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Vacant Timpson ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
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 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 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 Centerpoint ISD; Search by: Danny Lovett, Powell Law GroupINFO
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 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 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
Vacant Howe ISD; Search by: Howe ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Cushing ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Vacant Munday CISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO
Vacant El Paso ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Bynum ISD; Search by: Bynum ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Canutillo ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Ingram ISD; Search by: Shaun Barnett Powell Law GroupINFO
Vacant Lamesa ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Vacant West Rusk CCISD; Search by: Lawrence Coleman & West Rusk CCISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Era ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Vacant Prairie Lea ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Clarksville ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
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 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 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 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 Conroe ISD - Dr. David Vinson, Superintendent,Wylie ISD; Search by: Texans for Excellence in Education, President, John Petree, 432-557-6581INFO
Lone Finalist La Pryor ISD - Cody Miller, Director,Northside ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Deweyville ISD - Grady Welborn, Principal,Bridge City ISD; Search by: Dr. Byron Terrier, Exec. Dir. Region 5 ESCINFO
Lone Finalist West Hardin Co. CISD; Search by: Dr. Byron Terrier, Exec. Dir. Region 5 ESCINFO
Lone Finalist Marlin ISD - Alphonso Bates, Assistant Superintendent ,Lamar CISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Lone Finalist Rusk ISD - Mid Johnson, Superintendent,Timpson ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Martin's Mill ISD - Derek Driver, Principal,Harts Bliff ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Snook ISD - Kimberly Giesenschlag, Assistant Superintendent,Snook ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
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
New Super Dilley ISD - Kelli Dubose, Interim Superintendent,Dilley ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
New Super East Chambers ISD; Search by: SPALDING NICHOLS LAMP LANGLOISINFO
New Super Kermit ISD - Oscar Muniz, Superintendent,Ralls ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO

Beaumont ISD program builds bridge between classrooms and careers

October 1608:15 AM
 

A Beaumont ISD program is helping students take the next step from the classroom to the workforce by offering hands-on training and professional certifications designed to prepare them for real-world success. The district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program allows students to graduate with industry-based certifications and licenses, helping them qualify for jobs immediately after high school. BISD leaders are now inviting local businesses and industry representatives to see the program in action during an upcoming “Industry Insights” event. view article  arw

State says these San Antonio schools need ‘turnaround plans’ for consistently failing campuses

October 1608:13 AM
 

Five local school districts need to implement “turnaround plans” and improve student outcomes at failing campuses to avoid further probing from the state. This comes after the Texas Education Agency released preliminary campus and district ratings for the 2024-25 school year, measuring how effective public schools are at teaching students. view article  arw

Houston ISD votes for property tax hike to cover storm repairs

October 1608:13 AM
 

The Houston Independent School District voted to raise property taxes to pay for storm repairs, and the board is scheduled to vote on Wednesday. HISD officials say the district needs funds to help recoup nearly damage caused by Hurricane Beryl and to address other storm-related repairs. view article  arw

Boerne ISD goes after golden pennies exempt from Robin Hood in tax-rate election

October 1608:10 AM
 

The Boerne Independent School District is one of five San Antonio-area school districts going out for a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election, or VATRE, this November. VATREs give districts access to more funding for daily operations, like salaries and student programs by allowing school districts to raise their Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate by up to 12 cents. view article  arw

Anna ISD teacher arrested following removal from classroom during incident, officials say

October 1608:10 AM
 

An Anna ISD elementary teacher has been arrested and is no longer employed by the district following an incident last week, officials said. The teacher was removed from a classroom at Hendricks Elementary on Oct. 8 after Anna ISD was made aware of a situation involving the teacher, according to an Anna ISD statement to The Dallas Morning News. view article  arw

Valley View ISD Celebrates Deployment of First Electric School Bus Fleet in South Texas

October 1608:05 AM
 

Valley View Independent School District (ISD), in partnership with Highland Electric Fleets, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of the district's first fleet of electric school buses. The new fleet includes eight Thomas Built Type-C electric school buses and eight Tellus 30kW chargers, marking Highland's first fleet electrification project in South Texas. view article  arw

Feds Sentence Grapevine Coach to 40 Years for Child Porn

October 1606:38 AM
 

Michael Bo Peacock and his co-conspirator exploited more than 100 child victims.  A former Grapevine girls’ basketball coach was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for engaging in a conspiracy to sexually exploit children and produce child sexual abuse material, commonly known as child pornography.  Michael Bo Peacock, 50, pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of conspiracy to produce child pornography and one count of enticing a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity.  Prior to his arrest in November 2023, Peacock was a high school girls’ basketball coach at Grapevine Faith Christian School, a private school for pre-K through 12th grade students. view article  arw

Austin Democrat Gina Hinojosa Launches Campaign for Governor

October 1605:30 AM
 

Hinojosa has been vocal in her opposition to school choice legislation and bills aimed at protecting children from sexually explicit materials in school libraries. view article  arw

Here is what you need to know about the major constitutional amendments on the Texas ballot

October 1605:02 AM
 

Texans will head to the polls this November to weigh in on 17 additions to the state constitution, including propositions that stand to reduce property taxes, shake up the criminal justice system and create massive new funds for water infrastructure and dementia research.  Each of the 17 amendments passed the Texas Legislature earlier this year by at least a two-thirds majority, the requirement for constitutional amendments. Now, voters have the final say, with each proposition needing a simple majority to pass.  The propositions will appear on all ballots statewide, though some voters may also see local elections or propositions on their ballots too. view article  arw

17 statewide propositions will appear on the November ballot. Here’s what Texas voters need to know.

October 1605:00 AM
 

A majority of the proposed constitutional amendments address tax cuts for homeowners and businesses. view article  arw

Land Commissioner Calls for Accountability Over ‘Woke’ Alamo Social Media Post

October 1605:00 AM
 

Texas Scorecard has obtained a letter Dawn Buckingham sent to members of the Alamo Trust Board following the incident.  Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is blasting the Alamo Trust after the official social media accounts for the historic site posted a message this week recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day rather than Columbus Day.   The since-deleted post read, “Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples and their communities, recognizing their history at the Alamo. Opening in 2027, the Alamo Visitor Center and Museum will feature an Indigenous Peoples Gallery, celebrating the bands, clans, and tribes that shaped the region. #IndigenousPeoplesDay.”  The message drew swift criticism online from Texans who accused the Alamo Trust of promoting a political narrative at odds with the Alamo’s history. Within hours, Buckingham—whose office oversees the Alamo—repudiated the post and announced an internal investigation. view article  arw

Supreme Court Could Outlaw Race-Based Redistricting

October 1508:40 AM
 

The Supreme Court seems poised to strike down race-based redistricting as unconstitutional, or at least rein in the practice, court experts told The Epoch Times.  The outcome of the high-profile racial gerrymandering case of Louisiana v. Callais could have an impact on the balance of power in the federal legislative branch. Gerrymandering is the manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor a particular party or constituency.  Currently, Republicans maintain a razor-thin majority over Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives. The congressional seat at the heart of the litigation is currently held by Rep. Cleo Fields (D-La.). view article  arw

More Texas kindergarteners are coming to school without measles vaccination proof or exemptions

October 1508:30 AM
 

In school districts and charter networks with the most vaccine delinquencies, as many as 44% of kindergarteners were not complying with state requirements. view article  arw

New Braunfels ISD closes middle school, high school libraries to review collection

October 1508:25 AM
 

Students in sixth through 12th grade in the New Braunfels Independent School District are currently unable to visit their school libraries or check out books. According to district officials, the New Braunfels school board voted Monday evening to “temporarily suspend student access to all secondary libraries and all secondary library materials effective immediately while the district ensures compliance with Senate Bill 13.” view article  arw

Judge bars 11-year-old who confessed to 2022 murder from going to Gonzales ISD campuses amid safety concerns

October 1508:21 AM
 

A judge granted a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction on Tuesday to keep an 11-year-old off all Gonzales ISD campuses and away from school events. The child confessed to murdering a man he didn’t know in 2022, and the school argued having the child in the classroom would endanger others. view article  arw

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Northwest ISD overhauls how it teaches students with dyslexia. Here’s what changed

October 1508:17 AM
 

All Northwest ISD students receiving dyslexia instruction are now identified through special education. Micah Gierkey, the district’s executive director of student support services, told school trustees Oct. 7 that the district met new Texas dyslexia guidelines nearly a year before a May deadline. view article  arw

‘It’s shocking’: Parents react as data show assaults of educators across El Paso districts

October 1508:15 AM
 

New data obtained by KFOX14/CBS4 reveals the amount of alleged assaults on teachers and educators across El Paso's largest school districts, raising safety concerns among parents. Over the past five years, El Paso ISD reported the highest number of incidents, followed by Ysleta ISD, with Socorro ISD reporting the fewest. view article  arw

High School Dental Assistant Program Offers Hands-On Training In Dallas

October 1508:15 AM
 

Dallas ISD students are gaining real-world dental experience through hands-on training at Career Institute North’s dental assistant program. The program draws students from multiple Dallas ISD campuses who practice patient care, polish teeth, and take X-rays in the dental lab. The pathway offers students early career exposure and certification opportunities while still in high school. It represents a crucial bridge between classroom learning and professional healthcare careers. view article  arw

Austin ISD families are demanding a stronger voice in a proposed consolidation plan

October 1508:14 AM
 

Austin ISD families are demanding a stronger voice in a proposed consolidation plan that could affect nearly every school in the district. The district held the first of four community meetings Tuesday night, most of which will be virtual, prompting concerns from some parents who say the format makes it harder for them to be heard. view article  arw

County Commissioners approve law enforcement substation at Prairie Lea ISD

October 1508:13 AM
 

The Caldwell County Commissioners Court has officially approved an agreement to establish a new law enforcement substation at Prairie Lea Independent School District, marking a significant step forward in local school safety efforts. The decision came during the Court’s regular meeting held last Thursday morning. The agreement, developed through collaboration between the Caldwell County Constable’s Office, Precinct 2 Constable Paul Easterling, and Prairie Lea ISD Interim Superintendent Buddy Freeman, was previously approved by the PLISD School Board. view article  arw

Community Caravan tours aim to build support for Beaumont schools

October 1508:12 AM
 

While Beaumont ISD’s future hangs in the balance after low TEA ratings and a recent exploratory visit by state commissioner Mike Morath, the district remains committed to bringing the community onboard with its mission to better the future of students and staff. view article  arw

Del Valle ISD bus involved in crash, 26 students on board

October 1508:12 AM
 

A Del Valle Independent School District bus carrying 26 students was involved in a minor collision Tuesday morning at the intersection of FM 1625 and FM 1327, according to authorities. The crash around 7 a.m., the Travis County Sheriff's Office said. view article  arw

‘Shovel-ready:’ Austin ISD nears groundbreaking on affordable apartment community

October 1508:11 AM
 

Austin ISD is one step closer to building affordable housing for its staff and community members in East Austin. At an Oct. 7 meeting, the AISD Public Facility Corporation, or PFC, approved construction of the first of two income-restricted apartment buildings near East Seventh Street and Airport Boulevard. Developers are expected to break ground on the 341-unit East apartment building in December for a projected completion date of 2028, said Nick Walsh, vice president of development for The NRP Group. view article  arw

Navarro ISD forms historical committee to preserve Panther legacy

October 1508:10 AM
 

Navarro ISD is turning the page to the future –but not before preserving every chapter of its past. Chelsea Ormond, Navarro ISD director of communications, marketing, and public relations says the district is excited to announce the formation of the Navarro ISD Historical Committee. She says the initiative is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history and traditions of the Panther community. view article  arw

State Department Revokes Visas of 6 Foreigners Who Cheered Charlie Kirk’s Death

October 1505:03 AM
 

The State Department has revoked the visas of six foreigners after they publicly celebrated the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.  “The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” the State Department posted on X on Oct. 14. “The State Department continues to identify visa holders who celebrated the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk.”  The names of those who lost their visas were withheld, but their redacted social media posts were published by the department. view article  arw

Texans could begin applying for school vouchers in February

October 1505:01 AM
 

Private schools looking to educate participating students may also have a chance to apply to the program before the end of the year. view article  arw

Applications for $1B Texas school voucher program to launch in February, contract documents show

October 1505:01 AM
 

Texas families interested in school vouchers will be able to apply beginning in February, according to newly obtained documents outlining the rollout of the landmark $1 billion program.  The window for families to sign their children up is set to run from Feb. 4 to March 20. Decisions about awarded vouchers will be finalized by May 1, with the money accessible in digital wallets beginning July 1.  The timeline, detailed in contracting documents obtained by Hearst Newspapers via a public records request, is the most specific plan seen so far for the new Texas Education Freedom Accounts program, which will provide state dollars to pay a wide variety of educational expenses, including private school tuition and homeschool costs. Families had previously been told to expect applications to open in “early 2026.” view article  arw

Opening of new Uvalde school marks “bittersweet day” for families and town

October 1505:00 AM
 

Legacy Elementary, which replaces Robb Elementary, where 19 students and two teachers were killed in a mass shooting in 2022, will welcome students on Oct. 20. view article  arw

Diboll council approves inclusive playground

October 1505:00 AM
 

Diboll families will soon see a major addition to Old Orchard Park — a fully custom, ADA-compliant inclusive playground designed to serve children of all abilities — thanks to a $115,899.99 grant from the T.L.L. Temple Foundation’s Keeler Grant Program. The Diboll City Council on Tuesday approved the purchase of the new playground from Cunningham Recreation, finalizing a project that city officials described as “a long time coming” for families of children with disabilities and special needs.  City manager Jason Arnold said the new design was developed in collaboration with Diboll ISD’s special education department and parents of students with special needs to ensure the layout and equipment meet the city’s accessibility goals and families’ specific needs. view article  arw

One third of Texas school districts ordered Bible-infused lesson plans. Is your school on the list?

October 1505:00 AM
 

Just under one-third of all Texas school districts have ordered the controversial Bible-infused Bluebonnet materials, according to the Texas Education Agency. Twenty of those 367 districts are in the Houston area, and 30 more are in the Huntsville and Beaumont area, although the majority of the districts that ordered the materials are located in the Tyler area, with 35 districts in that area opting in. Amarillo and Victoria were next after Kilgore.  view article  arw

Ken Paxton sues leader of group trying to seize control of Texas’ least populated county

October 1505:00 AM
 

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday filed a lawsuit against the leader of a group of people who recently moved into a wealthy far West Texas county with the expressed intent to wrest political control from the current office holders.   Paxton also filed a request for a temporary restraining order against Malcolm Tanner for what the attorney general asserted were environment violations on the isolated plot of land in Loving County where members of his organization, the Melanated People of Power, have erected a small encampment of RVs and tents. view article  arw

All 20 surviving hostages freed by Hamas under Gaza peace deal

October 1505:00 AM
 

Hamas released all 20 living Israeli hostages on Monday morning as part of the Gaza peace deal brokered by the Trump administration.  Why it matters: The Israeli hostages, most of them civilians, were held in captivity in Gaza for more than two years. Finally, all of the hostages who survived are now free. view article  arw

Gonzales ISD seeks court order to bar 11-year-old, who confessed to 2022 murder, from school amid safety concerns

October 1408:35 AM
 

Tuesday morning, a local school district is heading to federal court in hopes of keeping an 11-year-old out of the classroom. The child confessed to murdering a man he didn’t know in 2022, and the school argues having the child in the classroom would endanger others. A judge will decide whether the boy should be banned from school property. Gonzales ISD is urgently requesting a temporary restraining order to keep the child off all campuses and away from school events. view article  arw

Harrison vs. higher ed: How one lawmaker is weaponizing social media to eradicate LGBTQ+ curriculum

October 1408:30 AM
 

State Rep. Brian Harrison has been on a crusade against Texas universities, scouring course catalogs and university websites for examples of “gender ideology” or LGBTQ+ curriculum, and riling up his X followers about “liberal indoctrination” on campuses.  few days after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, a video was posted on social media of a Texas State University student mockingly re-enacting the conservative activist’s death.  Rep. Brian Harrison saw the video and got to work.  He pulled up the university’s online course catalog and found a class called LGBTQ+ Communication Studies, where students were to learn about how “communication sustains both discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and their resistance,” according to the course description.  Within the hour, Harrison shared the video of the student on his X account alongside the image of the offending course description. view article  arw

Casino Lobby Bets Big on Huffman in North Texas Senate Race

October 1408:30 AM
 

With more than $9 million in cash on hand, Las Vegas Sands has become a big spender in Texas politics.   As voters prepare to select a new state senator for Texas Senate District 9, one candidate is receiving a flood of support from the casino industry.  Former Southlake Mayor John Huffman reported a $500,000 contribution from the Texas Sands PAC, the political arm of Las Vegas Sands, in the latest campaign finance report covering the period through September 25.   The casino lobby has also funded advertising through the Texas Defense PAC, a committee wholly funded by Sands. view article  arw

 
 
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