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How do I get my SuperSearch on TexasISD.com?Bill that would make vaccine exemptions easier to obtain clears Texas House
The bill would allow a vaccine exemption form to be downloadable. Currently, a form must be requested from the state and mailed to the recipient
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The fastest-growing city in the U.S. is in Texas, and it’s not the one you’re thinking of
With Princeton leading the Texas pack, the state continues to set the pace for the rest of the nation, with seven of the 15 fastest-growing cities. PRINCETON — At the start of the decade, fewer than 18,000 people called Princeton, a mostly rural town about an hour northeast of Dallas, home. But as hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the Dallas-Fort Worth region in the years since, Princeton’s population more than doubled. Just over 37,000 people lived in Princeton as of July 1, 2024, estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau show.
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Big Country teacher fired for alleged misconduct with high school student
MULLIN, Texas — A Mills County teacher was fired after allegedly confessing to inappropriate conduct with a high school student. Lily Victoria Janek, 25, was arrested Wednesday for an improper relationship between an educator and a student. Lily Victoria Janek was booked in the Brown County Jail April 23 for "Improper Relationship Between an Educator/Student." (Brown County Jail)
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Texas House votes to make it easier for parents to reject school vaccine requirements
Rep. Lacey Hull said the bill is about government efficiency. Critics say it will further erode confidence in safe vaccines.
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School board races across Texas deal losses for many conservatives
Issues about control of book purchases and how curriculums teach race and gender have led to change on many boards, including Keller, Katy and Mansfield ISDs Conservative school board candidates across Texas suffered an array of defeats in Saturday’s local elections, marking a clear setback for the Republican-aligned movement to shape how grade school curriculums and library books confront issues of race, sex and gender. The sweeping losses for conservative school board hopefuls also served as an early sign of potential backlash to the nascent administration of President Donald Trump, ahead of a 2026 midterm in which a number of statewide offices will be on the ballot. Midterm elections historically have spelled trouble for the incumbent president’s party in down-ballot races. Saturday’s elections saw the defeat of numerous conservative school board trustees in the Tarrant County suburbs surrounding Fort Worth, the epicenter of the state’s recent culture war fights over how students should learn about race and gender. All seven school board candidates in contested races who were endorsed by the Tarrant County Republican Party lost their elections.
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Preventive Law: Hit the Ground Running: Setting Yourself up for Success at the Beginning of a Construction Program
Congratulations on passing your bond. It’s time to get to work. Let’s, for just a few minutes, set aside the beautiful architectural renderings and the excitement of the benefits that your construction program will bring to you community, and talk about ways to minimize the risk inherent in such a large undertaking.
Private school vouchers are now law in Texas. Here’s how they will work.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday signed legislation authorizing a private school voucher program into law, marking the grand finale of an oftentimes ugly conflict that has largely defined Texas politics this decade.Senate Bill 2 will allow families to use public taxpayer dollars to fund their children’s education at an accredited private school or to pay for a wide range of school-related expenses, like textbooks, transportation or therapy. The program will be one of the largest school voucher initiatives in the nation. “When I ran for reelection in 2022, I promised school choice for the families of Texas. Today, we deliver on that promise,” said Abbott during the bill's signing before hundreds of applauding supporters gathered outside the Governor's Mansion.
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2 Eisenhower High School students in custody after allegedly shooting into bayou, district says
Two Eisenhower High School students are in custody after police say they fired a gun near campus Wednesday morning. Houston police said both students are 17 years old and charges are pending against them. The school was put on lockdown at the time. Aldine ISD said police activity near Eisenhower Senior High School prompted the lockdown at about 7:20 a.m. Police in the area observed the three people shooting in the bayou and then fleeing toward the school.
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How Greg Abbott took a flailing school voucher movement and turned it into a winning issue
Abbott tapped into a powerful national conservative movement and his own campaign war chest to turn turned legislative races into multimillion-dollar affairs.
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May 3 election ballot includes school bond, ISD positions in Prosper, Celina
Prosper and Celina voters have the opportunity to participate in various races in the May 3 election, including Celina ISD’s bond program, Celina City Charter amendments and various elected positions at the city and school district level.
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Austin ISD to begin consolidating campuses in 2026-27 amid over $100M budget shortfall
Austin ISD will begin closing and merging schools in the 2026-27 school year amid growing budgetary concerns. On May 13, the district provided an update on future school consolidations and requested input from families and community members through an online survey.
What’s happening: AISD is planning to consolidate some of its 116 campuses to reduce costs and avoid further budget cuts as it faces a mounting budget shortfall. The district could merge one or more campuses—a process that could include:
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Abbott wants to stop allowing federal benefits in Texas to be spent on unhealthy, high-processed food
Texas’ governor joins other Republican governors making similar requests to ban purchases of candy and soda through the SNAP program. Gov. Greg Abbott is requesting a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits to purchase unhealthy and highly processed foods in Texas. In a Wednesday letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Abbott asked for the waiver — which would give the state the ability to restrict these food purchases — to ensure taxpayer funds are used for only “healthy, nutritious food.” “I look forward to the opportunities this approach will bring to improve the health and quality of life for low-income Texans,” Abbott wrote.
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Juvenile detention, imported shrimp, forever chemicals among hundreds of bills cut off by House deadline
Juvenile detention, imported shrimp, forever chemicals among hundreds of bills cut off by House deadline
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Texas Senate reveals $8 billion school funding plan as it seeks middle ground with House
The proposal would heavily invest in teacher pay and special education. It includes a modest $55 increase to schools' base per-student funding, significantly lower than what the House had sought.
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Bill to limit out-of-state donations to Texas candidates gets House approval
The bill would cap out-of-state political donations to a candidate or lawmaker to $5,000 for a statewide election, $2,500 for a district office and $1,000 for a county office.
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Humble ISD launches investigation after special needs child wanders away from school and into person’s home
Humble ISD has launched an investigation to find out how a special needs child wandered away from school during recess and into the home of a nearby resident.
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Will Karmelo Anthony be allowed to attend graduation? Here’s what Frisco ISD’s superintendent says.
The superintendent of Frisco ISD is pushing back against what he called "needless fear-mongering" and "media vitriol" surrounding Centennial High School's graduation ceremony, following rumors that Karmelo Anthony, a student charged in the fatal stabbing of student-athlete Austin Metcalf, would be allowed to graduate. In a letter sent to the Centennial High community Tuesday evening, Superintendent Mike Waldrip criticized what he described as misinformation circulating through news outlets and social media about the upcoming commencement. While the letter did not name the student in question, a Frisco ISD spokesperson shared it in response to inquiries about Anthony, who was arrested in connection with the April stabbing death of 17-year-old Metcalf.
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Clock is ticking for Texas lawmakers to settle differences on $8 billion public school funding package
Senators will hold a hearing Thursday on their counterproposal to the House's school funding bill. House Democrats and public education advocates have criticized the upper chamber for not moving faster to advance the legislation.
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‘Pretty spectacular:’ TEA commissioner praises Houston ISD’s NES model in latest visit to schools
With weeks until the deadline to announce a potential extension of the state takeover of Houston ISD, Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath expressed strong support Wednesday for the “spectacular” reforms that have occurred in the district since June 2023.
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Business tax breaks closer to reality after Texas Senate approves compromise
The Texas House must approve changes to the proposal that were brokered by party leaders. It’s part of a package of bills to bring down property taxes statewide.
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Parents slam cosmetic clean-up ahead of Texas Education chief’s visit to HISD
Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath is visiting Houston on Wednesday to tour several Houston ISD campuses; however, the visit is already stirring controversy among parents. Ahead of his scheduled press conference with HISD Superintendent Mike Miles—set to take place at the Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts—parents are expressing frustration over what they describe as a last-minute effort to make schools appear cleaner and better maintained than usual.
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Katy ISD community calls for repeal of book bans, transgender policies after board member ousted
After voters rejected conservative Katy ISD board member Victor Perez on Election Day, his critics are calling for the removal of policies regarding book bans and transgender students that he once championed.
Perez lost his seat to newcomer James Cross in the May 3 election. Perez ran a campaign that promoted conservative values; Cross avoided partisan politics into his campaign.
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Lewisville ISD appoints four new principals
Lewisville ISD named three new elementary school principals and one middle school principal during a May 12 board meeting. Jennifer Barentine was named principal of Morningside Elementary, Kristen Tufnell was named principal of McKamy Middle School, Leslye Mitchell was named principal of Forest Vista Elementary and April Kenely was named the principal of Donald Elementary.
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FWISD school closures could save millions. But would they help students?
Officials in the Fort Worth Independent School District say that closing and consolidating more than a dozen campuses would save the district millions of dollars over the next five years, allowing them to redirect more money toward academic priorities. District officials presented a proposed five-year facilities plan at a school board meeting Tuesday. The plan includes the closure and consolidation of 18 small and under-enrolled schools, including S.S. Dillow Elementary School, which is scheduled
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Exclusive: Texas Lottery Commission Calls in FBI Amid Explosive Allegations
The Texas Lottery Commission has referred a high-profile investigation into alleged fraud and criminal activity surrounding the state lottery to the Federal Bureau of Investigation following a detailed complaint and mounting public scrutiny. The referral, included in a previously undisclosed investigative report, is the latest escalation in a scandal that has rocked the Texas Lottery, implicating former executives and ticket reseller companies and raising questions about the integrity of multi-million dollar jackpots. In a letter dated February 26, 2025, then-Executive Director Ryan Mindell informed state lawmakers that the agency had completed an initial review of allegations raised in a letter sent to the agency in January. John Brier submitted a 20-page letter and 32 supporting exhibits detailing years of alleged criminal conduct by principals of Lottery.com—a so-called lottery courier company—and former Lottery Commission Executive Director Gary Grief.
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Fort Worth ISD would close A-rated school campus, when district is at risk of takeover
Gathered together in bright blue school caps, parents from Fairmont’s De Zavala Elementary School made their case against Fort Worth ISD’s plan to shut down their school in 2027. “We were told by the district no decisions to close De Zavala would be made anytime soon. That does not seem to be the case,” said one parent. De Zavala scored an A on the latest TEA A–F ratings. It was one of the few A-rated schools in Fort Worth ISD. The district is at risk of state takeover for having too many failing schools.
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Longview ISD approves district-wide police department
Longview ISD is in the process of establishing a police department. “Safety is our top priority for our students. Our students need to feel safe,” LISD chief of facilities and operations Samuel Kington said. And at Monday’s meeting, LISD board members prioritized that safety by approving the establishment of a district-wide police department. This is despite concerns from several board members about the possibility of a negative and harmful policing culture for the students.
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After a violent school fight, this Katy ISD dad is still showing up
The video is disturbing. Though the incident occurred almost two months ago, a father continues to attend school board meetings, demanding more action. Danny Gianfrancesco's daughter was in a fight with a male student at Taylor High School, and disturbing cell phone footage shows the incident. The father has been attending school board meetings consistently since the March 25 incident, demanding changes to the district's disciplinary policies after both his daughter and the boy received equal punishment.
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Area school district warns parents of viral TikTok trend
Dalhart ISD is just one school district keeping parents aware of the dangers and repercussions of a circulating TikTok trend. The trend encourages students to insert pencil lead, foil or other materials into school issued Chromebook USB ports. This can cause the device to smoke and spark.
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Canutillo ISD to discuss non-renewals and cuts to address budget deficit
The Canutillo Independent School District is among the districts in the El Paso area struggling with a budget deficit, leading the district to contemplate significant reductions. At a special meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Canutillo ISD board officials are expected to finalize decisions on addressing the deficit, which the district attributes to inadequate state funding, the pandemic, and increased service demands.
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Judge revokes probation for former Beaumont ISD electrician who stole $1.2M from district, orders assets to be turned over to BISD
A Jefferson County judge, on Tuesday, revoked the probation of and sentenced a former electrical contractor to nine years in prison for defrauding the Beaumont Independent School District of $1.2 million more than a dozen years ago. Calvin Gary Walker, of Beaumont, is currently free on a personal recognizance bond pending the outcome of his appeal. He appeared before Judge John Stevens in Jefferson County's Criminal District Court on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, for a hearing on a motion to revoke his probation.
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Austin ISD to consolidate schools by 2026-27 to prevent deeper budget cuts
Austin Independent School District says it will consolidate schools starting in the 2026-27 school year to avoid deeper budget cuts. In an online release, the district says resources are spread too thin, leaving schools under-resourced.
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Killeen ISD Names Experienced Military Leader as Deputy Superintendent
The Killeen Independent School District has named a seasoned leader with more than 25 years of experience in strategic planning, program management and operational oversight as its next deputy superintendent for business and operations. The KISD Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Scott Hequembourg on Tuesday. Hequembourg will oversee human resources, business services, facilities, transportation and technology.
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Interim superintendent named to lead Gunter ISD
A leadership change is coming to the Gunter Independent School District.
The school board on Monday named Josh Barton as interim superintendent, stepping in to guide the district following the resignation of current Superintendent Scott Martindale.
Barton, who has served as Gunter High School principal for the past three years, will assume the role of acting superintendent next month.
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Katy ISD community calls for repeal of book bans, transgender policies after board member ousted
After voters rejected conservative Katy ISD board member Victor Perez on Election Day, his critics are calling for the removal of policies regarding book bans and transgender students that he once championed. Perez lost his seat to newcomer James Cross in the May 3 election. Perez ran a campaign that promoted conservative values; Cross avoided partisan politics into his campaign.
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