ISD Administration Center. Board President Chance Roberts called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. All board members were present, except Kenzie McCraw and LaTonia Arris. Fifth graders from IW Evans led the pledges to the US and Texas flags. view article  arw

East Austin community seeks alternative to Austin ISD’s school closures

October 2208:15 AM
 

The future of several Austin ISD schools remains uncertain as the district is forced to make some difficult decisions. Community members are now airing their frustrations. view article  arw

Water line break prompts early release at Liberty Hill ISD schools

October 2208:14 AM
 

A major water line break along Highway 29 led to an early release for students at Liberty Hill High School and Bill Burden Elementary School on Tuesday. Liberty Hill Independent School District posted on Facebook, alerting families of the incident. view article  arw

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Frisco ISD to close Staley Middle School

October 2208:12 AM
 

Frisco ISD’s Staley Middle School will be closed after the 2025-26 school year. District leaders discussed the campus closure during an Oct. 20 board meeting. The board of trustees moved to close the campus in a unanimous vote. “We simply have more students going out of our buildings than coming in,” trustee Sherrie Salas said. “We would prefer [Frisco ISD] be immune to campus closures, but that is not the case. The landscape of public education is changing.” view article  arw

Taylor ISD teachers receive grant, note student excellence

October 2208:12 AM
 

Taylor ISD teachers receive grant, note student excellence Recipients include esports program Taylor teachers and principals had a lot to celebrate at the monthly school board meeting with strides in student academic success and a financial boost from the Taylor Educational Enrichment Foundation. While many of the distributed grants were in the range of $1,000, Taylor High School Career and Technical Education robotics teacher Joseph Thompson received TEE’s “Game Changer” grant of $37,186 for the startup of an esports program at the high school. view article  arw

City, Denton ISD swapping land: One middle school track in exchange for another that could become a park

October 2208:12 AM
 

The city is set to swap land with Denton ISD, exchanging 9.4 acres that are already used for school sports next to South Lakes Park for 3.4 acres on Congress Street that could one day become a city park. The Denton City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the land exchange. view article  arw

Spring Branch ISD case shows the harm of a gutted Voting Rights Act: ‘Your chances were slim to none’

October 2208:12 AM
 

As early voting begins for the Nov. 4 elections, I want to speak to those who feel their vote doesn't matter, who have tuned out or who have become ambivalent about their voting power. I know you've lost faith in the system, and I can't blame you. Like many concerned Americans, I listened to some of the U.S. Supreme Court's discussion about the Voting Rights Act of 1965 last week with a sick feeling in my stomach. The court heard oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, a case that scrutinizes the constitutionality of Section 2, a part of the Voting Rights Act that bans any voting practice or rule that discriminates based on race, color or language spoken. view article  arw

Sweetwater ISD classes canceled due to water issue

October 2208:11 AM
 

Classes at Sweetwater ISD are canceled on Wednesday, October 22, due to a water main break. District officials say all campuses will be closed while crews work to restore service. No additional details have been released at this time. view article  arw

Alvarado ISD teacher’s death leaves community in disbelief amid husband’s arrest

October 2208:10 AM
 

Days after 33-year-old Alvarado High School teacher Chelsea Spillers was found dead in her home, her neighbor says the community is grappling with guilt and disbelief. “I think we're all kind of feeling that, we wish we had known, or we wish we had taken more action,” said neighbor Ashley Crow, who lives nearby. view article  arw

Full-circle moment: Alvin ISD alum works to wipe out student lunch debt

October 2208:05 AM
 

A former Alvin ISD student is giving back to the district that helped shape him by helping students who, like him, once struggled to afford lunch. Kelechi Iroegbu, a graduate of Alvin ISD, launched a GoFundMe campaign to pay off about $17,000 in student lunch debt across the district. He said the effort is about more than money. view article  arw

Plan to pump billions of gallons of water from East Texas appears on hold

October 2205:00 AM
 

An East Texas farm sued the local groundwater conservation district that has authority over the aquifer that would be pumped. As part of a settlement, the district has voided its original permits.  LUFKIN — An East Texas groundwater conservation district is negotiating a legal path that would pause a plan to pump billions of gallons of water out of the region.  The Neches & Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District is allowing its lawyers to settle a lawsuit with a poultry farm that sued the district, which gave preliminary approval to a Dallas-area company to install 40 high-capacity water wells above the Carrizo Wilcox Aquifer.  The nascent settlement, which became public Monday, is the latest twist in a monthslong debate over the project, which drew the ire of community members, local businesses and lawmakers. It resulted in several community meetings and an 11-hour legislative committee hearing.  The lawsuit was filed by Wayne-Sanderson Farms, a poultry business in East Texas. The lawsuit argued the project would hurt its business. view article  arw

Texas Verifies All Voters’ Citizenship With SAVE Data

October 2205:00 AM
 

The secretary of state identified 2,724 potential noncitizens registered to vote in Texas.   After running its entire list of more than 18 million voters through the SAVE database, Texas has identified 2,724 potential noncitizens who are registered to vote in the state.  Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced Monday that her office had completed a full comparison of the state’s voter registration list against data in the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ SAVE database. view article  arw

80-year-old grandmother becomes oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championship

October 2205:00 AM
 

For most of Natalie Grabow's life, she didn't know how to swim. At age 59, she decided to change that, so she could face an even bigger challenge.  "It was a big hurdle I had to overcome," Grabow told NPR via email, "in order to do a triathlon."  [Whatever Happened To ... The 101-Year-Old Champion Runner From India?]  Whatever Happened To ... The 101-Year-Old Champion Runner From India?  Grabow is now being hailed as an inspiration. Not only did she learn to swim and then compete in a triathlon, but the 80-year-old grandmother just became the oldest woman to finish the grueling Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.  "Absolutely incredible," the PA announcer said as Grabow crossed the finish line to loud cheers and a crowd chanting her first name. view article  arw

A new South Texas data center will rely on untapped renewable energy

October 2109:09 AM
 

The new data center will work directly with a nearby windfarm to use energy the windfarm can’t send to the state’s electricity grid. view article  arw

Trans Texas college students bearing more hostility as officials push binary gender definitions

October 2109:00 AM
 

When Liz Graff started their second year of law school this fall, the nonbinary transgender student noticed a shift in how their peers treated them.   Male classmates stopped holding the door for Graff or bumped into them on the sidewalk. In class, students called transgender women “men.” Peers said publicly that people expressing gender identities that diverge from what was assigned at birth has gotten out of hand.   To Graff, these actions add up to represent an increasing hostility on campus toward transgender students. view article  arw

Lone Finalist Named in Killeen ISD

October 2108:29 AM
 

The Killeen Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 7-0 Monday. Oct. 20 to name Dr. King Davis the lone finalist for superintendent of schools, selecting an experienced educator known for a calm, steady presence and the ability to build trust in times of challenge. view article  arw

Centerville school board will discuss superintendent’s future this week

October 2108:29 AM
 

The Centerville school board is set to meet this week for the first time since the school district’s leader was booked into the Leon County jail and charged with a crime. On Friday, we reported the arrest of Centerville ISD Superintendent Carole Dickey who remains employed by the school district and supported by the school board. The next school board meeting is set for Thursday, October 23rd. view article  arw

Centerville school board continues to support indicted superintendent

October 2108:29 AM
 

The school board in Centerville ISD is pushing back against allegations against the district’s leader following her indictment this week by a grand jury in Leon County. According to court records shared with KBTX, Carole Dickey is accused of failing to notify the Texas Education Agency of an educator accused of having a romantic relationship with a student. Prosecutors said Dickey intentionally failed to report his resignation, with the intent to conceal alleged misconduct. view article  arw

Lubbock ISD Superintendent Dr. Kathy Rollo fully exonerated following TEA investigation

October 2105:08 AM
 

The Texas Education Agency has officially closed its investigation into Lubbock ISD Superintendent Dr. Kathy Rollo, fully exonerating her after a complaint was filed earlier this year. “The TEA Educator Investigations Division found no evidence of wrongdoing and determined allegations were without merit, fully exonerating Dr. Rollo. The case is closed, and the investigative warning has been removed from her record,” according to a statement released by Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees President Ryan Curry. Curry also thanked Dr. Rollo for her full cooperation throughout the investigation. Dr. Rollo received notice of the TEA’s conclusion of the investigation on Friday, Oct. 17. view article  arw

Middle school matters more than you think for college prep, Crowley ISD says

October 2105:00 AM
 

Ethan Taylor recently attended his first class at Paul Quinn College in Dallas.  He isn’t a college student. He isn’t even a high schooler. He’s an eighth grader at Summer Creek Middle School in Crowley.  The experience was eye opening.  “I’m very excited for college,” the 13-year-old said. “It’s more advanced stuff. I just want to learn more about everything.” view article  arw

Texas voters to decide on 17 amendments starting Monday

October 2105:00 AM
 

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Starting Monday, Texans can head to the polls to vote on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution — decisions that could reshape tax policy, education funding, infrastructure investment, and more. view article  arw

Big Tech paying millions to train teachers on AI, in push to bring chatbots into classrooms

October 2105:00 AM
 

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — On a scorching hot Saturday in San Antonio, dozens of teachers traded a day off for a glimpse of the future. The topic of the day’s workshop: enhancing instruction with artificial intelligence.  After marveling as AI graded classwork instantly and turned lesson plans into podcasts or online storybooks, one high school English teacher raised a concern that was on the minds of many: “Are we going to be replaced with AI?”  That remains to be seen. But for the nation’s 4 million teachers to stay relevant and help students use the technology wisely, teachers unions have forged an unlikely partnership with the world’s largest technology companies. The two groups don’t always see eye to eye but say they share a common goal: training the future workforce of America. view article  arw

Rep. Wesley Hunt pitches himself as a younger Ken Paxton in U.S. Senate primary bid

October 2008:38 AM
 

Hunt, 43, said his entry into the race to defeat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn guarantees that a “conservative warrior” will be Texas’ next senator — and that only he and Paxton fit the bill. view article  arw

 
 
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