A Houston high school culinary club was "ecstatic" when two members qualified for a state competition. But that excitement quickly faded after the Houston Independent School District reportedly denied them the chance to attend—something that students, parents and advocates say reflects an ongoing pattern. view article

A North Texas school district closed campuses and postponed a scheduled school board meeting following severe weather that caused widespread damage and power outages across the community. view article

A motorcyclist was critically injured after crashing into the back of an East Central Independent School District school bus on the Southeast Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. The crash happened just before 2 p.m. Monday in the 3300 block of South W.W. White Road. view article

An Oklahoma high school principal was crowned prom king just weeks after he was shot and wounded while stopping a gunman in the lobby of the campus. According to NBC affiliate KTEN in Oklahoma, students at Pauls Valley High School surprised Kirk Moore with the touching tribute during their prom on Friday. Video from the event shows students cheering for Moore and giving him high-fives as he walks through the crowd at the dance to the tune of the Nickelback song "Hero." view article

The camp, organized through the Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine, provided students with early exposure to medical, nursing and allied health professions. Participants engaged in hands-on activities, connected with faculty and explored educational pathways designed to prepare them for careers in healthcare. Some of the topics covered were head-to-toe health assessments, bandaging and basic life support measures. view article

Ariah studies on her tablet, using Khan Academy as she sits on a narrow bunk bed in a compact, utilitarian room, the only other fixtures a steel toilet and wall-mounted table and chairs. It is her goal to earn her GED in hopes of finding a job after she leaves the Kent County Correctional Facility. view article

It’s no surprise that I believe our district is home to exceptional teachers and high academic standards. But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to supporting every aspect of each student’s growth and well-being. Beyond the classroom, our students benefit from the generosity and dedication of our staff, PTA, Partners in Education Foundation, Booster Clubs, and our many business and faith partners. Together, they help meet a wide range of student needs and create a community of support. Here are just a few examples of the incredible people who give so selflessly to support our students. view article

Springtown Independent School District announced it would be closed Monday, April 27, citing significant storm impacts on local families, including damage to homes and infrastructure and ongoing power outages. District officials said the school board meeting originally set for April 27 has been rescheduled to Monday, May 4. view article

Dallas leaders revised a police policy to clarify cooperation with federal immigration authorities after Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to withhold funding. The state has since extended a deadline as both sides respond and community groups weigh in. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has more. view article

Dallas leaders revised a police policy to clarify cooperation with federal immigration authorities after Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to withhold funding. The state has since extended a deadline as both sides respond and community groups weigh in. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has more. view article

A Longview nurse practitioner and an educator for Longview ISD died following a head-on crash in the Diana area early Sunday. The wreck happened on Highway 259 in the Diana area at about 3 a.m. Hospitality Health Nurse Practitioner Joel Mack and LISD Foster Middle School Teacher were both killed in the crash. According to a DPS report, Joel Mack was northbound on U.S. 259 at 3 a.m. when he was struck head-on by an SUV driven by Kimberly Law. Law died at the scene, and Mack was taken to a hospital, where he died. view article

A Longview ISD teacher who died in a wreck early Sunday was driving on the wrong side of the road when she struck another car, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Kimberly Law, a teacher at Foster Middle School, died in the wreck, which occurred about 3 a.m. Sunday on U.S. 259. view article

Killeen Independent School District’s Chaparral High School has been named a Premier Community for Theatre Education, a national distinction presented by the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) to schools that demonstrate exceptional achievement in providing meaningful, high quality theatre education and access for all students. view article

The attorney general’s office is also investigating.   Between May and October 2025, TEA received multiple complaints from current and former Plano ISD parents and a former trustee alleging antisemitic incidents, including classroom content, comments by teachers, student walkouts, bullying, and scheduling events on Jewish holy days.  view article

A Spring ISD teacher was arrested after leading police on a chase and running from officers while half naked, according to authorities. Tyler Canada, 32, is charged with evading arrest with a vehicle and evading arrest. He appeared in court on Saturday. view article

Before the new land opens to visitors, agency staff will conduct natural and cultural resource surveys to shape long-term management plans. Officials also said future public meetings will be held so residents and park visitors can weigh in on what comes next.  Possible future uses for the added acreage include camping, hiking and biking, though the state said planning could take months and no opening date has been announced.

The revised policy took effect immediately.  Houston City Council voted 13-4 Wednesday to approve Mayor John Whitmire’s amended immigration ordinance, purportedly bringing an end to a weeks-long standoff with the state over more than $100 million in frozen public safety funding.  City Attorney Arturo Michel said the amendment, which took effect immediately, makes no major changes to the original measure. He added that the revised language was negotiated directly between the mayor’s office and the governor’s Public Safety Office.  Wednesday’s vote was not a repeal but an amendment, which meant Whitmire only needed 9 of 17 council votes rather than the 12 required to fully rescind the policy under city rules. Council members Alejandra Salinas, Abbie Kamin, Edward Pollard, and Tiffany Thomas voted against the measure. 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

Early voting closed Tuesday in D-FW for San Jacinto Day. What is it?  During the 14th Texas Legislature, April 21 was legally marked as a day to honor those who fought for the state's independence.  view article

The Florence Independent School District canceled school for elementary students on Tuesday due to a power outage. A message that was posted on the district’s website Tuesday morning read, “Florence Elementary is closed today due to a power outage that began at 4:30 AM. No estimated restoration time from Oncor. Middle and High School will operate on normal schedules.” view article

Hoping to improve academic performance at a pair of struggling schools, Spring ISD is adding 9 extra days for students at Ponderosa Elementary and Bailey Middle School. "They're trying to put a band-aid on a bullet wound" said Texas based education expert, Jean Burk, "They're trying to play catch-up, and it's not working. They're ineffective government schools, run by the government. That's why we have such inefficiency." view article

Lindale ISD is mourning the loss of an elementary school student. A spokesperson for the district said communication was sent to families about the passing of a student. Counseling services are available to students and staff. view article

Two La Porte ISD campuses have been selected to participate in The Holdsworth Center’s Campus Leadership Program, a two year learning journey for principals and their teams to drive positive change for students. Lomax and Leo A. Rizzuto Elementary Schools are among 72 campuses statewide selected for the program and will be represented by their principals, Alisha Peralez and Maria Guerra, respectively. “We take great pride in the campuses chosen to engage in this demanding and meaningful work,” Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson said. “Their dedication to serving students, strengthening their communities, and continually improving reflects the very essence of strong public education.” Principals will begin the first phase of the two-year program by strengthening their leadership skills through focused learning experiences and executive coaching, according to Holdsworth. They will then be joined by a team of campus leaders to build and apply new skills together, with field visits providing added perspective. The Holdsworth Center is a Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to building stronger leaders for Texas public schools. To date, more than 1,500 leaders across 34 districts are either enrolled in or have graduated from the program, which provides practical, job-embedded development for school leadership teams. view article

Longview ISD is in mourning this week after longtime Foster Middle School educator Kimberly Law died. Law served with the district for 25 years and worked in education for more than three decades. She was most recently serving in the social studies department at Foster Middle School in Longview. view article

North East ISD is Opening Its Boundaries view article

Both Republican candidates lagged far behind Democratic candidate James Talarico..    Sen. John Cornyn outraised Attorney General Ken Paxton by fourfold in the first quarter of 2026, a key period that encompassed the Senate Republican primary and the beginning of the runoff between them.  As in past quarters, Cornyn’s fundraising apparatus — which includes his campaign committee and two joint fundraising committees with entities like the National Republican Senatorial Committee — outpaced Paxton’s.  Cornyn raised about $9 million and had nearly $8.2 million in cash on hand across the accounts under his control, according to his first quarter campaign finance reports. The Cornyn campaign said that $3.4 million of that haul was raised in the weeks after the March 3 primary. view article

Both Republican candidates lagged far behind Democratic candidate James Talarico..    Sen. John Cornyn outraised Attorney General Ken Paxton by fourfold in the first quarter of 2026, a key period that encompassed the Senate Republican primary and the beginning of the runoff between them.  As in past quarters, Cornyn’s fundraising apparatus — which includes his campaign committee and two joint fundraising committees with entities like the National Republican Senatorial Committee — outpaced Paxton’s.  Cornyn raised about $9 million and had nearly $8.2 million in cash on hand across the accounts under his control, according to his first quarter campaign finance reports. The Cornyn campaign said that $3.4 million of that haul was raised in the weeks after the March 3 primary. view article

The suspect, a former student, fired multiple rounds, striking the principal in the leg. view article

County Auditor Cheryll Jones has been heavily criticized for her performance since taking office in 2024.  A recently released forensic audit of Kinney County’s finances has raised new concerns about County Auditor Cheryll Jones. The audit highlighted her lack of cooperation and concluded that her position should be dissolved.  Kinney County commissioners and local residents have long been calling for Jones’ removal, citing a laundry list of allegations.   As of April 14, Jones is still listed as Kinney County’s auditor. view article

The bond package will be on the May 2, 2026 ballot.

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The Texas State Board of Education gave preliminary approval Friday to a mandatory list of books that all public schools will teach starting in 2030, paring down an earlier version students and educators had criticized for being too long, lacking diversity and emphasizing Christianity. view article

According to earnings filings published last week, 7-Eleven's North American operator plans to close 645 stores in the 2026 fiscal year — outpacing the 205 locations it forecasts it will open during that same time.  Seven & i Holdings Co., the Japan-based parent of the convenience chain, noted that these closures “include the conversion to wholesale fuel stores.” Financial documents show that 7-Eleven Inc. has steadily opened new wholesale fuel stores in North America over recent years, which accounted for more than 900 locations as of December 2025.  The company did not immediately explain the closures or specify which locations could be impacted. The Associated Press reached out for further information.  According to the company's website, there are over 86,000 7-Eleven stores across 19 countries today. 7-Eleven Inc., the brand’s North American operator based in Texas, oversees more than 13,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada. view article

More than 463,000 trips were taken between June 1, 2025, and March 31, nearly double the number recorded during the same period a year earlier, according to a memo sent to City Council members on Friday.   Use was especially strong late in the year: From August through December, monthly ridership topped 50,000 trips. The average ride covered 1.15 miles and lasted about 12 minutes. view article

BELTON — A group of Belton Independent School District elementary school campuses earned awards for fostering positive campus cultures.  One campus earned national distinction. Lakewood Elementary School was recognized as a National Showcase School, one of the highest honors Capturing Kids’ Hearts officials can award schools.   Belton Early Childhood School, Hubbard Branch Elementary School, Leon Heights Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School were named Capturing Kids’ Hearts Rising Star schools, school officials announced. view article

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees met Thursday night for the first time since announcing a projected $181 million budget shortfall for the 2026–27 school year. The meeting drew several parents and community members who voiced concerns about how the district plans to handle its growing deficit. Although the agenda did not center on budget issues, concerns about next year’s financial outlook dominated public comments. Several attendees focused on how potential cuts could affect staffing at their children’s schools. view article