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Hamas released all 20 living Israeli hostages on Monday morning as part of the Gaza peace deal brokered by the Trump administration. Why it matters: The Israeli hostages, most of them civilians, were held in captivity in Gaza for more than two years. Finally, all of the hostages who survived are now free.
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Israel and Hamas agree on the ‘first phase’ of Gaza ceasefire deal
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of a ceasefire deal intended to end the devastating Gaza war that unleashed the deadliest fighting ever between Israelis and Palestinians. The two sides were set to sign the agreement in Cairo after all-day negotiations Wednesday that stretched into the early hours of Thursday in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
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Preventive Law: Negotiating With Vendors
Governments rely on private contractors, or vendors. Many times, using a vendor is either more efficient, less expensive, or gives the government access to expertise that it does not have. Given the ubiquitous nature of contracts with the private sector, devoting some time and attention to your vendor contracts is important.
Gonzales ISD seeks court order to bar 11-year-old, who confessed to 2022 murder, from school amid safety concerns
Tuesday morning, a local school district is heading to federal court in hopes of keeping an 11-year-old out of the classroom. The child confessed to murdering a man he didn’t know in 2022, and the school argues having the child in the classroom would endanger others. A judge will decide whether the boy should be banned from school property. Gonzales ISD is urgently requesting a temporary restraining order to keep the child off all campuses and away from school events.
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Harrison vs. higher ed: How one lawmaker is weaponizing social media to eradicate LGBTQ+ curriculum
State Rep. Brian Harrison has been on a crusade against Texas universities, scouring course catalogs and university websites for examples of “gender ideology” or LGBTQ+ curriculum, and riling up his X followers about “liberal indoctrination” on campuses. few days after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, a video was posted on social media of a Texas State University student mockingly re-enacting the conservative activist’s death. Rep. Brian Harrison saw the video and got to work. He pulled up the university’s online course catalog and found a class called LGBTQ+ Communication Studies, where students were to learn about how “communication sustains both discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and their resistance,” according to the course description. Within the hour, Harrison shared the video of the student on his X account alongside the image of the offending course description.
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Casino Lobby Bets Big on Huffman in North Texas Senate Race
With more than $9 million in cash on hand, Las Vegas Sands has become a big spender in Texas politics. As voters prepare to select a new state senator for Texas Senate District 9, one candidate is receiving a flood of support from the casino industry. Former Southlake Mayor John Huffman reported a $500,000 contribution from the Texas Sands PAC, the political arm of Las Vegas Sands, in the latest campaign finance report covering the period through September 25. The casino lobby has also funded advertising through the Texas Defense PAC, a committee wholly funded by Sands.
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UT-Austin Students Protest Trump Initiative
More than a hundred students gathered in front of the UT Tower to “stop the compact.” AUSTIN—University of Texas students staged a protest on Monday in opposition to university participation in the Trump administration’s new higher education reform initiative, the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education. The rally, organized under slogans like “Our Campus Not Trump’s” and “Rally for Academic Freedom,” drew a crowd of around 100 in front of the UT Tower. While decrying President Donald Trump as a “fascist” and comparing conservatives to “Nazis,” protestors called for the university to reject the compact. Trump has condemned such language, stating, “This kind of rhetoric is directly responsible for the terrorism that we’re seeing in our country today and it must stop right now.”
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Voters in Belton, Temple ISDs To Determine Upcoming Bond Elections
Trustees from both Belton and Temple independent school districts have placed bonds on the November ballot, with Temple also putting forth a voter approval tax rate election. According to Belton ISD’s bond election call, trustees approved a bond package that would add $161,835,000 to the district’s debt, not including interest. Documents released by the school district show that bond interest will cost tax payers an additional $186 million, making the total cost of the bonds nearly $348 million. The total bond amount is divided between four propositions
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Houston Announces New $16 Million Low-Barrier Homeless ‘Super Hub’
The City of Houston is spending $16 million to turn a former migrant shelter into a homeless “super hub”—a facility officials say will streamline access to services, but critics warn will damage the city’s image ahead of international events.
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Paxton Expands Investigation Into Discord After Platform Linked to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
The attorney general had previously announced an investigation to determine whether Discord is effectively safeguarding children onlin The attorney general had previously announced an investigation to determine whether Discord is effectively safeguarding children online. The move broadens Paxton’s ongoing probe under the Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act, which authorizes investigations into digital platforms accused of endangering minors. Paxton said the expansion responds not only to Discord’s reported connection to the assassin but also to growing concerns that the platform exposes children to sexual exploitation and extremist content and contains addictive features designed to keep minors engaged.
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Central Texas high school seniors sound off on cell phone ban: ‘There’s a lot more conversation in class’
Cell phones have officially been banned in classrooms during this legislative session, and all public schools have their own rules on what to do with the phones, like lockers or pouches. While some school districts have funding for pouches for their students, most school districts we spoke with adopt their own rules and disciplinary actions when funding isn’t readily available.
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San Antonio: What’s on the ballot for NEISD on Nov. 4? A breakdown of five bond propositions
In the Nov. 4 election, North East Independent School District voters will determine whether to approve a $495 million bond package designed to address the district’s aging infrastructure and pay for safety, security and technology improvements.
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Investigation leads to second arrest of Celina ISD teacher on child pornography charge
The Celina Police Department today announced an update on the investigation of a Celina ISD teacher/coach who was first taken into custody on Friday, October 3, 2025.
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More Texas kindergarteners are coming to school without measles vaccination proof or exemptions
Before the pandemic helped fuel the growth of vaccine politicization across the country, less than 1% of Austin school district’s kindergarteners in the fall of 2019 failed to comply with the state’s vaccine reporting requirements.
Five years later, Austin ISD had some of the state’s highest number of kindergarteners who neglected those state requirements — about 1 in 5 kindergarteners had not proven they were fully vaccinated against measles and did not file an exemption.
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Austin ISD to hold virtual Q&A on plan to close 13 schools
Austin ISD announced a preliminary plan earlier this month to close 13 schools and redraw boundaries. It comes as the district faces a nearly $20 million budget shortfall and a decline in enrollment, leaving some schools under capacity.
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Earlier this year, Houston ISD got four new faces on its Board of Managers. It happened without a single voter casting a ballot. That’s because the state’s largest school district is still in the hands of Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath, who announced in June that the state takeover of HISD would last at least another two years. Still, this November, voters in three districts will get to decide who they want waiting in the wings for the moment Morath begins the transition back to local control.
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Klein ISD notifies parents after students were contacted by 30-year-old man on parole, police say
A 30-year-old man in Spring is accused of trying to entice a 12-year-old girl by sending messages to her school-issued laptop. Shamone Sanford has been charged with the felony of enticing a child. In court documents reviewed by ABC13, the girl's parents first alerted Klein ISD Police when they noticed messages from an adult to their daughter on the school-issued Chromebook.
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Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board president confirms school closures
Subscribe Grapevine-Colleyville school board president Shannon Braun said the district will close elementary campuses, but no decisions have been made on how many will be on the chopping block. The district’s Education Master Planning Committee will submit recommendations to the board later this fall.
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Anna ISD teacher arrested, charged with felony child injury after classroom incident
An Anna ISD teacher is off the job and facing charges after an incident at school. The teacher was removed from her classroom at Hendricks Elementary School last week when the investigation began.
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Home: Information sessions about proposed school closures and consolidations seek community feedback
Austin Independent School District revealed plans on Oct. 3 to close 13 schools and consolidate academic programs due to growing budget concerns. In anticipation of the changes, which will take effect for the 2026-27 school year, the district is hosting open houses to answer questions and offer a deeper look into consolidation plans.
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Gun fired in Pridgeon Stadium parking lot after Cy-Fair ISD game
A shooting incident occurred in the parking lot of Cy-Fair ISD's Pridgeon Stadium on Friday, October 10, 2025. At the conclusion of the varsity football game at approximately 10:00 p.m., administrators and law enforcement were notified that a firearm had been discharged in the parking lot.
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Leander ISD Selects Erika Cruz, Ed.D., to Lead Early College High School
Leander ISD has named experienced campus leader Erika Cruz, Ed.D., as the next principal of Early College High School (ECHS). “I am thrilled to welcome Erika Cruz as the new principal of Early College High School,” said Leander ISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing, Ed.D. “Erika brings a wealth of passion and dedication to her new role along with a continued commitment to her students, staff and community. With her leadership, Early College High School is sure to continue thriving as a place where students can grow and excel.”
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Community members push back against Katy ISD’s celebration of ‘Columbus Day’
Katy ISD community members are condemning the district for a post published on its Facebook account on Monday in commemoration of "Christopher Columbus Day." "In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail across the Atlantic, beginning a voyage that would connect distant worlds and change the course of history," the social media post read. "Today, Columbus Day commemorates that journey of exploration and discovery that shaped the modern era."
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Richardson ISD voters to decide on $1.4B bond package next month. Here’s what to know
Voters in Richardson ISD are set to vote on a $1.4 billion bond package in next month’s election, nearly double the amount of the most recently approved bond package in 2021. The package is split into three propositions, which voters can decide separately. Proposition A will set aside $1.34 billion for construction projects and updated instructional material for middle schools, a career and technical education center and an environmental studies center. Proposition B allocates $54 million to update technology devices in the district, while Proposition C will provide $7.4 million to the two largest stadiums in the district for various improvements.
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San Angelo ISD, La Esperanza Clinic host vaccine clinic
Kids and their families turned out in droves, meeting with medical professionals to help make sure those kids stay safe and healthy for the rest of the school year.
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A.G. Candidates: Online Gambling in Texas
With online sports betting proliferating among young people, scientific literature reports that those who engage in internet gambling have the highest risk of developing a gambling disorder. he four declared GOP candidates for attorney general—Mayes Middleton, Aaron Reitz, Joan Huffman, and Chip Roy
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Paxton Sues Over Scheme To ‘Take Over’ Loving County
The attorney general has called the scheme “deceptive and unlawful.”
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A pathway to independence: Comal ISD breaks ground on new campus for special education students
Comal ISD officials broke ground on a new campus for the district’s Life Bridges Transition Program on Sept. 2. Life Bridges is a specialized educational initiative that provides young adults ages 18-22 with opportunities to learn daily living skills and gain more independence, said Chief Operations Officer Mark Stahl. Participants are referred to as “team members” to emphasize empowerment and community integration. Stahl said the project—which is slated to open or be completed in spring 2026—represents the district’s commitment to supporting all students in CISD.
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Educator no longer with Weatherford ISD after video shows restraint of autistic boy
Weatherford ISD says an educator who was seen on video holding a student with special needs on the ground between her legs is no longer with the district. The incident happened last year, but the students’ parents say they only found out about it months later. The boy’s mother posted the video to Facebook on Wednesday, and it now has more than 60,000 views on her page. The family now wants accountability.
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White Cane Day: Celebrating Independence and Accessibility in Texas
Every October 15th, Texans join people around the nation to celebrate White Cane Day, honoring the independence, safety, and confidence that the white cane represents for people who are blind or visually impaired. The white cane is more than a mobility tool. It serves as a symbol of self-reliance, access, and equal opportunity. White Cane Day is a reminder that all Texans benefit when our communities are designed to be inclusive and accessible.
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Inside the Texas town where locals are running out of water because huge energy plants are guzzling the supply
Residents of a Texas city are running out of water due to huge energy plants hoarding the supply, according to officials. B name companies, including Exxon Mobil and Tesla, have gone on to call South Texas their home in recent years so they can scoop up cheap energy, land and copious amounts of water. Over the past 20 years, the companies have shelled out billions of dollars to build massive plants that use up tons of water turn fossil fuels into gasoline, and other products like jet fuel.
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More Texas kindergarteners are coming to school without measles vaccination proof or exemptions
In school districts and charter networks with the most vaccine delinquencies, as many as 44% of kindergarteners were not complying with state requirements.
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This beloved children’s book was just banned in Texas—along with hundreds more
A Houston-area school district has unleashed another wave of banned books—including a children's book on a girl who eats too many cupcakes and turns pink. Lamar Consolidated ISD has removed nearly 300 works from their libraries and classrooms ahead of the 2025-2026 school year, according to data obtained by the Texas Freedom to Read Project.
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Manor ISD tackles bus driver shortage with new ideas
It’s a problem nationwide and right here in central Texas — the need for more bus drivers. The Manor Independent School District is putting out the call for more drivers while also being creative to get people to apply. “All the routes are going out,” said Transportation Director Fernanda Travagliante. In all, Manor ISD said it needs about ten drivers, but would like more than that to make sure it has people able to cover shifts of those who might call out sick or be on vacation.
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“I feel sad,” Austin ISD faces backlash over plan to close 13 schools
It was a packed house Thursday night as Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees met for the first time since unveiling a draft plan that could close more than a dozen schools and redraw nearly all of the district’s boundaries. The proposed consolidation plan calls for closing 13 campuses, including 11 elementary schools and two middle schools, as the district works to address low enrollment and avoid possible state intervention.
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