Students describe barricading classroom doors as nine killed and 25 injured in Canada shootings

A student describes how he and his classmates barricaded the classroom doors with tables during a deadly shooting in western Canada Nine people have been killed and at least 25 injured in attacks at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a home in British Colombia - here's how they unfolded Six victims were found dead inside the school, which is around 415 miles north of Vancouver. A seventh died on the way to hospital
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.”
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
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.”
Cy-Fair superintendent challenges Greg Abbott over Islamic Games demand: ‘CFISD has nothing to hide’

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD leaders say they are following the law — not politics — as the state's third-largest district becomes the latest flashpoint in Gov. Greg Abbott's escalating fight over the Islamic Games and a Muslim civil rights group. Superintendent Douglas Killian wrote a personal letter to the GOP governor late last week, expressing frustration over his demands for Cy-Fair ISD to cancel the Islamic Games of North America at its facilities and saying he needed to clear up "significant inaccuracies related to this situation." According to the letter, which the Chronicle obtained Monday, Killian challenged Abbott's demand directly, saying that it would be illegal for the district to discriminate against the Islamic Games and that the group "is not identified as a foreign terrorist organization."
Thousands of East Texans remain without power after winter storm shuts down most of state

LUFKIN — Thousands of East Texans remain without power days after a winter storm paralyzed most of the state over the weekend. Many may be without power until Sunday as utility workers traverse icy roads in dense forests to restore power.Winter Storm Fern spread across the U.S. from New Mexico to the Northeast over the weekend, leaving thick layers of ice and snow in its wake. Residents across Texas saw temperatures drop below freezing and power outages that lasted anywhere from a few minutes to days. East Texas was the only region in Texas to lose power for an extended period of time.

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Tuloso-Midway ISD to begin long-awaited junior high project

February 1208:14 AM

Tuloso-Midway ISD is moving ahead with construction of its new junior high school after land disputes delayed the bond-funded project. The district ultimately secured the site through an eminent domain process, clearing the way for construction to begin this spring. Superintendent Steve VanMatre told 3NEWS the nearly $100 million-dollar facility will sit on 40 acres of land purchased for $2 million dollars. He said the search for a safe, viable location was a challenge, but one that is worth it in the end. view article

Harris County Sergeant Faces Federal Charges in Online Child Exploitation Case

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A Harris County Sheriff’s Office sergeant is facing both state and federal charges after authorities say he engaged in explicit online communications with someone he believed to be a 13-year-old child. A Harris County Sheriff’s Office sergeant is now facing federal charges after being arrested last week in connection with an online child exploitation investigation initiated by Florida authorities. Sgt. John Frederick Black, 46, was taken into custody last Monday after the Leon County Sheriff’s Office in Tallahassee issued a warrant related to alleged online communications with someone Black believed to be a 13-year-old child. He was arrested in Harris County and booked into jail on multiple state charges before federal prosecutors announced additional charges tied to the same conduct. According to investigators, the case began in January when Leon County detectives working with a human trafficking and exploitation unit initiated contact with Black on an online chat platform while posing as a minor. Court records indicate Black asked the individual’s age early in the conversation and continued communicating even after being told the person was 13. view article

Three-vehicle crash on SPID involves Flour Bluff ISD school bus

February 1208:06 AM

A Flour Bluff Independent School District bus was involved in a three-vehicle crash on South Padre Island Drive near Everhart Road early Feb. 12. The Corpus Christi Police Department said the call came at 7:57 a.m. and no injuries were found. Bob Chapman, a spokesperson for the school district, said the school bus was transporting high school students to a track meet at Cabaniss Multipurpose Stadium. view article

Texas Congressmen Highlight Incompatibility of Sharia With US Law  

February 1206:25 AM

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Texas warned that the Sharia system of law derived from Islam is everything that the U.S. has fought against for over 250 years. During a Tuesday hearing before the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, Roy emphasized Sharia’s incompatibility with state and federal laws. “Sharia encourages violence, silences dissent, rejects religious freedom, and subjugates women and children,” said Roy. “Let’s be clear, this is not about having the freedom of worshiping a religion of one’s choosing, such as Islam, but forcing a foreign legal code that is incompatible with our laws and legal system that provides unwanted consequences to the American people.” Roy discussed the growing population of Muslims in the U.S., specifically highlighting the growth seen in Texas and proposed Islamic enclaves like The Meadow, formerly called EPIC City. view article

Texas lawmakers push to improve public education | NBCDFW

February 1204:46 AM

4 views Feb 10, 2025 #news #DFW #dallas The state’s top education official briefed state lawmakers in Austin Monday morning. The state of education in Texas is not the best. Texas spends below-average per student and is getting below-average results according to national standards. NBC 5's Phil Prazan reports with how lawmakers want to address the issue. ---- view article

CFISD board reverses controversial textbook policy that banned certain chapters of science textbooks

February 1111:10 AM

The Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District has officially rescinded a controversial policy the board adopted two years ago that banned certain chapters from science textbooks. view article

Johnny can’t read — even in college. I lead a university and it’s terrifying

February 1108:31 AM

A stunning report revealed that many university professors now find themselves teaching students who struggle to read, not just to interpret literature or write essays, but to understand basic text on a page. According to Fortune, a growing number of Gen Z students enter college unable to "read effectively," forcing professors to break down even simple passages line by line. view article

Texas labor unions are increasingly divided on which candidate to endorse for governor

February 1108:30 AM

Gov. Greg Abbott was endorsed by Texas Teamsters, a labor union that has historically supported Democrats. Other large unions still back his Democratic opponent. A host of labor unions backed Gov. Greg Abbott last week in his bid for reelection, endorsements the Republican governor says represent a historic break from the Democratic Party by organized labor. Teamsters Joint Council 58 and Joint Council 80, representing 40,000 workers across Texas, endorsed Abbott last Wednesday, joined by several other unions representing multiple industries. The endorsements split organized labor’s support in the governor’s race between Abbott and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, a shift from unions’ historic support of Democratic candidates in Texas. view article

Jury selection starts in trial for father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect in Georgia

February 1108:30 AM

Jury selection starts in trial for father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect in Georgia Jury selection has begun in the trial of Colin Gray, whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers at a Georgia high school in September 2024 ATLANTA (AP) — Jury selection got underway Monday in the trial of a man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers at a Georgia high school in September 2024. Colin Gray faces 29 counts, including two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of involuntary manslaughter and numerous counts of second-degree cruelty to children related to the shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder. He is one of a handful of parents around the country charged with crimes after their children are accused of committing acts of violence. view article

Student is shot in a Maryland high school and another student is in custody, police say

February 1108:30 AM

A 16-year old student has been shot inside a high school in Maryland, and police say another student is in custody ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — A 16-year-old student was shot inside a suburban Maryland high school on Monday and another student was in custody, police said. One student was found with a gunshot wound in a hallway and was taken to a hospital in stable condition, the Rockville City Police Department said in a post on Facebook. The suspect was also a 16-year-old student, the department said. He was identified and arrested near the school shortly after. Both students were boys. view article

Houston ISD students join statewide walkouts protesting ICE amid threat of school penalties

February 1108:27 AM

More than 50 students from the Houston Academy for International Studies walked out of school Tuesday protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the United States. The protest, which students said they started planning last week, started just after noon. While chanting "ICE off our streets, ICE off our streets," several students said they were there to call attention to the treatment of immigrants under the Trump administration. view article

Judson ISD closing four schools amid $37 million budget shortfall

February 1108:25 AM

Judson Independent School District Board Trustees voted Monday to close four schools in the 2026-2027 school year as they face a budget shortfall of more $37 million. Judson ISD Board President Monica Ryan says the school district is also experiencing a decrease in enrollment which forced the trustees to make some tough decisions. view article

Fort Worth ISD loses appeal of state takeover, prompting a trustee’s resignation

February 1108:25 AM

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. view article

Fort Bend ISD school closures explained

February 1108:25 AM

Seven elementary schools closing, one new middle school opening, and a fresh map of school boundaries-- these are the solutions Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) officials proposed Monday as ways to handle the district’s budget and overcrowding issues. view article

Lampasas ISD announces $140 million bond election with three propositions

February 1108:25 AM

Lampasas ISD announces $140 million bond election. Proposition A seeks $115 million for new middle school and buses. Other props fund traffic solutions and athletics view article

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Alba-Golden ISD calls for $20.6 million bond election

February 1108:24 AM

The total cost of the two projects is $20.6 million, the district said. The funds would contribute to a new Career and Technology Education facility and a gym. view article

Dallas ISD students hold large ICE walkout

February 1108:24 AM

Dallas Independent School District campuses saw a wave of walkouts on Tuesday. The walkout at Townview Magnet Center was one of North Texas’ largest walkouts in protest of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. view article

Judson ISD board votes to close a middle school and 3 elementary schools this year

February 1108:23 AM

Judson Independent School District announced it will close four schools by the end of the school year to cut into its $37 million budget deficit. The school board approved the closures in a 6-1 vote during a Monday meeting, but did not name which schools would be shuttered. view article

Liberty Hill ISD considering calendar change amid hybrid schedule

February 1108:22 AM

Leaders at Liberty Hill ISD are considering a shift to the school district's current hybrid schedule, which includes some four-day weeks. view article

Fort Bend ISD said closing 7 schools could impact less than 1 percent of budget

February 1108:21 AM

After months of discussion, surveys, and meetings, some Fort Bend ISD parents can't believe it's all over less than one percent of the district's budget. The reality of what could be weeks away is starting to set in for some Fort Bend ISD parents, including Trey Boswell. "I've been that kid that's had to move through five elementary schools," Boswell said. "It's not fun making new friends." view article

Gregg County commissioners approve agreement with sheriff’s office, Longview ISD

February 1107:42 AM

Armed officers may patrol every Longview ISD campus by this fall after Gregg County commissioners approved an agreement to support the district’s new police force. Seventeen officers will stand guard at every campus. The new force will include five sworn officers, 11 school marshals and a police chief working across a district that stretches both inside and outside city limits. view article

Houston-area developer Colony Ridge reaches $68 million settlement with Texas, feds

February 1105:00 AM

The agreement seeks to remedy a variety of concerns raised by government officials, who accused the development’s owners of targeting Latino homebuyers with predatory loans and false promises. The owners of Colony Ridge, a Houston-area developer accused of running a predatory lending scheme that deceived Latinos, agreed to a sweeping legal settlement that will require them to invest in law enforcement and infrastructure on their properties and tighten selling practices to address a range of accusations from Texas GOP leaders and conservative media. Chief among the allegations was that Colony Ridge developers sold land to undocumented people, giving rise to a crime-ridden complex of subdivisions about 30 miles outside Houston allegedly being run by Mexican drug cartels. view article

Another Educator ‘On Leave’ Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct

February 1010:11 AM

Shallowater ISD officials confirmed that an investigation is ongoing into an unnamed employee’s relationship with a student. Another Texas educator is accused of having an “inappropriate relationship” with a student. Officials in Shallowater Independent School District confirmed that an unnamed district employee has been placed on leave while officials investigate the allegations. The district released a press statement February 6 view article

Texas court district leads U.S. in immigrants challenging legality of federal detention

February 1009:30 AM

The administration’s push for mass deportations has resulted in more than 18,000 habeas petitions, a historic high. Texas and California account for about 40% of cases this year. view article

Texas GOP Chair Says House, Senate Redistricting ‘Should Definitely Happen

February 1009:00 AM

Abraham George says the issue of redrawing the Texas legislative maps is being discussed ahead of the next legislative session. Republican Party of Texas Chairman Abraham George says Republican lawmakers should seriously consider another round of redistricting for the Texas House and Senate, arguing the party has an opportunity to further solidify its gains heading into the next election cycle.“That should happen. That definitely should happen,” George told Texas Scorecard when asked whether Republicans should pursue additional redistricting beyond congressional maps. “We have an opportunity to do that.” view article

Bill that could weaken Alabama’s environmental regulations speeds through Legislature

February 1008:48 AM

Republican lawmakers are rushing a bill that could weaken the state’s environmental laws through the Legislature, alarming Democrats and critics who warn the legislation could seriously affect pollution controls and Alabamians’ health.SB 71, sponsored by Sen. Donnie Chesteen, R-Geneva, passed the Senate on Feb. 3 and won approval in the House Agriculture and Forestry Committee just two days later in an uncommon Thursday morning meeting.Chesteen said in an interview Friday was an attempt to get the bill on the House floor on Tuesday. It is not on the House’s agenda for Tuesday, but it could be pulled for a vote at any time view article

Texas student walkouts: Austin ISD issues new protocols

February 1008:31 AM

Austin ISD has added new protocols in the wake of student walkouts over ICE operations and immigration enforcement. Austin ISD saw students from 14 of its campuses walk out of class on Jan. 30 and since then, students from multiple Central Texas school districts have followed suit. view article

Austin ISD gives staff new guidance as students continue to protest ICE

February 1008:31 AM

The Austin Independent School District has given its staff updated guidelines on how to respond to student-led protests after seeing an uptick in demonstrations in recent weeks. "We have managed past walkouts by giving students space and freedom to express themselves," AISD Superintendent Matias Segura said in a letter to families on Friday. "However, the number of protests, combined with demonstrations moving off campus, has prompted our leaders to develop more detailed protest protocols to ensure the safety of our students and staff while maintaining our focus on on-campus instruction." view article

Texas’ GOP Senate nominee will lead the Republican ticket. Who would have the longest coattails?

February 1008:30 AM

Both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton argue they’re best equipped to carry the torch for Republicans and fight off Democratic headwinds in local races. When Texas Republicans choose their Senate nominee this spring, they won’t just be picking their preferred next senator — they’ll be the name to lead a ticket that includes GOP candidates up and down the ballot. Sen. John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton or Rep. Wesley Hunt’s position atop the ballot will shape who turns out in November, with significant implications for Texas Republicans running for federal, state and local offices. Those candidates will be confronting a fired-up Democratic electorate that helped power the party’s shocking and decisive victory in last month’s state Senate special election in bellwether Tarrant County, along with the challenge of drawing voters to the polls without President Donald Trump’s name on the ballot. view article

Texas State University lecturer no longer teaching after sending explicit messages online

February 1008:30 AM

The Facebook message derided its recipient as a “leftist” and “whore” whom he hoped would be deported. The message gained widespread attention when it was shared online. A Texas State University lecturer is no longer teaching at the university after a doctor publicly shared an expletive-filled Facebook message in which an account with his name and picture told her he hoped she would be deported. The doctor said she received the message via Facebook Messenger and posted screenshots publicly earlier this week, drawing widespread attention online. Texas State University confirmed on Thursday that the lecturer, Bret Bryon, is no longer teaching at the university as of Wednesday, but declined to say whether his departure was related, stating it does not discuss personnel matters. view article

Judson ISD closing four schools amid $37 million budget shortfall

February 1008:25 AM

Judson Independent School District Board Trustees voted Monday to close four schools in the 2026-2027 school year as they face a budget shortfall of more $37 million. view article

United ISD parents protest potential school closures

February 1008:25 AM

Parents and children from Finely Elementary gathered outside the campus to protest the school’s potential closure, holding signs that read “Finely Our children or School” and “Save Our School.” Nearly a dozen parents asked board members to reconsider their decision regarding Finely Elementary, which is one of five schools that could close or consolidate before the 2026-27 school year begins. view article

Fort Worth ISD report shows improved test scores over the first months of the school year

February 1008:25 AM

New data from Fort Worth ISD shows that test scores are improving. According to a progress report that will be shared with trustees Tuesday night, a mid-year assessment showed that 40% of 3rd graders meet or exceed grade level in English Language Arts and Reading. Earlier in the school year, it was only 20%. The 3rd grade class has shown even larger gains in math. In the first assessment of the school year, about 29% of 3rd graders were at grade level or above for math. That doubled to 60% for the mid-year assessment view article

Judson ISD board votes to close four schools amid $37 million deficit

February 1008:25 AM

The Judson Independent School District board voted 6-1 to close four campuses across the district as a potential cost-saving measure to address a $37 million deficit for the 2025-26 school year. The closure plan includes one middle school and three elementary schools. It is not yet clear which schools are at risk of closing. Judson ISD interim Superintendent Mary Duhart-Toppen shared four scenarios for planning campus consolidations during the Feb. 9 special board meeting. view article

Longview ISD declines to create specific prayer time for students

February 1008:19 AM

The Longview ISD School Board declined to create a designated daily period for students to pray and read religious texts. The board’s decision on Monday comes after Senate Bill 11, authored by State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston), passed during the last state legislative session, requiring school boards to adopt or decline a specific time for prayer. view article

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