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HISD releases board’s ‘confidential’ evaluation of Superintendent Mike Miles. Here’s how he did.
State-appointed Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles lost several points in his annual performance evaluation from the board for failing to effectively communicate with community members and for not prioritizing a positive culture, according to recently released district records.
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Measles outbreak growing on the South Plains
Lubbock Public Health Confirms Measles Outbreak in Gaines County, Increased Risk for Unvaccinated Individuals
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Health insurance for millions could vanish as states put Medicaid expansion on chopping block
Uncertainty at the federal level is fueling efforts by GOP state lawmakers long opposed to the program.
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As vaccination rates decline, widespread outbreaks of diseases like measles and polio could reemerge
Health officials in western Texas are trying to contain a measles outbreak among mostly school-aged children, with at least 15 confirmed cases. It's the latest outbreak of a disease that had been virtually eliminated in the U.S., and it comes as vaccination rates are declining — jeopardizing the country's herd immunity from widespread outbreaks.
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Lake Travis ISD Superintendent Allowed to Resign Over Undisclosed Misconduct
Trustees suspended Superintendent Paul Norton in December
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AG Ken Paxton targets Hutto ISD, claiming it violated Texas law on transgender athletes
Paxton's office demanded documents from multiple school districts, including Hutto ISD, claiming a district employee tried to circumvent state law.
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Grand Prairie ISD Approves Secret Separation Settlement With Fired Superintendent
Following months of community complaints and calls for transparency, Grand Prairie Independent School District trustees have approved a voluntary separation agreement with their former superintendent, Jorge Arredondo.
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When do Houston-area school districts have spring break this year? Here’s a look.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking Richardson and Hutto ISDs to turn over their policies related to House Bill 25, a 2021 state law requiring students participate in sports aligned with their assigned sex at birth.
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North East ISD trustees unanimously vote to permanently close three schools
Trustees for the North East Independent School District voted unanimously Monday night to permanently close Driscoll Middle School, Clear Spring Elementary and Wilshire Elementary at the end of the current school year.
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Cy-Fair ISD superintendent says new gender policy won’t change current practice
Five school board trustees voted in favor and one voted against the policy that quickly drew criticism from students and district families earlier in the week.
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Lawmakers File Measures To Bring Ten Commandments, Prayer to Texas Schools
Both efforts were endorsed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and were listed among his top 25 priorities for the legislative session.
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New Measure Could End Taxpayer Funding to the American Library Association
The ALA has faced criticism for its opposition to restrictions on inappropriate materials in children’s libraries.
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Musk Says FEMA Spent $59 Million Last Week on Housing Illegal Immigrants in NYC Hotels
The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has found that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) spent $59 million last week on continuing to house illegal immigrants in luxury hotels in New York City, according to Elon Musk.
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Trump Orders 25 Percent Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
President Donald Trump on Feb. 10 imposed 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports.
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Will Texas see more Stargate data centers? OpenAI says it’s likely.
Abilene will likely not be the only site in Texas to see a Stargate data center campus — a representative for the joint venture will visit sites across the Lone Star State throughout next week.
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Google Maps, FAA officially acknowledges Gulf of America after Trump declaration: ‘Isn’t it beautiful?’
The name change from the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America" began rolling out across the U.S. on Monday, just a month after President Donald Trump announced his intention to Americanize the name.
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New Legislation Would Cut Off Tax Dollars to Media Outlets in Texas
Texas Scorecard recently exposed how multiple state agencies spent tax dollars on subscriptions and advertisements to leftwing media outlets.
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Paxton Investigates Hutto, Richardson ISDs for Potentially Allowing Boys in Girls’ Sports
Administrators in both districts were recently caught advising parents on how to circumvent state law protecting girls’ sports.
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Gov. Greg Abbott wants to set a high bar for local taxes increases
DALLAS — Gov. Greg Abbott, in his bid to curb Texas’ high property taxes, wants Texas voters to have the final say on any property tax hike.
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Now-former Hutto ISD Official Advised How To Allow Boy in Girls’ Sports
This comes after Attorney General Ken Paxton sent demand letters to two other districts to prove they are abiding by state law protecting girls’ sports.
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Two more state employees fired after accessing Texans’ private information
So far, nine HHSC employees have been fired for accessing without a “business” purpose the private information of Texans seeking public assistance that includes Medicaid and food stamps.
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Harris County Empowers Attorney to Sue Trump Administration Over Executive Actions
Democrats on the Harris County Commissioners Court voted to give the county attorney the authority to file lawsuits or join existing lawsuits against President Donald Trump’s executive actions without needing to wait for a vote of approval by the commissioners.
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Texas lawmakers may ban certain lessons at state colleges under expanded DEI crackdown
Legislators are expected to take up a $360 million proposal that would change the landscape of financial aid in the state.
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Spring forward? Maybe not in Texas as lawmakers mull ending daylight savings time.
Lawmakers here and in Washington have long debated ending the practice of changing the clocks twice a year.
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UT-Austin Offers Core Math Classes Focused on ‘Racial Inequality’
This spring semester, the University of Texas at Austin is offering math courses focused on Marxist theory which count toward the university’s core math curriculum.
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Mother Plans to Sue Houston ISD After Daughter’s Alleged Assault by Dance Teacher
The student claims that her dance teacher placed her in a chokehold, wrapping her arms around the girl’s throat, and took her to the ground.
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North Texas Teacher Arrested for ‘Improper Relationship’ With Student
Ruel “JR” Barbee taught art at Newman International Academy, a charter school in Arlington.
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State Sen. Creighton Slams Anti-School Choice ‘Rhetoric’
Creighton, with help from other Republicans, attempted to correct the record on taxpayer-funded lobbying, per-pupil funding, and other topics related to school choice.
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Donald Trump Warns Texas House on School Choice: ‘I Will Be Watching Them Closely
The president offers strong praise for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the Texas Senate.
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Trump to Impose 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Monday
President Donald Trump said he plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports on Feb. 10.
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(North Carolina) NC educators request cap on private school vouchers
They urge lawmakers to move the funding toward public school needs, suggesting school facility needs in Helene-affected counties and tutoring.
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Magnolia ISD middle school student arrested for threatening other students with gun, Montgomery County Pct. 5 says
A Magnolia ISD student has been arrested for threatening to shoot two other students at Magnolia Intermediate School, according to the Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable's Office.
Magnolia ISD told KHOU 11 in a statement that its administration was made aware of the threat on Saturday when a concerned parent reached out to them and the constable's office.
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Alice ISD letter sparks fear, confusion about student deportation
A letter from Alice ISD's administration Wednesday caused widespread fear and concern in the community. That letter warned parents that students may be detained and deported from school buses if they can't prove they're in the country legally. "We have received information that U.S Border Patrol agents may be boarding school buses at highway checkpoints in and out of the valley to question students about their citizenship status," the letter said; calling the authority of school districts into question.
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Houston Deficit Grows After Legal Loss
Following a Texas Supreme Court ruling denying the City of Houston’s appeal of a decision ordering the city to spend $100 million more on water drainage infrastructure, City Controller Chris Hollins warned that without significant cuts or increased revenue, he might not be able to certify the fiscal year 2026 budget this coming June.
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LHS teacher under TEA investigation for fraud
Lufkin High School girls track and field coach Taishia Holt is under investigation by the Texas Education Agency for allegedly obtaining a fraudulent teaching certificate.
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