Exclusive: Texas Lottery Commission Calls in FBI Amid Explosive Allegations

The Texas Lottery Commission has referred a high-profile investigation into alleged fraud and criminal activity surrounding the state lottery to the Federal Bureau of Investigation following a detailed complaint and mounting public scrutiny. The referral, included in a previously undisclosed investigative report, is the latest escalation in a scandal that has rocked the Texas Lottery, implicating former executives and ticket reseller companies and raising questions about the integrity of multi-million dollar jackpots. In a letter dated February 26, 2025, then-Executive Director Ryan Mindell informed state lawmakers that the agency had completed an initial review of allegations raised in a letter sent to the agency in January. John Brier submitted a 20-page letter and 32 supporting exhibits detailing years of alleged criminal conduct by principals of Lottery.com—a so-called lottery courier company—and former Lottery Commission Executive Director Gary Grief.
Private school vouchers are now law in Texas. Here’s how they will work.

Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday signed legislation authorizing a private school voucher program into law, marking the grand finale of an oftentimes ugly conflict that has largely defined Texas politics this decade.Senate Bill 2 will allow families to use public taxpayer dollars to fund their children’s education at an accredited private school or to pay for a wide range of school-related expenses, like textbooks, transportation or therapy. The program will be one of the largest school voucher initiatives in the nation. “When I ran for reelection in 2022, I promised school choice for the families of Texas. Today, we deliver on that promise,” said Abbott during the bill's signing before hundreds of applauding supporters gathered outside the Governor's Mansion.
How Greg Abbott took a flailing school voucher movement and turned it into a winning issue

Abbott tapped into a powerful national conservative movement and his own campaign war chest to turn turned legislative races into multimillion-dollar affairs.
Draft of School Health and Related Services (SHARS) Policy Available for Comment

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has opened the draft of the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) Policy (MS Word) for public comment. School Health and Related Services (SHARS) are direct medical services and transportation services available to children aged 20 and younger who are enrolled in Medicaid and are eligible to receive services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The services must be included in the child’s individualized education program (IEP) established under IDEA.
House, Senate Close In on Property Tax Relief Agreement

The compromise includes $3 billion in required compression, $3 billion for a homestead exemption increase, and approximately $250 million for business property tax relief. The compromise includes $3 billion in required compression, $3 billion for a homestead exemption increase, and approximately $250 million for business property tax relief.
SpaceX workers in South Texas vote yes to create City of Starbase

BROWNSVILLE — Elon Musk’s wish to create his own city just came true. On Saturday, voters living around SpaceX’s rocket testing and launch facility in South Texas approved a measure to incorporate the area as a new city. Soon after polls closed at 7 p.m., Cameron County election officials confirmed that overwhelming support among early voters clinched the election in favor of creating the City of Starbase. Unofficial results later in the night showed the election was a landslide: 212 voted in favor; 6 opposed.

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Killeen ISD Superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Fey provides an update on district’s response to deadly stabbing at Roy J. Middle

March 2008:21 AM

Killeen ISD Superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Fey provides an update on district's response to deadly stabbing at Roy J. Middle view article

Online petition urges Conroe ISD trustees to reverse use controversial Bluebonnet curriculum

March 2008:21 AM

A month after the Conroe ISD Board of Trustees adopted the controversial Bluebonnet curriculum, an online petition urging the district to reverse that decision has garnered more than 1,300 signatures. The board adopted the curriculum for the upcoming school year during a February board meeting. view article

El Paso ISD schools to offer free feminine hygiene products by April’s end

March 2008:20 AM

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 ISD’s Martha and Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary Named a Scholar Campus on the Texas Honor Roll

March 2008:20 AM

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

Hutto ISD approves learning materials for 2025-26 school year

March 2008:18 AM

Hutto ISD will not make major changes to its curriculum for the 2025-26 school year, although the name of the mathematics curriculum used by the district has had its name changed. view article

Liberty Hill ISD shares design for expanded maintenance warehouse to support district growth

March 2008:16 AM

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

Waco ISD Women’s Empowerment Summit Focuses on ‘Becoming’

March 2008:16 AM

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

2nd Spring Branch ISD student detained for attempting to make explosives, police chief says

March 1909:17 AM

During a Crime Stoppers news conference Tuesday, we learned a 16-year-old Spring Branch Independent School District student was attempting to make explosives last month. Spring Branch ISD Police Chief Larry Baimbridge said on Feb. 27, Spring Branch ISD High School received a tip from Crime Stoppers regarding a student who was attempting to make explosives. Officers immediately located the student, took him out of class and interviewed him. view article

School leaders on administrative leave as Killeen ISD investigates fatal stabbing at Roy J. Smith Middle School

March 1908:31 AM

Killeen ISD updated its Crisis Response Page Monday with more information about the fatal stabbing at Roy J. Smith Middle School, including details leading up to the incident and the standing of school leaders. The district said it could not reveal some information about the stabbing because of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and the ongoing investigation, according to the website. view article

Speaker kicked out of Fort Bend ISD meeting after cursing trustee over Bluebonnet learning discussion

March 1908:26 AM

A discussion about Texas' controversial Bible-infused curriculum got so heated Monday night that police removed a woman who flipped off a Fort Bend ISD trustee and called him a fascist. The uproar over whether the Fort Bend ISD should review a sample of the Texas Education Agency's Bluebonnet materials interrupted the meeting in Sugar Land, forcing officers to ask the public to leave so they could escort the woman off the premises. view article

Longview ISD student arrested after allegedly having gun on campus

March 1908:26 AM

A Foster Middle School student was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly bringing a weapon to campus. According to the release from Longview ISD, school officials received reports of a photo that showed the student in a school restroom with a gun. They said the photo was linked to a Monday night incident during an after-school activity. view article

Lufkin ISD board eyes reduction of district staff

March 1908:25 AM

The Lufkin ISD board is considering the non-renewal of employee contracts in the wake of campus closures. Almost a month after the Lufkin ISD School Board voted to close Coston Elementary and Kurth Primary School, board members are back in session, with another tough decision to make. “It’s scary for people because you don’t know am I going to be affected, is somebody that I care about going to be affected,” said LISD Board President, Kristi Gay. view article

Denton ISD signs 21 new teaching hires from teaching residency program

March 1908:15 AM

Denton ISD offered employment to 21 UNT and TWU students in its teaching residency program. view article

Killeen ISD says girls involved in fatal stabbing at Roy J Smith Middle had been on campus together for just four days

March 1808:35 AM

Killeen Independent School District posted an FAQ page to their website to answer questions from the community following a deadly stabbing at Roy J. Smith Middle School on March 10. The situation prompted multiple questions from community members, ranging from the motive behind the stabbing, student safety concerns, the district's cell phone policy and more. view article

Granbury ISD 5-year-old hit, killed by school bus, Texas DPS confirms

March 1808:31 AM

A Granbury Independent School District student died Monday after he was hit and killed by a school bus, officials said. The 5-year-old boy attended Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy, Granbury ISD said in a social media post. The Texas Department of Public Safety later confirmed the child was hit by a Granbury ISD school bus before he died from his injuries in a hospital. view article

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South San ISD board officially approves contract for district’s new superintendent

March 1808:29 AM

The South San Independent School District Board has officially approved the contract for its new superintendent, Saul Hinojosa. The contract, which spans five years, includes an annual salary of $326,000. The figure is less than what his predecessor made. Hinojosa and other board members were appointed by the Texas Education Agency last month. The move followed years of what the agency described as “dysfunction” within the district. view article

Former La Joya ISD teacher’s certificate now under review

March 1808:28 AM

The Texas Education Agency’s Educator Investigations Division began reviewing former La Joya ISD Rut Damaris Kazmierczak’s Texas educator certificate Friday after the Progress Times published a story about allegations that she’d inappropriately messaged a former student in 2023. view article

Police say Austin ISD teacher allegedly used AI to create child pornography of students

March 1808:25 AM

A fifth-grade teacher at a south Austin elementary school is facing additional child pornography charges. On March 11, the Texas Department of Public Safety alerted the Austin Independent School District Police Department that Carl Innmon, 50, was under investigation for possession of child pornography, a first-degree felony, according to AISD. view article

Parent escorted out during Fort Bend ISD workshop over Bluebonnet curriculum

March 1808:25 AM

Parents in Fort Bend County ISD voiced strong opposition Monday night during a school board workshop to the proposed Bluebonnet curriculum. The curriculum, which would incorporate Bible references in reading classes, has been approved by the State Board of Education but faces significant resistance from local parents. view article

Midland ISD to sell apartment complexes that house teachers

March 1808:25 AM

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

Fort Bend ISD weighs curriculum change but parents say it goes too far

March 1808:25 AM

Texas parents are protesting a new school curriculum that includes Bible references. Why is it controversial, and what’s next for Fort Bend ISD? view article

5-year-old Granbury ISD student killed in bus incident

March 1808:25 AM

A 5-year-old boy was struck and killed by a Granbury Independent School District bus on Monday morning. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the boy–who was a student at the district’s Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy–was hit by the bus as it was pulling away from a stop on Pecos River Drive. view article

Speaker kicked out of Fort Bend ISD’s Bluebonnet materials hearing after cursing trustee

March 1808:25 AM

Midland ISD needs more charter school partnerships, new coalition says

March 1808:25 AM

The Permian Basin Future Ready (PBFR) Coalition is urging Midland ISD to partner with Third Future Schools through an SB 1882 partnership to improve student outcomes at four of the district’s D- or F-rated schools. view article

‘He knew it was wrong’: Ropes ISD employee accused of child grooming

March 1808:25 AM

The Ropes Independent School District said an employee was arrested for Child Grooming after being accused of having inappropriate contact with a minor who is not a student at the school. Public records obtained by EverythingLubbock.com showed Scott David Strobel, 60, was arrested by the Wolfforth Police Department on March 15. view article

Most Houston ISD campuses are operating under capacity, study finds

March 1808:24 AM

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

Carroll ISD officials visit Austin to discuss legislative issues

March 1808:21 AM

In her recap of events at a special board meeting on March 10, Bottom said CISD representatives held 30 legislative meetings, which included sessions with members and chairs of the public education committee, as well as freshmen legislators and state senators and representatives. view article

UNT officials say they’re cooperating with civil rights investigation

March 1808:19 AM

The Department of Education Office of Civil Rights named the University of North Texas among the universities it is investigating for “race-exclusionary practices” in their graduate programs view article

PSJA ISD: Over 1,500 Educators Earned Teacher Incentive Allotment Designation

March 1808:13 AM

Over 1,500 Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) educators came together for a momentous celebration at the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) event on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the PSJA Stadium. The event honored the more than 1,500 exceptional educators who earned a TIA designation, marking a significant milestone for the district. view article

Paris ISD Friday Enrichment classes visit Tailored Rides Equine Assisted Therapy

March 1808:13 AM

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

Sinton ISD unanimously votes for district’s first-ever soccer program

March 1808:12 AM

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

‘It was not working that day’ | Killeen ISD Superintendent addresses security system failure on day Roy J Smith Middle School student was killed

March 1708:35 AM

Killeen Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Fey took questions in a half hour press conference Friday for the first time since a 14-year-old girl was fatally stabbed at Roy J Smith Middle School. According to Fey, the suspect accused of killing Serenity Baker on March 10 used a tactical folding 3.5-inch knife. Fey said the school's "evolved weapon detection system" was not working that day and that if it was, it may not have detected the knife. view article

‘No viable path forward’ to splitting Keller ISD, district says

March 1708:31 AM

It appears Keller ISD no longer plans to move forward with splitting the district, citing its existing bond debt as a major issue in a letter to the community. "The District currently carries over $700 million in debt from previous bonds," the district wrote. "Under a reshaping scenario, distributing this debt fairly would require tens of millions in additional funding – resources we simply do not have." view article

Keller ISD drops plan to split the district in two

March 1708:31 AM

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

Laredo: LISD police officer arrested on domestic violence charge

March 1708:25 AM

A Laredo ISD police officer has been arrested on a domestic violence allegation, according to Laredo police. A woman stated that a relative had assaulted her and that she wanted to press charges. view article

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Construction Bootcamp: Rise of the Procurist

May 13, 2025