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How do I get my SuperSearch on TexasISD.com?TEXARKANA ISD HIRES JIM DUNLAP OF ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
The board of trustees of the Texarkana Independent School District has contracted with Mr. Jim Dunlap of Arrow Educational Services, Inc. to assist them in their search for a new superintendent. Information and the application process is available on arrowsearchinc.com and the TASA Supersearch page. The deadline for applications is Friday, October 16, 2026
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Preventive Law: Points to Consider When Purchasing Real Property
A school district’s purchase of real property is a significant investment of time and money. Once a school district has decided to pursue a real estate purchase, district personnel should engage in project feasibility analyses to assist the board of trustees in deciding which tract to pursue, at what price, and when. To ensure that the district retains the right to use eminent domain in case the negotiations for the purchase fail, the district should carefully follow the process laid out in Chapter 21 of the Texas Property Code. Finally, the approach to negotiating which provisions will be included in, and which will be excluded from, the contract, should always consider any legal requirements and protecting the school district’s interests.
Waco ISD meets 17 of 23 priority goals in first year of strategic plan
Waco ISD administrators have graded themselves on the district’s five-year strategic plan, finding 17 of 23 priority goals met for the plan’s first year but plenty of work ahead to meet next year’s metrics.The strategic plan, hammered out by Waco Independent School District administrators, trustees and community members and approved in June of last year, is Superintendent Tiffany Spicer’s road map to district improvement, with specific milestones each year to measure progress. The plan covers four main priorities: students, staff, community and operations. During a board meeting Thursday, administrators told trustees the district met all goals in the staff and community categories, three of seven student goals, and five of seven financial/operations goals. Waco ISD administrators have graded themselves on the district’s five-year strategic plan, finding 17 of 23 priority goals met for the plan’s first year but plenty of work ahead to meet next year’s metrics. The strategic plan, hammered out by Waco Independent School District administrators, trustees and community members and approved in June of last year, is Superintendent Tiffany Spicer’s road map to district improvement, with specific milestones each year to measure progress. The plan covers four main priorities: students, staff, community and operations. During a board meeting Thursday, administrators told trustees the district met all goals in the staff and community categories, three of seven student goals, and five of seven financial/operations goals.
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Talarico: Police in Schools Make Students ‘Less Safe,’ Harms ‘Black and Brown Students’
Unearthed audio reveals the Democrat U.S. Senate nominee arguing against adding more police officers and guns to schools. Democrat Senate candidate James Talarico said adding police officers and guns to schools would make students “less safe,” according to previously unreported audio obtained by Texas Scorecard. The unearthed comments came during a February 2020 interview with Texas Public Radio about school discipline and the use of law enforcement on campuses. “Adding more police officers to our schools, adding more guns to our classrooms, only adversely impacts our most vulnerable students, in particular our black and brown students,” said Talarico.
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What to know about hospital deals with the Trump administration to avoid treating transgender minors
At least six major hospitals have agreed to refuse gender-affirming hormones and surgery for transgender young people and agreed to make payments to the federal government, according to deals with the Department of Justice. The most recent agreements came last week. Most of the hospitals had already stopped offering the treatments because of state bans or previous pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration. The DOJ agreements end investigations into care previously provided and stop the possibility of hospitals being forced to turn over patient records. The Justice Department says some providers have also agreed to help pay medical costs for children to “detransition.” The hospitals have not admitted to doing anything wrong. “It’s a really dangerous precedent when the federal government is allowed to politicize any one group of people’s care and end it,” said Eliel Cruz, a cofounder of the Gender Liberation Movement. Here’s a look at the situation:
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Comptroller Requests Double the Funding for School Choice in Next Budget
The comptroller is asking the Legislature to increase education savings account funding from $1 billion to more than $2 billion to meet student demand.
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Texas Ethics Commission Proposal Would Raise Cap on Secret Lobbyist Meals
A proposed increase in lawmakers’ daily per diem would also raise the amount lobbyists can secretly spend wining and dining individual legislators before triggering detailed disclosure requirements. The Texas Ethics Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday to consider raising the legislative per diem from $221 to $290.40. Legislators receive the per diem for each day of a 140-day regular legislative session in addition to their regular salary. The per diem amount is also linked to the amount lobbyists are permitted to spend on gifts to lawmakers without being required to identify the recipient lawmaker by name. Under current law, registered lobbyists must disclose the names of recipients when they spend more than 60 percent of the legislative per diem in a single day on food and beverages, transportation, lodging, or entertainment for a state official or employee. That detailed reporting includes the name of the official who benefited from the expenditure, along with details such as the place, date, and amount.
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Gunter ISD Trustees Vote to Terminate Baseball Coach’s Contract
Superintendent Brandon Enos recommended ousting coach Daryl Hellman over “inappropriate comments.” Gunter ISD trustees took their superintendent’s recommendation to oust head baseball coach Daryl Hellman for what the district previously described as “inappropriate comments.” During a school board meeting Monday night, Gunter Independent School District’s elected trustees unanimously agreed to initiate the process of terminating Hellman’s contract “for good cause.” “It was not an easy decision, but the focus is always on the safety of the students,” said Trustee Scott Meyerdirk just prior to the vote. No other information about the decision was publicly discussed, and the district has not released any details about the nature of the comments that prompted Hellman’s firing. Hellman had been on paid administrative leave while district officials investigated the allegations.
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Lamar CISD Trustees Unanimously Approve $10.1 Billion Tesla Solar Plant Tax Incentive
A proposed $10.1 billion Tesla solar plant in Fort Bend County cleared the school district's part of the state approval process and the application is now headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's office. The incentive falls under the Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation Act, known as JETI. Under the proposed agreement, Tesla’s qualifying property would be taxed at 50 percent of its value for the part of the district’s tax rate that pays for daily operations. The Texas Comptroller’s office puts the savings for Tesla at $115.2 million over 20 years. The tax break would run from 2029 through 2038, with the taxable value at zero during construction.
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Map Shows First Freeze Dates for Every State as Cold Weather Warnings Hit
As millions of people face heat advisories warning of dangerous temperatures across the South on Monday, frost advisories were issued in five states, serving as a reminder that the first hard freeze of the season could hit as soon as this month for some, even as oppressive temperatures remain a reality for the foreseeable future for others. On Monday, heat advisories were in place for parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi as part of a summer-long trend that produced some of the warmest temperatures ever recorded in some cities across the country. While a temperature outlook through late September from the National Weather Service's (NWS) Climate Prediction Center anticipates that nearly all of the U.S. could experience above-average temperatures through the end of the month, a few NWS offices issued frost advisories for Tuesday, a stark reminder that chilly weather is not far off.
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Map Shows First Freeze Dates for Every State as Cold Weather Warnings Hit
As millions of people face heat advisories warning of dangerous temperatures across the South on Monday, frost advisories were issued in five states, serving as a reminder that the first hard freeze of the season could hit as soon as this month for some, even as oppressive temperatures remain a reality for the foreseeable future for others. More advisories were issued by two additional states on Tuesday night.
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Chapel Hill ISD student arrested with gun, ammo, district says
A Smith County student was taken into custody on Thursday after a search of their backpack. According to district spokesperson Elissa Thompson, CHISD administration received a tip that the student had a vape on campus. This prompted a police search of their backpack. They found in the backpack a handgun and a separate ammunition magazine.
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Rockwall ISD middle school student detained for making terroristic threat
A student at Ursula Rakow Middle School in Rockwall was detained on Monday after allegedly making a terroristic threat. On September 21, the Rockwall Police Department detained a middle school student at Rakow Middle School for making a terroristic threat.
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High costs, dwindling enrollment: Is Houston ISD’s playbook under takeover sustainable?
The high price tag, coupled with less state funding from students leaving the district, raises questions about whether the academic improvements are sustainable in the long run and whether other districts can afford to replicate it.
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Pasadena ISD employees fight proposed insurance switch that could raise monthly premiums by more than $1,800
Pasadena ISD teachers and employees are fighting back against a proposed health insurance change they say could devastate their finance, and some are now seeking a court order to stop the district from voting on the plan tomorrow night. The Pasadena ISD board is expected to vote Tuesday on a proposal to switch employees to TRS ActiveCare beginning in January. Some teachers are seeking a temporary restraining order to halt the vote and buy more time to gather information about the proposal before a decision is made.
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Migrants who planted roots in Texas are being swept up in the immigration crackdown. Here are five of their stories.
President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025 with a signature promise: the largest mass deportation effort by the federal government in U.S. history. He said his administration would target the “worst of the worst,” hunting down and deporting immigrants with violent criminal histories. But in reality, according to federal government data, under Trump, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation officers — often aided by local police — have mostly arrested people with no criminal convictions. The Texas Tribune interviewed five Texas immigrants — from Mexico, China, Iran, Cuba and Venezuela — who shared their experiences of being arrested by ICE and living in detention centers across the state.
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James Talarico is moderating on gender, climate issues in his competitive Senate election
State Rep. James Talarico sat at the end of a long table in May 2021 and pleaded with his colleagues on the Texas House Public Education Committee. State Rep. James Talarico sat at the end of a long table in May 2021 and pleaded with his colleagues on the Texas House Public Education Committee. He wanted them to vote down a Republican bill prohibiting transgender student-athletes from competing on sports teams aligned with their gender identity. “I know many of you don’t like this bill because you tell me you don’t like this bill, but you think it’s a compromise,” Talarico said. “But if history has taught us anything, it’s that you can’t compromise with hate.”.”
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Judson ISD rewinds policy that made it easier for middle schoolers to move to the next grade
Wanting to hold students more “accountable,” the school board at Judson Independent School District backtracked on a previous rule that let middle schoolers fail math or reading and still move on to the next grade level. The new policy, passed in a 5-1 vote on Thursday, requires that students score an overall average of 70 in all their classes and a grade of 70 or above in English, math and science or social studies. “I definitely think it’s the way we need to go,” said Kristin Saunders, chief instructional officer at Judson, during the meeting. “Is it going to be uncomfortable? 100%. It’s always uncomfortable. … the reality is we have to draw a line in the sand.”
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High costs, dwindling enrollment: Is Houston ISD’s playbook under takeover sustainable?
Increase in costs: Houston ISD is spending millions to pay for academic reforms, including more staff, higher salaries and new equipment. At half of the district’s schools, HISD spent an extra $700,000 per campus and about $2,200 more per student.
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Fort Worth officials pass $4.35B budget, approve property tax rate increase
The operating budget for FY 2026-27 is $3.33 billion, an increase of 10.81%, according to a news release. Several programs slated for reduction or cuts were restored following guidance from City Council in past meetings. Those include the Alliance PetSmart Charities Adoption Center at 2901 Texas Sage Trail, restored employee positions to avoid service-level issues and employee pay-for-performance increases in the 4%-4.5% range, which will be paid in April 2027. The total cost to restore those services and positions was $4.09 million, according to the news release. The cuts were made as the city faced a $94 million shortfall in revenues compared to expenditures in part due to lower-than-expected tax rolls, according to previous reporting.
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Texas Secures Legal Victory Against Houston-Area ‘Birth Tourism’ Operation
Attorney General Ken Paxton says he has successfully shut down a Houston “birth tourism” center following his lawsuit against the operation. De’Ai Postpartum Care Center was accused of operating an illegal scheme that imported foreign nationals to give birth for U.S. citizenship. The center catered to Chinese nationals, communicating with clients through Chinese social media and websites. It claimed responsibility for 1,000+ American-born babies.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls on ERCOT to reverse 30% pay raise for board members
On the same day the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ board of directors moved to nearly double its CEO’s salary, board members also signed off on a 30% pay bump for themselves, according to newly disclosed information about the raises. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is now calling on the ERCOT board to undo the raises. “My suggestion to them is to reverse their own increase,” Patrick, who helps in appointing ERCOT board members, wrote in a statement Thursday. “If they do not want to serve, I am sure there are plenty of public-service minded Texans who are willing to take their place.”
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Judson ISD rewinds policy that made it easier for middle schoolers to move to the next grade
Wanting to hold students more “accountable,” the school board at Judson Independent School District backtracked on a previous rule that let middle schoolers fail math or reading and still move on to the next grade level. The new policy, passed in a 5-1 vote on Thursday, requires that students score an overall average of 70 in all their classes and a grade of 70 or above in English, math and science or social studies. “I definitely think it’s the way we need to go,” said Kristin Saunders, chief instructional officer at Judson, during the meeting. “Is it going to be uncomfortable? 100%. It’s always uncomfortable. … the reality is we have to draw a line in the sand.”
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16 North East ISD schools listed for possible closure
The North East Independent School District has identified 16 schools that meet the district’s criteria for possible closure.
All 16 are elementary schools, ranging from Redland Oaks south of Loop 1604 to Oak Meadow north of Hardberger Park.
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High costs, dwindling enrollment: Is Houston ISD’s playbook under takeover sustainable?
The high price tag, coupled with less state funding from students leaving the district, raises questions about whether the academic improvements are sustainable in the long run and whether other districts can afford to replicate it.
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High costs, dwindling enrollment: Is Houston ISD’s playbook under takeover sustainable?
Fonville Middle School hired learning coaches to help students falling behind in the classroom. It bought new state-of-the-art technology, such as webcams and smart boards. The school days are longer.
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Tyler ISD student-athlete taken to hospital after medical emergency
A Tyler Independent School District student has been taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon. According to Tyler ISD spokesperson Jennifer Hines, during football activities on Wednesday, a Tyler Legacy Hight School student-athlete experienced a medical emergency. EMS personnel immediately responded and took the student by ambulance for further medical evaluation and care.
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Boyd ISD board to meet after hazing incident led to arrests
The Boyd ISD school board will meet today after a hazing incident led to arrests.
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Livingston ISD employee placed on leave over social media post
A Livingston ISD employee was placed on leave because of a social media post, according to the district.
LISD released a statement Friday night saying they were aware of concerns regarding a social media post about “an incident occurring on Timber Creek Elementary campus.”
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Hallsville ISD cancels Monday classes amid city water line leak
Classes at Hallsville ISD are canceled Monday due to a city water line leak affecting supply; the district is monitoring repairs for updates on Tuesday.
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Killeen ISD Announces Executive Directors of School Leadership for 2026–2027 School Year
Killeen ISD has announced five appointments to Executive Director of School Leadership positions for the 2026–2027 school year. These executive directors will provide direct support to campus principals and school leadership teams as part of the district’s continued focus on strengthening teaching and learning and improving academic outcomes.
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Aldine ISD pulls Nimitz High School band T-shirts depicting a Black person tied to a stake
The Nimitz High School band will stop wearing this year’s marching season T-shirts after activists, parents and students complained about offensive imagery, Aldine ISD officials said Friday.
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Second Del Valle ISD police officer indicted for same reason
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A former Del Valle Independent School District Police Department officer has been indicted on six felony counts alleging he falsified records and information during the hiring process, according to court documents.Del Valle ISD police officer indicted A Travis County grand jury indicted Ernest Ferniz on six counts of tampering with a governmental record with intent to defraud or harm, a state jail felony. The indictment was filed in the 460th Judicial District Court of Travis County.
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Schools struggle to find money, hire more officers after lawmakers gut safety bill
JARRELL, Texas (KXAN) – After a mass shooting killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, a school district four hours away in Jarrell started the process of getting shatterproof film on the windows of its high school. The invoice, according to the superintendent, was $50,000.
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Beaumont ISD names interim principal at Marshall Middle School as Dr. Stewart moves to new role
Marshall Middle School Principal Dr. Murrell Stewart is transitioning to another leadership role within Beaumont ISD, effective Friday, according to a notice sent to Marshall families. Billye Ardoin will serve as interim principal until a new principal is named, according to the notice.
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