Claycomb Associates, Architects
TexasISD.com
Endorsed Products
TexasISD.com
Advertising
TexasISD.com
Quick Links
Texas Education Agency Ad
Texas Online Ad
   

88 Superintendent Vacancies Click to expand

Vacant Rusk ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Vacant Martin's Mill ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Vacant Dickinson ISD; Search by: Dickinson ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Whitney ISD; Search by: Whitney ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Dilley ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Burton ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Dr. Danny LovettINFO
Vacant Union Hill ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Grape Creek ISD; Search by: Grape Creek ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Santa Maria ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Vysehrad ISD; Search by: Region 3 ESC, Exec. Dir. Morris LyonINFO
Vacant Pettus ISD - Jesus Hernandez III, Chief of Staff,Southwest ISD; Search by: JCA Law, PLLC
and DBU Educational Leadership Consulting Corporation.INFO
Vacant University of Texas High School Special Purpose District; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Scurry-Rosser ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Huntington ISD; Search by: Kelli Karczewski, Fisher FirmINFO
Vacant Granger ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Vacant Bremond ISD; Search by: Bremond ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Santa Rosa ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant San Isidro ISD (Short Timeline); Search by: Region One ESC, Exec. Dir. Dr. Daniel P. KingINFO
Vacant Queen City ISD; Search by: Danny Lovett, Powell Law GroupINFO
Vacant Commerce ISD - Search by: Commerce ISD Board of Trustees; INFO
Vacant Gonzales ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & Roalson P.C.& Education Consultant Charlotte Baker,INFO
Vacant Decatur ISD; Search by: Decatur ISD Board of Trustees INFO
Vacant Bells ISD; Search by: Bells ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Gustine ISD - Coy Barker, Principal,McCamey ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Vacant Comstock ISD; Comstock ISD Board of Trustees and O.K. Wolfenbarger IIIINFO
Vacant Frank Liu Jr. Academy of Music and Art
(Houston)
 ; Thompson & Horton LLP - David Thompson & Dr. Mike MosesINFO
Vacant East Chambers ISD; Search by: SPALDING NICHOLS LAMP LANGLOISINFO
Vacant Webb CISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Moulton ISD; <p>Search by: Region 3 ESC, <a href="mailto:mlyon@esc3.net">Exec. Dir. Morris Lyon</a></p>INFO
Vacant Hidalgo ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Dawson ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Danny LovettINFO
Vacant Banquete ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Rick AlvaradoINFO
Vacant Priddy ISD; Search by: Region 15 ESCINFO
Vacant Sweeny ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & Roalson P.C.& Education Consultant Dr. Ann DixonINFO
Vacant Ramirez CSD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Mart ISD; Search by: Mart ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Frost ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Vacant Cedar HIll ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Vacant Bowie ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO
Vacant Abernathy ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO
Vacant Kingsville ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant La Pryor ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Groom ISD; Region 16 ESC, Dr. Tanya Larkin, Exec. Dir.INFO
Vacant Clarendon ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Spring ISD; Search by: Spring ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Marlin ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Deweyville ISD; Search by: Dr. Byron Terrier, Exec. Dir. Region 5 ESCINFO
Vacant Centerpoint ISD; Search by: Danny Lovett, Powell Law GroupINFO
Vacant Conroe ISD; Search by: Texans for Excellence in Education, President, John Petree, 432-557-6581INFO
Vacant Kermit ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Huffman ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Jim Hogg County ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Hart ISD; Search by: Juan Dominguez and Hart ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Snook ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Hitchcock ISD (Interim Search); Search by: Hitchcock ISD Board of Trustees & Region V ESC - Dr. Rolando “Rudy” TrevinoINFO
Vacant Laredo ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Killeen ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses, David Thompson & Dr. Curtis CulwellINFO
Vacant Premont ISD; Search by: Doug Arnold & Arte AlmendarezINFO
Vacant Executive Director
Region 11 ESC; Thompson & Horton LLP - David Thompson & Dr. Mike MosesINFO
Vacant Nederland ISD; Search by: Dr. Byron Terrier, Exec. Dir. Region 5 ESCINFO
Vacant West Hardin Co. CISD; Search by: Dr. Byron Terrier, Exec. Dir. Region 5 ESCINFO
Vacant Lago Vista ISD; Search by: Leon|Alcala PLLCINFO
Vacant Goose Creek CISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses, David Thompson & Dr. Curtis CulwellINFO
Lone Finalist Valley View ISD - James Womack, Superintendent,Richland Springs ISD; Education Solutions and Services Mike Smith & Letha HopkinsINFO
Lone Finalist Waco ISD - Dr. Tiffany Spicer, Superintendent,Buna ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Onalaska ISD - Dr. Kenneth Fraga, Assistant Superintendent,Onalaska ISD; Search by: Onalaska ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Lone Finalist Graham ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Lueders-Avoca ISD - Dr. Joe Alcorta, Superintendent,Dalhart ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Lone Finalist Calvert ISD - Latisha Crockett-Tennell, Interim Superintendent,Calvert ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Lone Finalist Albany ISD - Daryl Stuard, Superintendent,Bremond ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Lone Finalist Victoria ISD - Shelia Collazo, Deputy Superintendent,Somerset ISD; Search by: JCA Law, PLLC and Saul HinojosaINFO
Lone Finalist Hawkins ISD - Jeff Hutchins, Director of Operations,Van ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Monte Alto ISD - Rashad Javed Rana, Assistant Superintendent,Donna ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Lone Finalist Utopia ISD - Joshua Ham, Principal,San Saba ISD; Search by: Utopia ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Lone Finalist Buna ISD - Dr. Julie Motomura, Superintendent,​Schulenburg ISD; Search By: Buna ISD Board of Trustees INFO
Lone Finalist Splendora ISD - Dustin Bromley, Deputy Superintendent,La Porte ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Mount Calm ISD - Jay Underwood, Deputy Superintendent,Anna ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Shaun BarnettINFO
Lone Finalist Waskom ISD - Chris Guastella, Principal,Ferris ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Lone Finalist Deer Park ISD - Dr. Tiffany Reagan, Assistant Superintendent,Deer Park ISD; Search by: Deer Park ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Lone Finalist Seminole ISD - Glen Teal, Superintendent,Jim Ned ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Needville ISD - Dr. Paul Drake, Superintendent,Chester ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Compass Academy Charter School
(Odessa) - Mark Dominguez, Principal,Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD; Search by: Kathy Killingsworth, Interim Superintent assisted by Larry Lee, Leadership Consultant with Region 18INFO
Lone Finalist Bonham ISD - Lance Hamlin, Assistant Superintendent,Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Waxahachie ISD - Rebecca “Becky” McCutchen, Superintendent,Levelland ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & Roalson P.C.& Education Consultant Dr. Ann DixonINFO
Lone Finalist Ennis ISD - Greg Bradley, Deputy Superintendent,Prosper ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Muleshoe ISD - Scott Bicknell, Superintendent,Jayton-Girard ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Forsan ISD - Michael Valencia, Superintendent,McCamey ISD; Search by: Region 18 ESC, Dr. Dewitt SmithINFO
Lone Finalist Edgewood ISD
(Region 7) - Scott Tyner, Superintendent,Martins Mill iSD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Jim Ned CISD - Will Brewer, Superintendent,Paradise ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Lone Finalist New Home ISD - Julia Stephen, Director,Amarillo ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO
Lone Finalist Palmer ISD ; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Hallsburg ISD - Dr. Staci Coleman-Kirk, Principal,Hubbard ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Shaun BarnettINFO
Lone Finalist Slidell ISD - Dr. Christopher M. Heskett, Superintendent,Covington ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Shaun BarnettINFO
Lone Finalist Seguin ISD - Dr. Jack Lee, Superintendent,Bullard ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Royal ISD - Dr. Megan Pape, Superintendent,Snook ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Lubbock-Cooper ISD - Aaron Waldrip, Superintendent,Abernathy ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Socorro ISD - James Vasquez, Interim Superintendent,Socorro ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Gunter ISD - Dr. Brandon Enos, Superintendent,Cushing ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Rotan ISD - Trevor Edgemon, Superintendent,Happy ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Lone Finalist Millsap ISD - Harper Stewart, Superintendent,Hamilton ISD; Search by: CCR Educational Consultants, Dr. Skip Casey, Staci Robertson, & Rod TownsendINFO
Lone Finalist Levelland ISD - Dr. Don Heseman, Superintendent,West Hardin CCISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO
New Super Plains ISD - Scott Mills, Principal,Quannah ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
New Super Olney ISD
(Young Co.) - Dr. Matt Caffey, Principal,Olney ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO
New Super Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
New Super San Benito CISD - Alfredo Perez, Interim Superintendent,San Benito ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
New Super Industrial ISD - Michael B. Colvin, Director,Comfort ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & Roalson P.C.& Education Consultant Charlotte BakeINFO

AG Paxton Secures Commitment From Kellogg’s To Eliminate Artificial Dyes

August 1405:00 AM
 

The food giant had previously removed artificial coloring from cereals sold in countries with stricter ingredient safety requirements.  Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that Kellogg’s will permanently remove artificial dyes from all of its cereals by the end of 2027. This outcome follows a months-long investigation and negotiations between his office and the food giant, culminating in a legally binding Assurance of Voluntary Compliance. Kellogg’s is the first major food manufacturer in the U.S. to legally commit to removing artificial food colorings from its cereals. view article  arw

Report: House Democrats Planning Return to Texas Capitol

August 1405:00 AM
 

With the first special session winding down and the Texas House still without a quorum, ABC13 in Houston is reporting that House Democrats may soon return to Austin.  The outlet says multiple sources confirmed Democrats plan to come back to the state, though the exact date remains unclear. According to the report, Democrats believe they’ve “accomplished their mission” by stalling the first special session and drawing national attention to Republicans’ mid-decade congressional redistricting effort.  While the exact timing of their return remains uncertain, sources have indicated it could happen as soon as this weekend. view article  arw

Texas private schools hire relatives and enrich insiders. Soon they can do it with taxpayer money.

August 1308:41 AM
 

An investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state laws had the schools been public. view article  arw

New Uvalde records: District leaders didn’t reach out to some surviving teachers, knew about broken locks

August 1308:41 AM
 

The records also shed light on previous concerns about shooters’ classroom behavior. The release follows a yearslong lawsuit from news agencies.  New Uvalde school district records released late Monday provide more details about campus safety concerns raised before the deadly 2022 Robb Elementary school shooting — and reveal in a few teachers’ own words how traumatized they remained after the massacre.  New Uvalde school district records released late Monday provide more details about campus safety concerns raised before the deadly 2022 Robb Elementary school shooting — and reveal in a few teachers’ own words how traumatized they remained after the massacre.   The documents also indicate that the 18-year-old shooter had exhibited inappropriate school behavior, struggled academically and was often absent when he was an Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District student.  The materials — more than 200 megabytes — are part of the latest document disclosure by a government agency involved in the flawed response to the deadliest school shooting in Texas history. The release was part of a settlement agreement in a yearslong lawsuit news organizations, including ProPublica and The Texas Tribune, brought against state and local governments.  The documents also indicate that the 18-year-old shooter had exhibited inappropriate school behavior, struggled academically and was often absent when he was an Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District student. view article  arw

Abbott vows to immediately call Texas lawmakers back to work if special session ends without new maps

August 1308:40 AM
 

The state's top three elected officials — Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows — said Tuesday the Legislature will adjourn its current overtime session on Friday, and the governor will immediately call another special session with an agenda that could include more conservative items.  Lawmakers are poised to finish the session without passing any new laws after Texas House Democrats left the state last week to stop the passage of a new congressional map drawn with an aim of netting five more GOP seats in the U.S. House. view article  arw

Midland ISD votes 4-3 in favor of changing Legacy High School to Lee High, reversing course five years later

August 1308:39 AM
 

Legacy High School and Legacy Freshman are returning to Lee High School and Lee Freshman School; the Midland Independent School District voted 4-3 in favor on Tuesday. The decision came after a four-hour meeting and more than 50 public comments. In 2020, Robert E. Lee High School was renamed to Legacy High School due to concerns over its association with the Confederate general who fought to preserve slavery during the Civil War. The name has remained a point of controversy, dividing parents, students, teachers and alumni. view article  arw

Along Guadalupe River, more than a dozen summer camps have structures in flood zones

August 1308:38 AM
 

Most of the camps were built decades ago, before modern modeling and flood maps. Counties have little power to regulate construction flood plains.  The all-girls Christian summer camp where 27 people, most of them children, were swept away and killed by the July 4 flooding in Kerr County was just one of 13 summer camps along the Guadalupe River built on land prone to flooding.  The two Camp Mystic cabins where most of the flood victims were sleeping are in the Guadalupe River floodway, an area along waterways considered to be the most hazardous during a flood. Many of Mystic’s other buildings are located in the 100-year floodplain, considered to be less hazardous than a floodway but still prone to flooding during a severe storm. view article  arw

Texas Senate advances congressional map on a vote of 19 to 2

August 1308:37 AM
 

Texas Senate advances congressional map on a vote of 19 to 2  - 9 were absent because most Senate Democrats left the chamber before the vote in protest. On the floor, Sen. Zaffirini said she would postpone asking questions about the map until the next special session. Patrick said "hopefully we won't have another special."

GOP polling shows that after clash over THC Abbott saw higher approval ratings while they went down for Patrick -

August 1308:32 AM
 

Recent polling shows both President Donald Trump's and Governor Greg Abbott's approval ratings have dropped into net negative territory among Texas voters. Governor Abbott's decreased favorability is significantly linked to public opposition to Senate Bill 3, a near-total ban on THC products, which he ultimately vetoed. President Trump's approval in Texas has gone negative for the first time in his second term, largely due to Texans' concerns about his performance on the economy and inflation. view article  arw

A decade without a bond election, NEISD will now ask voters for $495M for renovation projects

August 1308:31 AM
 

District officials say that if passed, the bond would not result in a tax increase for homeowners within NEISD and would pay for much-needed improvements. view article  arw

HISD families react to enrollment drops, test score jumps and cellphone ban on the first day of school

August 1308:30 AM
 

Roughly 170,000 students kicked off a new school year at HISD Tuesday, as enrollment continues to shrink about 4% a year over the past two years under state-appointed leadership. The district plans to announce an undetermined number of school closures later this year due to years of declining enrollment.  HISD has seen numerous changes in that span, including the controversial New Education System, teacher turnover, enrollment declines, and improvements in state test scores and accountability ratings. Additionally, the district had to implement the state's new law banning student cellphone use during the school day as this academic year kicks off. view article  arw

Texas could lose political clout under Trump’s call for a new census that excludes undocumented immigrants

August 1308:30 AM
 

Republicans believe population increases in red states, such as Texas, would offset losses from not counting immigrants who lack legal status. view article  arw

Posted inHigher Education This school built high-end training sites on campus to prepare students for local skilled jobs

August 1308:30 AM
 

This story is part of Hechinger’s ongoing coverage about rethinking high school. See our articles about a new diploma in Alabama, a “career education for all” model in Kentucky, and high school apprenticeships in Indiana.   BELOIT, Wis. — As Chris Hooker eyed a newly built piece of ductwork inside Beloit Memorial High School, a wry smile crept over his face. “If you worked for me,” he told a student, considering the obviously crooked vent, “I might ask if your level was broken.”Hooker, the HVAC manager of Lloyd’s Plumbing and Heating Corp. in nearby Janesville, was standing inside a hangar-sized classroom in the school’s advanced manufacturing academy, where students construct full-size rooms, hang drywall and learn the basics of masonry. His company sends him to the school twice a week for about two months a year to help teach general heating, venting and air conditioning concepts to students.  view article  arw

Liberty Hill ISD proposes potential tax-rate election

August 1308:30 AM
 

LHISD has lowered the tax rate 37 cents over six years. Prop A would add 6 pennies back to the tax rate.  Prop A adds funding for teacher salary increases, instructional programs, and extracurricular programs.  State and federal officials have cut education funding. At the same time, inflation has driven up LHISD operating costs such as utilities, fuel, and insurance.  LHISD has already cut $2 million in expenses. If Prop A does not pass, LHISD will have to make additional cuts, which may include up to 10 percent of our teaching staff. view article  arw

Midland school board votes to restore school name honoring Confederate general

August 1308:27 AM
 

The Midland Independent School District’s board of trustees voted Tuesday night to rename a school after Robert E. Lee, reversing a former board’s efforts to distance itself from the Confederate general five years ago. In a divided 4-3 vote, the trustees voted to return one of its schools, formerly Legacy High, back to Midland Lee High. view article  arw

Bulletin Board

Submit Event »

Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Muñoz, P.C.

Legal Issues for School Secretaries - Virtual Conference

September 16-18, 2025

Leon Alcala, PLLC

WEBINAR: INCREASED LIABILITY UPDATES: HIRING, INVESTIGATING, AND REPORTING MISCONDUCT

Presented by: Sarah Reynolds

Read more and register here...

Flyer for upcoming event

 

View Bulletin Board »

North Texas mother shares concerns over school dress code, enforcement

August 1308:25 AM
 

At the start of every school year, concerns about dress codes resurface. One mother in Huckabay ISD, a small district in Erath County, said her daughter was humiliated after being singled out for wearing yoga pants. Shallen Fishel said that on the second day of school, her 12-year-old daughter called to say her outfit violated the dress code and that administrators told her to change clothes. view article  arw

Map of HISD bus route shows it smack dab in the middle of Beltway 8

August 1308:22 AM
 

As Houston ISD students get set to head back to class on Tuesday, one mom is raising concerns about her son's bus route. Multiple text messages from the district show the new school bus route is right in the middle of the Sam Houston Parkway, one of Houston's busiest freeways. Brianna Van Borssum said she just got another text from the district on Monday. view article  arw

Texas Senate approves bill swapping STAAR exam for three shorter tests

August 1307:58 AM
 

The tests would be administered at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. But the proposal’s fate is unclear with the House in limbo over a redistricting fight. view article  arw

Georgetown ISD students head back to school Aug. 14; here’s other key dates for the 2025-26 year

August 1305:00 AM
 

More than 13,800 students will return to Georgetown ISD on the first day of school Aug. 14.  Here is some key information to know as the 2025-26 school year begins.  The overview: The 2025-26 calendar includes these key dates: view article  arw

Texas identifies the 119 people killed in Kerr County floods

August 1205:00 AM
 

Most victims were Texans, but some were visiting from other states like California, Florida and Alabama. The youngest victims were 1 year old; the oldest was 91.  Most victims were Texans, but some were visiting from other states like California, Florida and Alabama. The youngest victims were 1 year old; the oldest was 91. view article  arw

In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats’ last tool of resistance

August 1205:00 AM
 

Since Democratic lawmakers left Texas to delay Republicans’ new map, state leaders have challenged the limits of traditional democratic norms to break the impasse.  For Jim Dunnam, the last few weeks have felt like déjà vu. The Waco attorney led the Texas House Democrats in 2003 when they walked out over Republicans’ mid-decade redraw of the state’s congressional map. Then, it was U.S. House Majority Leader Tom Delay pushing Texas legislators to eke out a few more seats for the Republicans.  “This is exactly the same fundamental issue,” Dunnam said. “It’s got nothing to do with Texas, or helping Texans. This is pure strong arm from Washington.” view article  arw

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Storm Threat

August 1205:00 AM
 

  "Texas continues to closely monitor conditions as severe weather moves across our state,” said Governor Abbott. "We stand ready to deploy all necessary resources to protect communities from anticipated flash flooding and heavy rains. Texans are urged to heed the guidance from state and local officials and monitor local forecasts to avoid driving into flooded areas. Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.” According to the National Weather Service, a storm system moving across the state may generate severe thunderstorms with potential to cause flash flooding beginning tonight. This threat is anticipated across the Northwest Texas region, including the Panhandle, and is expected to shift toward North Texas as we reach the middle portion of the week. Additionally, the National Weather Service is monitoring a threat of heavy rain that could cause flash flooding in the Southeast corner of the state this evening.  view article  arw

MISD could be first in Texas to reverse course on Confederate naming

August 1205:00 AM
 

Many protests, rallies, petitions and calls for racial equality were sparked in the wake of George Floyd’s death in 2020.  School districts across the country responded by renaming schools, seeking to address historical racism by removing the names of American figures who were known to have owned slaves, fought on behalf of the Confederate army, supported segregation or otherwise furthered racism against Black Americans.  In Midland, Floyd’s death inspired a petition to rename Midland’s Robert E. Lee High School, and the Midland ISD board of trustees voted 5-2 to rename the school Legacy High School in 2020.  At its recent July board meeting, trustees voted unanimously to add criteria to its board policy that prohibits the naming of a district facility after someone who has gone to war against the United States. view article  arw

Republican Party of Texas sets stage to censure members who stepped out of line in likely bid to block them from primary ballot

August 1108:40 AM
 

Republicans who are censured by their county party leaders may be blocked from the primary ballot under a new party rule passed last year, that is expected to be tested by the courts. view article  arw

Five years after shedding Confederate moniker, a West Texas high school may be Lee High again

August 1108:40 AM
 

MIDLAND — La’Toya Mayberry is proud of many things.  She’s proud of her family’s West Texas roots. She’s proud of her two daughters, Aniyah and Erinn, two formidably academic athletes who are continuing the family’s basketball legacy.   And five years ago, she was proud of the Midland Independent School District. Its board of trustees had voted to rename a school carrying the name of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, which she considered a stain on the community, to Legacy High School.  That pride may soon give way to shame. A new configuration of the Midland school board is set to consider reverting the school’s name to Midland Lee, affixing Lee’s legacy once more. A vote may come as early as Tuesday.  “My daughter is going to this school, and she's an athlete, representing the school, not just in Midland, but when we travel,” Mayberry said of her youngest, Erinn, a junior varsity basketball player. “What does this say to her that you want to restore a name that meant whites only?”  The debate in this West Texas town echoes a renewed national debate over honoring the leaders of the Confederacy, particularly in the South. view article  arw

After Hill Country floods, families face a difficult question: Rebuild, or let go?

August 1108:35 AM
 

They lost homes and summer cabins to the July 4 flood in Kerr County. Now they are weighing whether it makes sense to rebuild. view article  arw

Texas lawmakers may end the STAAR. These districts are rethinking accountability ratings altogether

August 1108:31 AM
 

In Bellville, a rich German heritage lingers in the last names hanging off storefronts, in the round "Turnverein" dance hall, and in the traditional sausages still sold at its meat market downtown.  For a place so steeped in history — the town was founded by a member of Stephen F. Austin's "Old Three Hundred" — the 4,000-member enclave isn't short on novelty. Before reaching Bellville's medieval-style castle, a traveler passing through from Houston may be surprised not just by the Trump Burger chain's flagship restaurant and Austin County's imposing, Modernist courthouse, but by the innovation coming from within its own public school district.  wEvery Texas district receives an "A-F" rating from the Texas Education Agency each year. Based largely on results from students' State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exams, particularly for elementary and middle schools, the ratings can potentially impact a district's reputation, enrollment, and, in cases of state takeovers, its ability to elect its own board leadership. view article  arw

wFive years after shedding Confederate moniker, a West Texas high school may be Lee High again

August 1108:30 AM
 

MIDLAND — La’Toya Mayberry is proud of many things.  She’s proud of her family’s West Texas roots. She’s proud of her two daughters, Aniyah and Erinn, two formidably academic athletes who are continuing the family’s basketball legacy.    And five years ago, she was proud of the Midland Independent School District. Its board of trustees had voted to rename a school carrying the name of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, which she considered a stain on the community, to Legacy High School.  That pride may soon give way to shame. A new configuration of the Midland school board is set to consider reverting the school’s name to Midland Lee, affixing Lee’s legacy once more. A vote may come as early as Tuesday. view article  arw

Federal funds save Abilene ISD program, but for how long?

August 1108:27 AM
 

For weeks, the Abilene Independent School District (AISD) faced the possibility of losing millions in federal education funds, threatening programs that serve some of the district’s most vulnerable students. Among them: the adult education program, which helps learners of all ages. While the federal government ultimately released the money, AISD Board of Trustees Member Dr. Taylor Tidmore said the experience showed how quickly the future of vital programs can be thrown into question, and how deeply the community would feel the loss. view article  arw

Five Northside ISD schools affected by power outages on first day of school, district says

August 1108:25 AM
 

Five Northside Independent School District (NISD) schools were hit with power outages on the first day of school, according to a district official. The power outages began showing on CPS Energy’s power outage map just after 6 a.m., with the most significant showing on the Northwest Side. view article  arw

Cleveland ISD school bus lands on its side after crashing on FM 1010, district says

August 1108:24 AM
 

A Cleveland ISD school bus was involved in a rollover crash on Monday in Liberty County, according to the district. The school district said the crash happened on FM 1010 near County Road 337, and the bus ended up on its side in a ditch. School officials said all students on board the bus were safely evacuated, and their parents were notified of the incident. It's unclear what led to the crash or how many vehicles were involved. No significant injuries were reported. view article  arw

Keeping teachers is a challenge. This North Texas school district is getting creative.

August 1108:24 AM
 

Keeping teachers in the classroom has become more challenging in the last five years. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, about 10% of Texas teachers would leave in a given year. Since then, that number has jumped as high at 13.5%. Richardson Independent School District is getting creative with incentives to support educators and their families in hopes of keeping them in education. , view article  arw

Cleveland ISD school bus overturns on FM 1010 | Here’s what happened

August 1108:24 AM
 

A Cleveland ISD school bus carrying students from Cleveland High School and Cleveland Ninth Grade Center was involved in a crash Monday morning on FM 1010, coming to rest on its side in a ditch. District officials say 59 students were on board at the time. All were safely evacuated, and first responders immediately evaluated them at the scene before they were transported to the North Service Center for further medical checks. view article  arw

Dallas ISD track star, state champ dies unexpectedly before senior year begins

August 1108:24 AM
 

Just days before 17-year-old Roy Hughes was to start his senior year at Lincoln High School, his family is mourning the loss of the star student and athlete. view article  arw

Arlington ISD’s Back to School Kickoff equips families with resources, supplies

August 1105:59 AM
 

For Arlington resident Mikaila Smith, the lead-up to the 2025-26 school year has been stressful. Both Smith’s son and daughter start public school at Mary Moore Elementary this fall.  Balancing the pressure of switching her children into AISD from private school and the rising costs of supplies is a tall order, but she found help at Arlington ISD’s 11th annual Back to School Kickoff at AT&T Stadium.   “Something like this is really beneficial, especially for a lot of kiddos in this area,” Smith said. Approximately 25,000 gathered at the home of the Dallas Cowboys for the Aug. 2 event, according to the district.  view article  arw

 
 
Eichelbaum, Wardell, Hansen, Powell & Mehl P.C.
Scott & Strong/Goodwin-Lasiter
Arrow Educational Services
Powell Youngblood & Taylor, LLP
TASB BuyBoard
Claims Administrative Services
Equity Center
Spalding Nichols Lamp Langlois
TASB Executive Search Services
Choice Facility Partners
Thompson & Horton LLP
Escamilla & Poneck, LLP
Schulman, Lopez & Hoffer LLP
Underwood Law Firm P.C.