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

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

Corpus Christi’s crucial refineries look for alternate water supplies amid looming water crisis Companies that own refineries in Corpus Christi say they are working to secure alternative water sources to maintain operations and prevent a shortage of gasoline and jet fuel in Texas and beyond as the city scrambles to delay or avoid a rapidly-escalating water crisis. The city earlier this week said it could enter a water emergency in as soon as two months; at that point the city would have roughly six months before supply could no longer meet demand. With gasoline prices rising amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, water limitations in the Coastal Bend — a growing fuel and chemical hub — could further drive up prices, industry officials said.
Texas education board approves 4,200 corrections in Bible-infused curriculum

Taxpayers will bear the cost of fixing errors in learning materials published by the Texas Education Agency. The curriculum has drawn attention for its references to Christianity and the Bible. The Texas Education Agency received final approval Wednesday evening for roughly 4,200 corrections and changes to its elementary and secondary school curriculum. Voting 9-6, the State Board of Education approved the changes to Bluebonnet Learning after delaying a vote in January. Members had said they needed more time to review copyright concerns, formatting errors and typos.
Houston ISD trustees to make final decision on closing 12 schools

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston ISD officials are expected to finalize plans on Thursday to close 12 schools. RELATED: Houston ISD to close 12 schools in upcoming 2026-27 school year, district says This comes as multiple elected officials have asked the district to delay the decision, and, according to the district, 76 people have already signed up to speak at the HISD board meeting. District officials told Eyewitness News that there have been 24 meetings with HISD families over the past two weeks. ABC13 spoke with parents, teachers, and elected officials who say two weeks is not enough time for families to meaningfully participate in this process. HISD provided a list of these schools as being slated to close:
Galveston ISD becomes latest local school district to reject daily prayer periods, Bible readings

Houston ISD and several other area districts have voted against adopting designated prayer sessions, which are optional for students and staff under Senate Bill 11, while Magnolia ISD has approved them. All Texas districts face a March 1 deadline to make a decision about whether or not to implement them. Galveston ISD on Wednesday became the latest local school district to reject school prayer periods, which are permitted by a new Texas law.
Tyler-area school districts evaluate ties with Lifetouch amid corporate controversy

Several East Texas school districts are considering reviewing or terminating their contracts with Lifetouch following public scrutiny of the company’s corporate ownership. The controversy stems from alleged financial ties between Leon Black, the former CEO of Lifetouch’s parent firm, and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019. Following the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act in late 2025, mandating the release of millions of previously sealed Department of Justice records, and the recent 3.5 million-page “document dump” of the files, the public has raised concerns about any entities with ties to the individual named in the Epstein files. Read more at: https://tylerpaper.com/2026/02/17/tyler-area-school-districts-evaluate-ties-with-lifetouch-amid-corporate-controversy/ Black was recently mentioned in the newly released files. He resigned from Apollo in 2021. at: https://tylerpaper.com/2026/02/17/tyler-area-school-districts-evaluate-ties-with-lifetouch-amid-corporate-controversy/

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Tyler-area school districts evaluate ties with Lifetouch amid corporate controversy

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Several East Texas school districts are considering reviewing or terminating their contracts with Lifetouch following public scrutiny of the company’s corporate ownership. The controversy stems from alleged financial ties between Leon Black, the former CEO of Lifetouch’s parent firm, and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019. Following the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act in late 2025, mandating the release of millions of previously sealed Department of Justice records, and the recent 3.5 million-page “document dump” of the files, the public has raised concerns about any entities with ties to the individual named in the Epstein files. Read more at: https://tylerpaper.com/2026/02/17/tyler-area-school-districts-evaluate-ties-with-lifetouch-amid-corporate-controversy/ Black was recently mentioned in the newly released files. He resigned from Apollo in 2021. at: https://tylerpaper.com/2026/02/17/tyler-area-school-districts-evaluate-ties-with-lifetouch-amid-corporate-controversy/ view article

READ! How Radioactive Oil and Gas Waste Could Lie Beneath a North Texas Elementary School

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On a cold winter morning in Johnson County, at the southwestern edge of the booming Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, 52-year-old Lee Oldham stands beside the Pleasant View Elementary School and wonders what the drilling waste he helped lay underneath might mean for the children inside. Surrounding the school is the partially complete 2,500-home Silo Mills development that will supply it with children and that is also built atop drilling waste, according to satellite maps and interviews. The first families moved in two years ago. view article

Momentum is building to meet electricity demand in Texas with small nuclear reactors

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The first small modular nuclear reactor could be powering an industrial plant in Texas early in the next decade. And the state is pushing to become the leading site for testing and building the technology. Less than three years after Gov. Greg Abbott announced the creation of the Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group, Texas has become one of the main testing grounds in the United States for small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), a technology long discussed but with few real-world examples to show for it. view article

Early voting for the Texas 2026 primaries begins Tuesday. Here’s what to know.

February 1705:00 AM

Early voting in person runs from Feb. 17-27. This guide explains your rights at Texas polls. Voting for the 2026 primaries starts Tuesday. Texas Republican and Democrat voters will pick which candidate they want to represent their interests and their party on the ballot for the November general election. Before you head to the polls, you should know you have rights as a voter and there are certain rules in place at voting locations about what you can bring and wear. You also need an approved photo ID to vote in person. view article

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

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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 view article

Cy-Fair ISD school board votes to restore textbook chapters that were dropped by previous board

February 1105:00 AM

Cy-Fair ISD board votes to reinstate removed textbook chapters The specific lessons and topics addressed in the chapters include climate change, vaccinations, cultural diversity, depopulation and humans’ impact on the Earth and its ecosystems. view article

“We are ready”: Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says U.S., Texas ready to fight parasitic fly

February 1009:00 AM

The New World Screworm fly poses a billion-dollar threat to the state’s economy. The United States and Texas are fully prepared to combat a parasitic fly that poses a billion-dollar threat to the Texas economy, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Monday. During a visit to the Rio Grande Valley with Gov. Greg Abbott, Rollins said proactive steps by the USDA and state response teams had prepared the region to eradicate New World Screwworm. This parasitic fly lays eggs in open wounds, posing a threat to livestock. Texas leads the U.S. in cattle production, making the screwworm an extraordinary risk to the industry. Ranchers and other agriculture advocates have sounded the alarm about screwworm for more than a year. Cases of screwworm have been detected in Mexico, as close as 70 miles from the border in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. view article

Judson ISD school board proposes termination of superintendent during special meeting

February 0608:29 AM

The Judson Independent School District School Board voted to propose termination of the employment contract for superintendent Milton ‘Rob’ Fields III on Wednesday evening. The vote comes after months of debate between board members, including at least four agenda items over the last year, on whether to terminate Fields due to an ongoing, closed-door investigation. view article

Clyde mourns two teens killed in train crash as community rallies around family

February 0605:00 AM

CLYDE, Texas — A train accident occurred on Sunday, resulting in the death of two Clyde High School students, Brileigh and Kyler Dailey. RELATED | Train and truck collision claims lives of two Clyde High School students KTXS spoke with Bryan Allen, the Superintendent of Clyde CISD, to find out how they're providing support during this hard time. "All I could think was, 'please let this not be one of our kids,'" Allen said. "Didn't even run through my mind that it could have been two of them." view article

Commissioner Morath names Levi Fuller Inspector General for Educator Misconduct

February 0409:15 AM

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.” view article

Texas’ Education Savings Accounts are going live this week. Here’s what to know.

February 0405:30 AM

Texas families will soon be able to access $1 billion in taxpayer dollars through education savings accounts, also known as school vouchers, to pay for private school tuition, tutoring, transportation and several other education-related costs. Passed during the 89th legislative session, the state is calling the universal program Texas Education Freedom Accounts. Families can start applying Wednesday, Feb. 4. The application portal closes March 17 with selected families getting funds for the 2026-27 school year. State officials estimate the first year of TEFAs will serve about 100,000 families, with awards averaging about $10,000. view article

Texas families can now apply for private school vouchers. Here’s what to know.

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The application period will close March 17. If demand exceeds the $1 billion available, the state will prioritize students based on family income and whether they have a disability. view article

UIL - Reclassification & Realignment Release Information

February 0305:00 AM

The 2026-28 alignments have been posted for volleyball, basketball and football. You can access this information HERE. view article

The ultimate guide to finding a school in Houston

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Your one-stop shop for information on Houston public, charter and private schools. view article

States that once led in child vaccination fall as they expand exemptions

February 0208:30 AM

Mississippi and West Virginia lose top spots to Connecticut and New York, a Stateline analysis finds. States that were leaders in childhood vaccination before the pandemic are among those losing ground as exemptions and unfounded skepticism take hold, encouraged by the Trump administration’s stance under U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Expanded exemptions for parents are likely to drop both Mississippi and West Virginia from the top national rankings they held before the pandemic, according to a Stateline analysis of federal data. Other states like Florida, Idaho, Louisiana and Montana also are pushing the envelope on vaccine choice. view article

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The board of trustees of the Medina Valley Independent School District has contracted with Mr. Jim Dunlap of Arrow Educational Services, Inc. to assist them in their search for a new superintendent. Information and the application process is available on arrowsearchinc.com and the TASA Supersearch page.

Gov. Greg Abbott demands Cy-Fair ISD cancel Islamic Games event: ‘Not welcome in Texas’

January 2108:46 AM

Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to Cy-Fair ISD leaders Wednesday demanding that they cancel a sporting event with the Islamic Games of North America scheduled for later this year, citing alleged ties to the Council on American-Islamic Relations, which Abbott recently declared a "foreign terrorist organization." "You cannot invite such dangers through the front doors of our schools," he wrote. "Radical Islamic extremism is not welcome in Texas — and certainly not in our schools." The move comes after the Dallas-area Grapevine-Colleyville ISD canceled a similar event on Tuesday, saying that they had learned that CAIR New Jersey was a sponsor of a related event at one point, according to news reports. view article

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Real Texans: Daniel Hayworth on the Threat of Islamification

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On this edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with Pastor Daniel Hayworth. As a former Army officer, school planter, and now full-time pastor, Daniel explains why Texans must understand the threats posed by the Islamification of the Lone Star State. view article

UT-Austin Accelerates Consolidation of Ethnic and Gender Studies Programs

April 0708:38 AM

The move had previously been anticipated for fall 2027. The University of Texas at Austin appears poised to expedite a previously announced consolidation of ethnic and gendr studies coursework within the College of Liberal Arts. Interim liberal arts Dean David Sosa sent an email to faculty late last week in which he stated that the consolidation “will be finalized by Fall 2026.” A left-wing media outlet reported the provost’s office wants these changes to be in lace before state lawmakers return in January 2027. A university spokesman disputed this characterization, stating that “the academic calendar is what’s driving the timeline.” “Anytime we implement structural changes to academic units we want those completed by the start of an academic year to avoid disruption,” the spokesman continued. “This is a common-sense administrative practice.” view article

South Texas Federal Prosecutors File Record-Breaking Number of Illegal Immigration Cases 

April 0708:30 AM

The U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the southern and western districts of Texas continue to report a high volume of illegal immigration cases and related crimes.  The U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the southern and western districts of Texas continue to report a high volume of illegal immigration cases and related crimes.  Last week, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas reported over 500 cases filed, a new record high set since the implementation of Operation Take Back America. These cases include charges filed for illegal entry, reentry following prior removal, and human smuggling crimes. The district reports that many of these individuals have prior felony charges, which include narcotics, assault, immigration offenses, and firearm charges. view article

Where Fort Worth ISD Ranks In Texas Superintendent Pay During State Takeover

April 0708:29 AM

Fort Worth ISD’s new superintendent, Peter Licata, will be paid $1,384.62 per day as acting superintendent, a prorated rate based on former Superintendent Karen Molinar’s $367,000 base salary. As previously reported by The Dallas Express, the Texas Education Agency recently took over Fort Worth ISD’s school board and superintendent position. Licata will serve as the acting superintendent, replacing former superintendent Karen Molinar. view article

Carthage ISD Superintendent Resigns; Interim Named

April 0708:29 AM

The Carthage ISD Board of Trustees accepted the voluntary resignation of Superintendent Jarrod Bitter during a special-called meeting held Monday evening. Following the resignation, the board appointed Dr. Glen Hambrick to serve as interim superintendent. The appointment is effective immediately. view article

Waskom ISD names interim superintendent after previous superintendent’s death in Shreveport crash

April 0708:29 AM

The Waskom Independent School District Board of Trustees has appointed an interim superintendent after the previous one recently died in a car wreck in Shreveport. On Monday, April 6, the school district announced the appointment of Ross Boyett as interim superintendent. Boyett has nearly three decades of experience in education; the school district says he has a strong track record of “supporting students, empowering staff, and leading with integrity.” view article

Carthage ISD school board accepts superintendent’s resignation

April 0708:29 AM

An administrative change has occurred following a special-called school board meeting Monday night. According to the district, Supt. Jarrod Bitter submitted his resignation to the board during that meeting. The resignation was expected. Dr. Glen Hambrick, a former Carthage ISD superintendent and still a Carthage resident, has been appointed interim superintendent. view article

Chris Clark officially named Leander ISD superintendent, effective immediately

April 0708:27 AM

Leander ISD has officially hired Chris Clark, Ed.D., as the district’s superintendent, finalizing the decision during the Board of Trustees’ April 2 meeting. The board’s vote came after the state-required 21-day waiting period that followed Clark being named the lone finalist in March. Clark assumes the role effective immediately. view article

Georgetown ISD delays opening of 2 campuses until 2027

April 0708:26 AM

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

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

April 0708:26 AM

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

Keller ISD joint committees recommend school closures amid declining enrollment

April 0708:25 AM

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

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

April 0708:24 AM

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

Keller ISD could close 4 schools in 2027-2028

April 0708:22 AM

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

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

April 0708:22 AM

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

Amarillo ISD offers new hybrid, virtual learning for student choice

April 0708:19 AM

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

What to know about Lubbock ISD’s district optimization plan

April 0708:18 AM

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

Dripping Springs ISD opens out-of-district transfer applications

April 0708:17 AM

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

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