Students at Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy mastered a life skill ahead of the summer, participating in a pilot program that teaches swimming basics while preparing them for future employment. Integrated into the Lifetime Recreation and Outdoor Pursuits curriculum, the eight-week pilot program met students at their skill level. In partnership with YMCA, beginners worked to overcome a fear of water, while advanced swimmers built leadership skills by mentoring their peers. view article

KGNS and its news director, Yocelin Gallardo, were recognized by Laredo ISD with a Community Partner Award. The honor highlights the impact of the annual KGNS Prom Dress Drive. Through the effort, hundreds of gently used dresses and formalwear items have been donated to Laredo ISD’s Belle of the Ball program, which helps students prepare for prom. Each year, community members drop off their donations at the KGNS studios, and staff members work with local school districts, including Laredo ISD, to get those items into the hands of students who need them. view article

Ashlea Pierce joined other Arlington ISD parents in voicing concern over the motives to transition sixth grade from the elementary to junior high level. “I’m not sure student experience is given the same priority in other educational decisions. Was there a movement of sixth graders who contacted the district and said they were unhappy?” Pierce told trustees. view article

Killeen ISD has earned national recognition for its efforts to strengthen partnerships between schools and families. The district recently received the Family Engagement Champion Award during the Family Leadership Summit in San Diego. Andrea Dykes, Killeen ISD's parenting specialist for federal and state programs, accepted the award on behalf of the district. view article

Shallowater ISD is inviting elementary-aged students to join the Mustang family for the first time in more than a decade. After losing more than 60 students last year, the district is opening applications for transfers to 1st-5th grades. “We want to make sure that if we’re providing opportunities to our kiddos, that we’re able to sustain them and make sure that they’re good opportunities for them,” Superintendent Aron Strickland said. view article

The president of the Boerne Independent School District board of trustees is speaking out after their unanimous vote to urge TxDOT to put Texas state Highway 46 improvements on a faster track. Rapid growth has overtaken Texas 46, as it no longer appears to be a country highway in some spots and is instead handling urban traffic. view article

The Center for Advanced Training and Apprenticeships (CATA) at South Texas College continues its partnership with McAllen Independent School District to prepare the next generation of veterinary professionals in the region. STC and McAllen ISD announce the second year of a unique apprenticeship program designed to connect students with hands-on training and career opportunities in the growing Veterinary Technology field. view article

Killeen ISD's commitment to strengthening family-school partnerships has earned national recognition. Andrea Dykes, Parenting Specialist for Federal and State Programs, recently accepted the Family Engagement Champion Award on behalf of Killeen ISD during the Family Leadership Summit in San Diego, California. The award recognizes leaders and organizations that create sustainable systems supporting meaningful parent engagement and family advocacy. view article

A fourth-grader in Round Rock ISD's Talented and Gifted program earned a perfect score on the STAAR math exam this spring, the district confirmed. Saahas Chakra Chidurala, a student at Purple Sage Elementary School, took the 5th-grade STAAR math assessment because of his advanced coursework. view article

Bastrop, Texas, was a small town until Elon Musk arrived.  BASTROP, Texas — Many of the tech bros who swing by Found Fine Art in Bastrop, Texas, are smitten with Schoolgirl Witchblade, a bronze statuette of a manga-style character with pigtails, a barely there bodice and a clawed hand ready for a supernatural brawl (price: $3,200).  The preference seems on-brand. These bros work for SpaceX, the reusable rocket and internet satellite megacorporation led by Elon Musk, who created a sexy, pigtailed, manga-style digital girlfriend for premium users of his Grok chatbot.  “They ask a lot about these,” said Alexandria Lagos, a gallery sales associate, pointing to Schoolgirl and similar works. “Though I haven’t seen anyone buy one.” view article

The plane carrying Joshua Baer, who was also the CEO of Austin-based startup accelerator Capital Factory, was on its way to Austin from San José del Cabo in Mexico.  Joshua Baer, founder and CEO of Austin-based startup accelerator Capital Factory, died Tuesday night in a plane crash on a Laredo highway. He was 50.  The business jet was carrying six people when it crashed onto Loop 20 and caught fire around 10 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.   Baer, who was also a Texas Tribune board member from 2015 to 2017, was the only person who died. The other five passengers were taken to local hospitals with no serious injuries. Most of them were released shortly after, said Jose Baeza, an investigator with the Laredo Police Department.  view article

Iola ISD will discuss a SpaceX-linked school tax incentive proposal and the district’s financial standing at a school board meeting tomorrow at 6:30 p.m., as new application supplements add detail to filings that could reshape the tax base of two of the Brazos Valley’s smallest school districts. view article

Amid a statewide surge in demand for digital infrastructure, a Skybox data center is proposed for a property near East Old Settlers Boulevard and A.W. Grimes Boulevard in Round Rock.The property also backs up to the Chandler Creek neighborhood, prompting concerns among some residents. Among the concerns are noise pollution, and energy and water consumption on the property, which is zoned for light industrial use but is under consideration for a zoning change. Some have asked that the land be considered for other uses, such as residential or multifamily. view article

Juneteenth Pageant hosted by Texarkana coach awards three scholarships, celebrates community view article

From fast-food chains and grocery stores to regional specialties, here's what World Cup visitors are posting about across the U.S. view article

The heavy storms moving through the area this morning have caused a delay for summer school at one area school district. Harlandale ISD officials said its delaying the start of all summer school programs, including ACE camps and summer activities, until 9 a.m. today due to flash flood warnings and hazardous road conditions across the San Antonio area. view article

The Texas Education Agency released results from this year’s State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness end-of-course exams, the year-end exam issued to high school students each spring. Students in Prosper ISD and Celina ISD outperformed students across the state in every subject, according to test results. view article

There's no way around it: Houston ISD is struggling financially. Enrollment is expected to drop 2.4%, and that means less money coming in. The state's largest school district failed to pass its budget Thursday night, pushing the decision off until the end of the month. view article

Austin ISD is planning its latest meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at Austin High School to discuss possible boundary changes. view article

The company began trading today on Nasdaq and the new exchange Nasdaq Texas.  SpaceX completed the largest initial public offering in history, making the company the sixth-largest in the U.S. with a market cap above $2 trillion.   In addition to trading on the main Nasdaq exchange, SpaceX shares are dual-listed on Nasdaq Texas, a Texas-based stock exchange. A dual-listing allows a company’s stock to trade on more than one exchange simultaneously. view article

Austin ISD officials are considering alternatives that could keep water polo in schools despite ongoing budget challenges. The sport is among several programs being reviewed as district leaders work to address a projected $181 million budget shortfall for the 2026-27 school year. The possibility of eliminating water polo sparked strong opposition from students, parents and community members, who packed Austin ISD headquarters Thursday night to urge trustees to keep the program. view article

A Texas Tribune analysis identified at least 248 planned data center projects. Opponents fear the projects will spike Texans’ electric bills and make the grid less reliable. But industry representatives say they promise huge economic gains.

The Class of 2026 have received their diplomas but that doesn’t stop us from still celebrating them. These students earned prestigious college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships. view article

As students carefully filled notebook pages with colorful words describing themselves, they were doing more than practicing English vocabulary. They were sharing who they are. One student wrote words like "angel," "neighborly" and "liberty" to create an acrostic using her name. Another described herself as "joyful," "secure," "sassy" and "interesting." Nearby, classmates searched for new words, practiced pronunciation and built confidence as they learned a new language together. view article

When school starts this fall in the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District near San Antonio, none of the district’s 15 campus libraries will be operated by a certified librarian. As a cost-saving measure, SCUC’s libraries will be staffed by hourly workers known as paraprofessionals who are not required to have a college degree. view article

Three Canutillo Independent School District teachers represented Region 19 at the 2026 Texas Sped Support Summer Institute for Teachers of Students with Complex Access Needs. view article

Democratic nominee for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa held a press conference this morning with Rep. John Bryant to discuss how Greg Abbott’s failed leadership has left parents, students, and teachers suffering from Dallas ISD budget shortfalls. view article

SpaceX awarded $10,000 scholarships to 10 Brownsville Independent School District students on Thursday, saying they will help the company realize its vision of human life among the stars. “SpaceX’s mission is to make life multi-planetary. We believe life is far more exciting when mankind is among the stars and we’re excited that these students will help carry that vision forward as the next generation of explorers,” Marisela Cortez, SpaceX manager of external affairs, said as she introduced the recipients in the BISD board room. view article

Pleasant Grove Independent School District's band program is increasing in numbers and the board approved the purchase of more equipment to accommodate the growth. view article

Weimar ISD announced on their Facebook page that they will be opening up their weight room this summer for the people in the community. There is a liability release form that people must fill out before using the weight room. The link to the form is on Weimar ISD’s Facebook page. view article

Austin ISD is restarting a boundary review process that could impact thousands of students and families across the district. District leaders held an open house in East Austin on Tuesday night, giving parents and community members an update on proposed school boundary changes. The meeting at Govalle Elementary drew a strong turnout as families gathered to learn about the next phase of a process that began last fall but was later paused. view article

Lewisville Independent School District voted to rename one of its elementary schools in honor of the first African American member of the Board of Trustees, according to a press release from the district. Mill Street Elementary will be renamed to Vernell Gregg Early Childhood Center to honor the long-time educator. view article

Let me start by giving you a trigger warning. I’ve noticed in this commencement season, some graduation speeches have provoked a few boos from students. So, I should probably warn you that I am about to utter the two most provocative letters in the English language today: AI. Artificial intelligence.  But in fact, I don’t really want to talk to you about AI. I want to talk about HI: Human Intelligence. view article

The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with Jacksonville Independent School District to provide discounted tuition rates for district employees wishing to pursue advanced degrees at UT Tyler. The university remains focused on teacher education and how its School of Education can help address the teacher shortage in East Texas and across the state. view article

Lubbock-Cooper ISD is proposing a new feeder system that would keep students who attend the same middle school together through high school. The district says student groups are currently broken apart as they age through the district. The new proposal aims to account for new growth and give students stability as they transition from middle to high school, but one parent argues the map would do the opposite. view article