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How do I get my SuperSearch on TexasISD.com?Clyde mourns two teens killed in train crash as community rallies around family
CLYDE, Texas — A train accident occurred on Sunday, resulting in the death of two Clyde High School students, Brileigh and Kyler Dailey. RELATED | Train and truck collision claims lives of two Clyde High School students KTXS spoke with Bryan Allen, the Superintendent of Clyde CISD, to find out how they're providing support during this hard time. "All I could think was, 'please let this not be one of our kids,'" Allen said. "Didn't even run through my mind that it could have been two of them."
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Commissioner Morath names Levi Fuller Inspector General for Educator Misconduct
AUSTIN, Texas – February 4, 2026 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the selection of Levi Fuller as Inspector General for Educator Misconduct. As Inspector General, Fuller will closely oversee the enforcement of Educator Misconduct policies and processes within TEA to help foster safe learning environments for all of Texas’ nearly 5.5 million public school students. “I look forward to the impactful work Levi Fuller will do in service of our students, families and school systems,” said Texas Education Commissioner, Mike Morath. “With more than a decade of experience holding bad actors accountable, Levi will help root out the flawed few that sew distrust among families and school communities while helping to restore confidence in the teaching profession.”
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Texas’ Education Savings Accounts are going live this week. Here’s what to know.
Texas families will soon be able to access $1 billion in taxpayer dollars through education savings accounts, also known as school vouchers, to pay for private school tuition, tutoring, transportation and several other education-related costs. Passed during the 89th legislative session, the state is calling the universal program Texas Education Freedom Accounts. Families can start applying Wednesday, Feb. 4. The application portal closes March 17 with selected families getting funds for the 2026-27 school year. State officials estimate the first year of TEFAs will serve about 100,000 families, with awards averaging about $10,000.
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Texas families can now apply for private school vouchers. Here’s what to know.
The application period will close March 17. If demand exceeds the $1 billion available, the state will prioritize students based on family income and whether they have a disability.
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UIL - Reclassification & Realignment Release Information
The 2026-28 alignments have been posted for volleyball, basketball and football. You can access this information HERE.
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The ultimate guide to finding a school in Houston
Your one-stop shop for information on Houston public, charter and private schools.
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States that once led in child vaccination fall as they expand exemptions
Mississippi and West Virginia lose top spots to Connecticut and New York, a Stateline analysis finds. States that were leaders in childhood vaccination before the pandemic are among those losing ground as exemptions and unfounded skepticism take hold, encouraged by the Trump administration’s stance under U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Expanded exemptions for parents are likely to drop both Mississippi and West Virginia from the top national rankings they held before the pandemic, according to a Stateline analysis of federal data. Other states like Florida, Idaho, Louisiana and Montana also are pushing the envelope on vaccine choice.
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Arrow Educational Services: MEDINA VALLEY ISD HIRES JIM DUNLAP OF ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
The board of trustees of the Medina Valley 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.
Gov. Greg Abbott demands Cy-Fair ISD cancel Islamic Games event: ‘Not welcome in Texas’
Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to Cy-Fair ISD leaders Wednesday demanding that they cancel a sporting event with the Islamic Games of North America scheduled for later this year, citing alleged ties to the Council on American-Islamic Relations, which Abbott recently declared a "foreign terrorist organization." "You cannot invite such dangers through the front doors of our schools," he wrote. "Radical Islamic extremism is not welcome in Texas — and certainly not in our schools." The move comes after the Dallas-area Grapevine-Colleyville ISD canceled a similar event on Tuesday, saying that they had learned that CAIR New Jersey was a sponsor of a related event at one point, according to news reports.
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Preventive Law: New Year, New(ish) Grievance Procedures: A Review of the Recent Addition of Chapter 26A
The 89th legislative session has produced a staggering number of changes to the landscape of Texas education. Perhaps one of the more jarring changes was the addition of chapter 26A to the Texas Education Code. This new chapter codifies the grievance provisions that school districts are required to implement in policy. Some of the requirements in the Chapter simply mirror the procedures already common amongst school districts, such as the use of a multi-tiered grievance appeal process. Others, however, depart from the usual grievance procedures or create new procedures entirely. This article will highlight some of the largest departures from past grievance procedures and discuss the implications of these changes for Texas school districts.
Exemptions can mean big savings on Texas property taxes. Here’s how to know if you qualify.
Property taxes continue to rise in Texas, but appraisal officials say many homeowners may be paying more than they have to by overlooking exemptions they already qualify for. Texas offers multiple property tax exemptions that can significantly reduce a home’s taxable value, and qualifying homeowners can often stack more than one exemption. PROPERTY TAXES: A homeowner’s guide to 2026 deadlines in Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties
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Texas launches plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in every high school
Republican officials in Oklahoma and Florida have also launched plans to expand the presence of the conservative youth organization founded by Charlie Kirk. Texas has launched a partnership with Turning Point USA to create chapters of the right-wing organization on every high school campus in the state. Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Turning Point USA Senior Director Josh Thifault revealed the initiative during a news conference at the Governor’s Mansion on Monday. They did not outline any plans that would require schools to initiate the clubs, but Abbott said that he expects “meaningful disciplinary action” to take place against “any stoppage of TPUSA in the great state of Texas.”
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Texas Railroad Commission primary: Who is running and what to know
The Railroad Commission regulates energy infrastructure across Texas. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.
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Texas DPS Reveals Plans To Combat Homeland Security Threats
DPS has established security priorities for the next five years.
Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety have released an updated state framework for setting homeland security priorities for the next five years. “Protecting Texas from a broad range of threats and vulnerabilities is a critical mission that continues to evolve,” said Gov. Greg Abbott. “The Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan provides a comprehensive and updated framework to prevent, protect against, respond to and recover from attacks, disasters and other emerging threats.” The plan speaks to protecting the state’s critical infrastructure, while mitigating risks and hazards from continued population growth, natural disasters, crime, and cybersecurity attacks.
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TEA Investigating Collinsville ISD Admins Tied to Coach’s Misconduct
Three top administrators in Collinsville Independent School District are targets of state investigations into their actions surrounding alleged misconduct by the district’s championship-winning baseball coach Derrick Jenkins. Collinsville ISD Superintendent Matthew Davenport, Collinsville High School Principal Kim Patterson, and Athletic Director Garrett Patterson are all “under review” by the Texas Education Agency’s Educator Investigations Division. The investigations were revealed by new notations placed on the administrators’ Texas educator certificates.
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Fort Worth ISD loses appeal of state takeover, prompting a trustee’s resignation
Just after Fort Worth ISD trustees lost their legal fight to stop the state takeover of the district, school board member Wallace Bridges announced his resignation on Friday. A state administrative court ruled in favor of the Texas Education Agency, concluding no factual disputes would justify overturning Commissioner Mike Morath’s decision to intervene in the 70,000-student district because of failing academics. This clears the way for Morath to install new leadership over the city’s largest school system.
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Career exploration starts early in SBISD
In Spring Branch ISD (SBISD), career exploration doesn’t wait until high school. This week, hundreds of Pre-K through first-grade students are discovering that learning can be hands-on, interactive and fun at the district’s annual Children’s Barnyard event, where agriculture, animals, and curiosity take center stage. Hosted at the district’s newly refurbished Agriculture Science Center, the event brings learning to life for the district’s youngest students through activity stations led by older students enrolled in Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs. Over two days, nearly 800 students will rotate through stations exploring agriculture, food systems, animal care, and the science behind it all. The message is clear: T-2-4 starts early!
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Abilene Zoo bids emotional farewell to Uhuru the rhino
The Austin housing market was once among the hottest in the country. Now, new data suggests, it may be the slowest with nearby San Antonio a close second ranked by the length of time houses are on the market before selling.
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Northwest ISD offers limited open enrollment for first time since 2017
Northwest ISD officials announced Feb. 2 that the district will have limited open enrollment to students who live outside of district boundaries for the 2026-27 school The program is limited to campuses with space available to bring in new students, according to a district release. The following aspects are part of the NISD limited open enrollment program: Students accepted to a Northwest ISD school must meet academic, attendance and behavioral standards. Students accepted into the program are considered NISD students and will have access to the same academic and extra-curricular offerings. District academies are excluded from this program since they are considered separate programs. Since this is a limited open enrollment program, only certain campuses are being considered to take on new students. This will be reviewed annually, with space set aside for students who are predicted to move into the district.
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Leander ISD to search internally for next superintendent
The Leander Independent School District is moving forward with an internal search for its next superintendent, according to a Friday message from the district.
Leander ISD’s search for its next superintendent comes after Superintendent Bruce Gearing announced his retirement at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. The Board of Trustees then appointed Deputy Superintendent Chris Clark as the acting superintendent.
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Winnsboro ISD hires second interim superintendent amid coverup scandal
The Winnsboro ISD Board of Education voted Saturday to approve the hiring of a new interim superintendent following the arrests of several district employees. Board members approved the hiring of Jeff Conovan, who brings more than two decades in general and special education and 12 years of coaching experience to the district.
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Uvalde CISD superintendent announces resignation from district, will join Pflugerville ISD
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District will be looking for a new leader by the end of the current academic year. In a letter to parents Friday morning, Superintendent Ashley Chohlis announced her resignation. KSAT Investigates obtained a copy of Chohlis’ letter. Her departure will go into effect on April 7, 2026, according to the letter. In her Uvalde CISD announcement, Chohlis said she will be pursuing “new opportunities” outside of the district.
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Trinity ISD teacher, wife arrested in Munchausen by proxy case
A Trinity ISD teacher has been arrested and placed on administrative leave after he and his wife were arrested in a Munchausen-by-proxy case.
Jon Thomas Holcomb, 51, of Trinity, and his wife, Paula Nicole Geurin Holcomb, 46, are each charged with injury to a child.
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Former Crowley ISD teacher arrested, accused of improper relationship with student
A former Crowley ISD teacher is in jail and has been charged with having an improper relationship with a student.
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62-year-old Ricardo Ortiz was arrested Thursday, Feb. 5 by Fort Worth police. A letter from Crowley ISD says once it found out about the allegations, Ortiz was removed from contact with students and is no longer employed by the district.
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Parents in Fort Bend ISD could learn more about potential school closures during district meeting
Families across Fort Bend ISD may soon learn whether several campuses could be closed, as district leaders prepare to discuss potential changes during meetings scheduled for Monday evening.
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Donna ISD, STC launch first dual credit HVAC and Automotive Technology cohorts
Donna Independent School District (Donna ISD), in partnership with South Texas College (STC), have launched its first-ever dual credit cohorts in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Automotive Technology, taking place at the Mid-Valley Campus this spring 2026 Semester. This milestone partnership marks a significant step forward in expanding career and technical education opportunities for Donna High School students by providing access to college-level instruction, hands-on training and industry-aligned certifications while students are still in high school.
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Willis ISD drops suit against Conroe and will ink agreement for water to Calfee Middle School
A Montgomery County judge has signed an order of nonsuit, effectively dismissing a lawsuit filed by Willis ISD against the city of Conroe in August.
The nonsuit, filed by the district Jan. 20, was signed Jan. 21 by 457th state District Judge Vince Santini.
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Gas leak causes evacuation at Waller ISD elementary school
A detected gas leak caused a Waller ISD elementary school to evacuate and two other schools to shelter in place Friday morning, according to officials.
The Spring Creek Fire Department said a gas leak was detected at Roberts Road Elementary, and as a precaution, everyone inside the building was safely evacuated as emergency responders addressed the issue.
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Family of still-missing camper sues to shut down Camp Mystic
The lawsuit by Catherine and Will Steward, parents of Cecilia “Cile” Steward, argues the family who owns and operates the camp should “never be responsible for children again.” The family of an 8-year-old girl who remains missing after being swept away by Hill Country flooding that struck Camp Mystic last summer is suing its owners and demanding a judge prevent its reopening. The 100-page lawsuit, filed by Catherine and Will Steward, the parents of Cecilia “Cile” Steward, is the fifth from the family members of 25 campers and two counselors at Camp Mystic who died during the catastrophic July
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AG Paxton Sues Recycling Company for Illegally Disposing Wind Turbine Blades
Although Global LLC closed its two facilities in Sweetwater in 2020, turbine parts were still accumulating at the site. Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against a recycling company and other affiliates for unauthorized disposal of industrial solid waste after it was discovered that the company was illegally disposing of wind turbine parts in Sweetwater. Global Fiberglass Solutions of Texas LLC, whose primary place of business is located in Kirkland, Washington, was hired by multiple companies to break down and recycle turbine blades and parts. According to Paxton’s suit, the company failed to properly dispose of the materials and have instead created a stockpile of over 3,000 turbine parts. “Illegal disposal of wind turbines hurts our land and will never be permitted under my watch,” said Paxton. “Just because the radical left calls something a ‘green industry’ does not give any company a free pass to harm Texas countryside, break our laws, and leave Texans to deal with the negative impacts.”
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Abbott: Texas Will Fight Radical Islam ‘Every Step of the Way
In an interview with Texas Scorecard, Abbott discussed the rise of radical Islam, H-1B visas, border security, and rogue prosecutors. In an interview with Texas Scorecard, Abbott said recent actions by Democrat-run cities and school districts underscore why the state has stepped in to confront groups he has designated as foreign terrorist organizations.
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Texas’ Handgun Trespass Signs Challenged in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
A church and coffee shop are claiming the sign requirements violate their First Amendment rights. Two Harris County property owners are challenging state laws that govern when persons carrying handguns can be convicted of criminal trespass if they enter or remain on property where guns are not welcome. The laws—Texas Penal Codes 30.06 and 30.07—require the posting of signs with specific requirements on the buildings of property owners that wish to ban handguns from their premises. Property owners may alternatively issue a written notice in the form of cards or give verbal notice to potential violators. The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans heard oral arguments in January.
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Wylie ISD Employee ‘On Leave’ Over Hijab Day Handouts
Superintendent Spicer said the district does not allow distribution of any religious materials to students, although the Muslim Student Association hosted a hijab table last year.
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Parents of final missing camper file suit against Camp Mystic, several other defendants
Cile Steward's body has never been found. Her parents are suing for at least $1,000,000 in actual and punitive damages.
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Texas Sues CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood to Halt Operations in the State
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit seeking to shut down the operations of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and the Muslim Brotherhood in Texas, marking the first major enforcement action stemming from Gov. Greg Abbott’s designation of the groups as foreign terrorist organizations. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Collin County, asks a state court to issue temporary and permanent injunctions prohibiting the Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR, and their affiliated entities from operating, fundraising, recruiting members, or engaging in organizational activity within Texas. “Sharia law and the jihadists who follow sharia law have no business being in Texas,” Paxton said. “I am in full support of Governor Abbott’s lawful declaration that CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood are foreign terrorist organizations, and it’s imperative that they are stopped from operating in Texas. Radical Islamic terrorists are antithetical to law and order, endanger the people of Texas, and are an existential threat to our values.”
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