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How do I get my SuperSearch on TexasISD.com?Sally (Womack) Smith
Sally (Womack) Smith, age 79, of Lufkin, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born November 1, 1946, in Lufkin, Texas, where she spent her life loving, serving, and caring for others. Sally is survived by her husband of fifty-four years, Joe Smith; her son, Joshua Smith; her daughter-in-law, Jennifer Smith; and her grandson, Jason Smith, who was a constant source of pride and joy.
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Bexar County promotes new flood warning system, ‘Floods Don’t Care’ campaign
Bexar County officials demonstrated on Tuesday a new railroad-style flood gate system designed to automatically block drivers from entering flooded roadways — part of a broader $21 million “NextGen” flood warning network that officials hope will prevent future flood deaths across the region. The new flood gates use upstream water sensors, flashing warning lights and lowered gate arms to close roads when rising creek levels make roadway conditions dangerous. The county’s older High-Water Alert Lifesaving Technology, or HALT, flood warning system primarily relies on flashing warning beacons activated by rising water near crossings. This new system features towers that add another layer of prevention when drivers approach a flooded road.
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States sue over new student loan limits on certain nursing and healthcare degrees
A coalition of 24 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit in federal court Tuesday challenging a Trump administration rule that limits access to federal student loans for borrowers earning a graduate degree in several popular, healthcare-related fields. "Higher education is expensive, and our health care system is already under immense strain," New York Attorney General Letitia James said in a statement. "This rule will shut talented people out of critical professions and leave communities with fewer health care providers they desperately need." At issue is a pair of complex changes that, taken together, drew the ire of the American Nurses Association and triggered Tuesday's lawsuit.
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Georgetown ISD approves $6M in unspent 2021 bond funds for campus upgrades
The Georgetown ISD board of trustees approved up to $6 million in remaining 2021 bond funds to be spent on campus upgrades and improved radio network infrastructure May 18.
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Learn more about progress on bond-funded construction in Bastrop ISD
BISD Director of Construction and Planning Lee Raspberry provided an update on several bond-funded projects throughout the district in a Jan. 20 board meeting. Some of the projects are nearing completion, he said.
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Austin rejected license plate readers last year. Could a shooting rampage bring them back?
Austin police and some city officials are calling for the reinstatement of automated license plate readers after learning the technology may have aided Manor police in locating the three teenagers suspected in a weekend shooting rampage – but privacy advocates say they’re still not worth the tradeoff. The calls mark the latest turn in a yearslong fight over whether Austin police should be allowed to resume using the cameras, which City Council members declined to keep last year after an internal audit raised oversight concerns and privacy advocates warned the technology could amount to mass surveillance.
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Ken Paxton wanted to limit forum shopping. Now lawyers say he’s improperly seeking favorable courts.
In October, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued pharmaceutical companies tied to Tylenol in state court, repeating claims made a month earlier by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that the pain relief drug was linked to autism and ADHD in children. Paxton, a close ally of the Trump administration who had already announced a U.S. Senate bid, accused drugmakers of marketing Tylenol to pregnant mothers without disclosing its dangers. “The reckoning has arrived,” the state’s attorneys wrote in the lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies Johnson & Johnson, Kenvue Brands and Kenvue Inc. “By holding Big Pharma accountable for poisoning our people, we will help Make America Healthy Again,” Paxton proclaimed in a news release that echoed Kennedy’s slogan. Paxton hired the Chicago law firm Keller Postman to argue the case in state court. The firm had served as lead counsel in a similar case about Tylenol’s safety that was dismissed a year earlier by a New York federal judge who found the plaintiffs’ expert witnesses unreliable.
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What to know ahead of Liberty Hill High School’s 2026 graduation
The celebration: The parking lot at Panther Stadium will open at 5:30 p.m. on Friday evening, May 22, while the stadium will be open at 7 p.m. Guests do not need tickets to attend. The Liberty Hill High School YouTube channel will livestream the ceremony through a link that will go live May 22. Of note: Panther Stadium has a clear bag policy in place to help maintain a safe environment. Guests may bring clear bags up to 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, one-gallon clear plastic bags, and small hand-sized clutches with or without a strap. All bags are subject to inspection. May 22: 8 p.m., Liberty Hill High School Stadium, 16500 W. Hwy. 29, Liberty Hill
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Affidavit: Marshall ISD employee insulted, swung student around by feet
A former Marshall ISD educational aide is accused of hanging a student upside down by their feet and swinging them around, causing the child to hit their head, according to an affidavit. Rachel Ann Kirspel, 37, of Marshall was arrested Monday and charged with injury to a child. According to the affidavit, the incident occurred May 14 at the Marshall Early Childhood Center, located at in the 1600 block of Meadow Street.
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Manor ISD cancels some bus routes and classes amid Austin shooting spree suspect search
Manor ISD announced several safety-related changes for Monday, May 18, as law enforcement continues searching for a third suspect connected to a series of shootings across Austin this weekend. In a letter sent to families, the district said classes at Presidential Meadows Elementary School will be canceled Monday because of the ongoing search in the area.
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Pflugerville ISD superintendent responds to parent concerns after school closure vote
Families in Pflugerville ISD said they are still searching for answers after trustees voted last week to close four elementary schools beginning in the 2027-2028 school year. District leaders say the closures at Dessau, Parmer Lane, Pflugerville, and Windermere elementary schools are part of efforts to address ongoing budget challenges. Superintendent Dr. Quintin Shepherd told CBS Austin the district has been discussing possible changes for months as it works through a $20 million deficit.
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El Paso ISD faces $52 million budget shortfall; layoffs, financial emergency possible
The El Paso Independent School District leaders revealed a $52 million budget shortfall on Tuesday, as a public school consultant is recommending that the district declare a financial emergency that could impact students and staff.
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Southeastern alumnus Katie Denton named Sherman ISD New Teacher of the Year
Katie Denton, a Southeastern Oklahoma State University alumna, was recently named New Teacher of the Year by the Sherman Independent School District. Denton graduated from Southeastern in 2024 earning a Bachelor of Science in elementary education. She was in her first year as a fifth-grade teacher at Sory Elementary School.
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Amarillo ISD responds to criticism of graduation fireworks display Monday
The Amarillo Independent School District responded to questions about a fireworks display at its graduation ceremony Monday night. According to AISD, necessary permit requirements were met by the city, county, and state. Officials said the district was well within the safety regulations to hold the display.
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Livingston ISD bus involved in crash after school dismissal
A Livingston ISD school bus was involved in a crash with a vehicle after school dismissal on Tuesday, according to the district. Emergency medical personnel evaluated all students at the scene, and parents were contacted following the accident.
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Crystal City ISD officials warn of ‘imminent financial collapse’ with less than $500 remaining
The North East ISD Board of Trustees voted Monday on a lone finalist for superintendent. Anthony Jarrett was appointed as interim superintendent back in December after longtime superintendent Sean Maika resigned his post. At Monday's meeting, the board voted to name Jarrett the lone finalist for the district's top job.
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Aldine ISD Parent Ambassadors Expand Family Voice in District Decision-making
Aldine ISD continues to elevate family leadership through its District Parent Ambassador Program, a Family and Community Engagement (FACE) initiative designed to ensure parent perspectives help shape conversations affecting students, schools, and the broader community.
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Manor ISD making changes Monday after 3 suspects in custody following ‘random’ shootings in Austin
Manor ISD is making several schedule changes Monday after three people were arrested Sunday following a series of "random" weekend shootings in Austin. According to the school district, classes and bus routes will be cancelled Monday at Presidential Meadows Elementary School, located at 13252 George Bush St.
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Austin ISD high school senior takes final exam from ICE detention center
U.S. Congressman Greg Casar, D- Austin, on Monday met with several Texans detained inside Karnes County Immigration Processing Center, including an Austin Independent School District high school senior detained weeks before his high school graduation and an Austin elementary school teacher who has been detained for nearly a year. Rep. Casar said Northeast Early College High School senior Luis Fernando Cabrera Chavarria, 18, is taking his final exam from the detention center today in order to stay on track for graduation. Austin ISD officials told KXAN it’s been coordinating with Cabrera Chavarria’s legal team and relevant officials to ensure he has access to his coursework.
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Alvin ISD closes elementary school due to significant water damage amid Houston storms
Alvin Independent School District announced that Wilder Elementary School will be closed on Wednesday, May 20, due to significant water damage as rounds of heavy rain and storms continue moving through the Houston area. District officials said classes are expected to resume on Thursday, May 21.
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‘That’s how broke the school district is’: Crystal City ISD has less than $500, interim superintendent says
Crystal City ISD Interim Superintendent Richard Grill told families Tuesday evening the district has less than $500 in its bank account. “On Thursday, to make payroll happen, we had less than $500 in our total bank account here," Grill said. “That’s amazing. 500 bucks. Not even $500. So that’s how broke the school district is." Grill made the statement during a town hall on Tuesday, just days after the district announced 72 employees will be terminated to deal with an “imminent financial collapse”.
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Flour Bluff ISD and Seashore Middle Academy among schools hit with start delays due to weather
Due to current weather conditions, Flour Bluff ISD will operate on a three-hour delayed start Wednesday, May 20. Breakfast will not be served, and buses will operate three hours later than students' normal report times. All morning extracurricular activities, including athletics, are canceled.
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Fort Worth ISD board approves the renaming of Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Fort Worth ISD board of trustees voted to rename Cesar Chavez Elementary School at Tuesday night's meeting. As WFAA previously reported, cities across North Texas began reconsidering honors to Cesar Chavez after an investigation from the New York Times alleged sexual abuse at the hands of the activist.
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Mother’s Facebook post prompts Killeen ISD to reconsider special needs student’s graduation walk
The mother of a Killeen ISD student with special needs received a letter from his school saying he would not be able to walk across the stage to receive his diploma at graduation because it would take too long. A social media post appears to have changed that decision. Eighteen-year-old Sean Roberts wants to walk across the stage at his high school graduation. For Sean, it’s a short walk he has had to train for his whole life.
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Classes at two Alvin ISD schools canceled today due to storm damage
Classes are canceled at two different Alvin ISD schools Wednesday due to storm damage. We first told you on KHOU 11 Morning News that Wilder Elementary School was damaged by the storm system that moved through overnight. The district later confirmed that Marek Elementary would also be closed. Alvin ISD posted that they expect both schools to reopen on Thursday
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El Paso ISD shares financial stabilization plan amid $52 million budget shortfall
The El Paso Independent School District shared an update on its financial status Tuesday at its Board of Trustees meeting. Officials said the district faces a "financial shortfall" tied to rising costs, less enrollment-related funding, inflation, state funding changes and previous budget projections. The update comes as a public school consultant recommended EPISD declare financial exigency, which is similar to bankruptcy for educational institutions.
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Killeen ISD Approves Palo Alto Campus Renovation Project
The Killeen ISD Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved an architect contract to renovate Palo Alto Middle School. Palo Alto Middle School, which opened in 1995, is scheduled to close at the end of the current school year as part of the district’s optimization plan. Students will be rezoned to other KISD middle schools. The renovated Palo Alto campus will become the future home of the district’s Gateway Middle School and Gateway High School Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP). Students are expected to begin attending the Palo Alto facility for Gateway programs in August 2026.
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Tyler ISD board approves upgrades to 2 athletic facilities
Tyler ISD has approved upgrades to two athletic facilities, including a scoreboard replacement at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Mike Carter Field and new LED lighting at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium.
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La Vega ISD to begin free summer meal program May 26
La Vega ISD will offer free summer meals to children and teens beginning this May through the USDA's Seamless Summer Option (SSO) program. According to the district, the program will offer free, nutritious meals to all children and teens age 18 and under, with no registration or ID required.
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Southeastern alumnus Katie Denton named Sherman ISD New Teacher of the Year
Katie Denton, a Southeastern Oklahoma State University alumna, was recently named New Teacher of the Year by the Sherman Independent School District. Denton graduated from Southeastern in 2024 earning a Bachelor of Science in elementary education. She was in her first year as a fifth-grade teacher at Sory Elementary School.
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Alvin ISD school closed Wednesday because of storm damage
Wilder Elementary School is canceling classes as crews assess damage. We're also told another Alvin ISD school suffered damage.
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Pasadena ISD considers closing or consolidating two schools
Parents and staff in Pasadena ISD are raising concerns after district leaders said McMasters Elementary and Tegeler Community School could face closure or consolidation. The district says the possible changes are being considered as Pasadena ISD deals with rising operational costs and declining enrollment, challenges many school districts across Texas are currently facing.
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Coastal Bend school delays announced Wednesday after storms and power outages
Flour Bluff ISD and Tuloso-Midway ISD delay classes as districts monitor weather and outage conditions across the region.
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