Feminine hygiene products will soon be available to all students across El Paso Independent School District schools, following a recent school board meeting. During the meeting, the Director of Health Services and the Director of Child Development updated board members on the initiative. view article

Texarkana Independent School District is proud to announce that Martha and Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary has been named a Scholar Campus on the 2025 Texas Honor Roll, presented by Educational Results Partnership (ERP). This recognition celebrates top-performing schools that have excelled in closing achievement gaps and preparing students for future success. view article

Liberty Hill ISD is preparing to open a new maintenance warehouse that will have more than double the amount of storage space as its current facility. The board of trustees approved the schematic design for the new warehouse at a March 10 meeting following a presentation from VLK Architects Principal Tim Kunz. view article

For several years now, Waco Independent School District (I.S.D.) has hosted the Women’s Empowerment Summit, an event designed to inspire and equip young women to realize their full potential. This year’s theme, “Becoming,” encouraged attendees to embrace the process of growth, confidence, and leadership. view article

Midland ISD has plans to sell the district’s two apartment complexes. First Alert 7 viewers reached out to ask why the district was selling the property and when it would take effect. The district gave First Alert 7 the following information: As outlined in the public agenda, discussed in open meeting, and summarized in the board meeting recap that was shared with the media, staff, and stakeholders, Midland ISD’s board of trustees voted to put to market the district’s two apartment complexes at the February board meeting. view article

Houston ISD campuses are operating at 77% capacity, leaving room for more than 35,000 additional students, according to the latest report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. There are close to 177,000 students enrolled in Texas’ largest district, a decline of about 40,000 in the last decade. Considering the 250-plus HISD campuses and permanent buildings, the district has the capacity to fit nearly 212,500 students. view article

Recently students from the Paris ISD Enrichment classes embarked on a remarkable educational journey with a field trip to Tailored Rides Equine Assisted Therapy. The day was filled with hands-on learning experiences that provided students with unique insights into the world of equine care and therapy. The field trip offered students the chance to engage directly with horses, an experience that was both exciting and educational. One of the highlights of the day was the opportunity to learn about leading a horse. Under the guidance of knowledgeable instructors, students learned the importance of communication and trust between a handler and a horse, skills that are vital for safely and effectively leading these majestic animals. view article

School leaders in Sinton approved the district's first-ever soccer team in a unanimous vote Monday night. It's something community members had been working toward for some time. Sinton Soccer Club President Kelly Self said it's a decision that will bring pride and joy to many Sinton Pirates. "The kids have wanted this so much," she said. view article

The Keller Independent School District’s board of trustees will not follow through with plans to split the district to deal with budget restraints. view article

Fort Worth City Council members say they want to protect Keller ISD schools in the city from incompatible development — a move that the district officials oppose. Zoning commissioners decided March 12 to approve the city-initiated request to change various ordinances — including intensive commercial and light industrial zoning — for 23 properties near schools to “CF” community facilities. view article

Childress ISD has announced that they will be closed on Friday due to extreme winds forecasted for the Panhandle. According to Childress ISD Superintendent Mark Dykes, the decision was made out of an abundance of caution. The extreme wind event is expected to have many impacts across the Panhandle on Friday, from dangerous travel conditions to extreme wildfire danger. view article

The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees on March 11 unanimously approved appointments to the positions of Deputy Superintendent of Administration and Support Services and Manager of District Facilities and Events. Dr. Bobby Martinez will assume the deputy superintendent role, which has been held by Dr. Dustin Bromley, who was recently named as the superintendent of Splendora ISD. Sam Zaborowski, a La Porte High School graduate and longtime La Porte ISD teacher, will be charged with scheduling and marketing events at district facilities including the new Bulldog Stadium and Legacy Complex. Dr. Bobby Martinez – Deputy Superintendent of Administration and Support Services Dr. Martinez comes to La Porte ISD with 17 years of experience in education, most recently in Alvin ISD where he currently serves as Associate Superintendent of Secondary Education. In his 12 years in Alvin, he has also served as junior high and high school principal, executive director and assistant superintendent. Prior to these experiences, he served for five years in Texas City ISD as a bilingual teacher, curriculum specialist and assistant principal. In addition to his school district roles, Dr. Martinez has served as a university adjunct professor in the education department. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and Spanish from Texas State University, a master's degree in international studies and educational administration from the University of St. Thomas, and a Doctor of Education in Professional Leadership from the University of Houston. Sam Zaborowski – Manager, District Facilities & Events Mr. Zaborowski, a La Porte graduate and 22-year teacher in the district, is honored and humbled to be named Manager, District Facilities and Events. His dedication and pride in LP will serve the district well in this role. Mr. Zaborowski currently serves as a Career and Technical Education teacher at La Porte High School in the area of audio-visual productions. He also provides district leadership in video production and sports broadcasting. During his years in La Porte, he has also served as athletic coach, senior class sponsor, and coordinator for Shattered Dreams, a drug and alcohol awareness program that included district and city-wide collaboration in his efforts of educating our young people. Mr. Zaborowski holds bachelor’s and master's degrees in history from the University of Houston – Clear Lake. view article

Following the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old student at Roy J. Smith Middle School, Killeen ISD District officials have announced changes to disciplinary policies. view article

Kody Smith, 35, has been charged with three felony counts of possession or promotion of child pornography. La Porte police say the investigation into Smith began in Nov. 2024, when they began to explore allegations that child pornographic material was downloaded. Investigators found the downloads originated at Smith's residence in La Porte. view article

Brownsville ISD Superintendent Jesus H. Chavez has resumed his leadership role with the district amid a warm welcome upon his return, BISD announced Tuesday. Chavez had been on a previously planned leave of absence for a medical procedure since December. Chief Financial Officer Alejandro Cespedes served as the district’s point of contact in his absence. view article

On Monday, top performing educators were awarded for their phenomenal work with nearly $170,000 divided up and given to 15 teachers at Jarrell Independent School District campuses, according to the district. This is all possible through the Texas Education Agency’s Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), which provides those funds to “outstanding Texas teachers” with a goal of providing them with a six-figure salary, according to the TEA website. The program measures student success to gauge teacher eligibility. view article

“Serenity was a bright, loving, and compassionate young soul with a promising future ahead of her. She brought joy to everyone around her, and her kindness touched so many lives.” A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the family of Serenity Baker, who is the girl fatally stabbed during an altercation at a Killeen ISD middle school on Monday, according to a relative who spoke with KWTX. “The pain of her passing is unbearable, and our family is now faced with the overwhelming emotional and financial burden of laying her to rest,” the GoFundMe states. view article

Fort Bend ISD has expanded the number of campuses offering pre-K 4, a prekindergarten program for 4-year-old children, for the 2025-26 school year. This expansion comes amid demographers projecting FBISD’s enrollment will stabilize as the district reaches residential build-out and more families opt for alternative educational institutions such as charter schools. Population and Survey Analysts demographers predict kindergarten classes will become smaller as the population ages and fewer young families join the district. view article

A Dallas Independent School District teacher is offering parents tutoring sessions to help their children improve their test scores view article

Fort Worth ISD is reducing the number of schools on its list of possible closures. The district said it has to shut down several campuses to deal with a $17 million budget deficit and declining enrollment, and the options will continue to evolve throughout the process. view article

La Porte ISD’s Business Office has received its 11th consecutive Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International. The award recognizes districts that have met the program’s high standards for financial reporting and transparency. La Porte ISD’s Certificate of Excellence is for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended 2024. “For over half a century, ASBO International’s Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting has been the gold standard in promoting and recognizing excellence in financial reporting,” said ASBO International Executive Director Jim Rowan. view article

The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD decided Thursday to shut down four schools next school year, a decision also faced by two dozen other school districts across Texas. The district blamed Texas lawmakers for a lack of money for schools and declining enrollment as fewer young adults choose to have children. view article

Family members identified the victim as 14-year-old Jaquai Thompson, a Rowe Middle School student who loved playing sports and being outside. view article

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is on the cusp of enacting a $1 billion school voucher program that will provide tens of thousands of students with taxpayer dollars to pay for private school tuition, providing a massive boost to the conservative school choice movement. But to finally achieve his long-sought policy goal, Abbott needs to hold together a precarious coalition of conservative and moderate Republicans in the Legislature — which he played a heavy hand in reshaping in order to usher through what would likely be the largest voucher program in the country. view article

Billions of dollars flow to Texas from the U.S. Department of Education — from school funding to college financial aid. President Donald Trump said he wants to shutter the department, stating the work should go back to the states. It was one of Trump’s campaign promises to close the department as he criticized it for promoting “woke” ideologies and DEI and for lagging student outcomes. view article

The Judson ISD board of trustees approved a one-time $750 retention incentive for special education and bilingual teachers and a $300 one-time retention incentive for special education and bilingual instructional paraprofessionals for the 2024-2025 school year Feb. 20. Funds for these incentives will be paid from 2024-2025 Every Students Succeeds Act Title II Carryover Funds. Funds will be paid in August 2025 for the staff working at the district effective January 2025 who are also returning in August for the 2025-2026 school year, according to agenda documents. view article

A 20% student enrollment decline. A 6% smaller staff. A 14-point gap. Arlington ISD trustees stared at the bleak, misaligned numbers underlining the district’s rapid change over the past 10 years. They came to the same conclusion: The district had too many teachers for too few students. view article

All children are unique. Each learns differently, has aspirations for different careers, and is interested in different subjects. The district believes that if all students can attend a high-quality school that matches their interests, they will achieve their academic potential. The more options suit a student’s interests, the better for the student. view article

San Antonio ISD will distribute food to families ahead of Spring Break at the Alamo Stadium, according to a press release. The school district is partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank on March 5 to distribute food to 300 families before the break, which is March 10 through March 14. view article

One day after an EF1 tornado touched down in Irving, thousands of residents and businesses are still waiting to have their power restored. Three Irving ISD schools are still without power Wednesday morning, causing officials to cancel school for the day. Hanes Elementary School, de Zavala Middle School and Cardwell Career Preparatory Center will be closed March 5, the district said. All other Irving ISD schools will operate as normal. view article

The Canutillo Independent School District (CISD) is grappling with a significant budget shortfall, prompting officials to consider difficult cuts to avoid a potential $6.4 million deficit. During a recent meeting, district officials received a formal presentation from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), outlining potential areas for budget reductions. view article

Students and staff at Alto ISD are safe after a Tuesday morning storm swept through East Texas, damaging classrooms and causing the school to take action. According to Alto ISD, the facility went into “secure status” until the weather passed. Images from the scene show damage to the roof of a large campus building. All students are safe, but the school said the weather emergency left parts of the elementary school damaged. Debris that appears to be insulation from the roof can be seen scattered around the property. view article

Several schools in North Texas canceled classes on Wednesday due to power outages caused by severe weather the previous day. Strong storms moved through North Texas on Tuesday morning, producing large hail and damaging winds that caused widespread damage. During the severe weather event, many residents experienced power outages, with the peak number reaching over 335,000, according to Oncor. view article

A McCollum High School employee was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation involving a former student, according to the Harlandale Independent School District. The district said on Tuesday afternoon that it is aware of an allegation involving an employee and a former student at McCollum High School. view article

The Fort Worth Independent School District is a district fighting to overcome a revolving door of superintendents, student flight, a multimillion-dollar deficit, and a literacy crisis reflected in STAAR test results. Almost two months ago, the Board of Trustees passed a strategic reading plan to help boost academic progress. However, the work toward literacy was happening in the classroom before the plan. view article