Voters in the North East Independent School District have voted in favor of three of the district’s five bond propositions, giving the San Antonio school district access to most of the $495 million in bonds it had requested. This was North East’s first bond election in 10 years. Unlike previous bonds, Superintendent Sean Maika said this bond is about maintenance, not new buildings. view article

Voters unofficially approved one of four Belton Independent School District bond propositions Tuesday night, green lighting 3.7% of the $161.8 million bond package. Voters said "yes" to $6 million toward technology under Proposition C, turning down the other three propositions: Proposition A, for “general” needs; Proposition B, for athletic stadiums; and Proposition D, for swim center upgrades; totaling $155.8 million. view article

Voters unofficially approved one of four Belton Independent School District bond propositions Tuesday night, green lighting 3.7% of the $161.8 million bond package. Voters said "yes" to $6 million toward technology under Proposition C, turning down the other three propositions: Proposition A, for “general” needs; Proposition B, for athletic stadiums; and Proposition D, for swim center upgrades; totaling $155.8 million. view article

Voters on Tuesday approved three bond propositions totaling $400 million to fund general projects, construction, athletics upgrades, and instructional technology for Bryan ISD schools. According to David Stennis, Bryan ISD board of trustees member, the bond package addresses every campus in the district, including athletics facilities and career and technical education programs. view article

Last night, voters in Socorro ISD rejected the district’s tax swap proposal, Prop A, which would have raised $49 million in additional operating revenue for the district, all without raising the net tax rate. “Without Prop A, educators are worried about the district’s financial future and what that means both for our students and for our jobs,” said Veronica Hernandez, president of Socorro AFT. “The district made steep cuts to balance the budget for this school year, and our reserves have not recovered. There’s not much more to cut without creating a crisis for our local schools.” view article

Thank you, Richardson ISD voters for approving all three Propositions on the district’s $1.4 billion bond package, during the November 4, 2025 election. The three propositions include funds designed to address projects across the district as prioritized by the Bond Steering Committee: view article

Voters on Tuesday approved most of North East Independent School District’s $495 million bond package to upgrade facilities, safety and technology, but rejected the two smallest propositions focused on athletics, according to unofficial voting returns. view article

North Texas voters considered billions of dollars in school funding measures Tuesday. The largest bond was Richardson ISD’s $1.4 billion package, separated into three proposals. Unofficial results show all three propositions appeared to pass: Proposition A, worth $1.3 billion to fund new and renovated schools; Prop B, worth $54 million for technology; and Prop C, valued at nearly $7.4 million, to upgrade some stadiums and bring them into compliance with some federal laws. view article

Boyd ISD is now looking for a new construction company after the district’s board of trustees approved a letter of separation with Gallagher Construction during its October meeting last week. Superintendent Tom Woody presented a letter from Gallagher Construction president Jeff Fisher citing the company’s desire to cancel its partnership due to a disagreement concerning the building of a road planned to be built on the district’s property on Cemetery Road. view article

Lockhart Independent School District will break ground on a $90 million middle school in early 2026 after it got a donation from the Red Oak Development Group. In a news release from Red Oak Development Group, the 589-acre land is in the “interconnected community” known as Moxie. Construction of Phase One (infrastructure) will begin in fall 2025, with a grand opening set for spring 2026. view article

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - After years of need and months of preparation, Raguet Elementary has now opened its new playground for all students to enjoy.​   Julia Wells, the principal of Raguet Elementary, said that the new playground for the over 400 students who attend the school was a long time coming.  ​Eight years of wanting change behind the scenes, to the approval for the new Raguet Elementary playground last April, all led to the last three weeks of it all being put together.​  “(It’s) something everyone can enjoy. Every student from our smallest kindergartner to our biggest fifth grader, that everyone has the opportunity, that there’s something that attracts them,” Wells said.​ “To see them enjoying this, my heart is so happy.”​ view article

"You can do two things with money: you can spend it or you can invest it. And in this case, this is an investment. What happens to kids when they see new facilities, even the one we're in today," said Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, Dallas ISD Superintendent. "What that does is it reminds them that they are valued - and guess what that does? It brings out the best in students and then their parents partner with us. because they know that the school is their school." view article

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD was held October 20, 2025 in the Bonham ISD Administration Center. Board President Chance Roberts called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. All board members were present, except Kenzie McCraw and LaTonia Arris. Fifth graders from IW Evans led the pledges to the US and Texas flags. view article

The city is set to swap land with Denton ISD, exchanging 9.4 acres that are already used for school sports next to South Lakes Park for 3.4 acres on Congress Street that could one day become a city park. The Denton City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the land exchange. view article

Voters in Richardson Independent School District are being asked to approve a $1.4 billion bond package on the November 4 ballot.  But with interest, the district estimates the total cost to local property taxpayers would be $2.32 billion—66 percent more than the amount voters will see on the ballot.  The bonds are divided into three ballot propositions: view article

With early voting starting Monday, PSJA ISD residents are set to consider a $60 million bond election for the district, which is divided into two propositions focused on district-wide view article

With interest, the school bonds would cost local property taxpayers $2.32 billion—66 percent more than the amount voters will see on the ballot.  Voters in Richardson Independent School District are being asked to approve a $1.4 billion bond package on the November 4 ballot.  But with interest, the district estimates the total cost to local property taxpayers would be $2.32 billion—66 percent more than the amount voters will see on the ballot. view article

The Houston Independent School District voted to raise property taxes to pay for storm repairs, and the board is scheduled to vote on Wednesday. HISD officials say the district needs funds to help recoup nearly damage caused by Hurricane Beryl and to address other storm-related repairs. view article

Legacy Elementary, which replaces Robb Elementary, where 19 students and two teachers were killed in a mass shooting in 2022, will welcome students on Oct. 20. view article

Diboll families will soon see a major addition to Old Orchard Park — a fully custom, ADA-compliant inclusive playground designed to serve children of all abilities — thanks to a $115,899.99 grant from the T.L.L. Temple Foundation’s Keeler Grant Program. The Diboll City Council on Tuesday approved the purchase of the new playground from Cunningham Recreation, finalizing a project that city officials described as “a long time coming” for families of children with disabilities and special needs.  City manager Jason Arnold said the new design was developed in collaboration with Diboll ISD’s special education department and parents of students with special needs to ensure the layout and equipment meet the city’s accessibility goals and families’ specific needs. view article

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

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

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

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

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

UVALDE, Texas - Over three years since one of the most horrific mass shootings in U.S. history, the community is set to receive its newest elementary school. On Tuesday, the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) announced that Legacy Elementary School will be officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10.  This opening marks the end of a 20-month construction timeline and will educate third, fourth, and fifth graders from across the Uvalde area. view article

A new elementary school is scheduled to open Friday in Uvalde more than three years after 19 elementary students and two teachers were killed in the deadliest school shooting in Texas history.  Fort Worth philanthropic leaders jump-started a more than $60 million fundraising effort to build the campus that replaces Robb Elementary.   Uvalde school leaders plan to hold a ribbon cutting Friday for Legacy Elementary. The new campus is expected to welcome students later in October.  Beverly Powell, a former state senator, assembled a coalition of Fort Worth groups to build the school. Powell plans to attend the opening of Legacy Elementary. view article

$100 million development to bring 800-plus homes to Celina  More than 800 new homes are planned for Celina as part of a new development called Serenade Texas.  Huffines Enterprises announced the $100 million master-planned community in an Oct. 2 news release.  The site will have 875 homes on offer with the potential for more in the future. The development could be expanded to include 1,100 homes.  The project will span about 414 acres and include a $6 million amenity center. There will also be a 16-acre lake on the property, as well as 150 acres of open space. view article

The Murphy Middle School campus in Plano ISD will close for a week starting Oct. 6 for environmental cleanup following two independent air quality assessments, the district announced view article

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

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

Spring Hill ISD held a meeting on Monday to answer questions from residents about a proposed property tax hike and $20 million bond package that will be on the November ballot. If approved by voters, property taxes in the district would be increased by $.0321 per $100 property valuation. The district says the change would provide an additional $304,000 per year. Spring Hill ISD School Board President John Borens says there is leeway with how that money is used. view article

Leander ISD’s board met late into Thursday night as the district prepared to present its recommendation on how to address low-enrollment campuses. A previous proposal discussed possibly consolidating seven schools and closing three — Steiner Ranch, Laura Bush, and River Ridge elementary. “I’m here one last time trying to keep you to keep my school open,” said Michael, a Faubion Elementary student. view article

Prosper ISD opened four new campuses for the 2025-26 school year as the region continues to see growth.  What you need to know: The new campuses, which opened to students Aug. 12, includes two elementary schools, a middle school and the district’s fourth high school. The district now has 30 campuses with more on the horizon.   view article

Round Rock ISD welcomes Mike Brooks to the Bond team as the Executive Director of Bond Projects. He previously served the district as the Director of Maintenance. “I am honored to serve as Round Rock ISD’s new Executive Director of Bonds,” Brook said. “I’ve seen firsthand how well-planned and well-executed facilities projects directly support student learning and staff success.” view article