Trials of two Uvalde school officers see delays amid federal lawsuit, venue change

Pete Arredondo, the district’s former police chief, and ex-officer Adrian Gonzales face charges over the slow law enforcement response to the 2022 school shooting. The trials for the two former school police officers facing charges over the slow law enforcement response to the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde will be delayed, and one will be moved out of the city where the attack occurred, their lawyers said Tuesday. Former Uvalde schools police chief Pete Arredondo and officer Adrian Gonzales have pleaded not guilty to dozens of counts of child endangerment and abandonment in connection with the massacre at Robb Elementary School. Both men were set to stand trial on Oct. 20. Gonzales’ trial will be moved to a January start in Corpus Christi, about 200 miles from the school, attorney Nico LaHood said Tuesday. Judge Sid Harle confirmed the agreement for a change of venue for Gonzales, but said no formal order had been filed yet.
Trials of two Uvalde school officers see delays amid federal lawsuit, venue change

Pete Arredondo, the district’s former police chief, and ex-officer Adrian Gonzales face charges over the slow law enforcement response to the 2022 school shooting. The trials for the two former school police officers facing charges over the slow law enforcement response to the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde will be delayed, and one will be moved out of the city where the attack occurred, their lawyers said Tuesday. Former Uvalde schools police chief Pete Arredondo and officer Adrian Gonzales have pleaded not guilty to dozens of counts of child endangerment and abandonment in connection with the massacre at Robb Elementary School. Both men were set to stand trial on Oct. 20. Gonzales’ trial will be moved to a January start in Corpus Christi, about 200 miles from the school, attorney Nico LaHood said Tuesday. Judge Sid Harle confirmed the agreement for a change of venue for Gonzales, but said no formal order had been filed yet.
Central Texas School District Confirms ‘Alphabet Soup’ Club on Hold Pending Review

A new state law prohibits school districts from authorizing or sponsoring a student club based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Austin ISD families and trustees respond to sweeping school closure plan

Families across Austin mourned the potential closure of or changes to their neighborhood campus over the weekend after the Austin school district released a proposal Friday to shutter 13 campuses, revamp six others as non-zoned special program schools and dramatically redraw attendance boundaries across the entire district. If approved by trustees in November, the plan will significantly shift boundaries for thousands of students only six years after another emotional school closure process. Roughly one-quarter of all district students could be impacted under the sweeping proposal.
Texas selects company that will help develop its school voucher program

Finance and technology company Odyssey will help design the application process, manage payments and review complaints for the state’s education savings accounts. Texas’ chief financial officer on Monday named the organization that will help the state build the school voucher program lawmakers approved earlier this year. Odyssey, a technology company, will work with the comptroller’s office, which oversees finances for all of Texas state government, to design the process through which Texas families can apply to receive thousands of dollars in taxpayer funds to cover their children’s private or home-schooling costs. Odyssey will also develop a system for those families to shop for educational products and pay tuition. Applications for Texans to participate in the program are expected to open at some point early next year. The program, named “Texas Education Freedom Accounts,” will then launch at the beginning of the 2026-27 school year.
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.

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UT-Austin Students Protest Trump Initiative

October 1408:30 AM

More than a hundred students gathered in front of the UT Tower to “stop the compact.” AUSTIN—University of Texas students staged a protest on Monday in opposition to university participation in the Trump administration’s new higher education reform initiative, the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education. The rally, organized under slogans like “Our Campus Not Trump’s” and “Rally for Academic Freedom,” drew a crowd of around 100 in front of the UT Tower. While decrying President Donald Trump as a “fascist” and comparing conservatives to “Nazis,” protestors called for the university to reject the compact. Trump has condemned such language, stating, “This kind of rhetoric is directly responsible for the terrorism that we’re seeing in our country today and it must stop right now.” view article

Voters in Belton, Temple ISDs To Determine Upcoming Bond Elections

October 1408:30 AM

Trustees from both Belton and Temple independent school districts have placed bonds on the November ballot, with Temple also putting forth a voter approval tax rate election. According to Belton ISD’s bond election call, trustees approved a bond package that would add $161,835,000 to the district’s debt, not including interest. Documents released by the school district show that bond interest will cost tax payers an additional $186 million, making the total cost of the bonds nearly $348 million. The total bond amount is divided between four propositions view article

Houston Announces New $16 Million Low-Barrier Homeless ‘Super Hub’

October 1408:30 AM

The City of Houston is spending $16 million to turn a former migrant shelter into a homeless “super hub”—a facility officials say will streamline access to services, but critics warn will damage the city’s image ahead of international events. view article

Paxton Expands Investigation Into Discord After Platform Linked to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

October 1408:30 AM

The attorney general had previously announced an investigation to determine whether Discord is effectively safeguarding children onlin The attorney general had previously announced an investigation to determine whether Discord is effectively safeguarding children online. The move broadens Paxton’s ongoing probe under the Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act, which authorizes investigations into digital platforms accused of endangering minors. Paxton said the expansion responds not only to Discord’s reported connection to the assassin but also to growing concerns that the platform exposes children to sexual exploitation and extremist content and contains addictive features designed to keep minors engaged. view article

Central Texas high school seniors sound off on cell phone ban: ‘There’s a lot more conversation in class’

October 1408:26 AM

Cell phones have officially been banned in classrooms during this legislative session, and all public schools have their own rules on what to do with the phones, like lockers or pouches. While some school districts have funding for pouches for their students, most school districts we spoke with adopt their own rules and disciplinary actions when funding isn’t readily available. view article

San Antonio: What’s on the ballot for NEISD on Nov. 4? A breakdown of five bond propositions

October 1408:25 AM

In the Nov. 4 election, North East Independent School District voters will determine whether to approve a $495 million bond package designed to address the district’s aging infrastructure and pay for safety, security and technology improvements. view article

Investigation leads to second arrest of Celina ISD teacher on child pornography charge

October 1408:25 AM

The Celina Police Department today announced an update on the investigation of a Celina ISD teacher/coach who was first taken into custody on Friday, October 3, 2025. view article

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

October 1408:25 AM

Before the pandemic helped fuel the growth of vaccine politicization across the country, less than 1% of Austin school district’s kindergarteners in the fall of 2019 failed to comply with the state’s vaccine reporting requirements. Five years later, Austin ISD had some of the state’s highest number of kindergarteners who neglected those state requirements — about 1 in 5 kindergarteners had not proven they were fully vaccinated against measles and did not file an exemption. view article

Austin ISD to hold virtual Q&A on plan to close 13 schools

October 1408:23 AM

Austin ISD announced a preliminary plan earlier this month to close 13 schools and redraw boundaries. It comes as the district faces a nearly $20 million budget shortfall and a decline in enrollment, leaving some schools under capacity. view article

HISD’s board is powerless. Here’s why we’re endorsing anyway. | Endorsement

October 1408:23 AM

Earlier this year, Houston ISD got four new faces on its Board of Managers. It happened without a single voter casting a ballot. That’s because the state’s largest school district is still in the hands of Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath, who announced in June that the state takeover of HISD would last at least another two years. Still, this November, voters in three districts will get to decide who they want waiting in the wings for the moment Morath begins the transition back to local control. view article

Klein ISD notifies parents after students were contacted by 30-year-old man on parole, police say

October 1408:23 AM

A 30-year-old man in Spring is accused of trying to entice a 12-year-old girl by sending messages to her school-issued laptop. Shamone Sanford has been charged with the felony of enticing a child. In court documents reviewed by ABC13, the girl's parents first alerted Klein ISD Police when they noticed messages from an adult to their daughter on the school-issued Chromebook. view article

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board president confirms school closures

October 1408:23 AM

Subscribe Grapevine-Colleyville school board president Shannon Braun said the district will close elementary campuses, but no decisions have been made on how many will be on the chopping block. The district’s Education Master Planning Committee will submit recommendations to the board later this fall. view article

Anna ISD teacher arrested, charged with felony child injury after classroom incident

October 1408:20 AM

An Anna ISD teacher is off the job and facing charges after an incident at school. The teacher was removed from her classroom at Hendricks Elementary School last week when the investigation began. view article

Home: Information sessions about proposed school closures and consolidations seek community feedback

October 1408:18 AM

Austin Independent School District revealed plans on Oct. 3 to close 13 schools and consolidate academic programs due to growing budget concerns. In anticipation of the changes, which will take effect for the 2026-27 school year, the district is hosting open houses to answer questions and offer a deeper look into consolidation plans. view article

Gun fired in Pridgeon Stadium parking lot after Cy-Fair ISD game

October 1408:17 AM

A shooting incident occurred in the parking lot of Cy-Fair ISD's Pridgeon Stadium on Friday, October 10, 2025. At the conclusion of the varsity football game at approximately 10:00 p.m., administrators and law enforcement were notified that a firearm had been discharged in the parking lot. view article

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Leander ISD Selects Erika Cruz, Ed.D., to Lead Early College High School

October 1408:12 AM

Leander ISD has named experienced campus leader Erika Cruz, Ed.D., as the next principal of Early College High School (ECHS). “I am thrilled to welcome Erika Cruz as the new principal of Early College High School,” said Leander ISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing, Ed.D. “Erika brings a wealth of passion and dedication to her new role along with a continued commitment to her students, staff and community. With her leadership, Early College High School is sure to continue thriving as a place where students can grow and excel.” view article

Community members push back against Katy ISD’s celebration of ‘Columbus Day’

October 1408:12 AM

Katy ISD community members are condemning the district for a post published on its Facebook account on Monday in commemoration of "Christopher Columbus Day." "In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail across the Atlantic, beginning a voyage that would connect distant worlds and change the course of history," the social media post read. "Today, Columbus Day commemorates that journey of exploration and discovery that shaped the modern era." view article

Richardson ISD voters to decide on $1.4B bond package next month. Here’s what to know

October 1408:06 AM

Voters in Richardson ISD are set to vote on a $1.4 billion bond package in next month’s election, nearly double the amount of the most recently approved bond package in 2021. The package is split into three propositions, which voters can decide separately. Proposition A will set aside $1.34 billion for construction projects and updated instructional material for middle schools, a career and technical education center and an environmental studies center. Proposition B allocates $54 million to update technology devices in the district, while Proposition C will provide $7.4 million to the two largest stadiums in the district for various improvements. view article

San Angelo ISD, La Esperanza Clinic host vaccine clinic

October 1408:01 AM

Kids and their families turned out in droves, meeting with medical professionals to help make sure those kids stay safe and healthy for the rest of the school year. view article

A.G. Candidates: Online Gambling in Texas

October 1405:00 AM

With online sports betting proliferating among young people, scientific literature reports that those who engage in internet gambling have the highest risk of developing a gambling disorder. he four declared GOP candidates for attorney general—Mayes Middleton, Aaron Reitz, Joan Huffman, and Chip Roy view article

Paxton Sues Over Scheme To ‘Take Over’ Loving County

October 1405:00 AM

The attorney general has called the scheme “deceptive and unlawful.” view article

A pathway to independence: Comal ISD breaks ground on new campus for special education students

October 1303:23 PM

Comal ISD officials broke ground on a new campus for the district’s Life Bridges Transition Program on Sept. 2. Life Bridges is a specialized educational initiative that provides young adults ages 18-22 with opportunities to learn daily living skills and gain more independence, said Chief Operations Officer Mark Stahl. Participants are referred to as “team members” to emphasize empowerment and community integration. Stahl said the project—which is slated to open or be completed in spring 2026—represents the district’s commitment to supporting all students in CISD. view article

Educator no longer with Weatherford ISD after video shows restraint of autistic boy

October 1309:22 AM

Weatherford ISD says an educator who was seen on video holding a student with special needs on the ground between her legs is no longer with the district. The incident happened last year, but the students’ parents say they only found out about it months later. The boy’s mother posted the video to Facebook on Wednesday, and it now has more than 60,000 views on her page. The family now wants accountability. view article

White Cane Day: Celebrating Independence and Accessibility in Texas

October 1309:00 AM

Every October 15th, Texans join people around the nation to celebrate White Cane Day, honoring the independence, safety, and confidence that the white cane represents for people who are blind or visually impaired. The white cane is more than a mobility tool. It serves as a symbol of self-reliance, access, and equal opportunity. White Cane Day is a reminder that all Texans benefit when our communities are designed to be inclusive and accessible. view article

Inside the Texas town where locals are running out of water because huge energy plants are guzzling the supply

October 1308:44 AM

Residents of a Texas city are running out of water due to huge energy plants hoarding the supply, according to officials. B name companies, including Exxon Mobil and Tesla, have gone on to call South Texas their home in recent years so they can scoop up cheap energy, land and copious amounts of water. Over the past 20 years, the companies have shelled out billions of dollars to build massive plants that use up tons of water turn fossil fuels into gasoline, and other products like jet fuel. view article

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

October 1308:35 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

This beloved children’s book was just banned in Texas—along with hundreds more

October 1308:21 AM

A Houston-area school district has unleashed another wave of banned books—including a children's book on a girl who eats too many cupcakes and turns pink. Lamar Consolidated ISD has removed nearly 300 works from their libraries and classrooms ahead of the 2025-2026 school year, according to data obtained by the Texas Freedom to Read Project. view article

Manor ISD tackles bus driver shortage with new ideas

October 1308:21 AM

It’s a problem nationwide and right here in central Texas — the need for more bus drivers. The Manor Independent School District is putting out the call for more drivers while also being creative to get people to apply. “All the routes are going out,” said Transportation Director Fernanda Travagliante. In all, Manor ISD said it needs about ten drivers, but would like more than that to make sure it has people able to cover shifts of those who might call out sick or be on vacation. view article

“I feel sad,” Austin ISD faces backlash over plan to close 13 schools

October 1308:21 AM

It was a packed house Thursday night as Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees met for the first time since unveiling a draft plan that could close more than a dozen schools and redraw nearly all of the district’s boundaries. The proposed consolidation plan calls for closing 13 campuses, including 11 elementary schools and two middle schools, as the district works to address low enrollment and avoid possible state intervention. view article

Only on 13: Video shows Alief ISD student nearly hit by HPD cruiser

October 1308:12 AM

A viewer video sent to ABC13 is raising questions about protocols for bus drivers. The viewer video shows a student nearly getting hit by a passing Houston Police Department cruiser after getting off the Alief ISD school bus. The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon on South Drive in the Alief area. view article

Killeen ISD employee arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement

October 1308:09 AM

Ofelia Negrete-Arriaga worked as a custodian for Killeen ISD for close to 20 years. view article

Killeen ISD employee arrested by ICE after tip from ‘concerned person’

October 1308:03 AM

The Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agency released new details Friday on the Killeen Independent School District employee who was arrested for allegedly falsifying employment paperwork. According to an ICE spokesperson, Ofelia Negrete-Arriaga, 57, falsified employment documents and misrepresented her immigration status for close to 20 years. view article

Celina ISD employee arrested, on administrative leave after altercation, police say

October 1308:00 AM

An employee of Celina ISD was arrested, charged and placed on administrative leave following an altercation Tuesday night in Prosper, police said. According to the Prosper Police Department, Kristine Coates, 50, of Prosper, was taken into custody after getting into an altercation with a man in the 400 block of North Church Street, down the road from Robert and Robbie Reynolds Middle School. view article

UT-Austin To Host Teaching Seminar on ‘Communism and Dissent’

October 1305:00 AM

The University of Texas at Austin is preparing to host a teaching seminar that will train faculty members to instruct students on the horrors of communism. UT-Austin’s School for Civic Leadership partnered with the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to host “Teaching the Twentieth Century: Communism and Dissent.” The event is scheduled for October 16 through October 18. Attendees will participate in four sample class sessions from a senior professor. They will also attend four sessions on potential syllabi and pedagogy. view article

Texas Redistricting Trial Day 9: Final Witness Testimony & Closing Arguments

October 1305:00 AM

EL PASO—Day nine of Texas’ redistricting trial saw prolonged and contentious questioning of the State’s expert witness, Dr. Sean Trende, despite a prior informal courtroom agreement to keep cross-examination brief. Following Trende’s questioning, both parties made final arguments. At issue is Texas’ latest congressional map, which creates five new GOP-opportunity districts. The case will determine whether Texas’ new boundaries are used in the 2026 midterm election. view article

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