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

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

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

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Polls close today in the Texas primaries. Here are 5 things to watch.

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This Tuesday, Tribune reporters are watching two blockbuster senate primaries, an open attorney general seat, and more high-stakes, competitive races up and down the Texas ballot. view article

Muslim parent sues Texas over exclusion of Islamic private schools in voucher program

March 0309:00 AM

The federal lawsuit argues Texas officials are engaging in religious discrimination by preventing Islamic private schools from accessing state voucher money. view article

‘Rapid Explosion’ of Data Centers Causes Planning Struggles in Texas

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As companies look to build projects that consume more power than cities, ERCOT is trying to plan transmission. view article

Republicans back Trump’s war on Iran

March 0308:40 AM

Republicans on Capitol Hill are about to give President Donald Trump a major boost — a green light to conduct a war against Iran without worrying about Congress, at least for now. The House and Senate are on track this week to vote down a pair of bipartisan war power resolutions aimed at limiting Trump’s ability to conduct the Iran campaign. Rank-and-file Republicans are prepared to back Trump, giving them co-ownership of a conflict that’s already unpopular with Americans. The Senate is likely to vote Wednesday, with the House set to vote on Thursday. The House and Senate will receive separate briefings on Iran this afternoon from top administration officials. Who to watch. In the Senate, previous GOP skeptics of Trump’s unilateral war-making authority say they’re comfortable with the president’s efforts on Iran. view article

DeSoto ISD names interim superintendent after previous leader’s surprise retirement

March 0308:29 AM

DeSoto ISD trustees voted unanimously this week on an interim superintendent. Brent S. Mitchell will lead the southern Dallas County district as it searches for a new leader, trustees decided Monday. view article

Ex-Longview ISD administrators found guilty of abusing children with disabilities

March 0308:28 AM

Jurors on Thursday found two former Longview ISD educators guilty in the abuse of students in a J.L. Everhart Elementary life skills classroom. Former J.L. Everhart Principal Cassandra Renee James and former Curriculum Coordinator/Assistant Principal Linda Kay Browne Lister were both found guilty of injury to a child charges. view article

Fort Bend ISD offers take-home meals for students observing Ramadan

March 0308:27 AM

Fort Bend ISD is offering "Ramadan Meals To-Go" so students who are fasting can take school breakfast and lunch home to eat later, under a U.S. Department of Agriculture waiver approved for Texas. view article

Lubbock ISD rejects prayer period, approves book challenge process

March 0308:27 AM

The Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday against adopting a period of prayer or designating a time for students to read religious texts during the school day. New state legislation gives school districts the option to designate a specific time during the day for religious observation. The board cited the First Amendment in its decision and agreed that students and staff already have the ability to observe religion during the school day, as long as it does not disrupt class. view article

Former Longview ISD admins sentenced to probation for roles in abusing students with disabilities

March 0308:26 AM

A Gregg County jury sentenced two former Longview ISD principals to probation for their roles in abusing elementary students with disabilities. Cassandra Renee James, 51, of Hallsville, and Linda Kaye Lister, 63, of Longview, were found guilty of injury to a child Thursday after a three-day trial in the 188th District Court. view article

Bells ISD temporarily put under secure status

March 0308:25 AM

All Bells ISD campuses were placed under a secure status Friday afternoon. Superintendent Josh Weger said the campuses were placed on secure/hold for almost 20 minutes out of caution because of a concerning text message. view article

RFK Jr. visits Austin ISD to learn about healthy school meals as parents protest

March 0308:25 AM

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Cunningham Elementary on Friday to learn how Austin ISD promotes healthy eating at its campuses. Kennedy toured the kitchen, spoke with staff and sat down with students, while community members protested outside. view article

State rep. says ‘nefarious activity’ happening at Judson ISD school board meetings

March 0308:24 AM

State Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, D-San Antonio, attended a Judson ISD school board meeting Thursday night after she said she recieved multiple complaints from constituents. “I’m looking for other jobs just in case,” Gervin-Hawkins said. “I don’t know what’s going to happen if you guys continue to meltdown, things are not gonna go well for any of us.” view article

Lawsuit: McKinney ISD athletic trainer sexually abused 14-year-old on and off campus

March 0308:24 AM

A lawsuit has been filed against a former McKinney ISD athletic trainer who was accused of grooming, sending inappropriate messages, and sexually assaulting a student. The lawsuit also accuses the school district of allowing the 14-year-old victim to be alone with 35-year-old Lindsey Post. view article

Parents sue McKinney ISD and former employee over alleged sexual assault of student

March 0308:23 AM

The parents of a 14-year-old McKinney ISD student are suing the district and a former athletic trainer who was arrested for sexual assault. Lindsey Post was arrested last month on suspicion of sexual assault of a child and an improper relationship between an educator and student. The parents of the alleged victim are suing the district and Post in Collin County court. view article

Goliad ISD to groundbreaking ceremony today for CTE building, high school cafeteria construction

March 0308:23 AM

Goliad Independent School District will host a groundbreaking ceremony today for its new Career and Technical Education building and cafeteria/kitchen construction project at Goliad High School. view article

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The state-appointed board of managers voted unanimously Thursday on the closures, which will take effect after this school year. The decision came two weeks after Superintendent Mike Miles surprised the community with the recommendation, leading to fierce criticism about a lack of public engagement. view article

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Polls close today in the Texas primaries. Here are 5 things to watch. This Tuesday, Tribune reporters are watching two blockbuster senate primaries, an open attorney general seat, and more high-stakes, competitive races up and down the Texas ballot. view article

Tony Gonzales heads into Election Day with political future imperiled, Democrats eyeing his district

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Both parties are contemplating the notion of Brandon Herrera, a gun-loving YouTuber with a history of provocative comments, as the GOP nominee. Herrera says he can win in November. view article

Texas Attorney General Supports School Prayer Except for Muslim Students

March 0208:44 AM

Ken Paxton, Texas attorney general and US Senate candidate, has called for public school students to recite the Lord’s Prayer, specifying the King James Bible version. In a statement on September 1, 2025, Paxton said, “In Texas classrooms, we want the Word of God opened, the Ten Commandments displayed, and prayers lifted up.” He criticized liberals for trying to “erase Truth” and claimed America was founded on “Biblical Truth.” view article

Texas AG sued to keep a Bible quote in school. Now he’s troubled by Muslim prayers.

March 0208:40 AM

Every day at lunch, a handful of teenagers in Frisco, Texas, would pop into room C112, face a whiteboard and kneel for one of their five daily prayers. Last week, top state officials learned about the room — and suddenly Liberty High had a big issue indeed. view article

Most Texas School Districts Decline Daily Prayer Period

March 0208:40 AM

AUSTIN, Texas — Most Texas school districts have declined to establish a daily prayer period after lawmakers required boards to formally consider the option under Senate Bill 11. view article

Nacogdoches non-profit marks 20 years and Black History Month

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A Nacogdoches non-profit organization is celebrating its 20th anniversary while also honoring Black History Month. The event highlights two decades of community service and cultural contributions in the area. Local residents and supporters are invited to join the celebration, which includes tributes, guest speakers, and performances recognizing local Black leaders and history. The event takes place in Nacogdoches, Texas. view article

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reacts to deadly 6th Street mass shooting

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Mass shooting on 6th Street | 3 people killed, 14 injured according to police view article

12-year-old California girl dead after bully threw water bottle at her head, family says

March 0208:30 AM

LOS ANGELES (WKRC) - A 12-year-old girl died after what her family says began as a bullying incident inside a Los Angeles school. Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa died Feb. 25 following brain surgery related to an incident in which she was allegedly struck in the head with a metal water bottle by another student, according to KTLA. view article

USPS inspector investigating property tax mail fraud involving Spring Branch ISD resident

March 0208:25 AM

The United States Postal Service said they are aware of mail fraud for school property taxes in the Spring Branch area. The Spring Branch Independent School District's tax office confirmed to ABC13 that it has received concerns from people who've had their tax checks intercepted in the mail, the information changed, and that check fraudulently cashed. view article

‘People of the Wheat.’ TCU professor’s book digs out the agricultural history of North Texas

March 0208:25 AM

If you are wondering where to find a good example of how important the simple wheat grain once was to Fort Worth, go to a museum. In this case, architect Louis Kahn’s iconic Kimbell Art Museum — which has a design that features cycloid barrel vaults reflecting the grain silos and Egyptian granaries. While the art aficionados swooned with flowery words about the design at its opening in October 1972, few realized Kahn’s architecture plan for the museum was no simple design choice meant to “wow” the snooty criticsfrom both coasts. The namesake family of museum had built their fortune on wheat, explains TCU history professor Rebecca Sharpless. Her upcoming book “People of the Wheat” explores the history of the grain and its importance to North Central Texas. view article

FBI investigating Austin mass shooting as potential terrorism

March 0205:29 AM

FBI investigating Austin mass shooting as potential terrorism - The gunman in an early Sunday mass shooting in Austin wore a sweatshirt that said "Property of Allah" and another shirt with an Iranian flag design, a law enforcement official told AP. The FBI is investigating the shooting in a downtown bar district as a potential act of terrorism. The gunman in an early Sunday mass shooting in Austin wore a sweatshirt that said "Property of Allah" and another shirt with an Iranian flag design, a law enforcement official told AP. The FBI is investigating the shooting in a downtown bar district as a potential act of terrorism. Catch up quick: Austin police identified the shooter as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne. He was a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Senegal, the law enforcement official and another person familiar with the matter told AP. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott drew a link to the Middle East conflict in a Sunday statement, though FBI officials haven't confirmed any such connection. "To anyone who thinks about using the current conflict in the Middle East to threaten Texans or our critical infrastructure, understand this clearly: Texas will respond with decisive and overwhelming force to protect our state," he said. Catch up quick: The FBI declined to say if it was treating the shooting as domestic or foreign terrorism. The incident left three dead and 14 injured. Catch up quick: Austin police identified the shooter as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne. He was a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Senegal, the law enforcement official and another person familiar with the matter told AP. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott drew a link to the Middle East conflict in a Sunday statement, though FBI officials haven't confirmed any such connection. "To anyone who thinks about using the current conflict in the Middle East to threaten Texans or our critical infrastructure, understand this clearly: Texas will respond with decisive and overwhelming force to protect our state," Catch up quick: The FBI declined to say if it was treating the shooting as domestic or foreign terrorism. The incident left three dead and 14 injured. view article

17 measles cases reported in El Paso, including 13 at ICE detention facility

February 2708:44 AM

EL PASO — Seventeen measles cases have been reported in El Paso, including 13 at the Camp East Montana Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center, health officials said Thursday. The cases at the ICE detention center are outside the city’s jurisdiction and reported through federal authorities, the El Paso Department of Public Health said in a news release. City health officials are coordinating with federal partners and have provided testing support and vaccines for prevention efforts, the release states. Earlier this month, two cases of tuberculosis and 18 cases of COVID-19 were identified at the ICE detention facility, which is located on Fort Bliss. view article

Lawmakers say U.S. military used laser to take down Border Protection drone in Texas

February 2708:40 AM

The Federal Aviation Administration closed more airspace near El Paso in response to the incident, officials said. FORT HANCOCK, Texas — The U.S. military used a laser Thursday to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone, according to members of Congress, and the Federal Aviation Administration responded by closing more airspace near El Paso. Just over two weeks ago, the FAA shut down the El Paso airport and the surrounding area after another use of an anti-drone laser. This time, commercial flights are not affected by the expanded airspace closure over Fort Hancock. view article

Texas Tech regents unexpectedly take no public action on what can be taught on race, gender

February 2708:35 AM

Some professors are waiting for a final decision on acceptable instruction under a review policy created by the system’s new chancellor. Six weeks after the spring semester began, the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents met Thursday but did not publicly answer a central question facing professors: What, exactly, are they allowed to teach about race, gender and sexuality? \\The new chancellor, Brandon Creighton, upended longstanding academic norms late last year when he directed faculty to recognize there are only two sexes, male and female; barred them from promoting the idea that individuals are inherently racist or sexist; and required regents’ approval of flagged course content. Since then, courses were canceled, readings removed or shortened and instructors required to sign statements agreeing not to teach certain material unless regents approve it. view article

Texas’ comptroller is the state’s top accountant. The candidates are campaigning on culture wars.

February 2708:34 AM

Texas’ comptroller is the state’s top accountant. The candidates are campaigning on culture wars. Ultimately, decisions about how Texas spends money, funds state agencies and cuts budgets or staff are made by the Legislature. But Hancock, the acting controller, told The Texas Tribune he wants the agency to have more audit powers to probe fraud and waste, and keep local municipalities — like cities and school districts — in check with state laws. view article

Waco ISD eyes charter operator for two elementary schools to maintain local control

February 2708:30 AM

One more year of a failing state accountability rating for South Waco Elementary, largely determined by State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness tests conducted in April, would trigger potential state takeover of Waco ISD operations. The district's timeframe for improving ratings was shortened by the arrival of three years worth of state ratings last year, after court challenges delayed the release of two prior years. Turning over South Waco, which has four consecutive F's, and Dean Highland, which has three, would effectively mean a two-year reprieve from potential state intervention under a state law that passed in 2017 as Senate Bill 1882. Waco ISD was the first district in the state to take advantage of a so-called 1882 partnership when it turned over operation of five schools in 2018 to Transformation Waco, a nonprofit created locally for the purpose. The in-district Transformation Waco charter, which turned the schools back over to Waco ISD operation in the summer of 2024, included Alta Vista Elementary, Brook Avenue Elementary, J.H. Hines Elementary, G.W. Carver Middle and Indian Spring Middle. Waco ISD Superintendent Tiffany Spicer will ask district trustees at their Thursday night meeting for the authority to negotiate a contract with Third Future Schools, a Colorado-based company that operates a half-dozen Texas public schools as charters. view article

Lubbock ISD board names leadership hires, recognize student excellence

February 2708:08 AM

The Lubbock Independent School District Board of Trustees announced two district-level leadership hires and recognized more than 100 students for their excellence in music, athletics and career and technical education during their meeting Thursday, Feb. 26. view article

WATCH | Pleasant Grove ISD administrators surprise district’s teachers of the year

February 2707:33 AM

WATCH | Pleasant Grove ISD administrators surprise district’s teachers of the year TEXARKANA, Texas -- A select few teachers across Pleasant Grove Independent School District were surprised in the middle of the day with a big announcement. view article

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