Nine school improvement projects totaling nearly $200 million from Northside Independent School District's 2022 bond issue are "on hold" with no indication of when the projects will be built. Just four years after its nearly $1 billion bond election, San Antonio's largest school district intends to seek voter approval in November on a bond package for security upgrades and other improvements.  Northside's Building Committee got an update Wednesday on the $198.47 million in projects that were approved nearly four years ago but have not since been executed. Superintendent John Craft told a panel of trustees he wants to "be careful in not putting millions and millions of dollars into these facilities and then having to come back in a very short amount of time (and saying), 'Well, we really need more science labs.' view article

Lufkin ISD holds community meeting on $140 million bond proposal view article

The Killeen Independent School District could move forward with the sale of two decommissioned elementary school properties. KISD’s Board of Trustees is scheduled to consider whether to accept two separate bids at the upcoming March 24 meeting: one for $450,000 for the former Clifton Park Elementary School property and another for $350,000 for the Sugar Loaf Elementary School property. According to a board agenda action item sheet uploaded online by KISD, the district issued a bid invitation on Nov. 18, 2025, for the former Clifton Park property located at 2200 Trimmier Road, and on Jan. 13, 2026, proposals were received. view article

Dallas school and city leaders say a historic bond on the May 2 ballot can be “transformative” for the district. The $6.2 billion package is the largest bond proposal in Texas history. It would go toward nearly two dozen new buildings, tech and safety upgrades and hundreds of permanent classroom spaces to replace portable classrooms. view article

Hereford ISD’s School Board has called for a $150 million bond for the May 2026 election. District officials say the bond would fund the construction of a new high school and other campus improvements. view article

Lubbock ISD has begun the demolition of O.L. Slaton Middle School to make way for a new elementary school at the site near 32nd St. and Ave. Q. Demolition crews started tearing down the O.L. Slaton building Wednesday as part of a broader campus consolidation plan approved by bond voters last year. view article

Comal ISD board members received an update on a number of 2021 and 2023 bond projects across the district at a board meeting Feb. 26. Three projects are funded by the voter-approved 2021 bond, which allocated $411.3 million for the construction of two new elementary schools, one new middle school, land acquisition and infrastructure projects, according to the district’s website. view article

McCamey ISD released a statement this afternoon following the death of Samson Reyes, a 17-year-old former student of the district. "This tragedy is felt deeply by many, including here at McCamey ISD, where he once attended,” the statement said. Reyes was a Junior currently attending Rocksprings High School in Rocksprings, Texas. view article

Howe ISD has announced that the district has purchased 91 acres of land to serve as a future site for a eventual new high school. The district said former Superintendent Kevin Wilson helped find and purchase the land next to Connections Park before his retirement from the district. view article

Amid school closures, tight budgets and shrinking enrollment, the El Paso Independent School District is considering taking a bond proposal to voters in November to upgrade its aging campuses. view article

After voters approved the larger part of a half-a-billion-dollar bond package last year, North East Independent School District is taking big steps in delivering on more than 70 proposed school improvement projects.   Last week, the NEISD school board approved a five-year implementation plan of its 2025 bond with a long list of architectural and engineering firms hired to work on projects that would enhance safety and security, technology, infrastructure and athletic facilities.  NEISD's master project list prioritizes chiller replacements, sunshade structures and safety technology upgrades at several campuses. Projects with the least priority include things like new vehicle purchases, indoor and outdoor lighting replacements and roof maintenance. view article

After voters approved the larger part of a half-a-billion-dollar bond package last year, North East Independent School District is taking big steps in delivering on more than 70 proposed school improvement projects.     view article

Pogue Construction Names Lou Morelli CEO McKinney-based Pogue Construction has named President Lou Morelli Chief Executive Officer. Morelli will lead the firm’s continued growth while advancing its mission to be the most people-focused community builder in Texas.  view article

Goliad Independent School District will host a groundbreaking ceremony today for its new Career and Technical Education building and cafeteria/kitchen construction project at Goliad High School. view article

Cheers and applause marked a major milestone for the Clint Independent School District on Tuesday as Mountain View High School celebrated the completion of a new stadium and weight room with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. view article

Leander ISD board trustees discussed the possibility of a 2026 bond Feb. 19 that could fund the next phase of modernization projects at Leander High School. The discussion provided context for LISD's Citizens' Facility Advisory Committee, which would develop the bond proposal, Chief Operations Officer Jeremy Trimble said.  According to Trimble, the standard modernization cycle of a facility is 20 years, but given current circumstances, that cycle is about 25 years.  Ten facilities opened in LISD between 2000 and 2005, with another nine facilities opening in the five years after that.  "Twenty-five years later, all of these facilities are entering that modernization window simultaneously," Trimble said. "So we have a bubble working through our system, and eventually it could burst if we do not address some of these needs." view article

The Woodlands Township is officially pursuing a tunnel under Town Center as part of Elon Musk's Boring Co. plan to reduce traffic gridlock known as the Tunnel Vision Challenge.  The township board on Thursday unanimously approved a letter of support and a proposal for a tunnel that would connect Waterway Square, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and Town Green Park. view article

Leander ISD board trustees discussed the possibility of a 2026 bond Feb. 19 that could fund the next phase of modernization projects at Leander High School. The discussion provided context for LISD's Citizens' Facility Advisory Committee, which would develop the bond proposal, Chief Operations Officer Jeremy Trimble said.  According to Trimble, the standard modernization cycle of a facility is 20 years, but given current circumstances, that cycle is about 25 years.  Ten facilities opened in LISD between 2000 and 2005, with another nine facilities opening in the five years after that.  "Twenty-five years later, all of these facilities are entering that modernization window simultaneously," Trimble said. "So we have a bubble working through our system, and eventually it could burst if we do not address some of these needs." view article

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. view article

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. view article

As Northside Independent School District predicts at least 1,300 fewer students enrolling next school year, the district may ask voters to raise its property tax rate and support a bond issue in the fall. view article

The Lubbock Independent School District board approved sites for three new elementary schools Thursday morning, moving forward with construction plans that will consolidate five current campuses. The new schools are part of a bond approved by voters in May. Construction is expected to begin soon, with all three campuses expected to open for the 2028-29 school year. view article

Voters in the Sharyland Independent School District will soon decide on a three-part bond package totaling more than $250 million. The proposals would fund campus repairs, classroom technology upgrades and the construction of an aquatic center. view article

The largest school bond package in Texas history is on the table for the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees on Thursday night. If approved by the trustees, the $6.2 billion bond package will be on the ballot for voters in the school district for the May 2 elections. The bond committee has been working on this plan since February 2025, and details went public this week. It includes new classrooms, new buses, new fields and more. view article

In a meeting on Tuesday, the school board here voted to call for a $335 million bond election in May for safety and security improvements, facility repairs and updated learning spaces, all with the district saying there won’t be a tax rate increase. After close to a year of planning, meetings with the Facilities Forecast Advisory Committee (FFAC), campus tours and a facilities assessment have culminated into a $335 million bond recommendation to the board. view article

Tuloso-Midway ISD is moving ahead with construction of its new junior high school after land disputes delayed the bond-funded project. The district ultimately secured the site through an eminent domain process, clearing the way for construction to begin this spring. Superintendent Steve VanMatre told 3NEWS the nearly $100 million-dollar facility will sit on 40 acres of land purchased for $2 million dollars. He said the search for a safe, viable location was a challenge, but one that is worth it in the end. view article

Lampasas ISD announces $140 million bond election. Proposition A seeks $115 million for new middle school and buses. Other props fund traffic solutions and athletics view article

The total cost of the two projects is $20.6 million, the district said. The funds would contribute to a new Career and Technology Education facility and a gym. view article

Judson Independent School District announced it will close four schools by the end of the school year to cut into its $37 million budget deficit. The school board approved the closures in a 6-1 vote during a Monday meeting, but did not name which schools would be shuttered. view article

After months of discussion, surveys, and meetings, some Fort Bend ISD parents can't believe it's all over less than one percent of the district's budget. The reality of what could be weeks away is starting to set in for some Fort Bend ISD parents, including Trey Boswell. "I've been that kid that's had to move through five elementary schools," Boswell said. "It's not fun making new friends." view article

The Kingsville Independent School District Board has approved a new school improvement plan that includes consolidating three elementary school campuses. Kingsville resident Elizabeth Ramos spoke during Tuesday’s board meeting. She said while she understands the need to consolidate, she wants to ensure all factors are being considered. view article

Weslaco ISD is set to hold a special meeting after a recent audit revealed the district overspent more than $14 million from the district’s general fund balance. The audit, presented during a Monday school board meeting, raised concerns over the district’s finances. According to school board members, the district’s previous chief financial officer, David Robledo, stated in June 2025 that the district had $85 million available for the 2026-2027 school year. However, the audit revealed the actual balance was only $71 million. view article

When Dallas ISD board members meet Thursday to go over details of the district’s bond proposal, they’ll be looking at two options: One that school leaders say would increase property taxes but allow the district to make much-needed upgrades, and another that would keep property taxes the same but would leave much of that work undone. view article

Bullard ISD’s new middle school has officially arrived. Today, community members were invited to tour the campus and explore its modern, innovative spaces. District leaders say this new school is an important step toward expanding opportunities and resources for students. “We’re very excited,” says Stephanie Luper, the President of the Board of Trustees for Bullard ISD. Inside the 203,000 square feet facility a brand new middle school is up and running in Bullard ISD “Children deserve to have access to quality education and quality facilities for them to thrive,” says Luper. view article

A $2.4 billion bond package was pitched as a way to improve campuses as the Austin school district faced mounting financial pressures and declining enrollment. view article