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The Hereford Center for Accelerated Learning is set to open the first daycare for staff and students this fall, aiming to address a critical need for affordable childcare and attract more teachers to the district. Dr. Ray Garza, the director of the Hereford Center for Accelerated Learning Daycare, said, "We had quite a few teachers who would say we desperately need help. We have two kids in daycare. We can't afford to make ends meet."
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Texas students make gains in reading but struggle with math, STAAR scores show
The mixed-bag results showed early literacy improvements, a key indicator of future academic success, but underline the challenges of preparing children for STEM-related jobs. Texas’ students saw some wins in reading but continued to struggle to bounce back from pandemic-related learning losses in math, state testing results released Tuesday showed. Elementary students who took the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exam this year made the biggest gains in reading across grade levels. Third graders saw a three percentage point increase in reading, a milestone because early literacy is a strong indicator of future academic success. Progress among middle students in the subject, meanwhile, slowed.
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Key Election Security Efforts Met Resistance in the Texas House
While some legislation to better secure Texas elections passed, activists were disappointed to see several key bills fail.
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Texas Railroad Commission shuts down defiant Houston oil field operator after third earthquake
The Texas Railroad Commission voted Tuesday to immediately suspend a permit that allowed a defiant Houston operator to inject oil field wastewater deep underground in an area of West Texas plagued by earthquakes. The vote is the latest milestone in a yearlong legal battle over whether Blackbuck Resources could be causing a string of earthquakes, including one of record strength last month that triggered the commission to issue an emergency order. The earlier order compelled Blackbuck to stop operating for at least 15 days. Blackbuck has not resumed operations, the commission said in a statement.
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STAAR test results for elementary, middle schools: See how Houston-area districts compare to Texas
Texas elementary and middle school students are passing STAAR exams at higher rates across many subjects in 2025 compared to 2024, according to new scores data released Tuesday by the Texas Education Agency. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, measures elementary and middle school student performance and academic readiness across Texas schools. Students “pass” if they approach, meet or master expectations on the exams.
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Alleged Noncitizen Voters Under Investigation by Texas AG
The secretary of state identified 33 potential noncitizens who may have illegally voted in Texas elections in 2024.
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HISD STAAR scores for elementary, middle schools show growth, outpacing most statewide gains
Students made gains in most State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness tests from the prior year, with steady improvements within Houston ISD that prompted leaders to tout a "Houston Comeback. " STAAR results released for third- through eighth-graders Tuesday show that students lost ground on math and social studies exam. End-of-course high school exam results were released last week, showing steady gains in Houston that outpaced more mixed results statewide.
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Killeen ISD Board of Trustees won’t release findings in fatal stabbing at Roy J. Smith Middle School
The Killeen ISD Board of Trustees said June 17 it will not release any findings from an internal investigation into the fatal stabbing at Roy J. Smith Middle School in March, citing federal privacy laws and a pending criminal case. “We received a briefing from legal counsel today about the internal investigation of the tragic and shocking incident at Roy J. Smith Middle School on March 10, 2025,” the board said. The incident involved an altercation between two students that resulted in the stabbing death of Serenity Baker.
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President of Boling ISD board arrested on child porn charges, records show
The president of a Wharton County school board was arrested Tuesday, accused of possessing child sexual abuse material, according to jail records. Jerry James Svatek, Jr., 59, was taken into custody Tuesday morning. The jail website showed the charge against him was possession of child porn for a child younger than 10 years.
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North East ISD trustees use HB 2 to give San Antonio teachers raises, shrink deficit
Trustees for the North East Independent School District approved a compensation package Monday that largely aligns with the new school funding law House Bill 2.
The law gives districts a relatively robust allotment to boost the salaries of experienced classroom teachers, and a smaller allotment for support staff. NEISD leaders told trustees the law's targeted funding limits their ability to give raises to other employees, including counselors, nurses, and librarians.
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Plano ISD Approves Largest Pay Increase For Teachers In District History
In a landmark decision for local educators, the Plano ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the largest and most comprehensive compensation plan in the district’s history during its June 10, 2025, meeting. Months in the making, the 2025–26 compensation package was the result of extensive collaboration between district leaders and trustees. It not only exceeds previous pay increases but also meets the new standards set by Texas House Bill 2. At its core is an investment in retaining and supporting teachers.
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Boling ISD board president arrested on felony child pornography charge
The president of the Boling Independent School District board is facing a felony charge.
Authorities arrested Jerry James Svatek Jr., 59, Tuesday on a charge of possession of child pornography involving a victim under the age of 10.
The investigation was led by the Department of Homeland Security, with assistance from the Texas Rangers, Department of Public Safety, and the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office.
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Killeen ISD Board receives update on March 10 middle school stabbing death
Killeen ISD’s Board of Trustees received a legal update Tuesday on the internal investigation into the March 10 incident at Roy J. Smith Middle School, calling the event both “tragic and shocking.”
While board members said they would like to share more about the findings, they noted in a statement that federal privacy laws and an ongoing criminal case prevent them from releasing details at this time.
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Austin ISD students in grades 3-8 improve STAAR reading scores, but still struggle with math
Austin ISD students in third through eighth grade exceeded their pre-pandemic scores for reading across the board, results from the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR test, show.
The scores, released Tuesday, show nearly all grades saw at least a small increase in the percentage of students meeting grade level. The only exception was seventh graders, who saw no change year over year, with 53% of students meeting grade level in 2024 and 2025.
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Kilgore ISD on track to open new high school by spring 2026
In 2021, Kilgore voters approved a bond worth $113 million to develop new Kilgore ISD facilities. That money was used towards purchasing land, along with designing and constructing a new Kilgore High School. Dr. Andy Baker, superintendent at Kilgore ISD, talks about progress in building the new high school and what all the new school will bring to the community. “We’re right about 50% completion, as we sit here today,” Baker said. “We’re looking at spring of 2026 right now as a potential move in date for the new school.”
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Tarrant’s 2025 STAAR results show Carroll ISD, charters lead in math, reading
Charter schools across Tarrant County are outpacing public school districts — except for one — in third-grade test scores, according to statewide assessment data released on Tuesday morning. The Texas Education Agency released the spring 2025 test scores for grades 3-8 on Tuesday, June 17, for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, exam. The district-level and campus-level data shows education leaders, community members and parents how well students performed in reading, math, science and social studies at the end of the 2024-25 school year.
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‘Job well done’ | Dallas ISD Superintendent says latest STAAR results show progress
The Dallas ISD superintendent said newly-released preliminary data from the STAAR state test showed the district's strategies are largely working to improve student results, even as she continued to raise concerns about some aspects of the assessment. Dallas posted higher reading scores across grades three through eight and saw improvements in math scores for most grades.
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Willis ISD to issue $87.7M in bond funds
WISD Chief Financial Officer Garrett Matej said the district will issue the total amount of $87.7 million because the taxable value of homes in Willis ISD could be reduced by an increase in the homestead exemption under Senate Bill 4, which was signed June 17. Matej said the higher homestead exemption would result in less tax revenue, so it would be more advantageous to issue debt before that takes effect Sept. 1.
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College Station ISD adopts 2025-26 budget, new employee pay plan
College Station ISD’s Board of Trustees finalized the district’s 2025-26 school year budget during Tuesday night’s meeting, and the updated financial plan reflects both benefits and challenges for the district and staff. The district implemented a $2.1 million deficit budget for the upcoming school year despite increased state funding. “When you’re going into a deficit, your CFO’s going to be extremely concerned, but we’re going to continue to work hard, make sure that we can look for efficiencies and then try to shave off a little bit more,” CSISD Chief Financial Officer Heather Wilson stated. During the meeting, the Board approved a compensation plan in line with recently passed House Bill 2, which ties new state funding directly to classroom teachers.
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STAAR results: How Katy, Fort Bend, Cy-Fair and Conroe ISD middle and elementary schools performed
Katy, Cy-Fair, Fort Bend and Conroe ISDs, which educate a combined 365,000 students — consistently scored above state averages on the elementary and middle school STAAR scores released Tuesday. However Houston, Fort Bend and Cy-Fair ISDs saw the most growth from last year.
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Austin ISD eliminating jobs at its central office to reduce budget deficit
Austin ISD is trying to slash up to $10 million in spending by restructuring its central administrative office. Staff will learn the future of their positions Wednesday.
“The process will include eliminating positions, reassignments, new reporting structures and pay scales,” district officials told KUT News in an email.
The changes at the central office, which will take effect on Aug. 1, are part of an ongoing effort to reduce Austin ISD’s budget deficit, which currently totals about $93 million.
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Bigger paychecks and more teachers coming to Argyle ISD on the heels of HB2
On the heels of Texas House Bill 2 being signed into law, Argyle ISD is making bold investments in its classrooms that go beyond the historic investment from the state. Bigger Paychecks for Teachers While House Bill 2 limits additional funding to classroom teachers with at least two years of experience, in its June meeting, the Argyle ISD board unanimously approved:
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Argyle ISD approves pay increase for teachers, staff for 2025-26 school year
The Argyle ISD Board of Trustees approved the district’s 2025-26 compensation plan, which includes pay increases for teachers and staff, at a June 16 meeting. The plan was approved with a unanimous vote, with President Sam Slaton abstaining.
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Chapel Hill ISD announces many renovations to Bulldog Stadium
According to a Facebook post from Chapel Hill ISD, their Long Range Facility Planning Committee (LRFPC) composed of students, families, community members and experts worked together to create a master plan for the new Bulldog Stadium.
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Canyon ISD issues statement after student injured in crash near West Plains HS
After receiving multiple inquiries, the Canyon Independent School District released the following statement June 17 in regard to an accident involving a vehicle and pedestrian near West Plains High School that took place June 16: "Monday morning, a West Plains High School student was leaving campus on foot and was struck by a vehicle while crossing Loop 335 in the crosswalk. We are grateful for the quick actions of first responders and we are keeping the student and family in our thoughts as they focus on recovery. Canyon ISD continues to work with TxDOT to improve traffic and pedestrian safety in this area."
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Texas Education Agency Calls New STAAR Results for Grades 3-8 ‘Encouraging’
The 2025 results show that a quarter to a third of elementary and middle school students fail to even approach grade level in reading and math.
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Texas GOP: Legislature Must Finish Work on Key Conservative Reforms
The Republican Party of Texas is calling for a special session of the state legislature on a series of unaddressed priorities. With unfinished Republican priorities still lingering after the close of the regular legislative session, the Republican Party of Texas is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to immediately convene a special session to address several key issues—including the elimination of property taxes, a ban on taxpayer-funded lobbying, and bail reform. The resolution, adopted unanimously by the State Republican Executive Committee, lays out a series of demands for lawmakers that largely mirror the party’s legislative priorities approved by grassroots delegates at last year’s Republican convention. At the top of the list: property tax elimination.
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House Leadership Blocking Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying, Says Texas Lawmaker
State Rep. Brent Money says State Affairs Committee Chair Ken King won’t give the legislation a hearing.
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Abbott Hints at Potential Special Session on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban
Gov. Greg Abbott is leaving the door open for a special session of the Texas Legislature, signaling that unfinished Republican priorities—particularly a ban on taxpayer-funded lobbying—could soon bring lawmakers back to Austin.
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Two Texas congressmembers named on alleged Minnesota assassin’s hit list
Reps. Veronica Escobar and Joaquin Castro were among the 45 elected officials placed on a hit list by a man accused of killing a former Minnesota House speaker and her husband.
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Gov. Abbott: Texas DPS ‘on heightened alert’ after threat against lawmakers
Gov. Abbott says Texas DPS is on "heightened alert" after a man allegedly threatened Texas lawmakers. An arrest was made in La Grange, according to Texas DPS. No charges have been filed at this time.
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School shootings have become routine – political assassinations are next
For a long time, the only attacks you were likely to face as an American politician would come at the hands of the press or political rivals.But with a rising tide of political violence across the country, lawmakers now have to confront the increasing likelihood they could be targeted by a gunman or have their homes burned down. By comparison, a stinging opinion column does not look so bad. Attacks on politicians have become a regular occurrence – much like school shootings, which in other countries would have prompted a national reckoning, but in the US now struggle to make the news. Experts say the US is becoming an increasingly fractious, polarised country where violence has become part of the political discourse. Not so long ago, deadly attacks might at least have meant “thoughts and prayers” before the news cycle moved on. But now, politicians themselves are being accused of fanning the flames of the violence.
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With only 8% built, Texas quietly defunds state border wall program
Texas officials suggested the federal government could pick up construction. However, during President Trump’s first term, his administration built about one-third of what the state was able to put up in the same amount of time.
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