Commissioner Morath names Levi Fuller Inspector General for Educator Misconduct

AUSTIN, Texas – February 4, 2026 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the selection of Levi Fuller as Inspector General for Educator Misconduct. As Inspector General, Fuller will closely oversee the enforcement of Educator Misconduct policies and processes within TEA to help foster safe learning environments for all of Texas’ nearly 5.5 million public school students. “I look forward to the impactful work Levi Fuller will do in service of our students, families and school systems,” said Texas Education Commissioner, Mike Morath. “With more than a decade of experience holding bad actors accountable, Levi will help root out the flawed few that sew distrust among families and school communities while helping to restore confidence in the teaching profession.”
Winter storm watch issued for North Texas warns of dangerous cold and ice

A winter storm watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Dallas-Fort Worth, with impacts coming late this week and into the weekend. The alert warns of hazardous winter weather, including snow, ice and freezing temperatures, in all of North and much of Central Texas. Freezing precipitation is expected to start Friday afternoon and continue through Saturday night.
Cy-Fair superintendent challenges Greg Abbott over Islamic Games demand: ‘CFISD has nothing to hide’

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD leaders say they are following the law — not politics — as the state's third-largest district becomes the latest flashpoint in Gov. Greg Abbott's escalating fight over the Islamic Games and a Muslim civil rights group. Superintendent Douglas Killian wrote a personal letter to the GOP governor late last week, expressing frustration over his demands for Cy-Fair ISD to cancel the Islamic Games of North America at its facilities and saying he needed to clear up "significant inaccuracies related to this situation." According to the letter, which the Chronicle obtained Monday, Killian challenged Abbott's demand directly, saying that it would be illegal for the district to discriminate against the Islamic Games and that the group "is not identified as a foreign terrorist organization."
Thousands of East Texans remain without power after winter storm shuts down most of state

LUFKIN — Thousands of East Texans remain without power days after a winter storm paralyzed most of the state over the weekend. Many may be without power until Sunday as utility workers traverse icy roads in dense forests to restore power.Winter Storm Fern spread across the U.S. from New Mexico to the Northeast over the weekend, leaving thick layers of ice and snow in its wake. Residents across Texas saw temperatures drop below freezing and power outages that lasted anywhere from a few minutes to days. East Texas was the only region in Texas to lose power for an extended period of time.
Low test scores on one campus can trigger a state takeover in Texas, affecting Black, Hispanic and low-income students most

Low test scores on one campus can trigger a state takeover in Texas, affecting Black, Hispanic and low-income students most The demographic makeup of the “trigger” schools raises questions about whether Texas' accountability system fairly considers historic inequities tied to race and poverty.The Texas Education Agency last year launched plans to take over four school districts due to low academic performance, confiscating decision-making power from elected leaders based on state-issued F grades at six campuses.
Yes, the Comptroller Can Block School Choice Funds From Terror-Linked Schools

Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion on Saturday affirming that the Texas Comptroller’s Office has the "exclusive" authority to determine which private schools and education vendors are eligible to participate in the state’s new school choice program.

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UT School of Civic Leadership Launches Program on Jewish and Western Civilization

February 0308:32 AM

The program includes “unique undergraduate courses” and a “new study abroad program in Israel.” The School of Civic Leadership at UT-Austin has introduced a new endeavor to explore “the influence of Jewish ideas and Jewish history on the Western world and the American republic.” According to a university press release, the Ackerman Program on Jewish and Western Civilization and the Rosenthal-Levy Scholars program will launch in the Fall 2026 semester. view article

Central Texas students continue walking out of class to protest ICE operations

February 0308:31 AM

Hundreds of students walked out of classes at multiple Central Texas school districts on Monday to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. The walkouts affected at least five school districts: Hays CISD, Manor ISD, Lockhart ISD, Pflugerville ISD, and Bastrop ISD. Hays CISD reported several hundred students participating across five campuses: Hays High School, Live Oak Academy High School, Johnson High School, Lehman High School, and Barton Middle School. They marched to downtown Kyle. view article

Two CBP agents identified in Alex Pretti shooting are from South Texas

February 0308:31 AM

Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez fired on Pretti during a protest in Minneapolis last month, according to government records viewed by ProPublica. The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez. view article

Chapter 110. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading

February 0308:30 AM

This section implements the requirements of Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.002(c-4), and, in conjunction with Chapter 113 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies), implements the requirements of TEC, §28.002(a)(2)(G), (h), and (h-1). view article

What to know as Texas develops first mandatory reading list for K-12 schools

February 0308:30 AM

Following over four hours of public testimony and debate Jan. 28, the Texas State Board of Education is poised to postpone a plan to create a mandatory reading list for K-12 students. Board members said Jan. 28 that they wanted to get more feedback from Texans before moving forward with the policy, which would take effect at the beginning of the 2030-31 school year. The SBOE is required to create the reading list under a 2023 state law, and members said they would likely revisit the proposal during an April meeting. view article

Galveston man sues California doctor under new Texas law allowing lawsuits over abortion pills

February 0308:30 AM

Under House Bill 7, a private citizen who successfully sues an abortion pill provider can receive up to $100,000 from the defendant. A Galveston County man has filed a lawsuit against a California doctor he accuses of providing abortion-inducing pills to his partner, leveraging for the first time a new Texas law that allows private citizens to sue abortion providers for up to $100,000. view article

In the West Texas oil patch, companies plan gas power plants to run new data centers

February 0308:30 AM

The developer of one project, in Pecos County, calls it the largest power project in the U.S. Data centers are sparking a surge of gas power plant construction in Texas. Texas’ environmental regulator this week issued the largest air pollution permit in the country to an enormous planned complex of gas power plants and data centers near the oilfields of the Permian Basin, according to an announcement from the project’s developers. view article

La Joya ISD announces extension of Board of Managers

February 0308:28 AM

The La Joya Independent School District announced Monday afternoon an extension of authority from the Texas Education Agency and a change in board membership. According to a release, the Texas Education Agency will oversee the district through February 1, 2028. view article

East Texas teacher accused of having drugs on campus, gun inside vehicle arrested

February 0308:25 AM

An Athens ISD teacher accused of having marijuana and a weapon on campus property was arrested Monday. Broderick Omar Hopkins, 47, a teacher at Athens ISD, was booked into the Henderson County Jail on Monday for charges of possession of marijuana, possession of dangerous drugs and unlawful carrying of a weapon. His bonds totaled $15,000. He was released the same day. view article

Court filing alleges Judson ISD violated open meetings law amid consideration of superintendent removal

February 0308:25 AM

A San Antonio resident is asking a judge whether a recent special Judson Independent School District board meeting was legal. The plaintiff, Lisa Butler, is “highly interested in the affairs of the Judson Independent School District, including its Board of Trustees,” according to a temporary restraining order (TRO) filed Jan. 23. view article

Laredo ISD implements Texas Senate Bill 13 for library oversight

February 0308:25 AM

The Laredo Independent School District (LISD) has been navigating new library content procedures following the introduction of Senate Bill 13 late last year. The law expands parental rights, giving parents access to library catalogs and control over what their children can access. “It’s also putting the responsibility on the parents. The parents need to know and they have input as to what they feel their child can or cannot read. So what this SB-13 does, it is asking the schools to look carefully,” said Mely Paez, director of library and media services for Laredo ISD. view article

Mixed emotions surface as Kingsville ISD prepares to vote on elementary realignment

February 0308:25 AM

Kingsville Independent School District has announced a proposed improvement plan consisting of a elementary realignment plan that will be voted on Tuesday. The plan would consolidate three campuses into two and has sparked mixed reactions among community members and educators view article

Midland ISD partners with Baylor for student medical program

February 0308:25 AM

Midland ISD has expanded its partnership with Baylor College of Medicine to offer a summer opportunity for rising seniors wanting a career in medicine and health sciences.( view article

TEA investigating Austin ISD over anti-ICE student protests

February 0308:24 AM

The Texas Education Agency confirmed Monday that it is investigating Austin ISD and several other districts following student protests across the state last week. The move comes after Gov. Greg Abbott announced he directed Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath to launch an investigation into AISD in a post on X Friday. view article

TxDOT starts construction near Belton ISD high school to improve safety, mobility for pedestrians

February 0308:15 AM

TxDOT starts construction near Belton ISD high school to improve safety, mobility for pedestrians view article

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Athens ISD teacher accused of having marijuana on campus

February 0308:10 AM

A man employed as an Athens ISD teacher and assistant basketball coach has been arrested and accused of having marijuana and other “dangerous drugs” on campus. The man, who is employed at Central Athens Elementary School, was arrested early Monday morning outside the campus, according to an Athens ISD release. The school said they notified authorities after they learned of a “potential concern.” view article

State Officials Investigate Austin ISD After Anti-ICE Student Walkout 

February 0305:00 AM

The walkout was part of a national protest of recent ICE crackdowns on illegal aliens.   State officials are demanding explanations from the Austin Independent School District after the student walkout last Friday in protest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Soon after reports were made that students had been allowed to leave class and join anti-ICE protests at the Texas Capitol while receiving a police escort, Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Education Agency to investigate the situation. “AISD gets taxpayer dollars to teach the subjects required by the state, not to help students skip school to protest,” posted Abbott on Friday evening. view article

Texas’ social studies shakeup creates divide over whose histories to teach, and how

February 0305:00 AM

Concerned about Texas’ social studies overhaul, Democrats on the State Board of Education used a recent meeting to push for the inclusion of more Black and Indigenous perspectives and for young children to learn about the horrific nature of slavery. Roughly 17 hours into a four-day marathon of meetings, the State Board of Education turned to a discussion of broad historical topics, prompting several board members to present an itemized wish list for Texas’ social studies curriculum. view article

Texas land commissioner primary: Who is running and what you need to know

February 0305:00 AM

The General Land Office oversees investments that earn billions of dollars for public education, manages state lands, operates the Alamo and distributes benefits to Texas veterans. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand. The Texas General Land Office, referred to as the GLO, is the oldest state agency. Established in 1836, the GLO was primarily in charge of collecting and keeping records, providing maps and surveys, issuing titles and managing the settlement of state lands. view article

Democratic Upset in Deep Red Texas District Rattles Republicans

February 0305:00 AM

A Democrat won a state legislative special election in a district that President Trump carried by 17 percentage points, unnerving Republicans in Texas and beyond. In an upset that rattled Republicans in Texas and beyond, a Democrat decisively won a state legislative special election on Saturday in a district around Fort Worth that President Trump carried by more than 17 percentage points just over a year ago. The Democrat, Taylor Rehmet, a local union leader and first-time candidate, defeated the Republican, Leigh Wambsganss, by double digits — 57 to 43 — in the historically conservative district. view article

Measles Outbreak Spreads in Southwest US: Vaccination Key to Containment

February 0305:00 AM

New measles cases have been reported in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico this week, marking the first spread of the outbreak into central Texas. Health officials warn that the virus continues to gain ground, with multiple new counties recording their first cases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. has already surpassed the total number of measles cases recorded in 2024, signaling a troubling resurgence of the disease. view article

“It was scary. I was upset.”: Pension payments stop after a 94-year-old retired teacher is mistakenly declared dead

February 0208:40 AM

A 94-year-old retired teacher in Texas shouldn’t have to “prove” she’s alive just to get the pension she earned, but that’s exactly the mess ABC7 reporter Carlos Granda laid out in his report about Gloria Wilson, a longtime LAUSD educator whose monthly payments abruptly vanished after the system flagged her as deceased. Carlos Granda framed it plainly: Gloria Wilson is not dead, even though her California pension plan briefly treated her like she was, and the consequences hit fast because her pension wasn’t extra money – it was the backbone of her monthly budget. Wilson told Carlos Granda the moment she realized something was wrong was when her usual deposit never landed in her bank account. “It was scary. I was upset,” Gloria Wilson said, describing the shock of watching an expected payment simply not show up. view article

Texas approves ‘largest permitted data center campus’ in the U.S.

February 0208:32 AM

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - West Texas will soon be home to the GW Ranch, an enormous planned complex of gas power plants and data centers near the oil fields of the Permian basin.According to the project’s developers, Pacifico Energy, it is the largest permitted data center campus in the United States. Pacifico Energy got the go-ahead this month from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. This more than 8,000-acre campus will be located in Pecos County, about 17 miles north of Fort Stockton, to the southwest of Odessa The company expects its GW Ranch will provide customers with power in the first half of 2027, with a guaranteed pathway to scale to over 5 GW. Pacifico Energy says it expects this project to create thousands of construction jobs, hundreds of permanent high-paying jobs, and substantial tax revenues. Pacifico is calling the GW Ranch the ‘next wave of A-I innovation.’ view article

Abbott orders TEA investigation after Austin ISD students join nationwide walkout

February 0208:31 AM

Governor Greg Abbott says he’s directing the Texas Education Agency commissioner to investigate after Austin ISD students took part in Friday’s nationwide walkout. In a social media post, he says AISD gets taxpayer dollars to teach the subjects required by the state, not to help students skip school to protest. view article

States that once led in child vaccination fall as they expand exemptions

February 0208:30 AM

Mississippi and West Virginia lose top spots to Connecticut and New York, a Stateline analysis finds. States that were leaders in childhood vaccination before the pandemic are among those losing ground as exemptions and unfounded skepticism take hold, encouraged by the Trump administration’s stance under U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Expanded exemptions for parents are likely to drop both Mississippi and West Virginia from the top national rankings they held before the pandemic, according to a Stateline analysis of federal data. Other states like Florida, Idaho, Louisiana and Montana also are pushing the envelope on vaccine choice. view article

Trustees tap longtime educator as lone finalist for Mansfield ISD superintendent

February 0208:29 AM

Tiffanie Spencer, Mansfield ISD’s area superintendent of administration, is the lone finalist to be the top schools leader after a unanimous board vote Jan. 31. Spencer now must wait a state-mandated 21 days before trustees can formally hire her as a superintendent. She’ll replace Kimberley Cantu who announced her retirement in August after seven years as superintendent. view article

Winnsboro ISD still looking at candidates for interim superintendent

February 0208:29 AM

Winnsboro ISD will keep searching for an interim superintendent after taking no action during a special meeting Saturday. The Winnsboro ISD Board of Education held a special meeting Saturday to consider the hiring of an interim superintendent following the arrest of former superintendent Brian Wilcox last month. He was arrested Jan. 12 and charged with two counts of failure to report child abuse with intent to conceal. Current superintendent Aaron Nation and Brian Wilcox’s wife Ashley Wilcox, a former district employee, were also arrested. view article

Mansfield ISD chooses lone finalist for superintendent, the district says

February 0208:29 AM

Mansfield ISD has decided on a lone finalist for superintendent, the district says. Dr. Tiffanie Spencer currently serves Mansfield ISD as an area superintendent but has been chosen as superintendent after a nationwide search, according to a release. According to the district, Dr. Spencer was chosen for her focus on strengthening student outcomes, supporting educators, and building collaborative partnerships with families and communities. view article

VIDEO: Fight breaks out between coaches on same team at Aldine ISD school

February 0208:25 AM

A melee at a middle school basketball game Thursday night at Hambrick Middle School is under investigation by Aldine Independent School District administration. Two separate sources tell 2 Investigates the trouble originally started between Hambrick’s boy’s basketball coach, a male, and Hambrick’s cheerleading coach, a female. view article

Humble man arrested after allegedly waiting for female students at Humble ISD school bus stop

February 0208:16 AM

Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies arrested 18-year-old Nicolas Guillory on January 26 in relation to an incident on December 17, 2025. What we know: Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office say they responded to multiple calls of an unknown man who allegedly exposed his genitals to several students while they were waiting at a bus stop to go to school in the Humble area. view article

Lubbock ISD unveils framework, timeline for district schools optimization

February 0207:17 AM

The Lubbock Independent School District is no stranger to having to close and merge schools in the past for various reasons. But moving forward, LISD leaders say they will follow a District Optimization Plan to monitor and determine future school mergers and closures in an effort to be transparent and authentic with parents and the public. view article

Gov. Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration Over Screwworm Spread 

January 3008:53 AM

Abbott’s declaration comes after close monitoring by both Texas and the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the northward spread of the parasitic screwworm in Mexico. Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a statewide disaster declaration over the continued northward expansion of the New World screwworm, which has been labeled by state officials as a threat to Texas’ wildlife and livestock industries. “Although the New World screwworm fly is not yet present in Texas or the U.S., its northward spread from Mexico toward the U.S. southern border poses a serious threat to Texas’ livestock industry and wildlife,” said Abbott. “State law authorizes me to act to prevent a threat of infestation that could cause severe damage to Texas property, and I will not wait for such harm to reach our livestock and wildlife.” view article

McKinney ISD Athletic Trainer Arrested for Sex Crimes Against Student

January 3008:47 AM

Lindsey Post is the second district employee in one week accused of sexual misconduct involving students. view article

After a death at an El Paso ICE facility was ruled a homicide, will prosecutors pursue a criminal case?

January 3008:45 AM

Because Geraldo Lunas Campos died at a military base, the El Paso District Attorney says any criminal case may fall to federal prosecutors. But criminal law experts say the state doesn’t have to defer to them. view article

Northside ISD: Student found with gun at Harlan High School

January 3008:31 AM

The Northside Independent School District (NISD) said a student was found with an unloaded gun on Thursday at Harlan High School. The student is expected to be arrested on a charge of places weapons prohibited, according to the district. The district said the student will also face “serious disciplinary consequences.” In a letter sent to families, Harlan High School Principal Richard Yzaguirre said staff and NISD police officers “acted immediately” to locate the student after a report surfaced about a gun in the individual’s possession. view article

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