Parents at Alief ISD's Hastings High School received a troubling letter from principal Dr. William Price on Monday morning about a 'serious incident'. The district said an incident involving a staff member and a student ended with emergency responders on campus, but now the district isn't answering questions. view article

Alief ISD says a staff member at Hastings High School was injured during an incident involving a student Monday morning. The district says the campus was placed in a brief secure mode while school administrators and authorities responded to the situation. view article

A former Brinker Elementary School teacher who is facing multiple child sex abuse charges has paid bond and was released from the Collin County Jail last week. 64-year-old Paul Campbell, a former Plano ISD elementary school teacher who is facing one count of sexual abuse of a child and three counts of indecency with a child, posted bond on Friday, September 11, his lawyer tells FOX 4. view article

An 11-year-old Katy ISD student has died after she was hit by an SUV while riding an e-scooter on Roesner Road just after 5 p.m. Wednesday, renewing concerns among law enforcement and health experts about the risks young people face while riding electric bikes and scooters. view article

Palestine High School head boys basketball coach Maurice Montez Heade was arrested Friday at the high school following an alleged assault involving a student, according to the Palestine Police Department. Palestine Police Chief Mark Harcrow confirmed Heade was arrested and charged with assault of a family or household member by impeding breath or circulation, a felony offense. view article

An authorized guardian at Frost Independent School District was placed on administrative leave after leaving unattended gun in a restroom, school officials said. In a letter from the district, the incident involved a member of the Frost ISD Guardian Program. The authorized guardian left the firearm unattended in a restroom. The firearm was located by another campus employee moments later, who took measures to properly secure the weapon and reported to the campus principal, officials said. Frost ISD officials said in the letter that the quick thinking of the employee helped remedy the situation quickly and appropriately. view article

Hermleigh ISD is taking precautionary measures at school Thursday following a potential threat made against the district on Wednesday. The Scurry County Sheriff’s Department received a voicemail threat late Wednesday afternoon from the Metroplex area, directed generally toward Scurry County schools, according to a memorandum from Superintendent Jessie Ellerbe sent to district staff, parents and guardians. view article

A Cy-Fair ISD mother is facing two criminal charges after school administrators reported seeing her hit her young son at Moore Elementary and later threaten to shoot up the school, according to court records. Although the charges were filed months ago, records show she has not been arrested. view article

A multiagency law enforcement operation involving the San Antonio Police Department and Bexar County Sheriff’s Office located 45 missing and endangered children last month, the U.S. Marshals Service announced on Wednesday.  Operation Lightning Bug II brought together federal, state and local agencies from Aug. 10 through Aug. 31 to find children considered at heightened risk of violence or exploitation and investigate people suspected of human trafficking and other crimes against children..  Authorities executed nine felony warrants and 11 misdemeanor warrants and arrested seven people on new charges. Additional charges are pending in some cases. Authorities did not release the identities of those arrested or provide details about the pending cases. view article

COVID cases are climbing in nearly every state. In Texas, there were 2,200 emergency room visits for COVID in the week ending August 22, right as schools were heading back into session. A third of those visits came from the public health region covering South Texas. During the last week of August, the San Perlita Independent School District in the Rio Grande Valley shut down for two days to slow rapid spread among students. view article

Pearland ISD trustees will consider a partnership with UTHealth Houston’s Department of Psychiatry for its Youth Aware of Mental Health, or YAM, program at its Sept. 8 meeting. If approved, PISD students would have the opportunity to participate in five 45 to 60 minute sessions, focused on mental health awareness, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, empathy and other skills, documents show. view article

A clap of thunder mistaken for a gunshot prompted a multi-school lockdown and a multi-agency police response, according to Magnolia Independent School District officials. The district said that a teacher at Williams Elementary called 911 shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday and reported hearing gunfire. view article

A former Manor ISD elementary teacher was arrested on a charge of injury to a child, according to the district and an arrest affidavit obtained by KXAN. Michael Nathan, a former teacher at Presidential Meadows Elementary, was arrested Wednesday night, according to Travis County jail records. The affidavit says during dismissal hours on Aug. 25, Nathan grabbed a student by the backpack while the child was walking by him and pulled the child back into the building. view article

The shortfall is the result of a decision by the Trump administration to withhold approval from Texas for about $9.8 billion in the next year from three programs, the bulk of which affects the Comprehensive Hospital Increase Reimbursement Program (CHIRP). This program gives hospitals additional funding to cover the difference between Medicaid rate payments and the actual costs that hospitals incur to provide services to Medicaid patients. Essentially, hospitals, which often are paid less than what they caspend on Medicaid patients due to outdated payment rates set by the state, are losing out on their additional reimbursement for 2027.  Local governmental entities collect taxes from hospitals — about $4 billion a year, according to the Texas Hospital Association — and under CHIRP, the federal government matches those funds so that Texas hospitals can then use them to cover the actual costs of providing Medicaid services. Hospitals say those CHIRP dollars are critical and if they lose that funding, they will likely have to cut services to patients.  Four million low-income Texans are enrolled in Medicaid, most of them children. view article

Dangerous actions taken by parents placed children at risk, according to a new statement from Sulphur Springs ISD. In a statement from Sulphur Springs ISD, two incidents were reported to them as bus drivers were completing their afternoon routes on Monday. In the first incident multiple vehicles followed the bus with one pulling in front and blocking the bus’s path, according to the statement. It is then said that one of the parents involved then confronted the school bus driver and demanded their child be allowed to exit from the bus view article

A new report reveals nearly a hundred more Texas educators lost their professional credentials due to sexual misconduct.  From March 1 through May 30, 2026, the State Board for Educator Certification took disciplinary action against nearly 300 teachers over allegations ranging from sexual and physical abuse of students to contract abandonment.  Sexual misconduct accounted for 109 of the sanctions: view article

SAN PERLITA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — San Perlita Independent School District is preparing to reopen its campuses Thursday after a two-day closure prompted by a reported surge in COVID-19 and other illnesses.  The district temporarily closed schools Monday and Tuesday as a precaution, giving maintenance and custodial crews time to thoroughly clean and disinfect classrooms, restrooms, common areas and other parts of the campuses.   Some parents said they supported the decision, especially after seeing their children become sick. view article

Health officials are tracking elevated virus activity across the Houston area.  San Perlita Independent School District announced Monday that all campuses and school operations would be suspended Tuesday and Wednesday as a precaution. Classes are scheduled to resume Thursday, Aug. 27. view article

Despite Maryland’s relatively high measles vaccination rate statewide, those rates are slipping and varying coverage by county can leave community members exposed to potentially severe or deadly infection.  That’s the concern for public health experts and data analysts amid the recently announced measles outbreaks in three counties that have lower vaccination coverage than other counties.  The Maryland Department of Health this week declared measles outbreaks in Cecil, Carroll and St. Mary’s counties and reported dozens of new cases detected since mid-July among unvaccinated individuals.   State officials and others urge Marylanders to check their immunization status and get vaccinated if they are not protected – or else risk the health of vulnerable populations and young children.  “Measles is super contagious,” said Dr. Esther Liu, chair of pediatrics at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center. “As a pediatrician, I am very concerned, especially as we are seeing our vaccine rates dropping…. Children under 5 are o view article

As border security tightens, cartels are finding new ways to get their contraband across—including stashing drugs and humans in unsuspecting Americans’ cars. AN DIEGO—Swipe left, another swipe left, swipe right, match, and it’s a date. It could be happily ever after, or it could mean becoming an unwitting international smuggler and accomplice to the cartels.  One of the latest tactics drug and human smuggling organizations are using to further their illicit cross-border activities involves taking advantage of lonely hearts, luring people searching for love south of the border, and turning them into so-called “blind mules.”  “They’re using a dating app to recruit somebody into Tijuana,” Chief Patrol Agent Justin De La Torre of the San Diego Sector said. “That person meets up with someone—and doesn’t know it—but they’ve got a magnet load of drugs underneath their car or a person put in the trunk of their car, and then that person drives into the U.S.” view article

Two unvaccinated people have died of measles in Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County, the state’s health department confirmed Tuesday.  Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen declined to give any additional information about the deaths during a media briefing, citing patient confidentiality.  They are the first measles-related deaths in the U.S. this year and the first in Pennsylvania in 35 years.  Lancaster County has seen the majority of measles cases in the state’s growing outbreak. As of Tuesday, 393 cases have been confirmed in the state; 86 of them were diagnosed in the past week.  So far, 70 people have been hospitalized in Pennsylvania for measles complications. view article

A Fort Bend ISD mother is speaking out after her daughter was left unaccounted for on a school bus for nearly two hours — raising serious concerns about the district’s transportation safety procedures. Michelle Lemon’s daughter, Bryne, is a 9th grader at Hightower High School. Lemon says Bryne is picked up every morning between 6:29 and 6:35 a.m. But on Thursday, Bryne got on the school bus and did not return home at her scheduled drop-off time. view article

A teacher's aide in Klein ISD was fired and arrested after being accused of assaulting a 9-year-old child, according to court documents. James Broussard, 26, was charged with injury to a child causing bodily injury on Tuesday, records show. A judge set his bond at $30,000. view article

The commission does not accept public comment over the phone during these meetings. This week the commissioners adopted a new public participation policy by a 2-1 vote. The new policy will remove the public comment agenda item at monthly meetings.    The Railroad Commission of Texas adopted a new participation policy before sharing it with the public.     The three elected officials who regulate the oil and gas industry in Texas hold an open meeting each month in Austin to vote on matters from pipeline violations to permit renewals.  Members of the public can register to speak for up to three minutes at the end of each meeting. People often travel hundreds of miles from South Texas, the Permian Basin and the Gulf Coast for the opportunity to speak directly to the officials who have the final say in oil and gas regulation in Texas. The   mmission does not accept public comment over the phone during these meetings.  This week the commissioners adopted a new public participation policy by a 2-1 vote. The new policy will remove the public comment agenda item at monthly meetings. Going forward, commissioners can individually request a public comment agenda item. If no commissioner makes a request, there will be no guaranteed public comment. 

A pair of incidents prompted law enforcement response at two schools in Hutto on Friday, school officials said. Hutto ISD confirmed to KVUE that a bomb threat which prompted evacuations at Howard Norman Elementary School was made on Friday morning, while a report of a weapon on campus was made at Hutto Middle School during a class dismissal. view article

Dallas County Health & Human Services says it is investigating possible tuberculosis exposure at MacArthur High School in Irving ISD from the 2025–26 school year. Irving ISD is recommending any returning student in 10th, 11th or 12th grade get tested for tuberculosis if they have not already been tested. view article

Texas’ school performance ratings remained relatively flat this year, while the Austin school district prepared for expected state sanctions over chronic F ratings. Campuses and districts received their state report cards Friday, providing families a glimpse of how well schools educate students. About one in four schools saw their ratings improve, while a nearly similar number of campuses saw a drop.   Of the more than 9,000 campuses in the 2025-26 school year, 24% scored an A, 34% scored a B, 23% scored a C, 10% scored a D and 4% scored an F. Some schools did not receive grades.  Schools with high poverty performed worse than more affluent campuses, while campuses with predominantly Black or Hispanic students scored lower than those where white or Asian students make up the majority.  view article

The Plano Independent School District placed Brinker Elementary School Principal Jennifer King on leave last month. She has been the school's principal since 2024. A lawsuit accuses her of failing to report allegations against former second grade teacher Paul Campbell. view article

Odin Hensley, 17, was flown by Travis County Star Flight to Dell Children’s Medical Center, where he was admitted to the intensive care unit, after suffering the medical emergency Monday.   Lake Travis ISD shared news of Hensley’s death with the school community in an email Thursday and remembered him as a longtime member of the school district who began attending Lake Pointe Elementary School. view article

The Slocum Water Supply Corporation has issued a new boil water notice. Due to a main line break on ACR 160 located in the Camphill Well 3, Rt 3 area, the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality has required Slocum Water Supply Corporation, PWS ID 0010028, to notify the 323 customers in that area to boil their water prior to consumption until further notice effective as of Aug. 1  To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and for making ice, all water should be boiled and cooled prior to consumption. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from another suitable source.   When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. The rescind notice will be issued in the same manner as the Boil Water Notice. view article

As students head back to school this week, officials want drivers to be more aware on the roads.   With school in session, there are more buses, pedestrians, bicyclists and walkers on roadways.   There were more than 3,200 traffic crashes in school zones or involving school buses last year, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.   To help keep kids safe, TxDOT is urging drivers to slow down, avoid distractions and follow the rules of the road during its “Be Safe. Drive Smart” Back to School campaign. Parents and guardians can also help teach their kids about ways to stay safe when walking or biking to school.   “As students head back to school, we’re asking every driver to make safety their top priority,” Texas Highway Patrol Chief Bryan Rippee said. “Slow down, eliminate distractions and remain alert — especially in school zones, at bus stops and in high-volume traffic areas. Every child deserves to arrive at school and return home safely, and that starts with each of us making responsible decisions behind the wheel.”   TxDOT and the Texas Department of Public Safety offer tips for both drivers and students.   Tips for driving in school zones view article

Public health officials said some parents are confused about what vaccines are required to attend Texas schools amid efforts to change recommendations. view article

Mexia Independent School District officials and local police are investigating after a student was found in possession of ammunition Tuesday morning at Mexia High School. According to a district notice, school staff discovered a loaded magazine or clip on a student during morning arrival on August 11. No firearm was located on the student or the campus, and officials emphasized that only the magazine and ammunition were recovered. view article

Public health officials said some parents are confused about what vaccines are required to attend Texas schools amid efforts to change recommendations.   While vaccine requirements have not changed for Texas students this year — despite federal efforts to drop and space out some inoculations — Becca Harkleroad understands how many parents are confused.   “Despite all the confusion that hits the news … nothing’s changed,” said Harkleroad, the executive director of the Texas School Nurses Organization.  In January, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dropped the rotavirus, COVID-19, influenza, hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccines from the recommended list. But a federal judge in Massachusetts — and a Biden appointee — halted that move in March, keeping the pre-2026 vaccine recommendations in place. The federal government is appealing that decision. view article

Documents obtained by NBC 5 reveal new details about the shooting of a Dallas ISD police officer in North Dallas last week. According to an arrest affidavit from the Dallas Police Department, 27-year-old Jose Pantoja-Morales was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on a public servant after taking Dallas ISD Officer Justin Jones’ gun and shooting him. view article