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How do I get my SuperSearch on TexasISD.com?Sally (Womack) Smith
Sally (Womack) Smith, age 79, of Lufkin, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born November 1, 1946, in Lufkin, Texas, where she spent her life loving, serving, and caring for others. Sally is survived by her husband of fifty-four years, Joe Smith; her son, Joshua Smith; her daughter-in-law, Jennifer Smith; and her grandson, Jason Smith, who was a constant source of pride and joy.
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Texas cautions parents about unregulated summer childcare
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As thousands of Texas children head into summer break, state officials are urging parents to carefully vet childcare arrangements and warn against placing children in unregulated operations that may not meet basic health and safety standards. The press release from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission comes as the demand for childcare during the summer increases and follows growing concerns about the number of children being cared for in unregulated establishments. State officials are encouraging families to choose licensed or registered childcare providers that undergo inspections, background checks and safety reviews. The agency said regulated childcare providers are required to meet state health and safety standards designed to protect children. Parents can search for regulated providers and review inspection histories through the state’s childcare database.
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Brendan Sorsby ruling: College sports’ brass enraged by Texas judge’s decision — ‘It’s f***ing bulls***’
At a recent Big 12 administrative meeting, a fascinating discussion emerged. If a local Texas judge granted quarterback Brendan Sorsby's injunction to play this season despite wagering on his own team, the league's other member schools wondered something aloud: Should we play the Red Raiders? "We've had some serious conversation about it," Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor told Yahoo Sports. "There is still a lot to be discussed. We aren't scheduled to play them this year, but it's something we have to look at from a college football perspective. This is greater than the Big 12."
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An unprecedented data center boom means new challenges for Texas. Find out what’s planned near you.
Late last year, Texas electricity officials faced an astonishing rush of requests from data center developers wanting to connect to the state’s grid. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the grid operator, was logging dozens of new requests each quarter from companies that sought to pull more electricity than traditional data centers did — by a long shot. ERCOT President and CEO Pablo Vegas called it “an unprecedented change in the pace of growth.” Developers and speculators had been buying up land across the state, looking to cash in on a chance to construct massive warehouses filled with computers to power artificial intelligence for companies such as Meta, Amazon and Google. Older, smaller data centers ran the Internet. Artificial intelligence and cloud computing demanded much more. The proposals kept coming. ERCOT in the last two years received 519 requests to connect large electricity users, compared to 24 such requests the year before that, according to its records as of May. The estimated electricity that large projects could need added up to a gobsmacking 438,595 megawatts — which would equal roughly a third of all the power generation in America. Ninety percent of that was for data centers, most of which aimed to start operating by 2030
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Human intelligence will win out over artificial intelligence
Let me start by giving you a trigger warning. I’ve noticed in this commencement season, some graduation speeches have provoked a few boos from students. So, I should probably warn you that I am about to utter the two most provocative letters in the English language today: AI. Artificial intelligence. But in fact, I don’t really want to talk to you about AI. I want to talk about HI: Human Intelligence.
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Carroll ISD will use land sales to close a projected budget deficit
Carroll Independent School District is counting on $8.75 million in land sales this year to offset a projected $1.6 million budget deficit and $1.7 million loss in state funding. These items were highlighted at the June 1 Carroll ISD board of trustees special meeting. The $8.75 million in revenue includes the sale of Old Dragon Stadium — 14.78 acres at 2400 N. Carroll Ave. — and three other properties.
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El Paso ISD declares financial exigency, paving way for contract and program terminations
The El Paso Independent School District voted during a special board meeting 5-1 on Thursday to declare financial exigency, allowing for termination of contracts, employment agreements and programs without penalties. This comes as district leaders have been working to balance the district's budget by the end of June, as the district is projecting a shortfall of roughly $42.1 million for the 2026-2027 budget year.
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Mansfield ISD Board President Faces Residency Investigation
Mansfield ISD Board President Jandel Crutchfield is facing renewed scrutiny over her residency after tax records surfaced showing a Mansfield ISD property listed as nonhomestead while other records identify a residence outside the district as her primary homestead.
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Arlington ISD employees will not see a raise as district fights budget shortfall
As a budget shortfall and lagging public school funding loom in Arlington ISD, the district’s teachers and staff will not see a pay raise in the next year. Arlington ISD school board members voted unanimously to bolster some employee benefits, but did not approve increases in pay Thursday night.
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Austin ISD budget proposal includes cuts to school police funding
The Austin Independent School District’s plan to address a $181 million budget deficit includes a proposed $5 million cut to the school district’s police force.
The budget proposal dropped this week; you can read a full summary of what that entails here.
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School districts, police department respond after arrest of Goliad ISD trustee, former officer
Goliad ISD, Refugio ISD and the Refugio Police Department issued statements Sunday following the arrest of Daniel San Miguel, a current Goliad ISD board trustee and former Refugio police officer who previously served as a school resource officer in Refugio ISD.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, San Miguel faces charges of aggravated assault of a child and official oppression.
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UT Tyler, Jacksonville ISD Partner to Enrich District Educational Opportunities
The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with Jacksonville Independent School District to provide discounted tuition rates for district employees wishing to pursue advanced degrees at UT Tyler.
The university remains focused on teacher education and how its School of Education can help address the teacher shortage in East Texas and across the state.
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Conroe ISD trustees say proposed new procedures for the board give president too much control
Conroe ISD trustees will consider adopting a new code of conduct and operating policy this month that two members say gives the board president too much control.
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Austin ISD planning 2 open houses this week on possible boundary realignment
Austin ISD is planning two community meetings this week to discuss possible boundary changes, with the first meeting set for 6 p.m. Monday at the Delco Center.
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Former Broaddus ISD teacher under investigation for alleged grooming behavior
According to the district, administrators received information on Thursday that alleged a teacher was having an inappropriate relationship with a student involving "grooming behavior" and possible physical contact. Broaddus ISD immediately notified the proper law enforcement authorities so they could investigate the allegations. The teacher is no longer employed by Broaddus ISD.
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Austin ISD parents and teachers protest deep cuts that will reshape schools
The Austin Independent School District's proposed budget makes deep cuts to programs, transportation and as many as 558 positions. At a meeting Thursday night, teachers, staff and parents urged district officials and the board of trustees to reconsider the proposals being made to reduce the $181 million budget deficit.
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Second victim ID’d after former Wylie ISD admin charged with soliciting prostitution from minor
The former Wylie ISD assistant principal who was arrested for soliciting prostitution from a minor is now facing an additional charge, police announced on Friday. 32-year-old Zachary Neu was arrested on June 4 and charged with soliciting prostitution from a minor. Neu was an assistant principal at Wylie East High School prior to his arrest.
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Goliad ISD board member, former Refugio school resource officer arrested in Goliad County
We are learning an arrest has been made in Goliad County involving Daniel San Miguel, a former officer with the Refugio Police Department. According to DPS, San Miguel faces charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child and official oppression.
Gov Candidate Hinojosa Promises: No More State Takeovers Of School Districts
State Representative Gina Hinojosa says she’ll put a stop to state takeovers of local school districts if she’s elected governor of Texas. The Austin Democrat held a press conference on Monday at a closed elementary school in downtown Austin. Hinojosa is challenging Republican Governor Greg Abbott in November, and she’s making public education a focus of her campaign. On Monday, she called for the removal of Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath, head of the Texas Education Agency.State Representative Gina Hinojosa says she’ll put a stop to state takeovers of local school districts if she’s elected governor of Texas. The Austin Democrat held a press conference on Monday at a closed elementary school in downtown Austin. Hinojosa is challenging Republican Governor Greg Abbott in November, and she’s making public education a focus of her campaign. On Monday, she called for the removal of Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath, head of the Texas Education Agency.
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From first squeaks to success: How a Meridian band director built a thriving program
Josh Barro has heard it all. The screech of 40 recorders. Dozens of third graders strumming ukuleles. The first notes out of a trumpet or clarinet. And, usually months later, the chatter of success and tears of joy when students make music. “From the first squeaks to actually being able to play songs, it was rewarding,” Barro said. Barro, 33, is the band director at Mountain View High School in Meridian, where he has nearly doubled marching band participation since he took over five years ago. His ensembles routinely win competitions, and Barro is gaining recognition. Last month, the West Ada district named him teacher of the year. National music publication SBO+ recently recognized him as a music teacher who makes a difference. Barro attributes the program’s success to students’ buy-in and creating a welcoming community.
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Banks lay groundwork for mass workforce cuts as AI takes hold
In the hope he’ll land a job in finance, Andre Bonnick spends hours rehearsing what he’s going to say. He’s using key words from job listings, making eye contact — following advice he’s gotten from recruiters.
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Texas county rescinds its data center moratorium after $100 million lawsuit from developer
Hill County, which appears to be the first Texas county to pass a moratorium, replaced it Thursday with a checklist of requirements for developers.
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Federal Judge Lets Lawsuit Over Texas’ Lab-Grown Meat Ban Proceed
Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller called the ruling “an assault on Texas ranchers.”
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A San Antonio middle school is banking on the sports medicine industry
Northside Independent School District is launching a sports medicine magnet program at Stinson Middle School. The magnet is starting with an inaugural sixth grade class of about 100 students on Aug. 10 and is designed to give students an early look at sports medicine jobs such as physical therapists and athletic trainers. Hosting the magnet at Stinson was intentional, said Jeannette Rainey, the school’s magnet coordinator. The schools is less than a mile away from the Northside Sports Gym, the Dub Farris Athletic Complex and the NISD Natatorium.
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Tropical Storm Amanda is the first of the Pacific hurricane season, meteorologists say
Tropical Storm Amanda is the first of the Pacific hurricane season, meteorologists say MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Amanda formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, marking the first tropical cyclone of the season, the National Hurricane Center said. Amanda was located about 1,505 miles (2,420 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico, according to the Miami-based weather center. With the center of the storm at sea, the cyclone posed no immediate threat to land. Amanda had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph), meteorologists said. The storm was forecast to strengthen over the next couple of days and then weaken over the weekend.
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Candidate Asks Texas Supreme Court To Declare Harris County Commissioner’s Seat Vacant, Order Special Election
Texas’ Supreme Court has been asked to consider compelling the Harris County Commissioners Court to declare a disputed commissioner’s seat vacant and order a special election to fill it. The case concerns an ongoing dispute over whether Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia vacated his seat when he accepted an appointment to a second public office in 2023. Richard Vega—Garcia’s Republican challenger for the Precinct 2 seat in November—recently filed for mandamus relief, asking the Court to force Harris County’s hand since it has refused to declare the seat vacant and call a special election. He argues the county is required to do so under the law. Vega is hoping for the opportunity to take office early in order to vote on a county budget and tax rate in mid-September. He is asking the court to rule before July 6 to accommodate time for the required election. The Court has given Harris County until June 15 to respond.
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Low Voter Turnout Results in $1 Billion in Debt for Barbers Hill ISD
The $95 million bond will be used for an athletic facility and stadium improvements.
Following low voter turnout in a Barbers Hill Independent School District bond election, the district is now more than $1 billion in debt. According to the Baytown Sun, only 1,807 of more than 38,000 registered voters participated in the May 2 election, which is a historical low. The bond proposition passed 1,110-582. Proposition A—the lone proposition on the ballot—authorized $95 million ($168,083,212.50 with interest) to be used to construct, acquire, and equip a new “athletic fieldhouse” and for stadium improvements. Bonds must be repaid with interest by local property taxpayers. That’s why Texas law requires each ballot proposition to state: “THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.” Posted documents reveal the district already had $836,160,286 in debt prior to the passage of Prop A, making the district’s debt service now over $1 billion.
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Low Voter Turnout Results in $1 Billion in Debt for Barbers Hill ISD
The $95 million bond will be used for an athletic facility and stadium improvements.
Following low voter turnout in a Barbers Hill Independent School District bond election, the district is now more than $1 billion in debt. According to the Baytown Sun, only 1,807 of more than 38,000 registered voters participated in the May 2 election, which is a historical low. The bond proposition passed 1,110-582. Proposition A—the lone proposition on the ballot—authorized $95 million ($168,083,212.50 with interest) to be used to construct, acquire, and equip a new “athletic fieldhouse” and for stadium improvements. Bonds must be repaid with interest by local property taxpayers. That’s why Texas law requires each ballot proposition to state: “THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.” Posted documents reveal the district already had $836,160,286 in debt prior to the passage of Prop A, making the district’s debt service now over $1 billion.
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Wylie ISD Principal Arrested for Sexually Exploiting Student
Zachary Neu was an assistant principal at Wylie East High School, the campus under fire for allowing an “unauthorized” Islamic group to hand out religious materials. A now-former principal in the Wylie Independent School District was arrested for allegedly offering an underage student alcohol and lingerie in exchange for sex. Zachary Christian Neu, 32, was arrested June 4 and charged with compelling prostitution of a child under the age of 18, a first-degree felony. A statement from the Wylie Police Department referred to Neu as a “former” assistant principal at Wylie East High School. According to police, the investigation began following a report that Neu was communicating inappropriately with a recent 2026 Wylie East graduate.
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Never-Before-Seen 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre Photos
For decades, film rolls containing more than 2,000 photos documenting the 1989 Tiananmen Square democracy movement had been shut inside a metal box, never known to the world. These photos, taken by a Chinese state media photographer and having survived the ensuing political purge campaigns after the massacre, eventually made their way to the United States, and were recently entrusted to The Epoch Times. Now, The Epoch Times is making the photos public for the first time.
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FBI, Other Agencies Warn Hackers Targeting Gas Stations
The advisory says that groups have targeted automatic tank gauge systems used by gas stations nationwide. The FBI, Department of Energy, and other federal agencies on Wednesday issued a warning that hackers are targeting systems that are used at gas stations across the country, noting that it has observed malicious activity impacting automatic monitoring systems for fuel and liquid storage. According to the notice, “recent malicious cyber activity” was observed by U.S. government officials involving “cyber threat actors compromising internet-exposed ATG (automatic tank gauge) systems.”
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Spring Branch ISD Trustees Fire Teacher Charged With Child Porn Possession
Chandler Price has taught middle school in Spring Branch ISD since 2023.
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Colony Ridge Sues Alex Jones, Doc Pete Chambers in $10M Defamation Lawsuit
The lawsuit targets statements the men made about the controversial housing development north of Houston.
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Austin ISD Cuts Budget To Reduce Staggering Deficit
District officials announced cuts affecting 558 positions. Austin Independent School District has released its recommended budget for the 2026-2027 school year, including cuts to reduce the $181 million deficit. The cuts will affect over 558 positions. Superintendent Matias Segura has guaranteed that teachers with state certifications will retain their jobs. However, non-certified teachers will move to different qualifying roles that the district is still working to find. Additionally, 112 qualified teachers will move to different districts, and Austin ISD will eliminate 228 department vacancies. Austin ISD will also close 11 schools, saving approximately $21 million. The district is also planning to increase the teacher-student ratio and reduce the amount of teacher planning periods. Educators have already started petitions claiming that the reduced amount of time will not allow them to serve their students effectively, especially when increasing the teacher-student ratio.
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