Christian activist David Barton will advise Texas State Board of Education during social studies overhaul

Before finalizing changes to Texas’ social studies standards next summer, the Republican-dominated State Board of Education will consider input from a conservative Christian activist who views church-state separation as a myth and the Ten Commandments as foundational to American education.Announced by Republican members Brandon Hall and Julie Pickren last week, David Barton will serve as one of several expert content advisers to the board as it develops a new social studies agenda that will dedicate more time across school grades to Texas and U.S. history while placing less attention on world history and cultures. Board members can nominate content advisers to review and provide feedback during the revision process. Barton served in a similar role when the board revised its social studies standards in 2010. His appointment comes ahead of what are expected to be intense debates about Texas’ social studies framework, specifically how and what students should learn about history. Those discussions will take place as Texas’ Republican leaders increasingly push to inject Christian beliefs and values into public school classrooms.
Texas Democratic Party’s move to Dallas prompts top staff exodus, roils organization ahead of 2026

Six months into his tenure as chair of the Texas Democratic Party, Kendall Scudder is moving the party’s headquarters from Austin to his hometown of Dallas, prompting an exodus of top staff and throwing the party into a state of upheaval ahead of a critical midterm election, according to interviews with over a dozen people familiar with the dynamics. Every member of the party’s top staff, including the executive director, chief of staff and two communications staffers, is departing after Scudder required them to agree to move to Dallas by November — or else be laid off. A fifth top staffer has already quit, and more departures among the seven other staffers are expected.
How a SIM farm like the one found near the UN threatens telecom networks

The U.S. Secret Service has found and is quietly dismantling a massive network of “SIM farms” across the New York area just as world leaders gather for meetings at the United Nations
Texas Education Agency Investigates Teachers’ Posts on Charlie Kirk Assassination 

More than 200 Texas teachers from government-run schools are currently under investigation.  The Texas Education Agency is investigating more than a hundred Texas teachers over their social media posts regarding conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Late last week, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath sent a letter to superintendents acknowledging that the agency had been made aware of teachers sharing social media posts celebrating Kirk’s assassination and was actively investigating the situation. To date, 281 Texas teachers from government schools are under investigation by the TEA.

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POLICE: Man shoots woman then turns gun on self

September 2608:10 AM

Two shootings Thursday morning left a woman injured and her alleged shooter dead. At 10:57 a.m. Thursday the Orange County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a shooting near the 3700 block of Granger Lane in Orangefield. Due to the close proximity of the reported shooting to the Orangefield Independent School District and local daycares, school district officials and daycares were notified, and lockdown procedures were initiated. view article

Five troubling themes that show where CDC vaccine policy is headed

September 2605:31 AM

Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee, recently reconstituted by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., met to debate changes to childhood immunizations and coronavirus vaccines. The final votes could have been worse, but the advisers’ comments offered a troubling preview of what lies ahead. view article

Judge orders Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s divorce records sealed from public

September 2605:27 AM

The judge currently handling Attorney General Ken Paxton’s divorce case has decided to shield the records in the case from public disclosure. Judge Ray Wheless, a Republican serving as the regional administrative judge for North Texas, ordered the case records be sealed Friday. He was brought on to the case after the judge originally assigned to the case, Jill Renfro Willis, recused herself. While Willis did not give a reason for her recusal, she and her husband, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis, have longtime ties to the Paxtons. Sealing the court records means the public will not have access to further filings in the case, which has garnered significant public interest given the Paxtons’ political prominence and past links between the attorney general’s infidelity and allegations of corruption. view article

A parent’s guide to Texas’ complicated special education system: IEP, IDEA, ARDs

September 2605:22 AM

The Houston Chronicle asked four special education advocates, parents and experts to help decode Texas' often-confusing and ever-changing special education system for parents. Those panelists covered legal rights, common challenges and concrete strategies families can use to advocate for their children effectively within the school system. view article

Parents of last missing camper Cile Steward demand Camp Mystic not reopen.

September 2605:00 AM

The parents of Cile Steward, the last camper who has yet to be found from Camp Mystic, demanded on Thursday that the private camp not reopen its doors next summer as the search for their daughter's body continues. CiCi and Will Steward sent a letter to the Christian summer getaway destination for girls on Wednesday, following its announcement of resuming operations at Camp Mystic Cypress Lake next year. view article

Hundreds of Texas teachers are on H-1B visas. Could that change after Trump’s new $100k fee?

September 2605:00 AM

With the Trump administration’s announcement of a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, companies are scrambling to determine whether the high-skill workers they want to hire are worth the fee. But the steep cost could shut out one group of employers entirely: Texas public schools, which have historically employed more foreign teachers under the program than any other state education system. view article

Greg Abbott calls out Houston imam as GOP goes all in on targeting Sharia law

September 2605:00 AM

Qasim ibn Ali Khan is a Houston imam. He has waged a campaign against Muslim-owned businesses that sell products forbidden in Islam, like alcohol, pork and lottery tickets. Such talk has gone viral among right-wing activists warning of “Sharia patrols” in Texas. That talk has also caught the attention of Gov. Greg Abbott, who recently scolded the imam over the matter. view article

Leander ISD weighs school closures amid budget shortfall

September 2508:34 AM

LEANDER, Texas — Parents and staff across Leander ISD are voicing concern as trustees consider closing three elementary schools to address projected budget deficits and declining enrollment view article

Westwood leads state in Merit Scholarship semifinalists

September 2508:34 AM

ROUND ROCK, Texas — More than 100 Round Rock ISD students have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, including 63 from Westwood High School, the most from any Texas campus. view article

TEA Commissioner presents 2025 State of Education Report to Dallas Regional Chamber

September 2508:31 AM

Each year, the Texas Education Agency takes a bird's-eye view of what’s happening across public schools in Texas. Those findings are compiled into a report and inform everyone from legislators to school districts and the families they serve. On Wednesday, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath presented his 2025 State of Education Report to the Dallas Regional Chamber in its annual luncheon focused on education. Here’s what we learned: view article

Texas History Offers Warnings amid Rash of Faculty Firings

September 2508:30 AM

very day that classes are held at the University of Texas at Austin, a procession of students enter Homer Rainey Hall, which houses the Department of French and Italian. How many of them know who Rainey was? He is certainly not a saint in the pantheon of Texas history—a diverse bunch that includes, depending on who you ask, Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, Juan Seguín, Audie Murphy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Barbara Jordan, Larry McMurtry, and George W. Bush. view article

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September 2508:30 AM

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Roughly 280 complaints filed against Texas teachers for alleged comments on killing of Charlie Kirk

September 2508:28 AM

The Texas Education Agency is investigating more than 280 complaints against teachers who have been accused of making inappropriate comments online about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death as several educators across the state have already been punished for allegedly doing so. In the days since Kirk was shot and killed during an event he hosted at Utah Valley University, lawmakers and activists have called for the firings and removals of anyone mocking Kirk or celebrating his death. The TEA said in a statement Wednesday that it is still in the review process for the complaints, and that any firings or other disciplinary actions would have been at school districts' discretion. view article

TEA Commissioner visits Aquilla ISD after A rating received for 2024-25 year

September 2508:28 AM

After preparing for a week, Aquilla ISD welcomed the Texas Education Agency’s Commissioner to their campus early Wednesday morning. TEA Commissioner Mike Morath toured classrooms, meeting teachers and students while learning about the school’s history and plans for future upgrades planned for Fall 2026. Commissioner Morath requested to see the school district after hearing about what they have achieved in the past year. view article

Coppell ISD considers school closure, program move to address $8 million shortfall

September 2508:28 AM

Despite being one of the best school districts in the state, the Coppell ISD is struggling with low enrollment and is forced to consider closing schools and firing teachers and staff. Coppell ISD has named Town Center Elementary as a campus that may close next year to help narrow an $8 million budget gap, and it’s not the only school impacted. view article

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Comal ISD parents sound off on new Ten Commandments lawsuit now in federal court

September 2508:27 AM

Another San Antonio-area school district is caught in a legal battle over Texas’ new law that requires donated posters of the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms. The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and other religious freedom groups brought a lawsuit Monday against 14 Texas school districts, including the Comal Independent School District, which they say have “pressed forward with actually posting (Senate Bill 10) displays in classrooms, or have confirmed they will do so shortly.” view article

Georgetown ISD among Texas school districts sued over display of Ten Commandments in classrooms

September 2508:27 AM

Pflugerville ISD student allegedly brings knives to Dessau Elementary

September 2508:25 AM

A student is being investigated after allegedly bringing two knives to Dessau Elementary and threatening students and a staff member on Tuesday. Principal Daniela Guardiola sent a letter to families following the incident informing them that a serious incident took place on campus. view article

Austin’s Children Deserve More than a Test Score

September 2508:23 AM

Earlier this month, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced that 12 Austin-area schools with an “F” rating could be closed. For many families, this isn’t just a policy decision—it’s a direct threat to thousands of children’s educational stability and their communities’ future. view article

Tom Bean ISD proposing $22 million bond to upgrade aging athletic facilities, classrooms

September 2508:22 AM

Tom Bean ISD voters will decide on November 4th on a $22 million bond proposal. Parents, coaches, and administrators have all expressed how important this bond is for the district. “We’ve grown by about 10% over the past two years, so [this is] preparing for future growth,” said Steve Goodman, Tom Bean ISD Superintendent. view article

United ISD schools on two-hour delay due to heavy rain, flooding

September 2508:22 AM

The second of Laredo's two major school districts has made changes to its schedule due to the inclement weather in the area. United Independent School District announced Thursday morning before 6 a.m. that its schools would be operating under a delayed start due to the downpour and flooded streets around the area. view article

Midland ISD releases names of employees resigned amid special education investigation

September 2508:20 AM

Six employees at Midland ISD’s South Elementary have resigned and two administrators remain under investigation following claims of misconduct in special education classrooms, prompting a multi-agency investigation and increased oversight across the district. Following last week’s initial statement regarding an investigation into classroom practices in special education classrooms at South Elementary, Midland ISD remains committed to transparency while acknowledging that some details cannot be disclosed during the ongoing investigation. view article

Fort Worth ISD approves biblical-laced curriculum and new campus model for underperforming schools

September 2508:20 AM

Dr. Molinar’s big proposal involves placing seven campuses on a new resource model, giving her the power to keep only teachers who meet the highest standards. "They are identified as being in the top third of teachers across the state. That is huge based on the ACE model from Dallas ISD and saw several campuses go from F to B in one year," said Bridget Worley, chief impact officer at The Commit Partnership. view article

Bastrop ISD celebrates opening of Adelton Elementary School

September 2508:18 AM

Bastrop Independent School District marked a significant milestone with the dedication and ribbon-cutting for Adelton Elementary School, the district's ninth and newest elementary campus, on Wednesday. The 105,000-square-foot school, funded by a bond approved by voters in May 2023, opened in August and now serves over 500 students from Pre-K through fifth grade. view article

Lubbock ISD Town Halls: Help Shape the Future of Our District

September 2508:18 AM

The Lubbock Independent School District (Lubbock ISD) is excited to announce a series of town hall meetings designed to engage community members and stakeholders in meaningful discussions about proposed changes and enhancements in the district. Over the next several weeks, town halls will be hosted in each of the voting districts served by the Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees, beginning with District 5 on Tuesday (Sept. 30). These meetings will provide an opportunity for participants to share their thoughts and ask questions about the district. The town halls represent Lubbock ISD’s commitment to transparency and collaborative decision-making as the school district works to benefit the community and every child and family served by the district every day. view article

Canyon ISD hosts Agriculture Days for 4th grade students

September 2508:10 AM

Canyon ISD hosted Agriculture Days for their fourth grade students this week. Students rotated through stations on agriculture, animals, crops and more. All the presentations were led by local agriculture leaders and CISD high school students. Many of these students have not been able to have this experience with agriculture before today. view article

Lufkin ISD investigating report of unloaded gun at middle school

September 2508:10 AM

Lufkin ISD says it is investigating after an unloaded gun was brought to the Lufkin Middle School campus earlier in September. The district says it received a report Monday and has confirmed that more than one student witnessed a gun on the middle school campus on Sept. 12. The district, in a statement, said it was working on recommending further measures to enhance campus security and reminded students, parents and guardians that failing to report incidents was “unacceptable.” view article

Experts say Chagas disease should be considered ‘endemic’ based on Texas data. What does that mean?

September 2408:57 AM

Health experts hope data out of Texas will raise awareness about a type of infection commonly spread through kissing bugs. Researchers with Texas A&M University and the Texas Department of State Health Services analyzed state health data and found it supports classifying Chagas Disease as endemic in the U.S., meaning consistently present in a community like the common cold and strains of influenza. The U.S. doesn't have standardized surveillance of Chagas, and that can make its presence difficult to study. view article

Liberty-Eylau ISD board votes to continue armed security, open line of credit

September 2408:00 AM

TEXARKANA, Texas -- Liberty-Eylau Independent School District held a regular school board meeting Thursday and made decisions regarding school security officers and financial decisions for the district. Superintendent Jeff Wright asked the board to approve the continued use of armed security officers on LEISD campuses, referring to a recently enacted statute. view article

‘Absolute panic’: New $100,000 H-1B visa fee expected to hit North Texas har

September 2405:10 AM

The White House clarified its change to H-1B visas after workers, companies and foreign governments scrambled to respond to its latest immigration crackdown. The surprise order from the Trump administration imposing a new $100,000 fee on some visas set off a day of frantic travel as workers, companies and foreign governments scrambled to respond to Washington's latest immigration crackdown. By the time the White House clarified that existing holders of the H-1B visas for skilled workers were not affected, the chaos had already been sewn: U.S. allies expressed concern and their nationals abandoned holidays, business trips and plans to see their families as they raced back to America before the new rules took effect Sunday. view article

CHAGAS DISEASE IN THE UNITED STATES A Community Science Program

September 2405:00 AM

lease explore to learn more about kissing bugs, the parasite they transmit, and how you can submit your insects and observations to our research program. view article

West Texas wants to sell its natural gas to AI data centers, but has few options for transporting it

September 2308:35 AM

Other smaller oil and gas producing regions in the state are better poised to help power the growing data center market, a new report found. ODESSA — Big data centers that power the artificial intelligence industry demand an abundance of energy. West Texas — known for producing 40% of the nation’s crude oil — also has an extraordinary amount of natural gas that could power those data centers. But the region lacks adequate infrastructure to convert the gas, a byproduct of pumping oil, into electricity and transmit it to the growing industry, experts said. “Meeting this unprecedented demand takes more than production alone,” said Ed Longanecker, president of the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association, a trade group. “It requires a strong network of pipelines and infrastructure to move natural gas efficiently and ensure reliable power for end users. In Texas, expanding this network has never been more important to keep pace with growth.” view article

Georgetown ISD among Texas school districts sued over display of Ten Commandments in classrooms

September 2308:33 AM

The American Civil Liberties Union and Americans United for Separation of Church and State, along with other civil rights groups, filed a second lawsuit in federal court Monday to stop more Texas public school districts from displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Earlier this summer, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 10 into law, requiring every public school classroom in the state to include a poster with the Ten Commandments. Last month, the groups — who are representing Texas families of varying religious and nonreligious backgrounds — successfully argued for a preliminary injunction against 11 school districts in Texas’ largest metropolitan areas. While issuing the injunction, U.S. Judge Fred Biery wrote the new law "likely violates both the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment” to the U.S. Constitution. "This [new] lawsuit is a continuation of our work to defend the First Amendment and ensure that government officials stay out of personal family decisions," said Chloe Kempf, a staff attorney at the ACLU Texas. "All students — regardless of their race or religious background — should feel accepted and free to be themselves in Texas public schools." view article

“Bathroom bill” aimed at trans people signed into law after decade of failed attempts

September 2308:30 AM

Senate Bill 8, which goes into effect on Dec. 4, restricts bathroom use in government buildings and schools to the sex assigned at birth. view article

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