The city of Midland has been vocal about its frustration with Midland ISD over it having to come up with funding to build and modify roads for the school district’s new high schools. Midland ISD has since responded. view article

A Baylor University graduate student assigned to Midway Middle School as an intern made “highly inappropriate posts and comments” on social media following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, said Midway Middle School Principal Kayla Brown
Principal. Brown said the individual who made the posts is not a Midway ISD employee, rather, a student-teacher intern. He will no longer be student-teaching with Midway ISD. view article

The cash made through donations at each of the 10 Goodwill Industries Inc. bins placed at campuses in the Canutillo ISD was delivered to the District in a ceremony. Goodwill representatives delivered the donation during a check presentation on Wednesday at Canutillo High School. view article

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released updated guidelines for how Texas public schools should approach the implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 12, known as the “Parent Bill of Rights,” after recent reports of school nurses not providing first aid to students. view article

After nearly two years, the San Antonio Independent School District opened the bidding process to lease buildings and property at campuses it closed amid declining enrollment. The district is soliciting proposals from individuals, organizations and developers interested in leasing vacant school buildings or the land around them for residential, commercial or other uses, according to the bid website. view article

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A Texas A&M professor has been fired, per a social media post from Governor Greg Abbott, and the Texas A&M University System will perform an audit of all courses, according to the Houston Chronicle -- two new developments following a recorded confrontation between a student and professor regarding the inclusion of gender identity in a classroom discussion.  The exchange, which took place in a children’s literature class, was captured on video and circulated by State Representative Brian Harrison of Midlothian. The footage shows a student questioning whether a professor’s remarks about gender identity were lawful, citing Governor Greg Abbott’s position that “there are only two genders” and his pledge to freeze funding for programs promoting what he calls “gender ideology.” view article

While the outcomes don’t create law or amend the state constitution, they do send a clear signal to lawmakers about what the Republican base expects from its elected officials.  When Republican primary voters head to the polls next year, they won’t just be choosing candidates. They’ll also be asked to weigh in on a series of ballot propositions that will help shape the party’s direction heading into the next legislative session.  The 10 propositions, approved by the State Republican Executive Committee during its meeting in Corpus Christi this past weekend, are not binding. Instead, they function as survey questions, designed to gauge grassroots opinion on major issues. Voters are asked to mark “yes” if they agree with each proposition or “no” if they disagree. view article

Research projects were backed by the U.S. Department of War, formerly known as the Department of Defense. A congressional report found researchers at two University of Texas campuses collaborated with academics linked with the Chinese military on U.S. Department of Defense projects. This follows troubling reports about research security at UT’s MD Anderson Cancer Center. The U.S. Congress’ Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party released a 79-page report on research security in U.S. Department of Defense-backed projects. The report includes case studies on projects involving researchers from multiple American universities. view article

Kelly Air Force Base, one of San Antonio’s economic and community lynchpins, was closed by the Department of Defense more than two decades ago.  The closure did not signal the end of the aerospace and aviation innovation in San Antonio. Port San Antonio, the research campus that has taken over the old military base, continues to grow as a hub for employment, technology and aerospace. view article

After the video fueled outrage, two college leaders were removed from their administrative roles for approving plans to teach content inconsistent with the course’s published description. view article

After the video fueled outrage, two college leaders were removed from their administrative roles for approving plans to teach content inconsistent with the course’s published description. view article

A Beaumont mother says she was stunned when her 5-year-old son came home from school covered in vomit because staff said they could not help him without her signature on a new consent form. According to a report from KHOU 11's sister station KBMT in Beaumont, Camila Sanjavier said her son, Oswaldo, walked out of Sallie Curtis Elementary “already bawling and he [had] vomit all over him.” She said the principal told her staff could not clean him up or provide a change of clothes because she had not signed the newly required waiver. view article

School has been back in session for several weeks and districts like Stratford ISD have already seen an improvement in student engagement following the passing of House Bill 1481. The bill is to ban the use of personal communication devices in Texas schools. Stratford ISD’s cellphone policy requires students to place their phones in a designated pouch that uses an automated, magnetic, locking system. view article

The Austin school district sent letters to families of 12 schools Thursday warning them their campus could close or undergo significant changes starting in 2026-27 because of failure to meet state accountability standards for three years in a row. The notice of change comes as district officials are undergoing turnaround plans at three North Austin middle schools and are preparing to make decisions about shuttering multiple campuses citywide for budgetary reasons. view article

As the clock wound down on the year’s second overtime legislative session, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the powerful leader of the Texas Senate, took a few minutes to say goodbye to his right-hand man, Sen. Brandon Creighton: The architect of a recent bevy of laws reshaping higher education in Texas — from the ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs to limits on protests and faculty’s influence on campuses — was stepping down to take a new job overseeing those very changes.  Texas Tech regents voted Thursday to name the Conroe Republican their sole finalist for chancellor, the university system’s top job, betting that his political connections and influence at the Capitol will help secure funding, expand research opportunities and elevate the system’s profile. view article

A former Eanes ISD student has been taken into custody after suspicion that he had a weapon in his car near Westlake High School on Wednesday. In a letter to families, the district said several schools were placed in "SECURE" protocol Wednesday afternoon while district police responded to the incident near Westlake High. The district said it "heard unaffected schools were also placed in SECURE" and is investigating to learn more. view article

Denison High School’s quiet and empty stadium is about to come alive for the first time this season, but it will look a little different. “As of the 2025 football season, our party pit our Touch of Gold Marching Band and our Stingerettes will move to the home side of the field during all home games,” Brian Eaves, Denison ISD Public Information Coordinator, said. Bringing more Yellow Jacket pride to where it belongs ― on the home side. view article

Northside Independent School District has abruptly ended its adult-based masters swimming program, citing a shift in focus to other swim programs for students in grades K-12. However, some members of the Alamo Area Aquatics Masters program, which operated under the United States Masters Swimming (USMS) organization at the Northside Swim Center, believe the decision was influenced by other factors. view article

A major water leak has forced Clyde Independent School District to cancel classes Monday, officials announced. City officials notified the district that campuses would be without water for most of the day, according to a statement from Clyde CISD. The City of Clyde reported a 12-inch water main break and issued a boil water notice. view article

Healthcare costs for the Ysleta Independent School District are projected to exceed $43 million next year if no changes are made. In response, trustees voted 6 to 1 on Wednesday to approve a plan aimed at reducing these expenses. view article

Midland ISD issued a statement Monday regarding a backend payroll system issue that delayed some employee paychecks. According to the district, some staff members had not yet received their pay or seen pending payments reflected in their bank accounts. The district said it has taken steps to ensure all employees receive their pay by 5:00 p.m. today. view article

The Leander Independent School District invited parents to give feedback Monday night ahead of a proposal its Board of Trustees will hear to consolidate several schools next month. Tensions were high Monday night as Cypress Elementary School parents tried to wrap their minds around a plan to consolidate their cherished campus with Naumann Elementary. view article

According to Highland Park ISD, classes have been cancelled for today due to the school having no water supply. view article

U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Lubbock, and Texas Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, are in the running to be the next chancellor of the Texas Tech University System, according to four people with knowledge of the conversations.  The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents is scheduled to meet on Saturday at 11:15 a.m. to get an update on the search process and discuss “duties, assignments, and expectations” of the chancellor.  Arrington, a Republican who was first elected to Congress in 2016, is among the most powerful Texans in Congress. As the House Budget Committee chair, he shepherded Republicans’ tax and spending megabill through the committee earlier this year, negotiating with various factions of the Republican conference to ultimately pass the legislation. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act — President Donald Trump and Republicans’ signature achievement this year — bears Arrington’s name as lead sponsor. view article

Critics worry the new school voucher program could impact districts already facing declining enrollment numbers. Over the last seven years, Alief ISD officials say it has seen enrollment drop by about 7,000 students. Now, the district says it is opening a public all-girls school to encourage families to pick it when it comes to school choice. view article

Ahead of a regents vote Wednesday, the acclaimed former state lawmaker speaks to the Statesman about what led him here and how he will lead view article

San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) adopted a new cellphone policy that bans students from using the devices during the entire school day, including lunch and hallways. Students must keep their communication devices out of sight and in silent mode. view article

Bobby Lumpkin, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s COO, will take over the the top role on Sept. 1, following Bryan Collier’s retirement. view article

BROWNWOOD, Texas — Brownwood Independent School District (BISD) is inviting the community to two events at Gordon Wood Stadium.  The Brownwood Lions Scrimmage is scheduled for Thursday, August 21, with the freshman/junior varsity game at 6 p.m. and the varsity game at 7 p.m.  The "Meet the Lions" event will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.  RELATED | Brownwood ISD football season ticket renewals now open  Attendees are advised to exercise caution due to construction, adhering to fencing and restricted areas for safety. view article

Officials say they're investigating Nazi flags found hanging outside a Rockwall ISD school over the weekend. The Heath Department of Public Safety said it responded to a report of "antisemitic materials" outside Rockwall-Heath High School around 6:40 a.m. Saturday. Photos circulating on social media show the two Nazi flags hanging up on the east side of the building. view article

The Boerne Independent School District Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) set for November 4, 2025. The election will ask voters to consider a three-cent increase to the district’s Maintenance and Operations tax rate, potentially generating an estimated $4.8 million annually for the district. view article

Earlier this year, Gov. Greg Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn launched state and federal investigations into the East Plano Islamic Center's proposed EPIC City project meant to build about 1,000 homes and a mosque in the Dallas suburb of Josephine. view article

Inflated numbers: For decades, leftists have taken advantage of the U.S. Census by counting illegal aliens and emphasizing racial and ethnic background in the Census questionnaire—both of which affect the funding and power of blue districts.  ]But the Trump administration is moving in the right direction.  “Unbeknownst to most people, the administration has already done a great deal of good to stop the census from balkanizing the country by quietly shuttering the Census Bureau’s National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations,” writes Mike Gonzalez, senior fellow in Heritage's Davis Institute. view article

The number of students experiencing homelessness across the state of Texas has continued to rise over the last few years. According to TEA data, during the 2021 to 2022 school year, there were more than 97,000 students experiencing homelessness in public schools in Texas. If you jump ahead to the 2023 to 2024 school year, the number jumped to more than 121,000 students experiencing homelessness. view article

Inside Frisco ISD's newly expanded Career & Technical Center, Superintendent Mike Waldrip boasted about the partnerships Frisco ISD is forming year after year to help connect its graduates to jobs. "We bring in mentors from the business community. And the students are actually learning from business professionals. They're learning about the areas that they're interested in from those people that actually do this work," said Frisco ISD Superintendent Mike Waldrip. view article