Chapel Hill High School earns TEA distinctions in science and social studies

Chapel Hill High School earned academic distinction designations from the Texas Education Agency in science and social studies for the 2025-26 school year, recognizing strong student performance and completion of advanced coursework in both subject areas. “Our students are such hard workers, and these distinctions show how highly they perform on a state level,” said Kevin Austin, a U.S. history teacher at Chapel Hill High School. TEA assigns each Texas campus to a comparison group of 40 schools with similar enrollment, student populations and demographic characteristics. To earn a distinction, a campus must perform within the top 25% of its comparison group on designated academic indicators.
Huffines Announces School Districts Receiving Fiscal Exam

A school district recently grilled by state lawmakers over nearly $100 million directed to a private education foundation will now face a spending review from Comptroller Don Huffines. Huffines announced Monday that Barbers Hill ISD is one of four districts selected for an examination of whether taxpayer dollars are reaching classrooms rather than fueling administrative growth and non-instructional expenses. Austin, El Paso, and Prosper school districts were also selected for review. The selection of Barbers Hill comes shortly after a contentious House Governmental Oversight hearing in August focused heavily on the district’s relationship with the Barbers Hill ISD Education Foundation, which has reportedly amassed approximately $250 million.
Houston high school football rivalry cancelled due to skin infection outbreak

One of Houston's biggest high school football games was canceled because of an outbreak of a contagious skin infection. Bellaire High School principal Michael Niggli sent a letter to parents stating that multiple members of the Cardinals football team were diagnosed with staph infections.
Court orders Galveston ISD to display Ten Commandments posters in classrooms

A Galveston official said it would follow the judge’s order. The district, along with two others, was sued by the state in 2025 for alleged noncompliance of the new state law requiring the display.
VanDeaver named executive director of Texas Association of School Boards

“My entire career reflects my belief that a strong public education system represents the best shot for all Texas children to achieve the American dream,” VanDeaver said. “I am excited to have the opportunity to work with the great people at TASB and thankful to the TASB Board for trusting my leadership as we continue to serve our members and the students they represent.” Former state legislator supports strong local governance of schools in Lone Star State “Gary has dedicated his life to serving the cause of public education both inside our districts as a teacher and administrator and for the last 12 years as a leading voice in policy discussions on public education,” said Tony Hopkins, TASB Board president. “The ability to relate to elected school board members who are responsible for governing school districts, to understand the challenges and opportunities in running school districts, and to bring the perspective of the many rural members were key reasons for his selection.” The Board conducted a careful and thoughtful selection process under the leadership of its selection committee, with support from Korn Ferry as its consultant.
State Board of Education Members Rally To Oppose Marxist and Islamic Influence 

The board is taking up the final reading of the new high school history standards this week. The Monday press conference comes as members of the state board prepare to amend and give final approval of the new high school Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills social studies standards, which were postponed following the passage of the elementary and middle school TEKS during the June board meeting. The high school TEKS are divided into five separate subchapters—U.S. History, Government, Geography, World History, and Personal Financial Literacy. Pickren told attendees that the Declaration of Independence recognizes that our rights come “from our Creator” and that to erase this from history is not neutrality, but historical revisionism. “Our schools must never become laboratories for political indoctrination, teach students what Marxism and communism actually produced: the destruction of private property, the destruction of economic freedom, and the destruction of individual liberty, and the death of millions of people under totalitarian regimes,” said Pickren.

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Preventive Law: How to Avoid Allegations of Electioneering: What Trustees and Staff Need to Know During an Election Cycle

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Fall is here, and with it comes the promise of cooler weather, football rivalries, and hard-fought elections. Electioneering is especially difficult to avoid at this time of year, lest trustees and staff find themselves under the microscope of the Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) or the Office of the Texas Attorney General (OAG). Given the Texas Attorney General’s eagerness to prosecute claims of electioneering against Texas school districts, this article is devoted to helping avoid even the appearance of impropriety heading into November.

TEXARKANA ISD HIRES JIM DUNLAP OF ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

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The board of trustees of the Texarkana Independent School District has contracted with Mr. Jim Dunlap of Arrow Educational Services, Inc. to assist them in their search for a new superintendent. Information and the application process is available on arrowsearchinc.com and the TASA Supersearch page. The deadline for applications is Friday, October 16, 2026 view article

Central Texas Judge Resigns To Avoid Disciplinary Action

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Brown County Judge Alan “Shane” Britton has agreed to resign following his indictment for practicing law while serving as a judge, witness tampering, assaulting a public servant, and other charges.The resignation agreement allows Britton to avoid disciplinary action, but he is forever banned from judicial service in Texas. As previously reported, Britton was suspended without pay in November 2025 by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct (SCJC), which is responsible for investigating allegations of this kind. view article

USPS employee arrested in $4M Spring Branch ISD tax payment theft investigation

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Overnight, law enforcement arrested a USPS letter carrier in the employee parking lot of the post office on Town & Country Way with several stolen checks that had been mailed to Spring Branch ISD, according to court records reviewed by KPRC 2 News. Eurey Dewayne Smith, 33, is still being processed into the Harris County Jail as of this writing. He’s expected to face charges of mail theft. view article

Texas elections aren’t official until they get certified. Here’s how it works.

October 2908:28 AM

Election results will begin rolling out the evening of Election Day, and although winners will be declared and victory speeches made, the results will be official only after they’re certified. That final step will come weeks later when election results are formally locked in and a “certificate of election” is granted to the winners. The certification itself is typically brief and without fanfare, but after rioters tried to stop certification of the 2020 presidential election at the U.S. Capitol, the process has received more scrutiny. view article

A conservative senator reshaped Texas colleges. He wants the rest of the country to follow.

October 2908:28 AM

Writing laws to restrict DEI on campuses was just the start. Now as Texas Tech chancellor, Brandon Creighton wants to push the limits on what professors teach. LUBBOCK — Nearly a year into his tenure as Texas Tech chancellor, Brandon Creighton was still making the case that he was the right man for the job. To convince the crowd at a recent Lubbock Chamber of Commerce luncheon that his loyalties now lay with scarlet red and black, not the burnt orange of his alma mater, the former Republican state senator touted his political connections and the growing influence they bring to Texas Tech. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the powerful politician with a hand on the state’s purse strings, is donning Red Raider gear at the Capitol. The university is establishing a high-profile partnership with chipmaking giant Nvidia. Other colleges, Creighton boasted, are following Texas Tech’s lead in scrutinizing what professors teach and whether their lessons prepare students for high-paying jobs. view article

Bomb threats prompt evacuation of 3 Arlington schools Tuesday morning

October 2908:27 AM

Three Arlington schools were evacuated Tuesday after bomb threats, according to a news release from the fire department. The bomb threats came in shortly after 10 a.m., according to the Arlington Fire Department. Ditto Elementary School, Swift Elementary School and Oakridge School were all evacuated as a precaution. Ditto and Swift are part of the Arlington school district. Oakridge is a private school. The fire department’s explosive ordinance disposal team searched the schools and found no suspicious devices, according to a news release. The final campus was cleared shortly before noon. view article

Northwest ISD parents question high school rezoning ahead of Davis High School opening

October 2908:25 AM

Natalie Hultquist thought she would be reunited with her friends as soon as she entered high school. Last year, when Northwest ISD adjusted the attendance boundaries for its middle schools, many of the eighth grader’s friends were moved from Chisholm Trail Middle School to Pike Middle School. Natalie stayed at Chisholm Trail. She thought they would attend Northwest High School together. Now, another proposed boundary change could separate them again. “It was more difficult already losing so many friends,” Natalie said. “And then now I only know, like, two people who are going to Eaton.” Natalie’s concerns were among those expressed during an Oct. 20 attendance rezoning meeting at Eaton High School. Parents questioned how proposed boundaries would impact students’ friendships, extracurricular activities, transportation and daily routines. Trustees will vote on the new boundaries Nov. 9. view article

Parents, advocates press FWISD to deliver promised special education services

October 2908:25 AM

They don’t attend the same school. They aren’t in the same grade. They don’t even share a diagnosis. But Kim Medford’s seventh grader and Ashish Talwar’s first grader share one thing: a parent who says making sure Fort Worth ISD follows their special education plan has become a second job. As cars buzzed by, the two stood outside the gates of FWISD’s District Service Center alongside other parents and advocates from Literacy Fort Worth. They want the district to make special education meetings work for children — and to prove the services it promises actually reach the classroom. view article

Fort Worth gas leak prompts evacuation of 17 kids, 35 adults from behavior center

October 2908:22 AM

At least 35 adults and 17 children were evacuated from businesses in North Fort Worth after a natural gas line was damaged, according to the Fort Worth Fire Department. The call came in just after 4 p.m. Wednesday, sending Fort Worth Fire Department crews to the 2700 block of Basswood Blvd, according to a fire department incident detail report. Craig Trojacek, the fire department spokesperson, told KERA the people who were evacuated were initially taken to nearby Whitewater Express Car Wash, which shut down its business to provide shelter and drinking water to those who were evacuated. He said no one was taken to the hospital. He said the people who were evacuated were from Action Behavior Center. Parents were called to pick up their children after the evacuation. view article

Group behind trans mailers must answer questions under oath, Travis County judge rules

October 2908:07 AM

A Travis County judge says a telecommunications company and a Wyoming LLC must reveal who sent unauthorized texts and mailers advertising material from an LGBTQ advocacy organization. Who sent the mysterious text messages and mailers purporting to come from Texas transgender advocacy groups? Their identity was not revealed during a court hearing in downtown Austin on Tuesday, but Chris Hilton, who used to work for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, identified himself as the lawyer for the senders. Hilton argued he should not have to divulge the names of his clients. Travis County District Judge Jan Soifer disagreed, and ruled that the clients must agree to answer questions about the matter later this week. view article

Leonard ISD principal arrested for alleged failure to report misconduct claims

October 2808:31 AM

A principal in Fannin County is behind bars after an investigation into a student's suicide revealed the educator allegedly failed to report misconduct claims against a teacher. On October 27, the Leonard Police Department arrested Jansen Trotter and charged him with failure to report employee misconduct. view article

DeSoto ISD names Elna Davis as lone finalist for superintendent

October 2808:29 AM

DeSoto ISD named Elna Davis as the lone finalist for superintendent Monday evening. Trustees of the southern Dallas County school district voted 7-0 to approve Davis, who has been interim superintendent since September. She is poised to oversee a district that has experienced financial instability and frequent changes in leadership in recent years. view article

Fort Bend ISD apologizes after security guards remove election signs and poll workers from voting site

October 2808:28 AM

Fort Bend ISD is apologizing after security guards at a polling location inside James Bowie Middle School removed election signs and told poll workers and supporters to leave, even though they were not violating any rules. The district says the guards went too far and will no longer be permitted to work security at school facilities used as polling locations. The security guards involved are also receiving corrective action. view article

Hamilton ISD campuses evacuated due to bomb threat

October 2808:28 AM

The Hamilton Independent School District has evacuated its high school, elementary, and junior high campuses after receiving a bomb threat. The district sent an emergency update to parents and guardians on Tuesday afternoon. Evacuations to designated off-campus locations occurred out of an abundance of caution. The public has been urged not come to the campuses. view article

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Blue Origin to work with Hutto ISD to provide internships, support for CTE programs

October 2808:26 AM

Blue Origin plans to work with Hutto ISD to develop paid internships for high schoolers and support Career and Technical Education programs. view article

Fort Bend ISD removes security guards from election duties after incident at polling site

October 2808:26 AM

Fort Bend ISD says contracted security guards who improperly removed election signs and poll workers from a polling location will no longer be allowed to work security details at district facilities designated as voting sites. The district issued a statement Tuesday apologizing for the incident at James Bowie Middle School, which is serving as a polling location. view article

Meridian ISD cancels remainder of its football season

October 2808:25 AM

In a statement Monday afternoon, Meridian ISD announced the cancellation of the remainder of its high school football season due to injuries on the team. “The safety and well-being of our student-athletes must always come first. After careful consideration, we believe this is the best decision for our players and our program,” the statement reads. view article

Documents: Texas Rangers find no criminal offense in Lindale ISD choking death investigation

October 2808:25 AM

Documents from a Texas Rangers report show staff at Lindale ISD used an adult-sized choking rescue device rather than a child-sized on 8-year-old Adrian Thompson, who fatally choked in April. The report also states the investigation found “no criminal offense” happened in relation to her death. Adrian Thompson died in the early morning hours of April 16 this year after experiencing a medical emergency the previous day while eating lunch at Velma Penny Elementary School. view article

McKinney ISD board amends challenge process for library materials

October 2808:25 AM

McKinney ISD residents who do not have a child enrolled in the district will no longer be able to challenge library materials. The McKinney ISD board of trustees approved the library material procurement list and amended district policy regarding library material complaints at an Oct. 19 meeting. view article

Granbury ISD earns 11th straight A in financial accountability

October 2808:24 AM

The Granbury Independent School District again earned an A rating in the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas for the 11th straight year. "This is an indicator of our financial health, and there are four key areas -- accountability, continuous improvement, responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars and supporting our classrooms," said LaTisha Griffin, GISD's chief financial officer. She detailed the results during the Oct. 19 meeting of the GISD Board of Trustees. view article

Leander ISD seeks voter approval for 3-cent property tax hike to tackle projected $9.9M budget deficit

October 2808:24 AM

Leander ISD is asking voters to approve a 3-cent property tax rate increase to help address a projected budget deficit of $9.9 million and limit further cuts to staffing, programs and classroom resources. Proposition A would generate an estimated $6.7 million in additional net revenue for the district, Leander ISD Superintendent Chris Clark said. The measure would increase the district’s maintenance and operations tax rate, which funds day-to-day expenses, rather than new school construction or renovations. view article

Ingleside ISD receives $460K from Port of Corpus Christi to expand student career training

October 2808:23 AM

Ingleside ISD is receiving $460,000 from the Port of Corpus Christi to help high school students gain the skills and training needed for careers in the Coastal Bend's maritime and industrial industries. The investment will support the Port Industries & Maritime Academy at Ingleside High School, giving students opportunities to explore careers in skilled trades, technology and other industries connected to the port. view article

Grand Prairie ISD sued for canceling play after girl won lead male role

October 2808:23 AM

A 17-year-old Grand Prairie student who was stripped of a role in her high school play because she was cast as a male character has sued the school district. Ana Mota’s parents filed the lawsuit in federal court on her behalf on Monday, alleging the district violated Title IX — a federal statute that protects students from being discriminated against for their sex. A Grand Prairie ISD spokesperson declined to comment due to the lawsuit. view article

Magnolia ISD provides update to the district’s bilingual program, upcoming land sale

October 2808:21 AM

Sarah Colleen Wright, Magnolia ISD’s executive director of teaching and learning, provided a brief update on the district's emergent bilingual program. The board also approved a plan to begin selling a small plot of unused land near Grand Pines Road. view article

Katy ISD approves Elementary School 49 attendance boundary modifications

October 2808:21 AM

Katy ISD has moved forward with attendance boundary modifications ahead of the upcoming opening of Elementary School 49. At an Oct. 26 meeting, the Katy ISD board of trustees approved attendance boundary modifications for Elementary School 49 to be located at 6435 Pitts Road in the district’s growing northwest quadrant. view article

Allen ISD leaders OK $28.6M for Green Elementary renovations

October 2808:21 AM

The Allen ISD board of trustees approved a total cost of $28.6 million to renovate the school during an Oct. 26 meeting. The project is expected to begin upon board approval and is anticipated to finish by the start of the 2027-28 school year, said Brian Neely, executive director of operations. view article

Alief ISD faces declining student enrollment: What it means for the district

October 2808:21 AM

Alief ISD is facing concerns over declining student enrollment. CW39 takes a closer look at the enrollment challenges affecting the Houston-area school district and what the changing student population could mean for its future. view article

Robinson ISD bond backers hope third time’s a charm

October 2808:18 AM

Backers of Robinson Independent School District’s $81.2 million bond proposition say the aging junior high school where Angie King teaches eighth grade needs to be replaced. King has a front-row view of problems with the campus, which was built as a high school in the 1960s and sprawls over 10 buildings. view article

Northside ISD parent says bus waits exceed 2 hours for magnet school student

October 2808:18 AM

A Northside Independent School District parent says ongoing school bus delays and missed pickups are disrupting her son’s education and leading to attendance warnings, highlighting transportation challenges the district says are tied to traffic and staffing shortages. Brianne Armstrong said her son, who attends a Northside ISD magnet school, has taken the same bus route from near their home since ninth grade. But this school year, she said, the routine has become unpredictable. view article

Texas Senate Hearing Turns to Sharia Concerns in Schools

October 2808:18 AM

Witnesses expressed concern about foreign-funded curriculum and Sharia influences in public schools. Bierly told the committee that Austin ISD asked for materials written entirely in Arabic, and district officials offered $50,000 to hire a translator, unable to sift through the information themselves. According to Bierly, QFI contracts worth $85,000 involving the Houston Arabic Immersion Magnet School “allow QFI staff and consultants to observe classroom instruction. QFI requested access to teachers’ lesson plans before an observation.” “Foreign entities are currently observing Texas classrooms and influencing what is being taught. Across Austin and Houston, public records show more than $1.5 million in QFI funding to the two school districts since 2015,” she said. view article

What’s in Keller ISD’s $828M bond? Here’s what voters should know

October 2808:15 AM

In July, Lisa Dixon returned to her classroom at Keller ISD’s Hillwood Middle School to prepare for the new school year and found that the temperature inside was 87 degrees. For several months before then, the eighth-grade history teacher and her students dealt with a failing air-conditioning system. She packed up her classroom supplies and relocated her students to other classrooms when the heat became too much to bear. A portable air conditioner helped, but its noise made it challenging for her to teach. view article

Round Rock ISD asks voters to decide on tax-rate increase for teacher, staff pay

October 2808:15 AM

Round Rock ISD (RRISD) is asking voters to decide on a tax rate increase, with funding intended to help provide raises for teachers and other employees. The Voter-Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE), also known as Proposition A, would increase the district's Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate from $0.7101 to $0.7654, or roughly six cents. view article

Huffines Announces Transparency Dashboard for Texas Education Freedom Accounts

October 2808:12 AM

Comptroller Don Huffines announced new transparency measures for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program, including a public data dashboard and an independent third-party audit. The initiative is part of Huffines’ Taxpayer First Project, aiming to increase public access to information about state spending and strengthen oversight of taxpayer-funded programs. “Texans deserve transparency to know how their tax dollars are being spent,” Huffines said. “This is another step to ensure Texans know where their hard-earned money is going.” More than 100,000 students are enrolled in the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program, with another 100,000 on the waiting list. An initial set of program data is set to be published this week, with an expanded interactive dashboard expected in the coming weeks. view article

Austin ISD high school football team to forfeit remainder of season

October 2808:10 AM

Austin ISD’s Liberal Arts and Science Academy will forfeit the remainder of their football games this season, according to a letter from Principal Stacia Crescenzi. The announcement comes after LASA forfeited their game on Friday against Pflugerville. The letter says that roster size and player safety concerns were the main contributors to the decision. UIL additionally supported the recommendation to forfeit the remainder of the current football schedule after evaluating the program’s situation. view article

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