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See Lubbock ISD school board approve 3 new elementary locations
Lubbock Independent School District Board of Trustees President Ryan Curry listens to district staff presentation about the location for new elementary during a board meeting on Feb. 11, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.
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Former Texas Most Wanted criminal sentenced for impregnating 11-year-old
A former Texas 10 Most Wanted criminal has been sentenced to nearly four decades in prison for impregnating a young girl in 2024. The man, an undocumented immigrant living in Harris County at the time of his arrest, was captured after a weeks-long investigation into a child sex abuse and smuggling of minor investigation.
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Lubbock ISD unveils plan to certify all core subject teachers by 2030
In February 2025, the leader of Lubbock ISD spoke to policy experts about Texas' reliance on uncertified teachers and how her district is navigating the problem. A year later — with a newly implemented law from the state's legislature — LISD has unveiled its path forward to ensuring core subjects are being taught by certified teachers. What else happened at the meeting? Lubbock ISD reveals locations, construction of 3 new elementary schools
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Houston ISD’s Mike Miles creates new position, names Academics Chief Kristen Hole a ‘deputy superintendent’
Houston ISD's state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles has promoted the district's chief of academics to a new role titled "deputy superintendent." In the newly created position, Kristen Hole will oversee both the academics and schools offices at HISD, effective Tuesday. Miles wrote in the announcement that the role strengthens the district's "commitment to deliver exceptional outcomes for every student at HISD." Hole's promotion is the latest in cabinet moves this school year, including an area superintendent's promotion to "chief of strategic initiatives" and the departures of the chief of human resources and the chief of public affairs and communications. Houston ISD's state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles has promoted the district's chief of academics to a new role titled "deputy superintendent."
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Katy ISD pushes back on state-mandated daily school prayer policy as voting deadline looms. Here’s why.
Katy ISD trustees indicated Monday that they plan to reject a state-authorized daily school prayer policy, saying the district already protects religious expression and does not want to impose restrictions that could limit when or how students pray. PROPERTY TAXES: A homeowner’s guide to 2026 deadlines in Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties The board introduced a resolution affirming students’ right to voluntary, student-initiated religious expression while declining to create a district-run daily period for prayer allowed under Senate Bill 11. Trustees are expected to take a vote next wee k ahead of the March 1 state deadline.
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5 Tarrant County districts reject daily prayer period in public schools under Texas law
Trustees from a handful of Tarrant County districts recently voted not to create a daily period for voluntary prayer in public school classrooms stressing that students already have religious rights. Lake Worth, Hurst-Euless-Bedford, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw, Mansfield and Castleberry join a growing list of Texas districts declining the option in a vote a new state law requires of every Texas public school board by March 1. So far two area districts — Keller and Aledo — adopted the prayer period.
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San Angelo ISD board rejects resolution requiring prayer,
San Angelo ISD trustees unanimously voted against adopting a resolution that would have required every campus to provide a daily period for prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text during the board’s regular meeting Monday. The meeting was held the evening of Feb. 16 at the SAISD Administration Building. Trustees took up an agenda item calling for a record vote on whether to adopt a statutory resolution outlined in Senate Bill 11 (SB11) from the 89th Texas Legislature.
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Rick Perry says his political group will spend “whatever we need” to support John Cornyn in Senate primary
The former Texas governor chairs the Lone Star Freedom Project, a group that has already spent almost $18 million boosting Cornyn against Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt.
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Comptroller candidate Don Huffines’ family owns former Epstein ranch in New Mexico
The family of Don Huffines, a former Republican Texas senator who is now campaigning to become the state’s comptroller, bought the disgraced Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in New Mexico after the child sex trafficker and molester died.“Four years after Mr. Epstein’s death, the Huffines family purchased property in New Mexico listed at public auction whose proceeds benefited his victims. Prior to the auction listing, they had never visited the property,” Huffines’ campaign spokesperson Allen Blakemore said in a statement Friday. In a follow-up statement Monday, Blakemore said the family had not been approached by any authorities to search the property but would cooperate should they be. The statement was released in the wake of calls from officials in New Mexico for federal and state authorities to open a probe after an email recently surfaced that two girls may be buried at the ranch or near it. The ownership was first reported earlier Friday by the Santa Fe New Mexican, which attributed its reporting to public records obtained through public information requests.
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Texas AG Ken Paxton files second suit targeting Muslim housing project in North Texas
Paxton began investigating the East Plano Islamic Center in March for potential violations of consumer protection laws. Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the directors of a municipal utility district in the second case from his office aimed at impeding the development of a master-planned community initially marketed to Muslims. The East Plano Islamic Center has pitched a residential development, formerly called EPIC City, with more than 1,000 residential units, a mosque, a K-12 faith-based school and retail shops outside of Dallas. The project drew numerous state investigations last year — some for unclear reasons — including one from Paxton, who said in March he was looking into potential violations of consumer protection laws. T he suit alleges that Double R Municipal Utility District in Hunt and Collin counties was improperly transferred to a new, ineligible board of directors in September to help the planned community develop in the district. That same day, the new board also approved adding about 400 acres to its district at the request of Community Capital Partners, one of the development companies for the planned community.
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To avoid state takeovers, Texas districts are spending millions to outsource struggling schools. Here’s how it works.
Longer school days. Fewer electives. Improved test scores, at least for a time. Inside the pricey new experiment aimed at turning around schools with failing grades. WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Texas school districts are opting to outsource their failing campuses to third-party operators in a little-known, but increasingly common attempt to avoid state takeovers, a WFAA investigation found. In exchange for paying millions to a third party with the promise of improved accountability scores, the TEA grants a two-year reprieve from state intervention and sends the district additional public education funds to help cover the cost. In these scenarios, superintendents and school boards keep their jobs and retain at least partial local control over their schools — all of which would be at risk with a state takeover. Texas school districts are opting to outsource their failing campuses to third-party operators in a little-known, but increasingly common attempt to avoid state takeovers, a WFAA investigation found. In exchange for paying millions to a third party with the promise of improved accountability scores, the TEA grants a two-year reprieve from state intervention and sends the district additional public education funds to help cover the cost. In these scenarios, superintendents and school boards keep their jobs and retain at least partial local control over their schools — all of which would be at risk with a state takeover.
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Attorney General Paxton launches investigations into three Texas school districts over students protesting ICE
Paxton said his office is examining claims that administrators and faculty helped organize the demonstrations. The move, announced Monday, targets North East Independent School District in San Antonio, Dallas Independent School District and Manor Independent School District, following a similar inquiry into the Austin Independent School District. Paxton said his office is also examining claims that administrators and faculty helped organize the demonstrations. “I will not allow Texas schools to become breeding grounds for the radical Left’s open borders agenda,” Paxton said in a statement. “Let this serve as a warning to any public school official or employee who unlawfully facilitates student participation in protests targeting our heroic law enforcement officers: my office will use every legal tool available to hold you accountable.”
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Dan Crenshaw vs. Steve Toth primary is a fight over who’s the real RINO
Crenshaw, fighting to remain in his Houston-area congressional seat, has drawn criticism from right-wing media and a challenge from Toth, among the most conservative members of the Texas House. Crenshaw, fighting to remain in his Houston-area congressional seat, has drawn criticism from right-wing media and a challenge from Toth, among the most conservative members of the Texas House.
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GOP attorney general candidates tout conservative bona fides at only debate in primary to succeed Ken Paxton
All four candidates are vying to prove they are the heir apparent to Paxton, who has solidified the office as a juggernaut in the conservative legal movement. At a debate that hit all the major GOP talking points, the four Republicans vying to be Texas’ next attorney general sought to differentiate themselves and their vision for running one of the state’s most powerful offices. All four candidates are conservative, with little ideological daylight between each other and current Attorney General Ken Paxton. At the debate, they echoed calls to use the agency to go after the “Islamification” of Texas, wrest immigration enforcement authority from the federal government and stop the flow of abortion pills into the state. As the apparent frontrunner, U.S. Rep. Chip Roy took the most arrows, as the other three candidates hope to keep him below 50% of the vote to force a runoff. Roy, a fourth-term congressman from Austin, previously served as chief of staff for Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and the top deputy to Paxton when he was first elected attorney general.
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Judson ISD names second interim leader only a month after putting superintendent on leave
Board trustees for the Judson Independent School District have chosen yet another interim superintendent to temporarily lead the district amid a budget deficit, board in-fighting and a school closure process.
The decision comes only two weeks after the board kicked off the termination process for Superintendent Milton Fields for reasons officials have not made public.
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Austin ISD to manage special ed without state oversight for first time in nearly three years
Austin Independent School District will run its own special education department without state oversight for the first time in nearly three years. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath on Tuesday told the district he was removing the two state-appointed monitors who have overseen AISD ever since 2023 when a state investigation found the district repeatedly missed strict state and federal deadlines for evaluating kids suspected of needing special education services.
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Pearland HS theatre teacher placed on administrative leave, under police investigation
A Pearland High School theatre teacher is on administrative leave and under investigation by the Pearland Police Department, KPRC 2 has learned. “Please be assured that the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority,” said Aliana Wynn, Pearland ISD’s director of communications. Families were not notified about the teacher’s investigation.
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Everman ISD outsources two campuses with TEA takeover threat looming
Two Everman ISD schools will be run by a Colorado-based nonprofit next year after the district board voted to outsource operations at two campuses whose continued failing accountability score performance could put the entire district at risk of state takeover.
The district will pay Third Future Schools millions of dollars to take over Townley Elementary and Baxter Junior High schools for the next three years. The TEA gave Townley F grades in 2023 and 2024 and a D in 2025. It gave Baxter F grades all three years. Five years of failing grades puts the district at risk of state takeover.
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Texas wants public schools to stop hiring uncertified teachers. South San ISD is leaning on Teach for America.
Teach For America, a national recruiting group that places young professionals in classrooms with the most need, is growing its local footprint through way of South San Antonio Independent School District.
South San and the nonprofit recently entered into a partnership to fill district vacancies for the 2026-27 school year. Under the agreement, corps members, the name for Teach For America recruits — would commit at least two years to South San ISD, and the district can hire and place up to 25 corps members in its classrooms.
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Kingsville ISD gets state warning, Premont ISD proves comeback is possible
The Texas Education Agency has placed Kingsville Independent School District on accredited warning status due to its F-rating, but another South Texas district's successful turnaround demonstrates that recovery has been achieved before in the region.
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Killeen ISD names operating partner for Manor Middle School
Killeen ISD has named an operating partner for Manor Middle School as the district works to improve state accountability ratings at the campus. Killeen ISD announced on Tuesday, Feb. 17 that the Board of Trustees had voted to approve Third Future Schools as the 2026-2029 Texas Partnership operating partner for Manor Middle School.
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Paxton says he’s investigating North East ISD over student anti-ICE walkouts
San Antonio’s North East Independent School District is under investigation for allegedly facilitating student protests against U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Monday.
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Franklin ISD schools clear after bomb, shooting threats
Three Robertson County schools were placed on lockdown Tuesday after receiving bomb and shooting threats that Sheriff Bill Ruland said appear to be part of a swatting incident. Franklin High School, Franklin Middle School and Franklin Elementary School were all locked down as a precaution. “All three are clear now,” Ruland said, adding that while the calls were directed at the high school, his office cleared all three campuses as a safety measure.
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Judson ISD board president asks for removal of trustee after vote to close Judson Middle School
The Judson Independent School District Board of Trustees have been tasked with making several difficult decisions to do what they believe will better secure the district’s future. Judson ISD, which is facing a $37 million budget shortfall, made one of those decisions Monday night when the board voted 6-0 in favor of closing Judson Middle School by the end of the 2025-26 academic year. The lone trustee who was not present for the vote was José A. Macias Jr.
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Houston ISD parents seek clarity in school closure meetings, question if proposal is final
Parents packed into campus meetings this week after Houston ISD announced a list of schools that could close as part of its broader restructuring plan. Outside Burrus Elementary, families told FOX 26 they were looking for clear answers — including where their children would attend school next year and whether the proposed closures are truly final.
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City of Conroe finally agrees to provide water, sewer to Willis ISD schools after months of tension
The City of Conroe has finally reached an agreement with Willis ISD to provide water and sewer services to multiple schools. This comes after more than six months of legal wrangling. The agreement was only reached after a dramatic meeting where the mayor asked police to clear the council chambers after councilwoman Marsha Porter brought up the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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Travis County grand jury clears former Manor ISD officer in 2024 use-of-force case
A Travis County Special Grand Jury has declined to indict former Manor ISD Police Department Officer Kristopher House in connection with a 2024 use-of-force incident involving a juvenile. Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced that the grand jury concluded its review of the February 20, 2024, incident and did not return an indictment on February 12, 2026.
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Austin ISD can now run its special education program without state oversight
Austin ISD can now run its special education services on its own, after three years under state oversight. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath sent a letter on Tuesday to AISD Superintendent Matias Segura saying he was removing the two monitors appointed by the state to oversee AISD's special education program.
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Austin ISD exits state oversight as special education program hits compliance milestone
Austin ISD leaders announced that the district’s special education program is no longer under state oversight, marking a major turning point nearly three years after the Texas Education Agency (TEA) ordered sweeping improvements.
The district had been under scrutiny since 2021, when a TEA investigation found AISD had failed to properly evaluate students eligible for special education, causing a backlog that left many waiting months for support. In 2023, the state assigned monitors to oversee the district’s progress.
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No weapons found after report led to lockdown at Pasadena ISD high school
Dobie High School in Pasadena was placed on lockdown as a precaution on Tuesday morning after a student reportedly saw someone with a firearm on campus, according to Pasadena Independent School District.
District officials said law enforcement and campus administrators immediately responded and are actively investigating the report. In an initial statement, the district said all students and staff are safe. Parents started getting text messages from their kids.
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FWISD students see gains. Will Texas keep the leader behind them?
The call caught FWISD mother Adrienne Haynes off guard. A Dunbar High School counselor was checking in about her son’s academic progress — something she said she had not experienced before then. “I give credit to the superintendent,” Haynes said. “Before her, a lot of times we wouldn’t know what was happening in the schools.” Each grade level saw improvements on recent midyear exams that track students’ progress. The average reading score increased by 1 to 8 points while the average math score bumped up 1 to 5 points.
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Mark Zuckerberg to testify in social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg is set to take the stand Wednesday to testify for the first time before a jury about claims that his social media platforms harmed children and teens. Zuckerberg’s witness testimony in a landmark social media addiction trial will give the Meta chief executive a chance to defend the efforts the company says it has taken to protect young users. Parents who say their children were harmed or died as a result of social media are traveling from around the country to attend. They say the hearing marks a crucial moment of accountability for Meta following years of concerns about youth safety on its platforms Facebook and Instagram. Meta, as well as YouTube, are accused of intentionally designing addictive features that hooked a now-20-year-old woman as a child and harmed her mental health. The lawsuit brought by the young woman, identified by her lawyer as “Kaley,” and her mother is the first of more than 1,500 similar lawsuits to go to trial.
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‘We’re not Houston.’ FWISD takeover brings uncertainty, calls to listen to residents
Fort Worth mother Marisol Herrera couldn’t shake a question from the top of her mind Thursday following the announcement about the state takeover of FWISD. Will students have the same opportunities she had growing up here as an immigrant? Will they have the same chance to succeed as her son, a junior at I.M. Terrell Academy? The answers to those questions will come in the coming months and years, as state appointees replace locally elected trustees to control the nearly 70,000-student district with 10,000 employees, marking the second-largest takeover in Texas history. Herrera is disappointed that Fort Worth ISD will go through immense change when it needs consistency and a steady hand, she said. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath launched the intervention Oct. 23 after the now-closed Leadership Academy at Forest Oak Sixth Grade failed to meet state academic standards five years in a row.
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Over 100,000 Texas families apply for new school choice program
AUSTIN, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott celebrated a historic response to the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program on Monday, as more than 100,000 Texas families submitted applications in less than two weeks. The program, the largest school choice initiative launch in U.S. history, allows eligible students to direct funding to preapproved educational providers of their choice. Texas families can now apply for private school vouchers. Here’s what to know. The TEFA program, overseen by Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock and the Texas Comptroller’s office, lets parents use funds to choose the schools that best meet their children’s needs, covering expenses like tuition, transportation, and other educational costs.
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Texas Muslims harassed while praying at Plano park amid rising Islamophobia
The organization has responded to the viral incident. A peaceful prayer in a Plano park was disrupted Sunday when a man shouting Islamophobic remarks harassed members of the congregation. The Islamic Relief at the University of Texas at Dallas (IRUTD) had gathered at the park for a Barakah Breakfast—a community centered event focused on reflection, connection and service, according to the organization. During prayer, a man was filmed harassing the group, calling Islam a "disgusting fake religion" and yelling that members would "go to hell" unless they repented, among other inflammatory and offensive remarks. An Instagram account seemingly belonging to the instigator also posted a partial video of the harassment.
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