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How do I get my SuperSearch on TexasISD.com?Greg Abbott threatens Dallas, Houston airports’ grant funds over Islamic washing facilities
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport canceled plans to install a facility commonly used for Islamic prayer after Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday threatened to withdraw state and federal funding as Houston’s mayor defended George Bush Intercontinental Airport’s amenity. Abbott sent a letter to the North Texas airport’s CEO Christopher McLaughlin, as well as the mayors of Houston, Dallas and Fort Worth, stating his office was in the process of reviewing all grant funds over facilities in their cities’ airports. He also sent a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to refer the airports for federal investigations.
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Preventive Law: Lowering Costs in Construction Manager-at-Risk Agreements: Protecting Audit Rights and Other Cost-Saving Strategies
Subchapter F of Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code allows school districts to utilize the Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) method of delivery for their construction projects. CMAR projects are usually built on a “cost plus fee” basis, subject to a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). In a cost-plus-fee agreement under the CMAR method, a school district generally agrees to pay the actual documented costs as agreed in the contract (e.g. labor, materials, equipment, insurance, bonds) associated with construction of the project, plus the Construction Manager’s fee, up to the GMP. The Construction Manager is “at risk” for the amount that exceeds the GMP.
THRALL ISD HIRES JIM DUNLAP OF ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
The board of trustees of the Thrall Independent School District has contracted with Mr. Jim Dunlap of Arrow Educational Services, Inc. to assist them in their search for a new superintendent. Information and the application process is available on arrowsearchinc.com and the TASA Supersearch page.
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Preventive Law: All in the Family: Nepotism in ISD Hiring
Summer in Texas means triple-digit heat, a suspicious amount of construction on every major highway, and superintendents scrambling to make sure every classroom has a teacher before school begins. Hiring season is chaotic, and given the pressure to be fully staffed, it can be tempting to hire that perfectly qualified relative of a board member who just happens to be looking for a teaching job.
Buyouts offered to nearly a quarter of UT Tyler employees amid budget shortfall
Nearly 100 employees at UT Tyler accepted buyouts expected to save the university $9.6 million in the coming fiscal year as officials aim to keep the East Texas school affordable. Along with 99 staffers accepting the buyouts, University of Texas at Tyler officials paused salary increases amid its budget shortfall. The Texas Tribune learned of the buyouts in July. At the time, Beverly Golden, UT Tyler’s associate vice president for strategic communications and media relations, said the incentives were intended to keep the university “affordable and prepared for the future” while allowing the university to continue its teaching and research mission. She did not release information then about the program, including its cost, the number of employees who were eligible for buyouts or its projected savings other than to say the buyouts weren’t expected to affect course offerings or student services.
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To dodge TEA takeover, Everman ISD turns failing campus into public charter school
After Charles Baxter Junior High School received a fourth consecutive F grade in the state’s annual A-F Accountability ratings, Everman ISD will turn the campus into a public charter school that will be operated by an outside organization, district officials said this week. Everman ISD is partnering with Third Future Schools, a nonprofit educational management organization, to turn Charles Baxter into a public charter school. The campus will remain as part of Everman ISD, but Third Future Schools will run the campus and its daily operations.
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Felony case against former Centerville ISD Superintendent thrown out
A Leon County district court judge has dismissed the state-jail felony indictment against former Centerville Independent School District Superintendent Carole Lee Dickey. The court granted a supplemental motion to quash filed by Dickey’s defense, which argued that the indictment failed to set forth the specific statutory facts required to establish that she violated her duty to report an educator’s misconduct.
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Texas’s Data Center Dominance At Risk
Texas is leading the way when it comes to data center development in the U.S., but local opposition and now official moratoriums may be threatening what developers see as the potential benefits from the state’s central role in the AI boom. Data center expansion has emerged as a national flashpoint, with officials and companies themselves touting the economic value and strategic importance of securing America’s edge in the AI race, though surveys continue to chart widespread disapproval from voters across the country. A Reuters/Ipsos poll from June found that 57 percent would oppose a data center being built in their community, a figure that reached 71 percent in an earlier survey from Gallup.
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Round Rock school district searches for fourth police chief in six years
The Round Rock school district is searching for a new police chief for the fourth time in six years as students return to class this week, continuing a pattern of leadership turnover in a young department that has also dealt with culture problems, officer attrition and staffing shortages.
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Trump could face a foil in Texas land office over border wall plans near Big Bend
The Texas General Land Office controls more land in Texas than the size of Vermont and New Hampshire combined – 13 million acres - most of which is in West Texas and leased out for ranching, hunting and oil drilling to help fund the state's public schools. The office doesn't typically get much attention, but that all changed last month when Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced she had sent a cease and desist letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for clearing ranch lands controlled by her office without their permission, as part of the Trump administration's controversial border security work in and around Big Bend National Park. Buckingham is a longtime Trump booster who has praised his crackdown on border security. But her letter has drawn attention to the fact that any national border wall would likely traverse GLO land, potentially setting up a standoff with her and President Donald Trump as his immigration efforts extend into one of the most beloved desert expanses in Texas.
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Brownwood ISD sees major jump in state ratings
ABILENE, Texas — Brownwood ISD started the year with improved accountability ratings. The district moved from a C to a B. The Texas Education Agency gave the district an overall score of 83, an improvement over the previous score of 78. "I think the biggest difference is just some consistency. I think last year we were able to have a new math curriculum in our lower grades," Dr. Young said.
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Greg Abbott pushes to ban public schools from using H-1B visas
Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday he plans to call for a ban on school districts employing anyone with an H-1B visa, a move that could cost hundreds of Texas teachers their jobs. At a news conference in Austin, Abbott said the ban was part of a sweeping effort to stamp out “indoctrination in the classroom” that includes forbidding schools from accepting gifts or partnerships with foreign governments. “Bottom line is this: foreign influence of any kind has no place in our classrooms,” Abbott said at a Tuesday news conference in Austin.
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Long-Term Interest Rates Hit Highest Level Since 2007—Here’s What to Know
Long-term interest rates hit their highest level in almost 20 years to start the trading week, signaling investors’ growing concerns surrounding persistent inflation and the government’s fiscal health. The 30-year Treasury yield climbed more than 4 basis points to around 5.31percent—its highest since June 2007—during the Aug. 17 trading session. The benchmark 10-year yield also ticked up to above 4.72 percent. The two-year yield, which generally tracks Federal Reserve policy expectations, was little changed at 4.18 percent.
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Behind the Blueprints: A Look at Trump’s 250-Foot Triumphal Arch
WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is now awaiting a final decision on whether the president’s proposal to build a 250-foot triumphal arch in the nation’s capital will advance, after a federal agency granted preliminary approval in July.President Donald Trump proposed the monument to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Earlier reports suggested that the administration might have to revise the design to comply with the height restrictions of a century-old federal law. However, a source familiar with the administration’s proposal who spoke to The Epoch Times on condition of anonymity said there are no such plans.
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Behind the Blueprints: A Look at Trump’s 250-Foot Triumphal Arch
WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is now awaiting a final decision on whether the president’s proposal to build a 250-foot triumphal arch in the nation’s capital will advance, after a federal agency granted preliminary approval in July.President Donald Trump proposed the monument to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Earlier reports suggested that the administration might have to revise the design to comply with the height restrictions of a century-old federal law. However, a source familiar with the administration’s proposal who spoke to The Epoch Times on condition of anonymity said there are no such plans.
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Kay Granger, first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House, has died at age 83
Kay Granger, the first Republican woman from Texas to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and who served for nearly three decades, has died
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What Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD’s proposed tax increase could mean for homeowners
Homeowners in the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District could see a higher tax bill if voters approve a proposed tax rate increase in November. The SCUCISD Board of Trustees voted to put the tax rate proposition before voters, saying the additional revenue is needed to support teachers and student programs.
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Georgetown ISD welcomes students back to school Wednesday as leaders approve tax rate election
Georgetown ISD superintendent Dr. Devin Padavil welcomed students back to the classroom Wednesday, several days after board leaders approved a tax rate election.
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A behind-the-scenes look at Lubbock ISD-TV, the classes students take to prepare for the future
Students from all five Lubbock high schools have the opportunity to learn more about the many facets of the media industry through Career and Technical Education and Lubbock ISD-TV. Elizabeth Roup, its coordinator, says this is the perfect space for students to grow as young professionals. “Our students get so much hands-on experience and it’s so awesome for them,” Roup said. A lot of times, I tell them they don’t even know how fortunate they are, because there’s colleges across the country that don’t have this space.”
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What Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD’s proposed tax increase could mean for homeowners
Homeowners in the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District could see a higher tax bill if voters approve a proposed tax rate increase in November. The SCUCISD Board of Trustees voted to put the tax rate proposition before voters, saying the additional revenue is needed to support teachers and student programs.
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North East ISD jumps from C to B in TEA accountability ratings
Just days after the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its A-F accountability ratings, schools are focusing on helping students learn and master grade-level skills. Hidden Forest Elementary in North East ISD received an A rating, reflecting strong performance in educating students.
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‘It’s already embarrassing I’m getting hit’: Port Arthur ISD student speaks on getting paddled by coach
A Port Arthur ISD student at Memorial High School alleges his coach hit him with a paddle as a disciplinary tool during football practice, raising concerns about corporal punishment in Texas schools. Noah Lopez had only been at Memorial High School in Port Arthur for about two weeks when he says a Saturday football practice turned into what he calls the most humiliating moment of his life.
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Texas county constable covers, unplugs Flock cameras after nationwide backlash
Hood County Constable John D. Shirley posted on Facebook Saturday that he's shutting down Flock cameras countywide to end "warrantless tracking" of citizens "just going about their day."Flock cameras record vehicles as they pass by and capture the license plate, vehicle description, time and date. Flock cameras have become a bipartisan issue in North Texas, with opponents citing concerns about data misuse and privacy loss. Many police agencies, meanwhile, argue the cameras are critical investigative tools. Shirley's post included the caption, "Today is a good day for the freedom of the people of Hood County," and messaging that he shut down the Flock cameras in the county that had been "constantly scanning and recording regular folks just going about their day."
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Former Forney ISD educators federally charged after child sex abuse arrests
Two former Forney ISD educators are facing federal charges related to their arrests over child sex abuse allegations. Additionally, new arrest documents reveal how Crosby Elementary School's former principal guided a man with a questionable past through changing his name in order to get hired by the district.
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Canutillo ISD looking for new principal for Canutillo High
The Canutillo Independent School District is now looking for a new principal for Canutillo High School after former Principal Casey Rangel submitted his resignation. Rangel said he is resigning effective Wednesday, Aug. 19 due to ongoing health concerns. His resignation comes just months after beginning his position on May 21 earlier this year.
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Canton ISD implements new DEI, instruction policies under state parental rights law
Canton ISD is one of the first East Texas school districts to address a new state law reshaping parental rights and DEI policy in public schools. Senate Bill 12 prohibits instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity and bans student clubs “based on sexual orientation or gender identity.” It also gives parents a fundamental right to direct their child’s upbringing and education.
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Refugio ISD Foundation awards more than $58,000 in grants
The Refugio ISD Education Foundation awarded more than $58,000 in innovative teacher grants for the 2026-27 school year during the district’s Cat Walk presentation on Aug. 10. The foundation approved 27 grants totaling $58,066.05 to fund projects ranging from academic field trips and literacy programs to career and technical education equipment, medical assistant training and band activities.
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Alice ISD board member says he has ‘no intention of throwing in the towel’ after wife’s arrest
Alice ISD board member Cody Reeves is publicly addressing his wife's arrest for the first time, posting a statement on Facebook saying he has "no intention of throwing in the towel." Reeves did not mention his wife Erika Reeves or her charges by name in the post. He wrote that he has "chosen to handle privately" his personal life and thanked those who "respected that without prying or jumping to conclusions."
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Reassigned Austin ISD families meet challenges, success during first day
Nelli and Lincoln Charles brought their Bedichek Bobcat pride into the new school year, the mom and son each wore a shirt for the now-closed south Austin middle school. “I still stride with Bedichek, and I truly miss it,” explained Lincoln. On Tuesday, they stood outside Bailey Middle School, where Lincoln wrapped his first day.
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Chapel Hill ISD leader urges patience as students adjust to new school year
A Chapel Hill ISD official encourages parents to stay patient and advocate for neurodivergent students as routines return.
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Holmes HS coach injured after he was struck by car on Northwest Side, Northside ISD says
A Northside ISD cross country coach was hospitalized after he was struck by a vehicle while running off campus Tuesday morning, according to a district spokesperson. The district identified the coach to KSAT as Steve Barlow. Barlow leads the cross country program at Holmes High School.
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Round Rock school district searches for fourth police chief in six years
The Round Rock school district is searching for a new police chief for the fourth time in six years as students return to class this week, continuing a pattern of leadership turnover in a young department that has also dealt with culture problems, officer attrition and staffing shortages.
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Paxton Bars More Than 110 Cities From Raising Taxes Over Audit Failures
The attorney general’s office says the cities may not exceed the no-new-revenue tax rate until they comply with state audit and transparency requirements.
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Texas’ school A-F grades relatively flat as Austin ISD inches closer to takeover
Texas’ school performance ratings remained relatively flat this year, while the Austin school district prepared for expected state sanctions over chronic F ratings. Campuses and districts received their state report cards Friday, providing families a glimpse of how well schools educate students. About one in four schools saw their ratings improve, while a nearly similar number of campuses saw a drop. Of the more than 9,000 campuses in the 2025-26 school year, 24% scored an A, 34% scored a B, 23% scored a C, 10% scored a D and 4% scored an F. Some schools did not receive grades. Schools with high poverty performed worse than more affluent campuses, while campuses with predominantly Black or Hispanic students scored lower than those where white or Asian students make up the majority.
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