An investigation into child abuse allegations at a Fort Bend ISD elementary school has expanded, according to an update from county officials. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Wednesday that more staff members at Burton Elementary School in Fresno had been fired amid the investigation, sending Eyewitness News the following statement: 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

A staff member within the Southwest Independent School District has been placed on administrative leave after an “incident” with a student, according to the district. A Southwest ISD spokesperson told KSAT the district is investigating the incident at one of its middle schools involving a staff member and student. The district did not identify the school. view article

Coach Clint Fuller, who serves as the head football coach for the Kilgore Bulldogs, will also step into the role of athletic director for the next school year. Current Athletic Director Mike Wood is set to retire from the district this year. “Coach Fuller will step into the role and continue building on the strong foundation of successful athletics that Coach Wood established throughout his years with the district,” the school said in a release. “With deep East Texas roots and a commitment to excellence, Coach Fuller continues to shape student-athletes into leaders on and off the field. We’re excited for the future of Kilgore athletics under his leadership!” 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

The Austin Independent School District is taking another hard look at how to deal with a $181 million budget deficit. According to the district, 87% of the budget is comprised of staffing, and eliminating some positions and reducing the salaries of others is considered likely. Significant cuts are on the table as Austin ISD figures out how to deal with a higher-than-expected budget deficit. 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

School districts across the country are facing a shortage of bus drivers, and China Spring ISD has taken an “all hands on deck” approach to make sure students get from point A to point B. At the start of 2020, there were just over 232,000 school bus drivers across the U.S., according to the Economic Policy Institute. At the start of this school year, that number dropped to around 202,000. view article

A Connally ISD teacher has been placed on administrative leave after a report of a potential inappropriate relationship with a student. Connally ISD said administrators received the report Thursday afternoon. view article

A substitute teacher has been arrested on a felony charge of improper relationship between an educator and a student, the Llano County Sheriff's Office announced. Angela Palmares was taken into custody in Bell County without incident after investigators worked with the Texas Department of Public Safety Fusion Center and the Bell County Sheriff's Office to locate her. She faces a second-degree felony charge. view article

Pflugerville ISD plans to raise pay for teachers and other campus-based staff in the 2026-27 school year as the district considers school closures, rezoning and program changes to address an $18 million budget shortfall. District leaders say the raises are tied to House Bill 2, which requires permanent salary increases for classroom teachers with more than three years of experience. The raise will also extend to school nurses and counselors. Tamra Spence, a spokeswoman for Pflugerville ISD, said the district wanted to stay in compliance with the law while also keeping pay competitive with surrounding districts. view article

A Connally ISD teacher is on leave after allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student. Police in Lacy Lakeview are leading the investigation. view article

Fort Worth ISD announced Wednesday that it is launching automatic pay raises for classroom teachers, something the district said reinforces one of its key pillars.  In a news release shared with CBS News Texas, the district said teachers who work directly in a classroom with children as the teacher of record will get an automatic 5% salary increase for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. The district also said the action behind the raises is "being taken without delay and without waiting for lengthy negotiations".  view article

Chapel Hill ISD trustees hear from public amid investigation into former band director  CHAPEL HILL, Texas — Questions about transparency and student safety took center stage Monday as community members addressed the Chapel Hill ISD Board of Trustees following allegations involving former band director Joseph Hewitt.  Hewitt served as Chapel Hill ISD’s fine arts/band director for several years before leaving the district prior to the end of the Spring 2026 semester. He is currently under investigation by the Texas Education Agency for a potential violation of the state’s educator code of ethics. view article

Pay data shows that though base pay for early-career teachers in Corpus Christi ISD is competitive compared to neighboring districts, by the five-year mark, CCISD teacher pay lags. Data from a pay study by the Texas Association of School Boards outlines how 2025-26 staff pay compares to the independent school districts of Gregory-Portland, Calallen, West Oso, Flour Bluff, London and Tuloso-Midway. view article

A Judson Independent School District teacher has resigned months after the board of trustees voted to propose his termination. Dr. Matthew Short’s resignation was effective April 21, according to Judson ISD Director of Communications Lexie Greathouse. He had been on leave since November, the district had previously said. view article

Hundreds of students filled Wylie High School on Wednesday morning for the Wylie ISD Career Fair, which featured businesses, colleges, and organizations from across the region. Students connected with professionals in a direct and interactive setting to explore post-secondary opportunities. view article

Academy ISD has announced the new head coach of its Boy's Basketball program. Zane Johnston will take over as Head Boy's Basketball Coach for the Bumblebees, the district has announced. view article

Teachers in the Fort Worth Independent School District are getting a pay raise next year. What we know: The district said the 5% pay hike for the will apply to every teacher who works in a classroom at non-ELEVATE schools. ELEVATE schools, which the district has designated as "needing the most improvement," will also offer compensation boosts for teachers. view article

A Fort Worth ISD employee is accused of shooting and killing his wife, who was also an assistant principal within the district. The Benbrook Police Department said it responded to a home along Sproles Drive on Friday, April 17, around 7:30 p.m. Officers said the report was for someone allegedly shot in the face accidentally. First responders said they found a woman unconscious with an apparent gunshot wound. view article

The McKinney ISD Board of Trustees approved notable pay increases for teachers and staff for the 2026–2027 school year, again reinforcing its commitment to retaining top talent and rewarding the exceptional work of its staff. The board approved the new compensation package at its April board meeting. view article

Andrews Independent School District officials say employees have been placed on administrative leave after concerns surfaced about inappropriate communication with a student. In a letter sent to parents Tuesday at around 1:06 p.m., the district said it was notified of the situation and launched a review. Officials determined the employees’ actions did not meet professional standards and moved quickly to remove them from campus while the investigation continues. view article

34-year-old Sawyer Stinchfield was arrested on April 20 by the Lake Worth Police Department after the Azle Police Department issued an arrest warrant. Stinchfield was previously a special education teacher at Azle High School. view article

A former Donna Independent School District employee is accused of having an improper relationship with a student. Francisco San Roman, 50, of Donna, has been charged with online solicitation of a minor under 14, improper relationship between educator and student, and indecency with a child sexual contact, Hidalgo County jail records show. view article

Rockdale ISD has announced new leadership at Rockdale Elementary School this upcoming school year. The district has announced the Board of Trustees approved three new hires who will serve as principal, assistant principal and counselor at the school for the 2026-2027 school year. view article

A Spring ISD theater arts teacher is out of jail after a late-night police chase on Friday, followed by a half-naked arrest, according to court records. According to Houston police, the incident began in downtown Houston, where they say Tyler Canada sped past officers on Milam Street, swerving through traffic, running red lights, and at one point, driving the wrong way on Main Street. view article

Benbrook police and paramedics responded to a shooting call on April 17 in the 1000 block of Sproles Drive. According to investigators, a caller reported that someone had been shot in the face. Officers arrived to find Lindsay Velasquez unconscious with a gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. view article

A student was left unattended on a school bus for an entire school day after being overlooked following a morning route, Connally ISD reported Monday. A driver discovered the student on the bus Monday afternoon. The child had remained on the bus since the morning route, according to district officials. view article

Bonham Independent School District announced the appointment of Aaron Ford as the new Head Football Coach and Assistant Athletic Director for the Bonham Warriors. “Coach Ford brings a wealth of experience, a proven track record of player development, and a deep passion for building high-character programs to the Purple and White.” view article

Connally Independent School District has placed a bus driver and aide on administrative leave after a student was left unattended on a school bus for an entire school day. A driver found the student on the bus in the afternoon. The district determined the student was left behind following the morning route. view article

Carrollton Police arrested Kolby Campbell, a theater teacher at Creekview High School, on March 28 and charged him with child grooming. The alleged incident took place in August 2024. Brice had been a teacher in CFBISD since 2020. Campbell was booked into the Denton County Jail on March 28 and bonded out later the same day. view article

Allen Koch has been named Assistant Superintendent of Policy and Operations for Henderson Independent School District following action by the Henderson ISD Board of Trustees during its meeting Tuesday night. view article

A security guard at a Donna Independent School District campus has been fired following an investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student, according to a Donna ISD spokesperson. view article

A law firm retained by the district found “insufficient evidence” to support complaints that the superintendent and others knew about, but failed to report, a coach’s misconduct. view article