Timeline: See HISD’s major school closures over the past 20 years as more campuses face shutdowns

When Houston ISD closed 12 campuses this school year, it marked the district’s largest mass school closure in at least two decades, records show. In total, the state’s largest school district has closed at least 60 campuses since 2005, including at least 15 HISD-affiliated charter campuses. Since the 2016-17 school year, HISD’s enrollment has hemorrhaged more than 47,000 students. But the board didn’t vote to close any traditional campuses en masse — until this year. HISD did not respond to a request for comment for this story. Like HISD, many Texas school districts, including Aldine, Spring and Fort Bend ISDs, approved major school closures this year amid budget challenges and declining enrollment. Texas reported its first statewide student enrollment decline in nearly four decades this school year, outside of the pandemic, according to analysis by Texas 2036.
Austin ISD’s bid to avoid state takeover rejected by Texas Education Agency

TEA officials on Thursday denied the district’s request to approve a partnership to run its three chronically failing schools that would have put a pause on the campuses' accountability rating. Austin ISD’s effort to stave off a possible state takeover suffered a major setback Thursday after the Texas Education Agency rejected the district’s plan to hand three struggling middle schools to an external nonprofit operator. In a letter sent Thursday to Superintendent Matias Segura, TEA officials said Texas Council for International Studies failed to demonstrate a record of turning around campuses with repeated failing accountability ratings and, in some cases, partnerships with the nonprofit had produced worse academic outcomes. District leaders applied for the partnership in March under the SB 1882 program, which can shield campuses from certain state sanctions when districts turn over operations to outside organizations.
Federal Judge Blocks Key Border Enforcement Law Provisions

The ruling blocks Texas DPS from enforcing a state law making illegal reentry a crime and allowing the state to issue “removal” orders against illegal aliens. A federal judge has once again blocked major portions of Texas’ border enforcement law Senate Bill 4, stopping the state from enforcing its new “reentry” crime and deportation process against noncitizens with prior removal histories—just as those provisions were set to take effect.
Preventive Law: The Texas Administrative Procedures Act

Ever wondered how the regulations that impact public schools are made? Regulations are created by Texas state agencies under the requirements of The Texas Administrative Procedure Act. These types of laws were adopted across the country, beginning in the 1940s, to ensure fairness while bringing efficiency and accuracy into the states’ administrative processes.
Long lines linger at Houston’s biggest airport as TSA agents miss work during partial government shutdown

The ongoing partial government shutdown has led to long security lines at airports across the country, but no airport has felt the effects as acutely as George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. On Thursday, wait times at Bush, one of the nation’s busiest airports, reached four hours or more, with lines extending outside its terminals. Passenger volume at Bush is expected to get worse this weekend, driven by major events in Houston, including the NCAA Men’s basketball tournament. The lines are a result of many Transportation Security Administration officers — who aren’t getting paid during the shutdown — not coming to work. As airline passengers waited in long lines and congressional negotiators appeared far from a deal to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, President Donald Trump late Thursday said on social media that he will sign an emergency order for the department, which oversees TSA, to immediately pay TSA officers. He did not elaborate where the money for the agency, unfunded by Congress for more than a month, would come from.
Northside ISD has nearly $200 million in 2022 bond project ‘on hold’

Nine school improvement projects totaling nearly $200 million from Northside Independent School District's 2022 bond issue are "on hold" with no indication of when the projects will be built. Just four years after its nearly $1 billion bond election, San Antonio's largest school district intends to seek voter approval in November on a bond package for security upgrades and other improvements. Northside's Building Committee got an update Wednesday on the $198.47 million in projects that were approved nearly four years ago but have not since been executed. Superintendent John Craft told a panel of trustees he wants to "be careful in not putting millions and millions of dollars into these facilities and then having to come back in a very short amount of time (and saying), 'Well, we really need more science labs.'

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Preventive Law: The Emergency Repairs Process: Knowing and Planning

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It’s that time of year when weather conditions can be unpredictable. A small chance of rain can rapidly turn into lightning, high winds, and hail. When emergency repairs arise, it’s important for school districts to be able to respond quickly and legally. Let’s review the process for districts to utilize when responding to the need for emergency repairs and steps to take in preparation for when emergency repairs are required.

Bryan ISD’s summer feeding program feeds thousands of kids

June 1910:14 AM

A Bryan ISD program is providing free meals to children across the Brazos Valley this summer, with no registration required. The district’s summer feeding program began June 1 and has already served more than 22,000 meals in its first nine days. The program is open to anyone ages 1 to 18, and students with disabilities up to age 21. view article

Austin ISD board prepares to vote on budget plan to close its $181M deficit

June 1910:03 AM

Austin Independent School District trustees considered a proposed budget Thursday night aimed at addressing a projected $181 million deficit as parents, teachers and community members packed the boardroom to weigh in on the district’s financial future. Many attendees dressed in black, describing the meeting as a “funeral” for public education and voicing concerns about the impact the proposed cuts could have on students and staff. view article

Wylie ISD principal resigns after backlash from ‘Why Islam’ event

June 1909:00 AM

wWylie ISD principal resigns after backlash from ‘Why Islam’ event The principal at Wylie East High School resigned following backlash from a “Why Islam” event that occurred at the school in February. Tiffany Doolan, who had worked for Wylie ISD for 19 years, notified the district of her resignation on May 26. In a statement, the district said Doolan had been a victim of targeted online attacks and public hostility. Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article315980222.html#storylink=cpy view article

Lake Travis ISD OKs $153M budget, proposes lowest tax rate in district history

June 1908:39 AM

Homeowners in Lake Travis ISD may see an increase in their tax bill this year, despite the district proposing a lower tax rate. The LTISD board of trustees approved the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and discussed the proposed tax rate at a June 17 meeting. The budget was approved at $152.7 million, $1.8 million higher than the FY 2025-26 budget. “That's mainly attributed to the increase in state recapture to capture that property value growth while our enrollment is decreasing slightly,” Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Pam Sanchez said. view article

Last-minute vote preserves full-time librarians in Austin ISD next year

June 1908:37 AM

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin ISD trustees approved a budget Thursday night aimed at addressing a projected $181 million deficit for the 2026-27 school year. The budget includes nearly $186 million in spending reductions as district leaders work to stabilize finances amid declining enrollment, falling property values and a lack of state funding. Before approving the budget, trustees adopted an amendment to ensure every Austin ISD campus has a full-time librarian. The positions will be funded using the district’s fund balance, with Superintendent Matias Segura expected to return in August with a plan to identify another funding source. view article

Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal.

June 1908:36 AM

The chosen readings, to be voted on soon by the State Board of Education, draw heavily from Christian perspectives.The State Board of Education is preparing to vote next week on requiring Texas schoolchildren to read about a dozen Bible passages and religious stories, stepping into the long-running debate over religion’s — and specifically Christianity’s — place in the public school classroom. A detailed look at the religious excerpts, part of about 200 passages that could become required reading in kindergarten through high school, shows a reliance on Christian perspectives without clear guidance on how to place the stories in historical or devotional context. The new curriculum would have students as young as 6 interact with biblical stories titled “Noah’s Ark,” “David and Goliath” — meant to be read aloud from picture books — and “Daniel and the Lion’s Den” in their English classes. Daniel’s story is to be supplied by the Christian Broadcasting Network, a media company founded by televangelist Pat Robertson in the 1960s. view article

Who Has the Power to Handle Data Farms?

June 1908:36 AM

With no zoning powers, counties are coming up with unique ways to stop emerging data centers. Will they work? view article

Public Utility Commission of Texas finalizes new data center standards

June 1908:34 AM

The Public Utility Commission of Texas on Thursday will weigh and vote on ERCOT’s proposal to streamline the power approval process for data centers. view article

TribCast: Deep in the heart of the Texas GOP convention

June 1908:30 AM

From live elephants to Islam, TribCast recaps the biggest GOP event of the year with reporters Alejandro Serrano and Renzo Downey view article

Gilliam Collegiate Academy pioneers new Dallas ISD swim pilot

June 1908:26 AM

Students at Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy mastered a life skill ahead of the summer, participating in a pilot program that teaches swimming basics while preparing them for future employment. Integrated into the Lifetime Recreation and Outdoor Pursuits curriculum, the eight-week pilot program met students at their skill level. In partnership with YMCA, beginners worked to overcome a fear of water, while advanced swimmers built leadership skills by mentoring their peers. view article

Austin ISD trustees hear pleas to protect programs as $181M deficit budget debated

June 1908:26 AM

Austin ISD trustees spent hours Thursday listening to public comment and discussing a proposed budget aimed at closing a projected $181 million deficit. Educators, parents, and community members urged the board to protect programs and services they say students rely on. The proposed budget comes after months of debate over district spending and follows the closure of 10 schools in November 2025. District leaders say a combination of stagnant state funding, declining enrollment, lower-than-expected property values, and rising operating costs has left the district facing significant financial challenges. view article

Austin ISD leaders approve $887M budget for 2026-2027 school year

June 1908:25 AM

Austin ISD leaders on Thursday approved an $887 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year, which includes $205 million in cuts. view article

Nacogdoches ISD adopts decreased budget for upcoming school year

June 1908:23 AM

The Nacogdoches ISD School Board adopted a decreased budget for the upcoming school year Thursday as the district expects about 100 fewer students to enroll. The adopted budget for the 2026-2027 school year is $71,490,177, less than the budget for the previous school year which was $72,118,251. One of the budget items seeing a decrease is student transportation. “Countywide, regionwide, statewide, nationwide, there’s just been a decline in enrollment in public education,” said Les Linebarger, chief communications officer for Nacogdoches ISD. view article

KGNS receives community partner award from Laredo ISD

June 1908:21 AM

KGNS and its news director, Yocelin Gallardo, were recognized by Laredo ISD with a Community Partner Award. The honor highlights the impact of the annual KGNS Prom Dress Drive. Through the effort, hundreds of gently used dresses and formalwear items have been donated to Laredo ISD’s Belle of the Ball program, which helps students prepare for prom. Each year, community members drop off their donations at the KGNS studios, and staff members work with local school districts, including Laredo ISD, to get those items into the hands of students who need them. view article

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Last-minute vote preserves full-time librarians in Austin ISD next year

June 1908:16 AM

Families and teachers can expect significant cuts to student programs, staff positions and transportation options after Austin Independent School District trustees adopted a budget Thursday night that will slash a $181 million deficit along with district offerings. view article

Arlington ISD moves 6th grade to junior high level despite parent concerns

June 1908:15 AM

Ashlea Pierce joined other Arlington ISD parents in voicing concern over the motives to transition sixth grade from the elementary to junior high level. “I’m not sure student experience is given the same priority in other educational decisions. Was there a movement of sixth graders who contacted the district and said they were unhappy?” Pierce told trustees. view article

Killeen ISD earns national award for family engagement efforts

June 1908:15 AM

Killeen ISD has earned national recognition for its efforts to strengthen partnerships between schools and families. The district recently received the Family Engagement Champion Award during the Family Leadership Summit in San Diego. Andrea Dykes, Killeen ISD's parenting specialist for federal and state programs, accepted the award on behalf of the district. view article

Waco ISD sees gains in math STAAR scores but lags in reading scores

June 1908:14 AM

Waco Independent School District’s failing campuses reported mixed results on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exam. The Texas Education Agency released preliminary STAAR data on Tuesday for Grades 3-8. The Waco Bridge took a deep dive into the local campuses that had turnaround plans or struggled with failing accountability, as well as Waco’s performance districtwide view article

Shallowater ISD accepting transfer applications for first time in 10 years

June 1908:13 AM

Shallowater ISD is inviting elementary-aged students to join the Mustang family for the first time in more than a decade. After losing more than 60 students last year, the district is opening applications for transfers to 1st-5th grades. “We want to make sure that if we’re providing opportunities to our kiddos, that we’re able to sustain them and make sure that they’re good opportunities for them,” Superintendent Aron Strickland said. view article

Texas A&M to Host New Nuclear Reactor

June 1905:04 AM

Texas A&M announced a 77-acre lease for a new nuclear energy reactor at its RELLIS campus in Bryan. view article

Report heading to Texas leaders cites Camp Mystic emergency planning failures before 2025 flood

June 1905:00 AM

A new investigative report paints a troubling picture of Camp Mystic’s preparedness before last year’s historic July 4 floods, which killed 25 campers and two counselors. The 115-page report will now be used by the Texas Legislature to guide future policy changes. No written emergency plans. Stalled evacuations. Chaotic incident management and reunification efforts. Those were some of the main findings included in a new investigative report on Camp Mystic’s response to last year’s historic July 4 flood that killed 25 of its campers and two counselors. The 115-page document, which was adopted Thursday by a special joint committee in the Texas Legislature, paints a troubling picture of Camp Mystic’s preparedness prior to the flood. “This report represents months of careful work by the Senate and House General Investigative Committees to establish a complete and factual record of the events surrounding this tragedy, honor the memories of those that were lost, and identify lessons that can help prevent future loss of life,” said state Sen. Pete Flores, R-Pleasanton, a committee chair. More than 130 people were killed in the July 4 floods. The majority of those deaths took place in Kerr County in the Texas Hill Country, where Camp Mystic is one of many popular summer camps lining the banks of the Guadalupe River. Now, lawmakers say the report’s findings will be used to guide policy changes for the Texas Legislature to take up when they reconvene in 2027. view article

Texas GOP Announces Top Priorities for 2027 Session

June 1905:00 AM

Stopping Sharia, eliminating property taxes, and closing the primary are among the GOP's priorities for 2027. Signaling where grassroots activists want lawmakers to focus efforts in the next session, the Republican Party of Texas announced Thursday the eight legislative priorities chosen by delegates at last weekend’s state convention. According to a letter sent to State Republican Executive Committee members by new Chair D’rinda Randall, the list still awaits formal review by the Legislative Priorities Committee, but these are the issues that rose to the top of delegate voting. view article

Barbers Hill Education Foundation Controversy Continues

June 1904:57 AM

Investing in education, or real estate? According to a new report, Barbers Hill ISD shoveled more than $97 million into its education foundation, which is investing in real estate. The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) reports that these transfers took place from January 2012 to June 2025. School board resolutions showed that a majority of the funds came from supplemental payments under Chapter 313 agreements that were routed to the education foundation instead of the district. Chapter 313 was a corporate welfare program that allowed Independent School Districts to offer decade-long tax breaks to businesses, including unreliable solar and wind generators. State Rep. Terri Leo Wilson (R–Galveston) raised concerns this year about the exact nature of the relationship between the school district, its foundation, and her March 2026 primary opponent Nathan Watkins, who is one of the foundation’s directors. BHISD and BHEF share much of the same leadership, including Greg Poole, who is superintendent of the school district and the foundation’s executive director. Nathan Watkins serves on the BHEF board of directors, but he also occupies the position of vice president for Americus Holdings—a private development firm that has partnered with BHEF to develop a luxury apartment complex. view article

Texas GOP Announces Top Priorities for 2027 Session

June 1904:18 AM

Are you smarter than a first grader? See if you could pass Texas’ controversial new standards

June 1808:41 AM

Patillo Higgins is not a household name. Neither is Henry O. Flipper or William P. Hobby. But Texas first graders will have to learn about these Texas historical figures, and dozens more as the state overhauls its social studies standards. The State Board of Education is expected to take a final vote in June on the state’s revised Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for social studies. The standards dictate what skills and concepts students are expected to learn at each grade leveIn 2025, the board approved a framework that placed greater emphasis on Texas and U.S. history and downplays world history and geography. The standards include biblical figures such as Abraham and Moses alongside figures from American and Texas history such as George Washington and Sam Houston. Right now, first grade lessons focus on general social studies skills, such as creating timelines and learning how to tell north, south, east and west. view article

Join us July 22 online for a conversation about the Texas data center boom

June 1808:39 AM

Experts will discuss how new data centers could affect Texas communities and what power elected officials have to regulate these developments. Join us online on July 22 at noon to learn more about how different communities across Texas have responded to data center developments in their area, and how you can provide input to your elected officials as they try to catch up with the development boom . view article

Judson ISD finalizes termination of Milton ‘Rob’ Fields, reveals reason superintendent was fired

June 1808:39 AM

After a bitter, months-long saga, the board for Judson Independent School District officially fired Superintendent Milton “Rob” Fields in a 4-3 vote Tuesday night. Based on an internal investigation, along with witness and expert testimony, Board President Monica Ryan said the report established “good cause” to terminate Fields’ contract, which was supposed to end June 30, 2028. view article

What Texans need to know about upcoming SNAP restrictions

June 1808:35 AM

Starting April 1, Texans will no longer be allowed to use food stamps to buy sweetened beverages and candy. New food stamp restrictions prohibiting benefits to be used to purchase sweetened beverages and candy will affect millions of Texans starting April 1. Senate Bill 379, one of three bills under Texas’ “Make America Healthy Again” initiative that Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law last year, prohibits the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, also informally called food stamps, to purchase those sugary items. view article

The Texas GOP wants closed primaries. Here’s what that would mean for voters.

June 1808:30 AM

Gov. Greg Abbott and state party leaders want a Texas law allowing only registered Republicans to vote in GOP primaries. During the Texas Republican Convention last week, Gov. Greg Abbott publicly backed a push to close primaries and require voters to register with a party. “We are going to make clear that in the future, only Republicans vote in Republican primaries,” he said Friday, addressing the convention in Houston. view article

North East ISD names Anthony Jarrett as new superintendent after months as interim leader

June 1808:29 AM

The North East Independent School District Board of Trustees named Interim Superintendent Anthony Jarrett as the district’s new superintendent during a special board meeting Monday. In a news release, the district said the board named Jarrett as the lone finalist for the superintendent position during a special meeting on May 18. This triggered a state-mandated 21-day waiting period before the board could officially vote to appoint him. view article

Judson ISD interim superintendent to resign after four months on job

June 1808:29 AM

The Judson Independent School District will have to look for a fifth person to lead the district since the start of the year, after the interim superintendent announced his resignation, according to an email obtained by KSAT Investigates on Tuesday. In the email sent to district staff, Dr. Robert Jaklich said his final day with the district is June 30. view article

Austin ISD’s deficit keeps changing. Here’s what the numbers actually mean

June 1808:26 AM

The Austin school district’s budget crisis is deepening faster than district leaders projected, with its deficit now climbing from $19 million to $95 million in less than a year and threatening to swell to $181 million by next summer if cuts are not made. view article

Austin ISD board to vote Thursday on budget cuts amid $181M deficit

June 1808:25 AM

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Despite gains, Austin ISD takeover looms as key middle schools post low STAAR results

June 1808:25 AM

Three Austin school district middle schools at the center of the district’s fight to avoid a state takeover posted modest gains on this year’s state exams, but passing rates remained critically low, signaling the campuses could be headed toward a fifth consecutive failing state accountability rating. view article

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