The Killeen Independent School District has lifted all of its campuses from a “secure” status implemented earlier Friday. view article

A Fort Davis Independent School District principal has been let go following an incident where an intruder was on campus. On May 13th, an intruder entered the elementary school property without authorization through an open gate. The district says despite having received extensive training on the District’s Emergency Operations Plan, the principal failed to follow the mandated security protocols. view article

The New World Screwworm case was detected roughly 119 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border — at nearly the same latitude as Zapata, Texas. view article

Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Friday that Texas Children’s must also pay $10 million to the state because it illegally provided transgender care to kids. view article

Hemp flower buds and rolled joints were piled into boxes and tucked out of public view by the staff of Dream Planet Smoke and Vape last Thursday after the state filed an appeal that triggered an hourslong ban.  By Friday, the items were back on the store shelves, and are flying off them once again as customers rush to stock up while they still can, said Leroy Sims, a cashier at the East Austin smoke shop.  “My boss is really big on keeping us all informed because he’s aware of the fact that Texas can’t really make its mind up,” Sims said. “We just put stuff in a box until they can make a decision because we can’t send it anywhere else to sell.” view article

The virus is transmitted to humans via rodents, or it can be passed by very close contact between people. An outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has many asking whether the disease could spread beyond the vessel where three people died and many passengers left before the disease was identified onboard.  Two Texans, who have returned to the U.S., were among those on the ship.  Dr. Catherine Troisi, a professor of epidemiology at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, says hantavirus risks don’t resemble those of COVID-19. Listen to the interview above or read the transcript below. view article

In Austin, a city with an abundance of drag shows, one monthly showcase offers a unique platform — and launch pad — for emerging talent.   “You get to see future legends get their start, and other people just flourish and find their niche.”   That’s how “Big Tits, Bigger Dreams,” or BTBD, was described by co-host and regular performer Reyah Sunshine at this month’s event on May 2. BTBD takes place on the first Saturday of every month at Oilcan Harry’s, Austin’s oldest gay bar, and is hosted and created by one of Austin’s most well-known drag artists.  view article

A rural Texas county on Tuesday approved a one-year pause on the construction of new data centers in unincorporated areas, citing public safety and public health concerns.  The 3-2 vote by county commissioners in Hill County, roughly 55 miles south of Fort Worth, appears to be the first by a Texas county to issue a moratorium on the rapidly expanding industry.  Residents and local officials had aired concerns about how a proposed 300-acre development by the Dallas-based developer, Provident Data Centers in north Hillsboro could impact the quality of life in the rural county through noise pollution and consuming large amounts of water and electricity. view article

An employee at Cleveland Ninth Grade Center has been charged with having an improper relationship with a student, according to an email sent to parents late Wednesday. In the email, which a parent forwarded to Eyewitness News, Cleveland ISD said it recently became aware of the alleged relationship and that Cleveland ISD police began investigating. view article

An altercation involving Longview ISD students has resulted in a student being taken to a hospital Tuesday. The altercation took place at the Longview High School, with staff and law enforcement responding immediately, the school said in a release. view article

The Guardians of the Children, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for abused children, now has a presence in Angelina County through the Rayburn Chapter, led by Chris Dooley.  The Guardians, alongside other local organizations, recently planted 60 pinwheels at the courthouse — one for each child abuse survivor who went through the system in 2025.  “We are currently intaking children in Angelina County,” Dooley said.  Here’s how it works: Guardians are referred to children through Harold’s House or the district attorney’s office. They get to know the children in question and serve not as counselors or therapists but adult role models and friends to the vulnerable. view article

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said a former Humble ISD teacher is now behind bars, accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a former student while working in New Caney ISD. Online records show the teacher, Garrett Cross, 38, was booked into jail on Friday. He was still listed as a current inmate as of Saturday. view article

An incident at a southwest Houston elementary school prompted a lockdown Monday morning after a man was found on the roof of the campus, according to Alief Independent School District. In a message sent to staff and families, the district said Cummings Elementary School was placed on lockdown because of an “unidentified, non-Alief ISD male on the roof.” The school is located on Kirkwood Road just north of West Bellfort Avenue in southwest Houston. view article

A married English teacher in Georgia is just the latest to be arrested for having inappropriate sexual relations with a minor student. New data shows these incidents have become rampant across the U.S., with some even calling them an epidemic. But what about here in Houston? view article

A man armed with a knife and possibly experiencing a mental health crisis found his way on an elementary school’s campus Monday morning, according to Houston police. Officers responded to Cumming Elementary School around 7:30 a.m. and said the suspect made his way onto the roof of the building. view article

Jonathan Cory Cruz, of Georgetown, was arrested on May 4 on a 2024 warrant from Arlington Police. He has been charged with injury to a child with intent to cause bodily injury, stemming from an incident in January 2024. view article

A Cy-Fair ISD staffer charged in connection with the death of a 16-year-old student with autism appeared in court Monday, where prosecutors laid out new details about what they say happened in the moments before the student died. Donald Cameron Perkins, who faces a third-degree felony charge, is out on bond after a judge set it at $30,000 on Friday. He bonded out Saturday and is expected to return to court Monday morning. view article

Today marks a major moment in the history of Leverett’s Chapel ISD. In November 2024, with the full support of our Board of Trustees, we began the process of establishing our own school district police department. What followed was a long and challenging journey. There were obstacles. There were setbacks. There were moments where it would have been easy to stop. After months of work, we were denied in 2025. That moment tested our resolve. view article

Ponder Independent School District is asking the community for prayers after their track coach was injured during a regional track meet on Saturday in Tyler. Described as a "freak accident," according to his wife on a public Facebook post, Ponder ISD track coach Blake Crutsinger underwent surgery Monday morning to address swelling in his brain after getting hit by a shot put Saturday afternoon. view article

A Humble ISD middle school student is facing a felony charge after being accused of bringing a gun to campus, and now, parents are raising concerns about how the situation was handled and when they were notified. The incident happened Friday at Ross Sterling Middle School. According to the district, administrators received information at the end of the school day that there may have been a weapon on campus and immediately launched an investigation with Humble ISD Police. view article

The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office and Fort Bend ISD officials confirmed Monday that multiple staff members at Burton Elementary School are no longer employed following an investigation into "valid allegations" of child abuse and injury. view article

Del Mar College and London High School are partnering on a pathway to lead high school graduates directly into the college's registered nursing program.  The new "Viking Voyage to Nursing" initiative between Del Mar College and London Independent School District aims to address Texas' nursing shortage.  “This partnership creates a clear and intentional pathway for students to move from high school into one of the most critical fields in our community,” Del Mar College President Mark Escamilla said in a news view article

A former Round Rock ISD teacher was arrested in connection with a sexual assault of a child investigation. The backstory: Round Rock police said on April 29, around 9:15 a.m., officers arrested Caleb Ian Carter, 27, at the Dallas College Brookhaven Campus. The Dallas College Police Department helped Round Rock police with the arrest. view article

A Dayton Independent School District employee has been accused of making inappropriate contact with students, according to the Harris County Precinct 3 Constable's Office. The district confirmed that both state and local law enforcement have been contacted regarding the alleged inappropriate communication. view article

Fort Bend ISD confirms an employee is no longer on the job following an investigation, that one family says involves their 6-year-old nonverbal student with autism. The child's family says they are outraged after discovering what they describe as mistreatment inside Burton Elementary School. view article

A Buna ISD student has been arrested, accused of creating AI deep-fake media of other students. On April 24, at 1:45 p.m., Jasper County Sheriff’s investigators arrived at Buna High School with sufficient evidence and probable cause to interview Nathaniel Davis, 17, of Buna, the sheriff’s office reported. view article

A former Llano Independent School District substitute teacher was arrested for allegedly having an improper relationship with a student, according to the sheriff’s office. The Llano County Sheriff’s Office notified Llano ISD on Tuesday. view article

SAN JUAN, Texas – From Monday, July 25, to Saturday, July 30, the Texas Health and Human Services will carry out Operation Border Health/Preparedness (OBHP). OBHP is a program that sets up sites around the Rio Grande Valley, offering residents free health services. Services include general physician services, immunizations, screenings, sport physicals, dental services, vision services, and more. Although assisting the public in maintaining their health is a goal of OBHP, the underlying purpose is to assist the community in preparing for disasters. State Sen. Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen, said Operation Border Health Preparedness allows state, local, and nonprofit entities to practice setting up and operating health clinics that may be needed in the case of a public health emergency, while providing free care to the community. He said services include medical exams, immunizations for children and adults, sports physicals for students, health and diabetes screenings, and dental and vision exams. “Operation Border Health Preparedness is a great example of a smart policy that not only ensures we are prepared for future public health crises, but also provides an immediate public benefit in the process,” Hinojosa said. view article

Police officials and law enforcement experts say there’s no guarantee that officers will follow their training and confront a shooter — no matter how much training they have.  In the weeks since officers in Uvalde waited more than an hour to confront a gunman who killed 19 children and two adults at an elementary school, police departments across the state have asked themselves a crucial question: If they faced a similar situation, would they be able to quickly stop the gunman?  The images of parents and students pleading with officers to take action at Robb Elementary School on May 24 before a tactical team of federal agents finally breached a classroom and fatally shot the 18-year-old gunman deeply disturbed Marfa police Chief Estevan Marquez. view article

An increase in COVID-19 cases among children in El Paso is resulting in more absences at some schools. "Last week my child had a light cough so we decided not to take her to school to not expose the other children to her cough," said El Paso ISD parent Guerrero Garcia. view article

Some Brenham ISD parents are concerned about the safety of their children aboard school buses, while the district struggles to find people to drive them. Overcrowding and longer run times for some buses has parents worried and debating whether their children should be using school transportation. One parent, Cassi Harrison, has pulled her three children off after she says her daughter had to sit on the floor of her elementary school bus, which had students from two bus routes. Harrison says the safety of the children needs to be addressed. view article

Saying positive cases of COVID-19 are climbing to "very high rates" in the district, the Richardson ISD says they are once again temporarily implementing a mask requirement for everyone inside K-12 schools. In a letter to parents, the district said active cases of COVID-19 have increased from 49 on Dec. 7 to 1,089 on Jan. 6, an increase of more than 2100%. The previous pandemic-high number of positive cases in RISD was 367 on Sept. 3. view article

They say participation is strictly voluntary, but the Fort Worth Independent School District is offering a one-time $500 incentive to employees who get fully vaccinated against COVID. Administrators say the money is an ‘effort to provide safe and healthy environments for students, staff and visitors’. view article

In a video address by the Conroe ISD superintendent, Dr. Curtis Null gave an update on the latest numbers on Friday as COVID-19 cases in the district continue to climb. Dr. Curtis Null, the Conroe ISD Superintendent, said, “We need to do something as a community to help make sure that we can keep our schools open and keep our kids safe.” According to the district in the first two weeks of the school year, there have been over 1,100 reported positive cases that included 962 students and 176 staff. view article

Houston ISD students and employees who refuse to wear masks when the school year begins could face discipline and be forced to temporarily learn online under new guidelines released by the district. With exceptions and reasonable accommodations made for people with a “documented medical disability,” the district’s updated back-to-school plan, released Friday evening, says that those who refuse to comply with the mask mandate will face consequences. view article