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Vacant Rusk ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Vacant Martin's Mill 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 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 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 Centerpoint ISD; Search by: Danny Lovett, Powell Law GroupINFO
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
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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
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
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 Whitney ISD - Todd Southard, Superintendent,Pilot Point ISD; Search by: Whitney ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
New Super Dilley ISD - Kelli Dubose, Interim Superintendent,Dilley ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
New Super Muleshoe ISD - Scott Bicknell, Superintendent,Jayton-Girard ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
New Super New Home ISD - Julia Stephen, Director,Amarillo ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO
New Super Lubbock-Cooper ISD - Aaron Waldrip, Superintendent,Abernathy ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
New Super Levelland ISD - Dr. Don Heseman, Superintendent,West Hardin CCISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO

Klein ISD fires employee for ‘senseless and completely unacceptable remarks’ on Charlie Kirk’s death

September 1508:28 AM
 

The Klein Independent School District on Friday announced it has fired an employee for making "senseless and completely unacceptable remarks" on the assassination of Charlie Kirk. "Effective immediately, this individual's employment with Klein ISD has been terminated," the district wrote on social media. "This conduct does not reflect the values, standards, or expectations of our school district and will never be tolerated." view article  arw

Wylie ISD teachers resign following controversial Charlie Kirk social media posts

September 1508:28 AM
 

The Wylie Independent School District confirmed that they have accepted the resignations of two teachers. These resignations come after controversial posts they made online regarding the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk. view article  arw

Celina lowers property tax rate, adopts $382M budget

September 1508:22 AM
 

Celina City Council voted Sept. 9 to lower the city’s property tax rate, continuing a four-year trend, while adopting a $382 million budget to support the community’s rapid growth.  The new property tax rate of $0.576401 per $100 valuation is just over 3% lower than the current rate of $0.598168 per $100 valuation.  What you need to know  Despite the lower tax rate, the average Celina homestead owner will see an increase of about $124 from last year on their city property tax bill due to increasing property values, according to city documents.Celina officials have continuously lowered the city’s property tax rate since fiscal year 2020-21 as the city continues to experience rapid growth. view article  arw

Frisco ISD will discuss closing campuses today

September 1508:20 AM
 

Frisco ISD will discuss closing campuses today. Parents and teachers are concerned that the change will harm students view article  arw

Klein ISD ranked as best workplace for educators in Texas

September 1508:19 AM
 

Klein ISD was named as the top education employer in Texas by Forbes based on feedback from employees, families in the district and other educators. The northwest Harris County school district with more than 53,000 students was named the best workplace for educators back in August, and was also listed as the 33rd top employer statewide. view article  arw

Lawsuit Against ‘Texas Foreign Land Ban’ Pending in Federal Court of Appeals

September 1505:06 AM
 

Texas’ foreign land ban is being challenged in a federal court of appeals. The lawsuit was filed by the Chinese American Legal Defense Alliance, a New Jersey-based nonprofit.  The ban, also known as Senate Bill 17, prohibits foreign adversaries—such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—and entities from those nations from acquiring real estate in Texas. It also includes provisions to allow the attorney general to investigate violations and initiate divestment actions in court. view article  arw

Providing basic care to students does not violate Texas’ parental consent law, state guidance to schools says

September 1505:00 AM
 

The guidance comes in response to confusion over a new state law requiring schools to notify parents whenever students need health care services.  Texas’ new parental consent law does not prevent nurses from administering basic health-related services like providing Band-Aids or checking a student’s temperature, according to updated state guidance sent to school district administrators on Thursday.  The Texas Education Agency’s revised guidance came in response to widespread confusion about Senate Bill 12, a sweeping state law that includes a requirement for schools to obtain written approval from parents before offering to students routine health assistance and medication or conducting medical procedures.  School districts are required to take disciplinary action against any employees who provide such services to students without parental consent. Some districts had interpreted the law as requiring consent for every non-emergency, health-related circumstance. SB 12’s authors last week urged education officials to clarify that the extreme levels of caution exercised by some districts were not necessary for what the lawmakers consider “common sense” practices. view article  arw

Abbott Signs Law He Says Will Ban ‘Sharia Compounds’ in Texas

September 1505:00 AM
 

Gov. Greg Abbott ceremonially signed legislation in McKinney aimed at tightening property protections in response to a controversial Islamic residential development proposed for Collin County.   Abbott has framed the issue as “banning Sharia compounds,” though the legislation does not especially mention any specific religion.  House Bill 4211, authored by State Rep. Candy Noble (R–Lucas) and carried in the Senate by State Sen. Angela Paxton (R–McKinney), creates a framework for regulating “business entity-owned residential arrangements,” an ownership model critics say was used to sidestep state property law in the East Plano Islamic Center’s (EPIC) planned “EPIC City” and “EPIC Ranches” projects. view article  arw

Patrick Slams Abbott’s THC Order as ‘State Seal of Approval’ for Dangerous Drugs

September 1505:00 AM
 

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is pushing back against Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent executive order on THC, warning that the governor’s actions could legitimize dangerous and unregulated drug sales across the state.  In a fiery statement issued Friday, Patrick said the order issued earlier this week—intended to curb youth access to psychoactive THC products—falls far short of what’s needed and sends a dangerous message to an already emboldened industry.  “This is not a personal fight with the governor,” said Patrick. “It is a disagreement on extremely important policy.” view article  arw

Hundreds of layoffs set to hit Houston amid facility closure

September 1504:01 AM
 

The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring due to a recent acquisition view article  arw

Harris County Officials Approve Property Tax Hike Amid Budget Confusion

September 1208:33 AM
 

Harris County officials voted to raise property taxes, even while sparring over whether a budget deficit exists. view article  arw

“Operation Lone Star 2.0”: DPS arresting thousands of undocumented immigrants across Texas to aid Trump’s mass deportation

September 1207:05 AM
 

The Department of Public Safety has shifted from Biden-era border enforcement to helping expel people from the country, a job once exclusively done by federal authorities.  Texas Department of Public Safety officers have helped arrest more than 3,000 undocumented immigrants across the state this year, according to public records obtained by The Texas Tribune that provide the most detailed glimpse yet of how state police are shifting their focus from the border toward aiding the Trump administration’s mass deportation crusade — an effort that state officials have kept largely under wraps.  From late January through early September, DPS recorded 3,131 previously unreported arrests connected to specialty teams created at the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott to help President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, the agency’s records show.  view article  arw

State education board rejects far-right push for more focus on Texas history, less world culture

September 1205:30 AM
 

The Republican-led State Board of Education rejected a proposal favored by conservative activists to overhaul the state’s social studies curriculum by  requiring a heavier concentration of Texas history taught across six grades, instead of the current two.  Instead, after a marathon meeting Wednesday, the board settled on an approach that will more closely integrate state, national and global history, and also focus more lessons on the founding of Western civilization and democracy. Under the plan, Texas history will be the focus of grades three and eight; U.S. history will be the focus of grades four and seven; and grades five and six will center on world history.   Supporters said it would create an “identity” of Texan and American heritage for children at earlier ages.  view article  arw

Houston now has highest poverty rate among America’s most populous cities, new census data shows

September 1205:30 AM
 

Houston has the highest poverty rate among the country’s 10 most populous cities.  About 21.2% of Houston’s population lived below the poverty line last year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Thursday. That means more than 500,000 Houstonians made less than the federal poverty income threshold, which is $15,940 for one person and $32,130 for a household of four.  Houston’s high rate put the city just ahead of Philadelphia’s 19.7% and New York City’s 18.0%. Houston’s ranking above Philadelphia fell within the 1.2% margin of error, meaning the two cities' true positions could be swapped.  view article  arw

DOJ Releases Guidance To Protect Parental Rights

September 1205:26 AM
 

Attorney General Pam Bondi warned that school officials will be held accountable if they threaten law-abiding parents. 
 view article  arw

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Texas State Terminates Professor Who Called for Overthrow of US Government

September 1205:17 AM
 

Texas State University has terminated the employment of a professor who called for the overthrow of the U.S. government over the weekend.  “After a thorough review was conducted of the video recordings of the statements, it became clear to me that their actions amounted to serious professional and personal misconduct,” Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse stated late Wednesday. “Conduct that advocates for inciting violence is directly contrary to the values of Texas State University. I cannot and will not tolerate such behavior.”  “As a result, I have determined that their actions are incompatible with their responsibilities as a faculty member at Texas State University,” Damphousse continued.  “Effective immediately, their employment with Texas State University has been terminated.”  Damphousse was referring to Tom Alter, who was previously an associate professor of history at Texas State. view article  arw

Lt. Gov. Patrick Questions Welsh’s Future at Texas A&M

September 1205:16 AM
 

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is weighing in on the growing controversy at Texas A&M University, openly questioning the leadership of President Mark Welsh following revelations that a children’s literature course included instruction on introducing LGBT topics to minors.  In a post on X, Patrick blasted Welsh’s handling of the scandal: view article  arw

State education board rejects far-right push for more focus on Texas history, less world culture

September 1205:01 AM
 

The Republican-led State Board of Education rejected a proposal favored by conservative activists to overhaul the state’s social studies curriculum by  requiring a heavier concentration of Texas history taught across six grades, instead of the current two.  Instead, after a marathon meeting Wednesday, the board settled on an approach that will more closely integrate state, national and global history, and also focus more lessons on the founding of Western civilization and democracy. Under the plan, Texas history will be the focus of grades three and eight; U.S. history will be the focus of grades four and seven; and grades five and six will center on world history.   Supporters said it would create an “identity” of Texan and American heritage for children at earlier ages.  view article  arw

Goose Creek CISD teacher under fire for comments about Charlie Kirk’s death

September 1205:00 AM
 

An online campaign to fire a Goose Creek Consolidated ISD teacher has gone viral following her comments regarding the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, one of several teachers facing backlash for their response. Screenshots of Jennifer Courtemanche’s Facebook post surfaced on multiple platforms Wednesday afternoon, garnering calls for her dismissal from the school district. view article  arw

Gov. Greg Abbott orders minors banned from THC products

September 1205:00 AM
 

The governor’s order came shortly after the Legislature failed to ban or further regulate hemp-derived THC products by the end of this year’s second special session.  THC products will remain largely legal in Texas, but will be banned for minors under a new executive order by Gov. Greg Abbott. view article  arw

Viral Westfield valedictorian DaVion Tatum is now a Harvard grad making history again in Spring ISD

September 1205:00 AM
 

When DaVion Tatum made history as Westfield High School's inaugural Black, male valedictorian four years ago, his college application story went viral. He applied to more than 20 universities, including seven Ivy League schools. On Ivy Day, when all eight Ivy League schools release their admission decisions for first-year students, Tatum was shocked to learn that all of his applications had been accepted.  At the time, 2021 marked a record-low acceptance rate for Tatum's dream school, Harvard University. Out of 57,435 applicants, just 1,968 students made the cut that year — fortunately, Tatum was one of them. view article  arw

Charlie Kirk to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom, Trump says at 9/11 memorial

September 1205:00 AM
 

Slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, President Donald Trump said during a 9/11 memorial ceremony on Thursday.  Before paying tribute to people who lost their lives during and in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, the president praised Kirk’s advocacy for conservatism, particularly for young people. view article  arw

Whitesboro Postpones Property Tax Increase Over Legal Concerns

September 1109:00 AM
 

Council members tabled votes on the tax rate and budget after State Rep. Shelley Luther questioned the city’s compliance with a new state law.   Whitesboro’s elected city officials tabled consideration of a controversial property tax increase over concerns it might not be legal due to a new state law that limits tax rates if municipalities fail to comply with audit requirements.  Council members were prepared to vote Tuesday night on a tax rate that is 51 percent higher than last year’s rate and would cost average Whitesboro homeowners an extra $498 in city property taxes—a 61 percent increase.  A standing-room-only crowd of Whitesboro residents showed up to speak against the increase, which they said would have a devastating impact on home and business owners. view article  arw

After THC Ban Stalls in Legislature, Abbott Responds With Executive Action

September 1109:00 AM
 

Gov. Abbott’s executive order bans THC products for those under the age of 21.  After two special sessions failed to produce a legislative deal on banning the sale of intoxicating THC products in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott has taken unilateral action—though limited in scope.   On Wednesday, he issued an executive order implementing a series of new restrictions aimed at limiting access to the controversial substances.  The move comes after the House declined to take up Senate bills that would have outlawed nearly all psychoactive cannabis-derived products currently sold in vape shops and convenience stores. The Senate passed the bill during both special sessions this summer, but the House adjourned without addressing it.  Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who championed the ban, had blamed the breakdown on a lack of agreement among the state’s top leaders. view article  arw

State Fair of Texas Keeps Controversial Firearms Ban In Place


September 1108:50 AM
 

The policy was first adopted in 2024 and has been continually challenged in Texas’ courts  In preparation for the upcoming State Fair of Texas, the board of directors has released this year’s safety policies, which still include prohibiting the licensed carrying of firearms by attendees.  According to the State Fair of Texas’ safety and security policies for this year’s event, even those with a license who would normally be allowed to carry a firearm on state-owned property will not be permitted to do so.  After allowing lawful carrying for 135 years, the event banned firearms in 2024 following a 2023 incident in which an unlicensed attendee shot and injured three people. view article  arw

Texas A&M Is Offering a ‘Race and Ethnicity’ Course This Fall

September 1108:46 AM
 

Students are assigned leftist readings, including an article by Ibram X. Kendi.  Texas A&M is offering a sociology course at its College Station campus this fall that promotes a racialized worldview. The university is already under fire after undercover recordings exposed an instructor encouraging the promotion of the LGBT agenda to children.  The class, Introduction to Race and Ethnicity, is part of the university’s core curriculum. Its syllabus outlines key topics, including “European colonization and its racial implications,” “racialized systems in modern American society,” race and wealth inequality, and immigration  The course textbook is “Racial and Ethnic Groups” by R.T. Schaefer. While a preview of the required textbook was not available, chapter titles and topics from the 15th edition are available. view article  arw

Gatesville ISD Teacher Pleads Guilty To Sexting 15-Year-Old Student

September 1108:40 AM
 

Christine Cockrell was sentenced to eight years of probation as part of her plea deal.  A now-former Gatesville Independent School District teacher was sentenced to eight years of probation after she pleaded guilty to sending a 15-year-old male student nude pictures on Instagram.  The victim’s family reportedly approved of the plea deal.  Christine Paige Cockrell, 54, was an eighth grade teacher at Gatesville Junior High when she was arrested in May 2024 for exchanging sexually explicit messages with the Gatesville High School student. view article  arw

Texas State University fires associate professor for ‘controversial statements,’ inciting violence

September 1108:34 AM
 

Texas State University fires associate professor for 'controversial statements,' inciting violence   Texas State University announced Wednesday that it had fired associate history professor Thomas Alter for “controversial statements” at a conference that advocated “for inciting violence.”  University President Kelly Damphousse said in a statement that he learned Alter had made comments this weekend that amounted to “serious professional and personal misconduct.” Damphousse said he fired Alter after determining that his actions were incompatible with his responsibilities as a faculty member. view article  arw

Mother demands answers after daughter mistakenly sent home on wrong San Antonio ISD bus demands answers after daughter mistakenly sent home on wrong San Antonio ISD bus

September 1108:30 AM
 

SAN ANTONIO - A mother is demanding answers from San Antonio Independent School District after her 6-year-old daughter was sent home on a school bus she was never supposed to be on. view article  arw

Pasadena ISD addresses comments reportedly made by employee in wake of Charlie Kirk’s death

September 1108:28 AM
 

Pasadena ISD issued a statement late Wednesday night denouncing comments reportedly made by an employee after the shooting death of 31-year-old conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk. The district described the comments as "inappropriate and insensitive." It's unclear what was actually said in the comments. view article  arw

Pasadena ISD addresses employee comments on Charlie Kirk’s death

September 1108:27 AM
 

Pasadena Independent School District said it is addressing inappropriate and insensitive comments made by an employee regarding the recent death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In a statement posted online Wednesday, Superintendent Toni Lopez said the remarks are being handled administratively and emphasized they do not reflect the district’s values, standards, or expectations. view article  arw

Beaumont ISD sees fewer distractions in classrooms after Yondr pouch implemented

September 1108:25 AM
 

A new state law requiring students to lock away phones and other devices during the school day is already showing results in Beaumont ISD classrooms, according to district officials. It’s been just a month since students returned to school without their phones, but staff say the change has improved focus and interaction. “The kids are actually really conversing more with their instructor, conversing more with themselves,” said Randall Maxwell, the district’s senior director of student support. view article  arw

Austin ISD considers possible school closures after poor state performance

September 1108:24 AM
 

The future of many Austin ISD schools is uncertain after several campuses have not met state standards year after year. view article  arw

Midland ISD responds to city’s frustrations over roads projects

September 1108:24 AM
 

The city of Midland has been vocal about its frustration with Midland ISD over it having to come up with funding to build and modify roads for the school district’s new high schools. Midland ISD has since responded. view article  arw

Baylor graduate student interning at Midway ISD removed after ‘inappropriate’ comment about Charlie Kirk

September 1108:23 AM
 

A Baylor University graduate student assigned to Midway Middle School as an intern made “highly inappropriate posts and comments” on social media following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, said Midway Middle School Principal Kayla Brown
Principal. Brown said the individual who made the posts is not a Midway ISD employee, rather, a student-teacher intern. He will no longer be student-teaching with Midway ISD. view article  arw

 
 
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