As Medina Valley ISD enters the new school year, it hopes to crack down on campus-related crimes and increase the safety of its student body with a newly established police department. “Prior to our police department, we used other agencies, specifically the Medina County Sheriff’s Office for SROs,” said Ellis Powell, the district’s police chief. “As we started growing, I think the school district realized the most sufficient way to keep up with that growth would be to have our own officers and department. We still work with (the) sheriff’s office and local agencies, and will continue to support them, and they support us.” view article

Kilgore ISD’s special-called meeting Monday night included public comment, including some from people who are concerned for the safety of students after ambulances were called to the schools several times recently; twice to the middle school, and once to the high school, since August 20. view article

The driver of the Leander Independent School District bus that rolled over on Aug. 13 in the Sandy Creek area of Travis County was ticketed for failing to drive in a single lane and not using a seatbelt, the Texas Department of Public Safety said Monday. DPS said prosecutors determined criminal charges were “not warranted” for the driver. view article

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The Wylie ISD and Cisco city communities are mourning the sudden and shocking death of one of their own. Wylie ISD school bus driver, 64-year-old Lupe Garcia of Cisco, was the sole fatality of a collision with a school bus while walking around the Wylie Bus barn. That incident occurred around 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19th. Wylie ISD Director of Communications, Mike Thompson, expressed to KTAB/KRBC the district’s condolences for the family, students, and coworkers who are grieving at this time. view article

Marshall ISD is mourning the loss of a high school student. According to the district, a Marshall High School student, Estefani Cabrera, passed away after experiencing a medical emergency Aug. 19. view article

A North Texas high school football player died Wednesday morning after suffering a "medical emergency" at practice two days prior, Lancaster Independent School District officials said. The player, 15-year-old Preston Malone, was a sophomore student at Lancaster Early College High School, according to officials. view article

12News is bringing you team coverage on the stabbing at Maryvale High School that left one student dead. view article

Protestors had gathered at the Capitol building to support state Rep. Nicole Collier (D), who slept on the House floor rather than agreeing to a police escort. view article

As lawmakers consider legislation banning THC, 62 percent of Republican primary voters are in support of such a measure.  In a recent opinion research poll, surveyors found that a majority of Republican primary voters support a total ban on consumable THC products.  When asked by pollsters from Baselice & Associates if they would support legislation that would fully ban THC consumables, 62 percent of respondents said that they would.  Texas lawmakers are currently considering two different measures that would bar the use of THC in consumable products.  Senate Bill 5, authored by State Sen. Charles Perry (R–Lubbock), was passed by the Senate and has been sent to the House for consideration.  State Rep. Gary VanDeaver (R–New Boston) filed an identical companion bill to SB 5 in the House, which was brought before the Public Health Committee on Wednesday.

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Cleveland ISD said all 58 students were safely evacuated and taken to the hospital after a school bus flipped over on FM 1010 on Wednesday morning. SkyEye was above the scene, where several elementary students could be seen outside the bus and being taken away on stretchers. view article

Texans have known a few things about former governor Rick Perry. He's "more Jewish than you think I am." He's not a good student, once getting a D in "Meats." And he secretly "loves California." Now, the two-time presidential candidate and semi-disgraced Energy Secretary wants you to know he has a new hobby: psychedelic drugs.  view article

A Leander ISD mother spoke out after a school bus crash on Wednesday afternoon. According to parents, the school district didn't send anything out about the crash until nearly 8 p.m. That is roughly five hours after the crash happened. view article

Several Huntsville ISD campuses were placed on secure or lockout statuses on the first day of school Wednesday morning following a fatal shooting in a nearby neighborhood. An young man was arrested and charged with capital murder. view article

The food giant had previously removed artificial coloring from cereals sold in countries with stricter ingredient safety requirements.  Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that Kellogg’s will permanently remove artificial dyes from all of its cereals by the end of 2027. This outcome follows a months-long investigation and negotiations between his office and the food giant, culminating in a legally binding Assurance of Voluntary Compliance. Kellogg’s is the first major food manufacturer in the U.S. to legally commit to removing artificial food colorings from its cereals. view article

The records also shed light on previous concerns about shooters’ classroom behavior. The release follows a yearslong lawsuit from news agencies.  New Uvalde school district records released late Monday provide more details about campus safety concerns raised before the deadly 2022 Robb Elementary school shooting — and reveal in a few teachers’ own words how traumatized they remained after the massacre.  New Uvalde school district records released late Monday provide more details about campus safety concerns raised before the deadly 2022 Robb Elementary school shooting — and reveal in a few teachers’ own words how traumatized they remained after the massacre.   The documents also indicate that the 18-year-old shooter had exhibited inappropriate school behavior, struggled academically and was often absent when he was an Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District student.  The materials — more than 200 megabytes — are part of the latest document disclosure by a government agency involved in the flawed response to the deadliest school shooting in Texas history. The release was part of a settlement agreement in a yearslong lawsuit news organizations, including ProPublica and The Texas Tribune, brought against state and local governments.  The documents also indicate that the 18-year-old shooter had exhibited inappropriate school behavior, struggled academically and was often absent when he was an Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District student. view article

Most of the camps were built decades ago, before modern modeling and flood maps. Counties have little power to regulate construction flood plains.  The all-girls Christian summer camp where 27 people, most of them children, were swept away and killed by the July 4 flooding in Kerr County was just one of 13 summer camps along the Guadalupe River built on land prone to flooding.  The two Camp Mystic cabins where most of the flood victims were sleeping are in the Guadalupe River floodway, an area along waterways considered to be the most hazardous during a flood. Many of Mystic’s other buildings are located in the 100-year floodplain, considered to be less hazardous than a floodway but still prone to flooding during a severe storm. view article

As Houston ISD students get set to head back to class on Tuesday, one mom is raising concerns about her son's bus route. Multiple text messages from the district show the new school bus route is right in the middle of the Sam Houston Parkway, one of Houston's busiest freeways. Brianna Van Borssum said she just got another text from the district on Monday. view article

Most victims were Texans, but some were visiting from other states like California, Florida and Alabama. The youngest victims were 1 year old; the oldest was 91.  Most victims were Texans, but some were visiting from other states like California, Florida and Alabama. The youngest victims were 1 year old; the oldest was 91. view article

  "Texas continues to closely monitor conditions as severe weather moves across our state,” said Governor Abbott. "We stand ready to deploy all necessary resources to protect communities from anticipated flash flooding and heavy rains. Texans are urged to heed the guidance from state and local officials and monitor local forecasts to avoid driving into flooded areas. Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.” According to the National Weather Service, a storm system moving across the state may generate severe thunderstorms with potential to cause flash flooding beginning tonight. This threat is anticipated across the Northwest Texas region, including the Panhandle, and is expected to shift toward North Texas as we reach the middle portion of the week. Additionally, the National Weather Service is monitoring a threat of heavy rain that could cause flash flooding in the Southeast corner of the state this evening.  view article

They lost homes and summer cabins to the July 4 flood in Kerr County. Now they are weighing whether it makes sense to rebuild. view article

A Cleveland ISD school bus was involved in a rollover crash on Monday in Liberty County, according to the district. The school district said the crash happened on FM 1010 near County Road 337, and the bus ended up on its side in a ditch. School officials said all students on board the bus were safely evacuated, and their parents were notified of the incident. It's unclear what led to the crash or how many vehicles were involved. No significant injuries were reported. view article

A Cleveland ISD school bus carrying students from Cleveland High School and Cleveland Ninth Grade Center was involved in a crash Monday morning on FM 1010, coming to rest on its side in a ditch. District officials say 59 students were on board at the time. All were safely evacuated, and first responders immediately evaluated them at the scene before they were transported to the North Service Center for further medical checks. view article

Just days before 17-year-old Roy Hughes was to start his senior year at Lincoln High School, his family is mourning the loss of the star student and athlete. view article

With the first day of school just days away, water has been restored to Calfee Middle School in Willis ISD after a high-profile standoff between the school district and the City of Conroe. But even as officials move forward, some parents say the situation has already left lasting damage. On Wednesday, Conroe city leaders laid out a detailed timeline showing how legal red tape and unauthorized contractor actions delayed water service to the brand-new campus, located at 7373 Longmire Road. The school is expected to welcome nearly 800 students on Wednesday, August 14. view article

Texas officials are urging drivers to exercise extreme caution as millions of students return to school this month, warning that a moment of distraction could have devastating consequences. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) issued comprehensive safety guidance Monday, emphasizing that children often don’t pay attention to traffic while walking to school. view article

Move over, baseball. Like it or not, "scrolling" has become the nation's pre-eminent pastime. "Yeah, it's super tough," said Carly Decker in Dallas. "I'm personally glued to my phone because of various jobs, and all require I be on call at all hours. So, it is tough to find a balance." view article

Zavalla ISD has rescheduled the first day of school due to water safety concerns. Both the City of Zavalla and ZISD say they will be sending out updates on the situation Thursday. The city asks the public to be vigilant and report anyone who is seen around the water wells. view article

A former Judson Independent School District special education teacher is still recovering after he said a student attacked him in a classroom. Christopher Johnson said he has endured months of pain and medical visits. view article

“BARDA is terminating 22 mRNA vaccine development investments because the data show these vaccines fail to protect effectively against upper respiratory infections like COVID and flu. We’re shifting that funding toward safer, broader vaccine platforms that remain effective even as viruses mutate.” view article

A former Montgomery County school employee was jailed in connection with an online child exploitation investigation.  Jaime J. Gonzalez, 63, was arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor, a second-degree felony, as well as possession of a controlled substance, a third-degree felony.  Gonzalez is a former employee of both Tomball and Magnolia Independent School Districts. view article

Lawmakers plan to hear testimony Thursday in Kerr County. Questions remain about how state and local entities responded to flood warnings.  The day before the Guadalupe River rose 34 feet in the small Hill Country city of Kerrville and swamped areas along the river banks, Mayor Joe Herring Jr. messaged the city manager with anticipation.   “Big day tomorrow at LHP,” Herring wrote, likely referring to Louise Hays Park, where a Fourth of July festival was planned with bands and fireworks.“Yes it is!” City Manager Dalton Rice replied. “And it seems we got some rain too!”  A whole lot more rain was coming. view article

WASHINGTON—Over and over, Amy Neville forces herself to tell people what happened to her 14-year-old son.  “I relive it. ... I’m out there sharing the hardest thing that’s ever happened in my life,” she said. “It’s worth it, because I know we’re saving lives.”  Neville, 52, wiped away tears as she spoke those words during an interview with The Epoch Times on June 23. That day marked five years since her son, Alexander Neville, unknowingly ingested fentanyl and died—a tragedy that could easily befall any family, she said.  Through the nonprofit Alexander Neville Foundation, the grieving mother shares her personal pain with other parents. By her estimation, Amy Neville has given a couple hundred presentations in person and online; about 300,000 people have heard her warnings about the dangers that lurk on social media, leading to deaths such as Alex’s.  Neville also serves as the lead plaintiff in a groundbreaking court case that could affect the way Big Tech operates in the United States. view article

Texas law largely allows landowners to do what they want with the groundwater beneath them, potentially protecting the latest plan to ship water out of East Texas.  A Dallas millionaire is seeking permission to drill into the massive Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer to explore how much water is available. His enterprise, if fully realized, could drain 15.9 billion gallons of water from the massive body each year — more than triple the amount the city of Longview uses in a year.  Kyle Bass, through his company Conservation Equity Management, sees opportunity in the expanse of the aquifer, which has gone largely unstudied, to quench the thirst of the growing state. He purchased more than 11,000 acres in East Texas and plans to install more than 40 high-capacity water wells in Anderson, Houston and Henderson counties. view article

Kerrville declared a water supply emergency Monday due to the state of its water treatment plant, which has been impacted by flooding on the Nimitz Lake, according to the city.  Under the emergency, a ban on hoses, soakers and sprinklers that are either automatic or have hose ends went into effect at midnight due to "Stage 4" water conservation rules, according to a Facebook post by Kerrville officials. Repairs to the water treatment plant are ongoing, and the city has meanwhile used groundwater wells to meet the public's water demands, officials said. view article