Close to a fifth of jobs in the D-FW area are significantly exposed to AI, according to 2025 employment data and job exposure analysis from OpenAI and UPenn researchers in 2023.  Common D-FW occupations with especially high exposure to AI automation include customer and sales representatives, as well as computer user support specialists, according to a Dallas Morning News and Hearst DevHub analysis of the data. view article

Summer break has ended for at least two school districts in the Coastal Bend. Last week, the Tuloso-Midway Independent School District welcomed students back to the classroom. Today, it was London ISD that opened its classroom doors to a new academic school year. London ISD is also saying hello to its new leader. Acting Superintendent Amanda Barmore was appointed to the role this week. Dr. Bill Chapman announced his retirement, set for June 30. He will, however, stay on as a district employee until August 31. view article

A rising senior in Houston ISD who was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents Friday was released from detention on Monday, according to U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Houston. An ICE spokesperson over the weekend confirmed the arrest of Alim Garipov, an 18-year-old student from Russia who attends Bellaire High School. The agency said Garipov was allowed entry into the U.S. in May 2022, but was permitted to stay in the country for only six months. view article

When students return to Dallas ISD classrooms this August, they will be handed a pouch that can only be unlocked with a specific magnet and told to drop all cell phones, tablets and AirPods inside. It will be the second year the district complies with Texas’ statewide ban on electronic devices in the classroom. The mandate, known as House Bill 1481, was passed by the Texas Legislature in May 2025 and received bipartisan support. Nearly immediately, educators noticed a difference in student behavior. view article

Back-to-school shopping can add up fast, but families in Moody ISD are getting a major break. The district is providing all necessary school supplies for students — marking the 10th year in a row it has covered the supplies list. On the first day of school, students only need to bring a backpack. view article

Eight Midland ISD students participated in a week-long immersive summer program at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston through the STEM+M Doc-Prep program. Audrey Ware, a Lee High School student and aspiring pediatric nurse practitioner, was among the eight selected. “For me personally, my ‘why’ is I wanna help kids and be a safe place for them as I help them and heal them,” Ware said. view article

The beaming smile, the boundless joy with which Louis Fite ran on Friday nights masked a secret.  In the autumn of 1990, Fite seemingly had the world at his feet. The Waco High School running back was the Tribune-Herald’s Super Centex Offensive Player of the Year. He had been named the Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A Player of the Year. He won Parade All-American honors. His highlights led nightly newscasts. His name graced headlines all over the state. view article

A SpaceX superfan proposed changing Boca Chica Beach's name to reflect its significance to space travel.  McALLEN — U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, a Democrat from McAllen, is trying to protect the name of a beloved South Texas beach that was on the verge of losing its historic name earlier this month.  Boca Chica Beach, which has gained national recognition as the site of SpaceX launch sites, was proposed to be renamed to Cyber Beach after a SpaceX fan applied with the U.S. Board of Geographic Names to officially adopt the name in November 2024. view article

North Texas is growing and Dallas’ financial sector is booming. But the city is losing residents and businesses — and two major sports franchises are departing the urban core.  DALLAS – On Tuesday morning in downtown Dallas, it might have been hard to tell the state’s third largest city has suffered some big-name economic losses.  Colorful street art installed for the FIFA World Cup, which has injected good vibes and camaraderie into the sprawling 8.5 million-person region, adorned car-jammed streets. Employees holding coffee cups passed through the glass front doors of Whitacre Tower, long home to AT&T, like any other day.   But AT&T plans to leave downtown Dallas for a mega-campus in nearby Plano, one of many prominent setbacks the city faces. The Dallas Stars, the city’s National Hockey League franchise, will join them. Though the Dallas Mavericks plan to remain in city limits, the team is also leaving the city’s urban core, opting for a spot closer to the city’s northern, more suburban fringe. view article

Possible school massacre thwarted after homosexual allegedly threatens Catholic nuns, governor    The suspect previously threatened his boyfriend.  Apotential massacre at a Christian high school in Nebraska was thwarted thanks to the swift action taken by school officials and the Nebraska State Patrol.  Columbus Catholic Schools, a unified educational system that serves over 850 students in Nebraska, received a message on June 26 threatening Scotus Central Catholic, a Christ-centered high school in Columbus. view article

Corpus Christi ISD is changing start times at several campuses weeks before students return to class, a move district officials say is necessary due to an ongoing bus driver shortage. After closing seven campuses, the district added 23 new bus routes, prompting adjustments to bell schedules across multiple schools. view article

“Beginning July 1st, the rate we pay for electricity used in all Henrico County government and school facilities will increase dramatically — by 25 percent, increasing costs by an estimated $5 million next fiscal year,” John Vithoulkas, the county manager, wrote in an email sent to thousands of county employees that was obtained by 404. “We anticipate more rate increases for electricity in the years ahead.” view article

A working paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas concluded that the large influx of illegal aliens during the Biden administration drove up housing prices and rents.​  According to the paper, roughly 7 million people illegally came to the United States between 2021 and 2024.   This spike of illegal immigration “raised local house prices and rents without expanding housing supply,” acting as a “demand shock to local housing markets.”   Using court records and border enforcement information alongside housing market data, the economists estimated that illegal immigration “can explain about 30% of the total growth in house prices and 20% of total growth in rents over the boom period for the average local market.”   “We’ve actually been saying this for a number of months now,” U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R–Irving) told CBS News. “I don’t think people sometimes understand the ramifications of having so many folks enter your country illegally in such a short period of time and the financial disaster that it causes.” view article

There have been 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis acquired in the United States since May 1, and more than 5,100 additional cases are being investigated, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday — a sharp increase in cases compared with recent years. A growing outbreak in Michigan and Ohio has also been linked to cases in West Virginia and Kentucky, the agency said. People with cyclosporiasis may have symptoms, including watery diarrhea, cramping and bloating, for weeks. view article

The school bell is about to ring at Tuloso-Midway ISD. Here's a look at the excitement as students prepare to head back to class. view article

The Round Rock ISD Fine Arts Department is proud to announce that two recent Texas distinctions have been awarded to its programs: the 2025-26 District of Distinction from the Texas Art Education Association and the District of Distinction, Outstanding District from the Texas Educational Theatre Association. Round Rock ISD’s Fine Arts Director for Visual and Theater Arts, Tim Lowke, is thrilled to receive this award. view article

Canyon ISD to offer virtual learning option for 2026-27 school year view article

Former Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael "Doc" Hinojosa is launching a campaign for Dallas mayor, becoming one of the first high-profile candidates to enter the 2027 race. He is Dallas-raised, a graduate of the school system he led twice. "I want everybody to be as proud of Dallas as I am, and it can be done," Hinojosa said, sitting in the foyer of the north central Dallas high-rise, which he calls home. view article

Former Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa announced that he is running for Mayor of Dallas on Monday. Hinojosa says the city needs experienced leadership to address the budget challenges and pro sports teams leaving Downtown Dallas. view article

Belton ISD has earned a special honor from a statewide organization for its art education programs. BISD has announced that it has been selected as a 2026 Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) District of Distinction, recognizing the district's "commitment to providing exceptional visual arts education and creative opportunities for students." view article

Lucas Baldwin loves to make omelets. But he is also skilled at preparing vegetables and can sauté carrots like a pro. Baldwin is part of an 18+ program at Georgetown ISD that focuses on preparing special education young adults for life beyond high school through skill development in the areas that matter most after graduation. view article

Pearland ISD's board of trustees will consider adding a new graduation requirement for ninth grade students entering high school in the 2026-27 school year at its July 14 meeting. view article

Socorro Independent School District is teaming up with two Lions Clubs to host the 16th annual School Uniform Swap this week. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 18 at Eastlake High School. view article

Torrential downpours across the San Antonio region and beyond are causing havoc on highways and at low-water crossings on Tuesday morning. As a result, school districts in the area are choosing to cancel classes. view article

Wichita Falls ISD school board marks improvement, honors administrators view article

Temple ISD is one of just over 100 school districts in Texas to earn the designation of District of Distinction from the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA), the district has announced. TISD has announced that it is one of only 109 Texas school districts to win the TAEA 2026 District of Distinction Award. view article

The Austin school district has charged dozens of parents, policy experts, journalists and other members of the public thousands of dollars in the past year for access to government records, raising concerns that the cost of obtaining information could keep residents from understanding how the district makes some of its most consequential decisions. view article

This weekend, Superintendent Tabitha Branum was named the Superintendent of the Year by Texas PTA! She was honored at the state LAUNCH leadership conference during the 2026 Outstanding Educator Awards. This well-deserved honor reflects her unwavering commitment to going above and beyond to back the future for every child! Her vision, leadership, and genuine heart for the Richardson ISD community have created a culture where every student is supported and can reach their growth goals. view article

A group of Dallas students served as official player escorts during the Round of 16 match between Spain and Portugal that ended up being soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s last World Cup game. The opportunity allowed them to walk on the field alongside players. view article

Starting this coming school year, most minors won’t be able to attend a sporting event in Houston ISD unless they are accompanied by an adult. The new policy, which is effective on August 1, says minors must also present a school ID from any district. view article

Kendra Frank didn’t want to move her family out of Fort Worth ISD. But the district was cutting the speech-language services that helped her once-nonverbal son learn to speak — and no one could tell her what would replace them. She said she had no choice but to move. view article

The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) has named Splendora ISD a 2025–2026 District of Distinction, recognizing the district’s outstanding commitment to visual arts education. Out of more than 1,200 eligible school districts in Texas, Splendora ISD is one of only 109 districts to earn this prestigious honor. The award is presented by the Visual Art Administrators of Texas, a division of TAEA, and highlights districts that demonstrate exemplary leadership in promoting visual arts in both their schools and communities. view article

McKinney ISD is moving forward with plans to convert three shuttered elementary campuses into district support facilities, following board approval of the closures late last year. The repurposing strategy was presented to trustees at a June 29 meeting, detailing how each building will serve the district going forward now that classes have ended for good at all three sites. view article

The Prosper Walnut Grove football team makes the jump to Class 6A coming off back-to-back district title seasons. Photo courtesy of Shayne Studdard view article

When Friendswood High School seniors and FFA members Jaxtin McCollum and Ava Stone discovered that younger students in their district didn’t know what agriculture is and its importance, they knew they had to do something to help educate them about it. view article