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Texas senator Phil King wants the Christian tenets to be displayed in public schools.
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Texas oil, natural gas industry breaks record: $27.3 billion paid in taxes, royalties
The Texas oil and natural gas industry broke multiple records in fiscal 2024, including paying a record $27.3 billion in taxes and royalties, according to new data published by the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA).
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Teen wounded in 2021 Timberview High School shooting was killed Monday in Arlington
A teen who was shot by another student at Timberview High School in 2021 was killed in another shooting Monday evening at an Arlington apartment complex, according to Arlington police. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office identified Zacchaeus Selby-Mukum, 19, as the man who died in the shooting on Monday, Jan. 13. Arlington police said the motive for Monday’s shooting is under investigation, but detectives have not found any evidence to suggest that the homicide is connected to the 2021 school shooting.
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Preventive Law: Documentation: A Potential Shield Against Liability
As the college and professional football seasons come to an end, many fans- myself included- are reminded of this truth: not every hire can be a touchdown. A seemingly great candidate joins your team and suddenly they’re not hitting the mark. It could be due to disciplinary issues, ineffective work, or a number of other problems. Many administrators have dealt with difficult employees and have at times been required to make the decision to terminate their employment. When those employees happen to be at-will or probationary employees, some assume they can safely terminate their employment without developing the usual documentation. This, in fact, may not be a safe assumption.
Gov. Greg Abbott directs DPS to bolster anti-terrorism efforts after New Orleans attack
The governor is calling for an expansion of in-state anti-terrorism programs and an increase in federal partnerships.
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As bitter cold sweeps through Texas, ERCOT says the power grid is stable
As an arctic blast settled over Texas on Monday, dropping temperatures into the low 20s in some areas, the state’s grid operator said it’s not expecting any power disruptions this week.
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Texas Education Agency clears Fort Bend ISD in voter ...
The Houston-area school district faced accusations of electioneering for its attempts to encourage voting in a tax-rate election in 2023. While the district was cleared of wrongdoing, people involved with Fort Bend ISD at the time could potentially face bribery investigations.
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Hawkins ISD Names New Superintendent
The Hawkins ISD has named the lone finalist for the Superintendent position. Jeff Hutchins has a 29-year career in education that includes leading a basketball team to a state championship. He served as principal of Van High School for 12 years before becoming director of operations last year.
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NEEDVILLE ISD HIRES ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
The board of trustees of the Needville Independent School District has contracted with Arrow Educational Services, Inc. to assist them in their search for a new superintendent. Arrow President/CEO Dr. Russell Marshall and Lead Consultant/COO Jim Dunlap will conduct the search. Information and the application process are available on arrowsearchinc.com and the TASA website.
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Mart ISD School Board said they acted in best interest of district after sudden termination of superintendent
Residents of Mart left Monday’s special school board meeting both angered and wanting answers after the district’s superintendent, Betsy Burnett was suddenly terminated from her position. Later Mart ISD posted on Facebook explaining the reasons for her termination and revealed they have communicated this decision with Burnett since January of 2024.
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Texas names new higher education chief
Wynn Rosser will be in charge of guiding the state’s postsecondary education policies. He currently leads a foundation focused on rural East Texas and previously worked at Texas A&M.
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Buna ISD Lone Finalist
At a special board meeting on Thursday, January 23rd, the Buna ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name Dr. Julie Motomura the Lone Finalist for the superintendent position with Buna ISD. Dr. Motomura is in her 34th year of public education and is currently the superintendent of Schulenburg ISD. While at Schulenberg, Dr. Motomura helped pass a 19.5 million bond, enacted the Guardian Program, developed and was approved for the Teacher Incentive Allotment Program, passed a balanced budget, and added money to the fund balance among other accomplishments. Dr. Motomura is a native of Buna and has worked in BISD in numerous roles. She is excited to "come home" and get to work. The BISD board will approve Dr. Motomura as superintendent after the mandatory 21 day waiting period.
Fort Worth Would splitting Keller ISD into 2 school districts hurt home values? It’s complicated.
Hundreds of Keller ISD parents and community members attended a special school board meeting Jan. 16 overwhelmingly opposed a proposal to split the district in two. Many were also angered at the lack of transparency on the part of the board in the process. Here's what some residents had to say. By Christopher Torres
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Austin ISD issues guidance to staff after federal immigration policy changes
The Austin Independent School District on Thursday issued guidance to staff on how to respond if federal immigration enforcement comes to its campuses. The guidance comes just days after the Trump administration threw out a long-standing federal policy protecting sensitive areas, like churches and schools, from ICE raids.
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Dallas ISD teachers say students missing from classroom due to Trump’s immigration orders
Members of Dallas' Alliance/AFT gave Dallas Independent School District Trustees an earful about the impact of President Trump's executive order on LGBTQIA students and children fearful of adverse immigration outcomes. Two addressed the frenzy of fear among students and parents uncertain about the reach of the president's immigration vision.
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Lawmakers are asking Texas Education Agency to issue immigration guidance for schools. Here’s why
The Mexican American Legislative Caucus asked the Texas Education Agency in a letter Thursday to issue guidance for school districts on how to respond to a U.S. Homeland Security Department announcement that schools, churches and other "sensitive" spaces would no longer be protected from immigration raids, upending a long-standing policy.
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South San ISD considers bible infused state curriculum in Wednesday’s district board meeting
Bible infused curriculum is what one San Antonio School District is considering. In a meeting Wednesday school board members approved the potential purchase of the Bluebonnet Curriculum which is widely criticized for being centered on teachings of the Christian Bible. This curriculum was passed by the Texas Board of Education in November of last year has been criticized as leaning toward Christianity in its teachings.
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North East ISD considers closing three schools next year due to budget constraints
North East ISD leaders are considering the closure of three schools for the upcoming academic year following months of deliberation. There will be a community meeting so the public will have an opportunity to give feedback on the proposed attendance boundaries. The closings are due to next year's budget restraints in the Northeast ISD. So the district is proposing the closure of Wilshire and Clear Spring Elementary Schools along with Driscoll Middle School. A letter was sent out to parents and students notifying them.
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Corsicana ISD staffer injured after student throws chair at her
A paraprofessional at a Corsicana ISD school was injured while dodging a chair a student threw at her, according to a district statement.
The school the woman worked at, Collins Intermediate School, is the same one where an assistant principal was partially blinded in August after she was hit in the face when a student threw a wooden coat hanger at her.
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14-year-old faces felony charges and expulsion after gun found on at Klein Oak High, police say
Klein ISD police said a student brought a gun to school on Thursday, and one of his parents could be charged. Police told Eyewitness News that officers discovered a 9-millimeter gun after a student at Klein Oak High School reported that another student had a firearm in his backpack. Klein ISD says the student is facing felony charges and has been expelled.
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Liberty Hill ISD considers more calendar options with 4-day school weeks
Liberty Hill ISD has proposed additional academic calendar options that would allow students to attend class four days a week. At a Jan. 22 meeting, district officials presented two new potential calendars for the 2025-26 school year after receiving community feedback.
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HVAC unit fixed after elementary school carbon monoxide detector activated, HEB ISD says
The Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District said an HVAC unit was fixed after it caused carbon monoxide detectors to activate last Monday. In an email to parents on January 13, the district said around 8:40 a.m. a carbon monoxide alarm activated automatically in an upstairs classroom at Shady Brook Elementary School. The district said everyone was safely evacuated until first responders investigated.
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‘This is a rushed decision’: North East ISD parents push back against plans to shutter three schools
At least 100 people gathered at Wilshire Elementary on Wednesday evening to learn more about a North East Independent School District proposal to permanently close Wilshire and two other schools. NEISD Superintendent Sean Maika told parents, children, and other attendees that his recommendation to close Driscoll Middle School, Clear Spring Elementary and Wilshire Elementary comes after years of looking at ways to respond to declining enrollment
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Houston ISD unveils first draft of new ‘Teacher Excellence System’
A sweeping new evaluation system would grade Houston ISD teachers based on their students' test scores, classroom observations, and "planning and professionalism," according to a draft proposal released by the district Thursday. Student evaluations would not be included, following feedback rounds earlier in the academic year.
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Three Houston ISD schools experience heating issues upon return from cold-related closures
Several classrooms in three Houston ISD schools — Love Elementary, River Oaks Elementary and T.H. Rogers School — experienced heating issues on Thursday as the region emerged from freezing weather and a historic winter storm. HISD said in a YouTube video posted Thursday that parents were informed that “not all the rooms were heating correctly” and that students were moved to warmer parts of each campus. Maintenance crews also set up portable heaters in the three campuses, the district said.
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Award-winning South San ISD teacher dies at 30
An award-winning South San Independent School District elementary teacher has died at 30 years old. Salena Rose Sanchez, a fourth grade teacher at Neil Armstrong Elementary School, died on Jan. 14, according to an obituary.
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Austin ISD faces financial strain with outsourced special education services
Austin ISD is looking for new ways to address the spike in requests for special education evaluations within the school district. According to KVUE’s media partners at the Austin American-Statesman, district data shows that over the past three years, the number of requests for special education evaluations have increased by an average of 900 each year.
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Marlin ISD cancels classes for fourth straight day
Classes have been cancelled once again for Marlin ISD. The district has announced classes will be cancelled for Friday, Jan. 24, marking the fourth straight day that the district will be closed. Marlin ISD said the closure is due to an "ongoing lack of water pressure" as water problems continue across the city.
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Riesel ISD swears in new police chief
Riesel ISD announced Thursday that they swore in a new RISD police chief. Richard Wagner was sworn in as RISD’s new police chief. Chief Wagner previously served as the police chief of Galena Park and has over 30 years of law enforcement experience. He replaces D.L. Wilson who is now a McLennan County Commissioner.
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McKinney ISD to open K-8 enrollment to out-of-district students
Select McKinney ISD schools will have open enrollment for students who live outside the district. The Choose McKinney ISD program was approved by the district’s board of trustees Jan. 21. The program allows kindergarten through eighth grade students who do not live within McKinney ISD’s boundaries to apply for enrollment. “McKinney is proud to build upon our vision of every student every day,” said Melanie Raleeh, deputy superintendent of school leadership. “We welcome both new and returning families to choose McKinney ISD.”
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