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.'
147 measles cases reported in Texas so far this year, most of them in federal detention centers

Local officials report that 108 of the cases originated in a contracted detention facility in Hudspeth County. The largest outbreak is in a single contracted federal detention facility in Hudspeth County, as of March 18, according to DSHS. Hudspeth County Judge Joanna MacKenzie told The Texas Tribune that the 108 cases are all at the West Texas Detention Facility, which is managed by LaSalle Corrections, a private company. The facility has previously housed immigrant detainees, though it’s not clear if it still does. It does not appear on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s list of detention facilities. “Not having jurisdiction, my office is not involved in response,” MacKenzie added in a statement, “however I remain in communication with DSHS and LaSalle, as I regularly do.”
Why an East Texas rancher donated part of his water rights to the state

JEFFERSON COUNTY — Bob Sanders bumps along the dirt roads of his 1,100-acre ranch in a beat up burgundy Chevrolet Suburban, the engine roaring as his sprawling cattle operation, known locally for its wagyu beef, stretches around him. A shotgun rides in the passenger seat and battered binoculars sit on the dashboard. The sloping pasture where his rust-colored cows graze gives way to trees that flank a narrow ribbon of water. It doesn’t look like much, just a slow-moving channel threading through sweetgums and cypress, but this 2.6-mile stretch of the Big Cypress Bayou carries a lot of weight — it connects Lake O’ the Pines, the region’s main water supply, to Caddo Lake, the state’s only natural lake. Water feels abundant in the area. But even in this lush corner of the state, water is increasingly top of mind. For Sanders and many of his neighbors, the bayou represents something increasingly fragile in Texas: water that still belongs to the landscape it came from. The sloping pasture where his rust-colored cows graze gives way to trees that flank a narrow ribbon of water. It doesn’t look like much, just a slow-moving channel threading through sweetgums and cypress, but this 2.6-mile stretch of the Big Cypress Bayou carries a lot of weight — it connects Lake O’ the Pines, the region’s main water supply, to Caddo Lake, the state’s only natural lake. Water feels abundant in the area. But even in this lush corner of the state, water is increasingly top of mind. For Sanders and many of his neighbors, the bayou represents something increasingly fragile in Texas: water that still belongs to the landscape it came from.
Muslim parents, private schools sue Texas over exclusion of Islamic institutions in voucher program

The federal lawsuits argue Texas officials are engaging in religious discrimination by preventing Islamic private schools from accessing state voucher money. Four Muslim parents and three private schools have sued Texas leaders for excluding Islamic private schools from participating in the state’s private school voucher program. The two federal lawsuits ask the court to block the voucher program from discriminating on the basis of religion. The first suit, filed March 1 by a parent acting on behalf of two children who attend a Houston private school, names Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock and Education Commissioner Mike Morath as defendants. A second suit filed March 11 by three parents and three schools names Hancock and Mary Katherine Stout, education savings account program manager, as defendants. Here’s what to know.
As Superintendent Karen Molinar exits takeover, Texas signals a hard reset for Fort Worth ISD

FWISD Superintendent Karen Molinar observed the children learning as she visited classrooms Monday and Tuesday, knowing the clock on her three decades in Fort Worth schools was winding down. Molinar, 51, learned her time in the district that grew her from a reading teacher into a principal and, eventually, the leader of its schools was over after the Texas education commissioner told her last week she won’t serve during the state takeover. She informed families and staff Wednesday that she will not remain as superintendent. “I promised them at the beginning of this that I would be transparent, and I would give them updates,” Molinar told the Fort Worth Report. “I had to do that even when it came to what would happen to me personally and professionally. I had to stand up to my word.” Her impending departure from FWISD drew mixed reactions. Some teachers, parents and city leaders praised Molinar’s decades of service and insisted she should remain in the role during the takeover. Others argued new leadership is necessary as state leaders try to turnaround years of failing academics in Fort Worth.

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Georgetown ISD leaders are delaying the opening of a new elementary and middle school until 2027 after seeing lower enrollment projections. view article

Most charges against Millsap ISD, former faculty dismissed in alleged child abuse case

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A lawsuit filed against Millsap ISD, its former superintendent, an elementary school principal and two former educators regarding the alleged abuse of autistic children has been almost entirely dismissed, court records show. Former Millsap ISD superintendent Edie Martin and two former educators -- Jennifer Dale, 44, and Paxton Kendal Bean, 25 -- were arrested in March 2025 after a video of a February incident showed educators allegedly abusing an autistic child in a classroom. view article

Keller ISD joint committees recommend school closures amid declining enrollment

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The Keller Independent School District is looking to close schools, citing declining enrollment and financial constraints. Keller is the latest among several North Texas districts forced to restructure campuses over the past several years. Keller ISD said its enrollment has declined by more than 4,000 students over the past five years and is expected to continue declining. On Thursday night, joint committees presented what they believe will be the best solution. view article

Humble ISD to host job fair to fill teacher, counselor and administrative positions

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The job fair will be open to certified staff only, according to the district’s website. Officials will be hiring for the following positions: Teacher Counselor Administrative staff view article

Keller ISD could close 4 schools in 2027-2028

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Big changes could be coming for families in the Keller Independent School District. A district committee is recommending the closure of four schools. view article

Here’s which Keller ISD schools could close as enrollment declines

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Keller ISD mother Katie Gillham watched over the past few months as her Facebook filled with posts and chats speculating on which schools will close in the north Fort Worth district. view article

Amarillo ISD offers new hybrid, virtual learning for student choice

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Jennifer Wilkerson, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for Amarillo ISD, said that the school district was starting new virtual learning classes for grades 6-12 for those who wanted more choices in their education. view article

What to know about Lubbock ISD’s district optimization plan

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Earlier in the year, Lubbock ISD's Board of Trustees adopted a plan that would dictate how the district would go about considering school closures and consolidations after previous efforts were met with community outrage. This new plan — named the District Optimization Plan — lays out three main criteria and the following sub-criteria the district will use to determine whether to close each school. view article

Dripping Springs ISD opens out-of-district transfer applications

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Starting April 1, Texas families will be able to apply for an out-of-district transfer to Dripping Springs ISD. view article

Fort Bend ISD parents raise concerns about special education support during campus transitions

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As Fort Bend ISD moves forward with campus changes, some parents of students receiving special education services say they are worried about what those transitions will mean for the support their children rely on every day. view article

Dalhart ISD mourning loss of 7th grader who died as a result of a ‘tragic incident’

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Dalhart ISD is mourning the loss of 7th grader who died as a result of a "tragic incident." Superintendent Jeff Byrd sent ABC 7 News a statement Monday afternoon. Byrd couldn't say anything about the incident other than it happened Thursday night and that it did not occur on school grounds. view article

Pflugerville ISD cuts ‘Kickstart Kids’ martial arts program amid budget challenges

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Parents in Pflugerville ISD are rallying to save a long-running martial arts program that district leaders said will soon be eliminated due to mounting budget deficits. Kickstart Kids, a nonprofit founded by the late Chuck Norris, operates in more than 50 middle schools across Texas. The elective uses martial arts training to teach students discipline, respect and responsibility. But Pflugerville ISD announced the program, along with the AVID college prep course, will be cut from three campuses beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. The affected schools include Pflugerville Middle School, Dessau Middle School and Westview Middle School. view article

Dalhart ISD issues statement after 7th grader dies

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Dalhart ISD has issued a statement after a student died last week. The statement says the district was notified Saturday that a 7th grade Dalhart ISD student died as a result of a tragic incident on April 2. “The entire Dalhart ISD community is deeply saddened by this event. Words cannot express the sorrow we feel about the loss of one of our students. We extend our deepest condolences to the student’s family,” said Superintendent Jeff Byrd in the statement. view article

West Texas Teacher’s Aide Admits to Child Sex Abuse Charges

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Levelland Middle School aide Camilo Reyes Castillo faces 60 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material. Camilo Reyes Castillo, 46, was arrested in June for recording videos of himself sexually abusing two boys, ages 9 and 12 years old, while they were staying at his house in Levelland. 8:44 AMCastillo then shared details of the abuse with other adults online. view article

Muslim families, Islamic schools ask judge to extend Texas’ voucher deadline again

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The Texas comptroller’s office has started approving Islamic schools for the program, but lawyers argue that more needs to be done to avoid religious discrimination. Texans have until 11:59 p.m. on March 31 to apply for school vouchers, but a lawsuit from Islamic schools and Muslim families is asking a federal judge to extend that deadline for a second time. Four Muslim parents and three Islamic private school providers that operate four campuses had sued Texas leaders for excluding the schools over unsubstantiated terrorism allegations while accepting hundreds of other non-Islamic schools. The lawsuit asks the court to block the voucher program from discriminating on the basis of religion. As part of the dispute, U.S. District Judge Alfred Bennett on March 17 extended the voucher application deadline by two weeks and ordered the state to consider the schools’ request to join the program. view article

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No other injuries were reported in the Monday morning incident at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde. A 15-year-old student shot a teacher at a Texas high school and then fatally shot himself Monday, according to authorities, who were still investigating what led to the early morning attack. No other injuries were reported at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde, a small but growing city near San Antonio. The teacher was taken to a nearby hospital. Comal County Sheriff Mark Reynolds said hours after the shooting that he did not know her condition. view article

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Rapid growth across Texas is changing how families move, settle, and build community. Texas continues to lead the nation in population growth, with hundreds of thousands of new residents arriving each year. From Central Texas to the Gulf Coast, this migration wave is not only reshaping housing markets. It is transforming how communities think about mobility, infrastructure, and relocation logistics. Austin has experienced sustained migration driven by job growth in technology, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. Rapid growth creates pressure. Housing inventory tightens. Commute times expand. Infrastructure must catch up. Mobility today is not limited to highways and public transit. It also includes how efficiently families transition between homes, neighborhoods, and cities. view article

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Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks made their fortune in the oil business. They’ve deployed millions of dollars to pull the Texas GOP and Legislature toward their hardline stances view article

Strict schedules, long days, high pay: What Waco schools can expect from new charter operator

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The Waco school district is expected to be the latest to contract with the charter operator founded by Mike Miles, the state-appointed superintendent of Houston schools. view article

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When my husband and I enrolled our daughter in kindergarten in a Washington, D.C., public school, we imagined a classroom filled with books, art supplies, building blocks and conversation. What we didn’t expect was our 5-year-old coming home reciting pharmaceutical ads from YouTube and asking to watch “KPop Demon Hunters” after seeing clips in class. view article

Lubbock ISD to host town halls in April on district optimization plan

March 3108:12 AM

Lubbock ISD will host a series of town halls throughout April and early May as the school district implements its newly adopted district optimization plan for school closures. According to the district, it will host a series of spring town hall meetings designed to provide updates to community members, families, staff and stakeholders related to district optimization. view article

Austin ISD to close Blackshear Elementary, move students to Oak Springs Elementary in 2028

March 3108:11 AM

Austin ISD will close Blackshear Elementary and relocate students to a new facility for Oak Springs Elementary in January of 2028. What happened: AISD Superintendent Matias Segura announced his decision in a letter to families March 30. In November, AISD announced it would close Oak Springs alongside nine additional campuses and merge the campus with Blackshear. Earlier this year, the district announced it would consider moving students once again by relocating both East Autin schools to a modernized campus for Oak Springs. The update: After reviewing community feedback, Segura said he has decided to continue constructing the $47.6 million modernized Oak Springs campus. The new campus—funded by the district's 2022 bond—will serve as the permanent home for students from both Blackshear and Oak Springs view article

Lufkin Click2Gov Online Payment System Temporarily Down

March 3108:10 AM

The City of Lufkin’s Click2Gov online payment system is currently unavailable as of March 30, 2026. The city says the system provider is aware of the issue and is working to restore service as soon as possible. Residents who normally make payments through Click2Gov should hold off until the system is back online view article

Tarrant County GOP removes delegates who opposed Keller ISD split

March 3105:00 AM

Several Republicans who thought they were delegates to the Texas GOP convention in Houston this summer discovered that they were kicked off of the list. Barbara Brewer, who repeatedly spoke out against an attempt to split the Keller school district last year, and Zee Wilcox, who sued Tarrant GOP chair Tim Davis after she was removed from the House District 98 primary ballot, were among those whose names were taken off of the list by the Tarrant County Republican Party. view article

We don’t have time.’ Texas-appointed superintendent sets urgent tone for FWISD

March 3009:00 AM

FWISD Superintendent Peter Licata leaned down and placed his hands on his knees to help a Morningside Middle School student connect to the internet. The seventh grader’s laptop wouldn’t load her English assignment. Refresh. Nothing. Then it appeared. “It was three minutes — three minutes of good instructional time lost and then she gets rushed,” Licata said in a hushed tone in the classroom. Moments like that, routine classroom delays, are what Fort Worth ISD’s new st view article

Strict schedules, long days, high pay: What Waco schools can expect from new charter operator

March 3009:00 AM

The Waco school district is expected to be the latest to contract with the charter operator founded by Mike Miles, the state-appointed superintendent of Houston schools. School bells and announcements are absent from the school day at campuses operated by Third Future Schools. Teachers hired by the nonprofit charter firm tend to earn premium salaries, but they must stick to a tight script and work a longer school day and school calendar than their peers. The school doors are open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering free before- and after-school care Third Future and the districts that have hired it to turn around schools say the firm has a track record of success, but for a price. view article

Top Story Leander ISD now projecting up to $13.7M shortfall, despite reductions

March 3009:00 AM

Leander ISD officials are putting together the latest budget projections for 2026-27, and the district is estimating between a $6.8 million to $13.7 million shortfall. The projections are down from original estimates of a nearly $19.6 million shortfall. The overview: According to executive director of business Gina Mitschke, LISD's demographer population and survey analysts is projecting an enrollment of 41,841 students next year, a decrease of 607 students from the current 2025-26 year. view article

Gladewater ISD Bans Energy Drinks At School

March 3008:31 AM

Gladewater ISD has banned energy drinks at school over student health concerns. Some students are bringing to school energy drinks filled with caffeine and sugar. District leaders at Gladewater ISD say it’s leading to crashes in the classroom. view article

Prosper ISD failed to investigate construction fraud and sex abuse, lawsuit alleges

March 3008:31 AM

In late 2023, Prosper activist Doug Charles said he received internal documents from a former Pogue Construction employee suggesting billing irregularities among $400 million of contracts with Prosper ISD. Charles said he sent the records to the FBI. In 2024, he shared them with a former federal prosecutor and an attorney with expertise in organized crime cases, both of whom work for Dallas law firms owned by former state Sen. Ted Lyon. view article

Westwood ISD hires longtime educator as interim superintendent

March 3008:29 AM

Westwood ISD announced Saturday that it has hired a new interim superintendent as the district continues its search to fill the permanent role. School board members named longtime educator Lawrence Coleman to lead the district, effective April 1, according to a Facebook post. “I am looking forward to serving as Interim Superintendent for this outstanding district,” Coleman said in a statement. A 16-year Henderson resident, Coleman has 35 years of experience as an educator, officials said. view article

7 juveniles referred for charges in connection with Canyon ISD school bus incident

March 3008:28 AM

Seven juveniles are being charged in connection with an incident on a Canyon ISD school bus. According to the Randall County Sheriff's Office, the seven juveniles are being referred to Randall County Juvenile Probation for charges. The incident occurred on Feb. 27 on a Randall High School bus carrying a junior varsity baseball team back from a tournament in Lubbock, according to the criminal complaint. view article

Lubbock ISD to Hold Town Halls for District Optimization Updates

March 3008:28 AM

Lubbock Independent School District (Lubbock ISD) will hold a series of spring town hall meetings designed to provide updates to community members, families, staff and stakeholders related to district optimization. Over the next several weeks, town halls will be hosted in each of the voting districts served by the Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees, beginning with District 1 this Wednesday (April 1). A virtual town hall will conclude the series on May 5. view article

Child shot near a Crandall ISD Elementary school Sunday, police say

March 3008:26 AM

A child has been taken to the hospital after a shooting Sunday night, according to Crandall police. Police say an 11-year-old Crandall ISD student was shot near Opal Smith Elementary school located on Fletcher Road. view article

Austin ISD board hands control of 3 middle schools to outside partner to avoid state takeover

March 3008:26 AM

Dobie, Webb and Burnet middle schools will be run by Texas Council for International Studies next school year, a high-stakes move that avoids a potential fifth failing accountability rating that could trigger a district takeover from the state. After a brief debate over the group’s track record, Austin ISD board members voted unanimously Thursday night to surrender control of the three schools to the nonprofit for the next three school years, ceding day-to-day campus operations in an effort to reset performance. The decision temporarily shields the campuses from immediate state intervention. The vote came days before the March 31 deadline to apply to the Texas Education Agency under the Texas Partnerships program, which allows districts to turn over campus operations to an approved external partner. view article

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