State education board finalizes anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies lessons

State Board of Education members on Friday approved a rewrite of what Texas high schoolers learn in social studies, disregarding pleas from Muslims who testified that schools should teach how people of Islamic faith positively contributed to world history. The Republican majority instead adopted a lesson, for example, requiring public school students to learn that “radical Islam” motivated the 9/11 attacks, as opposed to more narrowly focusing on terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda and extremists such as Osama bin Laden. A Muslim-American EMT was notably among those killed while attempting to save lives during the tragedy.
Huffines: School Audits Could Lead to Prosecutions for ‘Nefarious Spending’

The comptroller says his office is expanding its focus on government fraud as auditors prepare to investigate four Texas school districts. Texas Comptroller Don Huffines says school officials could face prosecution if upcoming state audits uncover fraudulent spending. Huffines made the comments during an interview on Texas Scorecard’s Real Texans, as his office prepares to investigate the spending practices of four yet-to-be-named school districts. “If we find nefarious spending, I will do everything I can to prosecute,” said Huffines. Huffines noted that the comptroller’s office has its own police force and said he has hired a new chief for the agency’s Criminal Investigation Division. He is also looking to expand the division specifically to assist with government fraud investigations. “Historically, the state of Texas has not really focused on that very much, and most governments haven’t,” said Huffines, arguing that Texas has a “massive fraud problem.”
Weather Update - La Porte ISD

After consulting with meteorologists early this morning and out of an abundance of caution, La Porte ISD will be closed today due to the potential for local flooding and hazardous road conditions later in the day. We will continue to monitor conditions and consult regularly with area meteorologists and will provide updates as needed. Please avoid unnecessary travel, use caution if you must be on the roads, and never drive through flooded roadways. Most importantly, please stay safe and take care of yourselves and your families.
Here’s what Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa say about education priorities in Texas governor’s race

From school takeovers to college affordability, the Democrat and Republican are rolling out their education priorities ahead of November’s election.
San Antonio ISD Proposes $600 Million Bond Package, Tax Rate Increase 

Trustees for San Antonio Independent School District are placing both a voter-approval tax rate election and a $600 million bond package before voters in November. There will be four propositions for voters to decide on during the November election. A 3.17-cent maintenance and operations (M&O) tax rate increase would fund day-to-day operations and is estimated to generate an additional $5.5 million in revenue. The district reports that these funds will be used to help support college and career readiness, teacher pipeline initiatives, and compensation initiatives.
Texas schools given conflicting advice on Ten Commandments

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has ordered school districts unaffected by a recent court ruling to comply with a state law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms beginning Sept. 1. The Aug. 25 directive came less than a week after a federal judge in San Antonio blocked the statute from taking effect in 11 school districts named in ongoing litigation filed by 16 multifaith and nonreligious families with children in public schools. Paxton echoed supporters of Senate Bill 10, who say the 16-by-20-inch classroom displays are a way to honor the nation’s history and help instill traditional values. “From the beginning, the Ten Commandments have been irrevocably intertwined with America’s legal, moral and historical heritage,” Paxton said. “Schools not enjoined by ongoing litigation must abide by SB-10 and display the Ten Commandments.”

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Preventive Law: Points to Consider When Purchasing Real Property

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A school district’s purchase of real property is a significant investment of time and money. Once a school district has decided to pursue a real estate purchase, district personnel should engage in project feasibility analyses to assist the board of trustees in deciding which tract to pursue, at what price, and when. To ensure that the district retains the right to use eminent domain in case the negotiations for the purchase fail, the district should carefully follow the process laid out in Chapter 21 of the Texas Property Code. Finally, the approach to negotiating which provisions will be included in, and which will be excluded from, the contract, should always consider any legal requirements and protecting the school district’s interests.

Former Manor ISD educator had more than a dozen ‘overly aggressive’ encounters with students: affidavit

September 1411:16 AM

The second former Manor ISD educator to be arrested for injury to a child this month had more than a dozen "overly aggressive physical encounters" with students in roughly two weeks, according to documents obtained by KVUE. Documents show 51-year-old Pamela Craig was arrested for injury to a child earlier this week. Craig is certified as an educational aide by the State Board of Education and, as of Sept. 11, her certification is currently under review by the Texas Education Agency's Educator Investigations Division. view article

The data tells a story about every Texas public school

September 1408:53 AM

Presented by [Raise Your Hand Texas] Texas is home to the second-largest public school system in the U.S., educating more than 5.5 million students across 9,113 schools within 1,202 districts. The Texas Tribune’s Public Schools Explorer gives you information on enrollment trends, demographics, teacher experience, pay and outcomes for all of those schools, at both the district and the campus level. view article

11-year-old Katy ISD student dies after e-scooter crash, renewing safety concern

September 1408:31 AM

An 11-year-old Katy ISD student has died after she was hit by an SUV while riding an e-scooter on Roesner Road just after 5 p.m. Wednesday, renewing concerns among law enforcement and health experts about the risks young people face while riding electric bikes and scooters. view article

Two Lamesa ISD employees arrested over security breach

September 1408:29 AM

Two Lamesa ISD employees were arrested in connection with a law enforcement investigation involving allegations of a breach of computer security, according to a press release by the Lamesa Independent School District Friday morning. The Lamesa Police Department announced in a press release that authorities, along with the Texas Rangers, arrested 54-year-old Auerilo Garza at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Thursday for Criminal Responsibility for Conduct of Another in Lamesa. Shortly after, at around 5:45 p.m., the Martin County Sheriff’s Office apprehended 40-year-old Gabriel Flores for Breach of Computer Security in Stanton, Texas. view article

2 Lamesa ISD employees arrested in connection with security breach investigation

September 1408:28 AM

Two Lamesa ISD employees have been arrested in connection with an investigation involving allegations of a breach of computer security. Lamesa ISD said in a statement Friday morning “the allegations do not involve the disclosure of district data, including student, personnel, or security information.” The district said the investigation involves the alleged deletion of a set of records typically maintained by law enforcement. view article

Mansfield ISD principal resigns during investigation for “concerning comments,” district says

September 1408:27 AM

A North Texas principal has resigned after her school district opened an investigation into allegations that she used inappropriate language, CBS News Texas has learned. Mansfield ISD informed parents this week that Linda Jobe Middle School Principal Elizabeth Hostin had resigned. Hostin had come out of retirement to return to education. view article

Back in the classroom: El Paso ISD administrators substitute as cost-saving measure

September 1408:27 AM

On the Friday before Labor Day weekend, Veronica Reyes asked a group of attentive students at Silva Magnet High School in South El Paso to describe the three branches of government. It had been at least 14 years since Reyes, who is the assistant superintendent of specialized learning services at the El Paso Independent School District, last worked as a teacher. view article

Alief ISD bus drops students off nearly 2 hours late, leaving parents alarmed

September 1408:26 AM

A school bus serving Alief ISD students arrived nearly two hours behind schedule Thursday, leaving at least one parent panicked and calling for better communication from the district. The bus was scheduled to drop off students at Ashford Point at 3:30 p.m. but did not arrive until 5:07 p.m, according to a parent. view article

POLICE: Palestine High School coach arrested, charged with assault

September 1408:25 AM

Palestine High School head boys basketball coach Maurice Montez Heade was arrested Friday at the high school following an alleged assault involving a student, according to the Palestine Police Department. Palestine Police Chief Mark Harcrow confirmed Heade was arrested and charged with assault of a family or household member by impeding breath or circulation, a felony offense. view article

Frost ISD authorized guardian placed on administrative leave after leaving unattended gun in restroom, officials say

September 1408:25 AM

An authorized guardian at Frost Independent School District was placed on administrative leave after leaving unattended gun in a restroom, school officials said. In a letter from the district, the incident involved a member of the Frost ISD Guardian Program. The authorized guardian left the firearm unattended in a restroom. The firearm was located by another campus employee moments later, who took measures to properly secure the weapon and reported to the campus principal, officials said. Frost ISD officials said in the letter that the quick thinking of the employee helped remedy the situation quickly and appropriately. view article

Hermleigh ISD takes precautions after threat to Scurry County schools

September 1408:21 AM

Hermleigh ISD is taking precautionary measures at school Thursday following a potential threat made against the district on Wednesday. The Scurry County Sheriff’s Department received a voicemail threat late Wednesday afternoon from the Metroplex area, directed generally toward Scurry County schools, according to a memorandum from Superintendent Jessie Ellerbe sent to district staff, parents and guardians. view article

The Public Utility Commission of Texas on Friday gave its approval to a controversial, 370-mile-long transmission line project,

September 1408:18 AM

The Public Utility Commission of Texas on Friday gave its approval to a controversial, 370-mile-long transmission line project, The Howard Solstice transmission line, as it is known, will transport electricity through South Texas to the oil and gas industry in the Permian Basin. The changes the commission seeks should reduce construction through grassland, the commission said. The line will stretch across 14 counties, including Uvalde, Kerr, Bexar and Medina counties. The five-panel commissioners directed the two transmission companies to work with landowners to make further route modifications after residents expressed concerns that the lines would significantly damage their properties. view article

Censured SCUC ISD Trustee Resigns, Board to Appoint Replacement

September 1408:17 AM

Trustees in Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District unanimously accepted the resignation of twice-censured board member Matthew Short and approved plans to appoint a replacement. During a meeting on Thursday night, Board President Letticia Sever revealed that Short had submitted his resignation a week earlier, on August 27. Trustees were prepared to consider initiating “action to remove him from office,” according to the meeting agenda. “We were going to act,” said Sever Thursday night. view article

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Texas universities limit their brands in political ads. Dan Patrick used them anyway.

September 1405:00 AM

It is not clear if Patrick’s campaign sought permission from three Texas universities to use their trademarks in a college football-inspired ad that appears to be AI-generated. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick used three of Texas college football’s best-known traditions to mock Democratic candidates in what appears to be an AI-generated campaign ad ahead of November’s elections. The universities restrict how outsiders can use their brands, including in political campaigns and advertising. Patrick’s ad tests whether they will enforce those rules. view article

Several Texas Republicans condemn Bo French’s racist posts calling Asian students at UT a “problem”

September 1405:00 AM

French, the Republican nominee for a statewide position regulating Texas’ oil and gas industry, posted a photo of University of Texas students, while decrying “foreigners” displacing Americans. view article

Feds Charge Former Muleshoe ISD Teacher With Enticement of a Minor

September 1109:41 AM

If convicted, Allegra Mora faces anywhere from 10 years to life in federal prison. view article

25 years later, 9/11 fades from Congressional memory

September 1108:57 AM

San Antonians reflect on 25 years since 9/11 with acts of service and unity It's been 25 years and many in San Antonio still remember exactly where they were, and what they were doing on Sept. 11, 2001. The events of that day killed 2,977 people in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania, but the ripple effects were felt nearly 2,000 miles away in Texas The deadliest attack on American soil altered the course of so many lives. Over 2 million Americans would go on to serve in the subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq with more than 7,000 never to return home. As the country marks the quarter-century anniversary of 9/11, the San Antonio Report shares the stories of those who survived, those who lost loved ones and others who recall how the terrorist attack shook the nation. view article

Facing public pressure, regulators to vote on three more West Texas transmission lines

September 1108:40 AM

The Public Utility Commission will vote to greenlight three proposals to build first-of-their-kind transmission lines after approving two massive lines last month. The Public Utility Commission of Texas will consider approving the buildout of three 765-kilovolt transmission lines spanning nearly 800 miles — roughly the size of Texas’ largest congressional district — to deliver electricity to the oil and gas industry and support the state’s booming industrial sector. The hearing will take place Friday at 9:30 a.m. and can be watched online. view article

Texas Muslims are navigating a new surge in Islamophobia, 25 years after 9/11

September 1108:35 AM

Muhammad Abdullah watched Sept. 11 unfold from a high school classroom in Atlanta. A teacher wheeled in a television set, and the class of sophomores sat stunned, trying to make sense of what was happening. Buc-ee’s first filed a complaint against Born United in May 2025, alleging “slavish copying” of Buc-ee’s trademarks despite a cease and desist letter asking Born United to stop selling the merchandise. view article

Texas needs more foster care spending transparency, state report says

September 1108:30 AM

Texas can be more transparent with how much it spends to temporarily house foster children and with what its private contractors are spending to provide foster care services for half of the state, a new state report shows. The state’s Legislative Budget Board said in its 2026 Strategic Fiscal Review that the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services could shore up financial reporting in those two areas and did not indicate the agency was misspending state dollars. Without detailed expenditure information, it makes it tougher for lawmakers to assess whether the spending is justified, the LBB indicated. How well Texas’ foster care privatization efforts are going — nearly a decade after it started — is expected to be a major lawmaker focus next year, especially after the state fired its largest foster care contractor this summer and as attorneys for the state work to convince a federal judge to dismiss a 15-year lawsuit that has forced the state to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to fix foster care conditions. view article

Cy-Fair ISD mother charged with hitting her son, threatening to shoot up his school: Court records

September 1108:28 AM

A Cy-Fair ISD mother is facing two criminal charges after school administrators reported seeing her hit her young son at Moore Elementary and later threaten to shoot up the school, according to court records. Although the charges were filed months ago, records show she has not been arrested. view article

Mansfield ISD principal resigns during investigation for “concerning comments,” district says

September 1108:25 AM

New permits are another sign that Dallas will land $1.2B Morgan Stanley towermits are another sign that Dallas will land $1.2B Morgan Stanley tower

September 1108:19 AM

It's another piece of evidence that the investment banking giant is coming to Dallas. The series of filings calls for the construction of a below-grade parking garage for a “future office tower” at 2401 McKinney Ave. The site is currently home to seafood restaurant Truluck’s. An additional commercial plumbing permit was filed for the neighboring parcel at 2425 McKinney Ave. Estimated project costs for the garage work are $45 million. view article

Law enforcement located 45 missing and endangered children in the San Antonio area during Operation Lightning Bug II.

September 1008:40 AM

A multiagency law enforcement operation involving the San Antonio Police Department and Bexar County Sheriff’s Office located 45 missing and endangered children last month, the U.S. Marshals Service announced on Wednesday. Operation Lightning Bug II brought together federal, state and local agencies from Aug. 10 through Aug. 31 to find children considered at heightened risk of violence or exploitation and investigate people suspected of human trafficking and other crimes against children.. Authorities executed nine felony warrants and 11 misdemeanor warrants and arrested seven people on new charges. Additional charges are pending in some cases. Authorities did not release the identities of those arrested or provide details about the pending cases. view article

Meet the candidates for Texas governor on the Nov. 3 ballot

September 1008:00 AM

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking a fourth four-year term in 2026, and faces Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D-Austin) and Libertarian Pat Dixon in November. Abbott is a prolific fundraiser who has long leveraged the power of incumbency to collect enormous checks from wealthy business interests like energy CEO Kelcy Warren and school voucher supporter Jeff Yass. In recent years, he’s also been so safe in his position that much of the money could be spent helping other candidates, like the millions he spent knocking out voucher critics in the 2024 GOP primary. view article

Texas Comptroller requests $2 billion to expand school voucher program

September 1005:00 AM

Texas Comptroller Don Huffines has requested legislators double the money behind the state’s private school voucher program to $2 billion. More than 100,000 students sit on the waitlist, but critics argue there is little evidence vouchers are delivering on their promises to justify expanding the program. view article

What are Prekindergarten (Pre-K) Partnerships?

September 0908:39 AM

Prekindergarten partnerships are collaborations between local education agencies (LEAs) such as school districts or open-enrollment charter schools, and private child care or Head Start programs. LEAs, and private child care or Head Start programs, may establish formal or informal partnerships based on enrollment and development activities. The partnerships are developed to reﬂect the needs of children and families, local resources available, and community trends. Public-private prekindergarten partnerships are encouraged because of the collaborative opportunities and benefits they foster, and are required by Texas Education Code 29.1533 in some situations. Providers must also meet solicitation, eligibility, and enrollment requirements required by TEC §29.171. view article

Texas state leaders aim to crack down on alleged birth tourism, as Trump’s executive order hits legal barrier

September 0908:35 AM

Texas Republican leaders are pushing ahead with efforts to crack down on alleged "birth tourism," even as a federal district court has blocked an effort by President Donald Trump to do the same nationwide. A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's August executive order banning the practice last week. The ruling last Wednesday marked the latest defeat for Trump's efforts to curtail or restrict the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which grants U.S. citizenship to virtually anyone born in the United States, regardless of the legal status of the parents. view article

Texas COVID cases climb as flu season approaches

September 0908:20 AM

COVID cases are climbing in nearly every state. In Texas, there were 2,200 emergency room visits for COVID in the week ending August 22, right as schools were heading back into session. A third of those visits came from the public health region covering South Texas. During the last week of August, the San Perlita Independent School District in the Rio Grande Valley shut down for two days to slow rapid spread among students. view article

OpenAI is Being Sued for Failing to Warn Officials about School Shooter

September 0908:16 AM

An 18-year-old young woman asked ChatGPT about violence. The bot gave her information instead of questioning and discouraging her violent urges. Months later, she killed her mother and stepbrother, then went to the local school and killed students and a teacher. The families of the victims are suing OpenAI for helping the shooter and failing to warn officials to stop her. OpenAI is facing 30 new lawsuits from victims of the devastating school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, who accuse the company of providing “substantial assistance and encouragement” to the shooter and failing to alert police about her alarming ChatGPT interactions during the run-up to the mass killing. view article

UNT draws $20 million gift to open college of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics

September 0908:00 AM

The University of North Texas will establish a college of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics after receiving a $20 million gift, it announced Tuesday. The philanthropic investment comes from Vikas Sinha, a UNT alumnus and vice president of the mainframe software division at Broadcom, a semiconductor and infrastructure manufacturer, and his wife, Anuradha. As UNT looks to strengthen its artificial intelligence education, the new college will help advance research and better prepare students for a changing workforce, university officials said in a release. “Artificial intelligence will be one of the defining technologies of our generation, and universities have an essential role to play in preparing the people who will shape its future,” Vikas Sinha said. “What excites us about UNT’s vision is that this college will go beyond teaching students how to use AI. It will prepare them to build it, understand it, question it, govern it and apply it responsibly — developing both the builders and the stewards of intelligent systems.” view article

DOJ Now Requires All Texas Agencies To Report Illegal Aliens for Certain Funding

September 0905:03 AM

A new legal opinion dictates that all state agencies, in order to receive most forms of federal welfare funding, must report their knowledge of illegal aliens on those programs. The opinion targets the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and Supplemental Security Income programs, which are received by all states, the District of Columbia, and some U.S. territories. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program “is designed to help families with children experiencing low-income achieve economic security and stability,” while the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) “provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have little or no income or resources.” “When a state chooses to participate in TANF, it accepts the obligation to report illegal aliens in the United States,” said Assistant Attorney General T. Elliot Gaiser. “Tax dollars intended to help vulnerable Americans should not perversely encourage illegal entry into the United States, but rather should reinforce our laws and our borders.” view article

Abbott Launches First Attack on Hinojosa Over Child Gender Mutilation

September 0905:00 AM

Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign is launching its first direct attack against Democrat gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa, branding her “Gender Bender Gina” over her voting record on gender mutilation policies involving children. In a Tuesday email, the Abbott campaign pointed to Hinojosa’s 2023 vote against Senate Bill 14, which prohibited physicians from performing gender mutilation surgeries on minors or prescribing puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones for the purpose of transitioning a child’s biological sex.The legislation also prohibited the use of public money to provide the procedures. Hinojosa voted against the measure before it was ultimately approved by lawmakers and signed into law by Abbott. Abbott’s campaign also targeted Hinojosa over her opposition to House Bill 1106 during the most recent legislative session. That legislation amended the state’s definitions of child abuse and neglect to provide that a parent’s refusal to affirm a child’s sexual orientation or gender identity does not, by itself, constitute abuse or neglect. The measure was approved by lawmakers and signed by Abbott in June 2025. view article

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