Long lines linger at Houston’s biggest airport as TSA agents miss work during partial government shutdown

The ongoing partial government shutdown has led to long security lines at airports across the country, but no airport has felt the effects as acutely as George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. On Thursday, wait times at Bush, one of the nation’s busiest airports, reached four hours or more, with lines extending outside its terminals. Passenger volume at Bush is expected to get worse this weekend, driven by major events in Houston, including the NCAA Men’s basketball tournament. The lines are a result of many Transportation Security Administration officers — who aren’t getting paid during the shutdown — not coming to work. As airline passengers waited in long lines and congressional negotiators appeared far from a deal to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, President Donald Trump late Thursday said on social media that he will sign an emergency order for the department, which oversees TSA, to immediately pay TSA officers. He did not elaborate where the money for the agency, unfunded by Congress for more than a month, would come from.
Northside ISD has nearly $200 million in 2022 bond project ‘on hold’

Nine school improvement projects totaling nearly $200 million from Northside Independent School District's 2022 bond issue are "on hold" with no indication of when the projects will be built. Just four years after its nearly $1 billion bond election, San Antonio's largest school district intends to seek voter approval in November on a bond package for security upgrades and other improvements. Northside's Building Committee got an update Wednesday on the $198.47 million in projects that were approved nearly four years ago but have not since been executed. Superintendent John Craft told a panel of trustees he wants to "be careful in not putting millions and millions of dollars into these facilities and then having to come back in a very short amount of time (and saying), 'Well, we really need more science labs.'
147 measles cases reported in Texas so far this year, most of them in federal detention centers

Local officials report that 108 of the cases originated in a contracted detention facility in Hudspeth County. The largest outbreak is in a single contracted federal detention facility in Hudspeth County, as of March 18, according to DSHS. Hudspeth County Judge Joanna MacKenzie told The Texas Tribune that the 108 cases are all at the West Texas Detention Facility, which is managed by LaSalle Corrections, a private company. The facility has previously housed immigrant detainees, though it’s not clear if it still does. It does not appear on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s list of detention facilities. “Not having jurisdiction, my office is not involved in response,” MacKenzie added in a statement, “however I remain in communication with DSHS and LaSalle, as I regularly do.”
Why an East Texas rancher donated part of his water rights to the state

JEFFERSON COUNTY — Bob Sanders bumps along the dirt roads of his 1,100-acre ranch in a beat up burgundy Chevrolet Suburban, the engine roaring as his sprawling cattle operation, known locally for its wagyu beef, stretches around him. A shotgun rides in the passenger seat and battered binoculars sit on the dashboard. The sloping pasture where his rust-colored cows graze gives way to trees that flank a narrow ribbon of water. It doesn’t look like much, just a slow-moving channel threading through sweetgums and cypress, but this 2.6-mile stretch of the Big Cypress Bayou carries a lot of weight — it connects Lake O’ the Pines, the region’s main water supply, to Caddo Lake, the state’s only natural lake. Water feels abundant in the area. But even in this lush corner of the state, water is increasingly top of mind. For Sanders and many of his neighbors, the bayou represents something increasingly fragile in Texas: water that still belongs to the landscape it came from. The sloping pasture where his rust-colored cows graze gives way to trees that flank a narrow ribbon of water. It doesn’t look like much, just a slow-moving channel threading through sweetgums and cypress, but this 2.6-mile stretch of the Big Cypress Bayou carries a lot of weight — it connects Lake O’ the Pines, the region’s main water supply, to Caddo Lake, the state’s only natural lake. Water feels abundant in the area. But even in this lush corner of the state, water is increasingly top of mind. For Sanders and many of his neighbors, the bayou represents something increasingly fragile in Texas: water that still belongs to the landscape it came from.
Muslim parents, private schools sue Texas over exclusion of Islamic institutions in voucher program

The federal lawsuits argue Texas officials are engaging in religious discrimination by preventing Islamic private schools from accessing state voucher money. Four Muslim parents and three private schools have sued Texas leaders for excluding Islamic private schools from participating in the state’s private school voucher program. The two federal lawsuits ask the court to block the voucher program from discriminating on the basis of religion. The first suit, filed March 1 by a parent acting on behalf of two children who attend a Houston private school, names Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock and Education Commissioner Mike Morath as defendants. A second suit filed March 11 by three parents and three schools names Hancock and Mary Katherine Stout, education savings account program manager, as defendants. Here’s what to know.
As Superintendent Karen Molinar exits takeover, Texas signals a hard reset for Fort Worth ISD

FWISD Superintendent Karen Molinar observed the children learning as she visited classrooms Monday and Tuesday, knowing the clock on her three decades in Fort Worth schools was winding down. Molinar, 51, learned her time in the district that grew her from a reading teacher into a principal and, eventually, the leader of its schools was over after the Texas education commissioner told her last week she won’t serve during the state takeover. She informed families and staff Wednesday that she will not remain as superintendent. “I promised them at the beginning of this that I would be transparent, and I would give them updates,” Molinar told the Fort Worth Report. “I had to do that even when it came to what would happen to me personally and professionally. I had to stand up to my word.” Her impending departure from FWISD drew mixed reactions. Some teachers, parents and city leaders praised Molinar’s decades of service and insisted she should remain in the role during the takeover. Others argued new leadership is necessary as state leaders try to turnaround years of failing academics in Fort Worth.

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Preventive Law: Viewing AI Risk Through a School Law Lens

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Artificial intelligence (“AI”) use is on the rise in Texas schools. From lesson-planning platforms to student-facing chatbots, AI is reshaping how instruction happens. But as more people use AI, one question lingers: Who is responsible when mishaps occur? In Texas, AI creates legal complexities where education law already demands careful attention to student privacy, curriculum standards, and teacher certification. Because AI provides a new way to violate state and federal laws, even inadvertently, educators and administrators must be mindful when using AI to ensure that the law is still being followed.

Texas is cutting undocumented immigrants off from school, work and driving

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The sweeping rule changes, all enacted outside the typical legislative process, have upended life for noncitizens, including those who are here legally. Over the last year, Texas Republicans have enacted sweeping regulatory and legal changes that have upended all facets of life for noncitizens. The state has limited who can get an occupational license; register or buy a car; obtain commercial driver’s licenses; and get in-state tuition at colleges and universities. Over the last year, Texas Republicans have enacted sweeping regulatory and legal changes that have upended all facets of life for noncitizens. The state has limited who can get an occupational license; register or buy a car; obtain commercial driver’s licenses; and get in-state tuition at colleges and universities. The changes are wreaking havoc on the 1.7 million people without documentation in Texas, as well as tens of thousands of refugees and people with protected legal status, like Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Already, more than 6,400 refugees and DACA recipients have lost their commercial driver’s licenses. Many more noncitizens are expected to lose the ability to work in licensed industries from construction and medicine to air conditioning and cosmetology.The changes are wreaking havoc on the 1.7 million people without documentation in Texas, as well as tens of thousands of refugees and people with protected legal status, like Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Already, more than 6,400 refugees and DACA recipients have lost their commercial driver’s licenses. Many more noncitizens are expected to lose the ability to work in licensed industries from construction and medicine to air conditioning and cosmetology. view article

Texas Moves To Block Professional & Commercial Licenses for Illegal Aliens

April 0705:00 AM

The rule comes after a recent opinion by Attorney General Ken Paxton requiring licensing authorities to obtain social security numbers from applicants. Beginning May 1, Texas will bar individuals who cannot prove they are lawfully present in the U.S. from obtaining or renewing state‑issued professional licenses. It will also impact occupational and trade licenses. Commissioners for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) approved a new rule on Tuesday to check the lawful presence of people applying for or renewing state licenses when they are flagged for verification. The new rule requires TDLR to verify an applicant’s eligibility under federal immigration law when that applicant is selected for verification under department procedures. It applies across all TDLR‑regulated licenses. If an applicant is selected, they must submit documentation before a license can be issued or renewed. view article

GRAPELAND ISD HIRES JIM DUNLAP OF ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

April 0208:35 AM

The board of trustees of the Grapeland Independent School District has contracted with Mr. Jim Dunlap of Arrow Educational Services, Inc. to assist them in their search for a new superintendent. He will be assisted by GISD superintendent Mr. Terry Myers. Information and the application process is available on arrowsearchinc.com and the TASA Supersearch page. view article

Bullard ISD officially names Dr. Micah Dyer as superintendent

March 1805:00 AM

The Bullard ISD Board of Trustees officially named Dr. Micah Dyer as the district’s new superintendent during a special meeting Tuesday. Trustees had previously selected Dyer as the lone finalist in February, with state law requiring a 21-day waiting period before a formal hire. He will begin his new role on March 30, following Interim Superintendent Dr. Jan Hill’s last board meeting next Monday. “She’s been a blessing to this district and helping them with this transition,” Dyer said. “I look forward to the opportunity to get to work with her as I transition into this job full time.” Read more at: https://tylerpaper.com/2026/03/18/bullard-isd-officially-names-dr-micah-dyer-as-superintendent/ view article

The search is on for SAISD’s next leader. The district wants public input before hiring.

April 2208:40 AM

San Antonio Independent School District Superintendent Jaime Aquino is stepping down next year, and the search is already on for his replacement. The district wants community members to share what they’d like to see in a new leader during a community town hall on Monday, April 27 at the district’s headquarters, 514 W. Quincy St. view article

Dallas ISD trustees send $6.2 billion bond proposal to voters

April 2208:35 AM

On Thursday, February 12, the Dallas ISD trustees sent a $6.2 billion bond proposal to voters in May. The proposal has been developed over the past year with the help of the Citizens Bond Steering Committee, whose members were appointed by the board. If approved by voters, the $6.2 billion bond would: view article

Judson ISD superintendent terminated after hostile environment, failure to report allegations, board says

April 2208:29 AM

Judson Independent School District’s Board of Trustees says it terminated Superintendent Milton “Rob” Fields III on Tuesday, effective immediately. Robert Jaklich currently serves as the district’s interim superintendent amid the investigation. Fields’ “good cause” termination comes after an “extensive investigation” into district operations and administrative performance. A statement from Judson ISD Board President Monica Ryan alleges that Fields failed to manage the district’s finances appropriately, allowed district academic ratings to decline, had knowledge of child abuse, and more. view article

These are the nine schools set to join Houston ISD’s New Education System

April 2208:27 AM

Houston ISD will implement its controversial instructional model, the New Education System, at nine more elementary campuses next year. The model, often called NES, was at first implemented at 85 historically low performing campuses, but has now grown to include roughly half of the district's schools. view article

Alvin ISD names Rhonda Mason as lone finalist for superintendent

April 2208:25 AM

Rhonda Mason has been named the sole finalist for superintendent of schools for Alvin ISD following a 5-2 vote by the board of trustees at its April 21 special meeting. Trustees Earl Humbird and Cheryl Harris voted against naming Mason as the sole finalist due to concerns about Mason not having enough experience to serve as the superintendent. view article

‘Heartbreaking incident’: Lindale ISD superintendent says meeting scheduled to address questions regarding student’s death

April 2208:25 AM

As the family and community seek accountability and answers after the death of a Lindale ISD student last week, the district on Tuesday released a statement. Superintendent Stan Surratt is asking community members to be patient following the tragic death of 8-year-old Velma Penny Elementary student Adrian Thompson. Adrian passed away after a medical emergency on campus, but the district has not confirmed the type of emergency or any details about the incident. Meanwhile, community conversation on social media has sparked speculation about what happened as community members seek answers about the incident. view article

‘Large pizza tax’: Sharyland ISD bond proposal sparks debate over $28 monthly tax increase

April 2208:25 AM

Sharyland Independent School District voters are weighing a three-part bond proposal totaling more than $250 million, as early voting gets underway and community opinions remain sharply divided. Superintendent Elaine Howard says the timing of the bond makes it especially critical for the district’s future. view article

Early voting is open for Texas municipal elections. Here are the school bond elections on North Texas ballots.

April 2208:25 AM

North Texans are heading head back to the polls for municipal elections, and some ballots may include public school bonds. School districts do not receive state funding for necessary building maintenance, upgrades, or even the building of new schools. Instead, they must use voter-approved bonds. Typically, a bond passage will increase a homeowner's property taxes. In Texas, homeowners over age 65 and who have filed a homestead exemption will not be impacted. Bonds are broken into propositions. Voters can approve or deny specific layers of the bond if they don't want to approve the whole package. Early voting opened on Monday, April 20, and runs through Tuesday, April 28. Election day is May 2. view article

Call records show moments surrounding death of Lindale ISD student after medical emergency

April 2208:24 AM

A dispatch call from the day a Lindale ISD student died gives new details about a medical emergency leading to the death of a student. According to a 911 call obtained by CBS19, a school administrator reported that the child was choking. That administrator told police that school staff attempted to perform life-saving measures, including performing the Heimlich maneuver. view article

Royal ISD asks voters to approve $68-72M bond for new football stadium, track

April 2208:22 AM

Royal ISD is asking voters to consider a bond package that if approved will fund the construction of a new football stadium and track to replace the current facility. The cost would run between $68 million and $72 million, depending on design, market conditions and construction timing, officials said. If built, the stadium would be near the site of the new Royal High School on FM 362, south of FM 529 and north of the future Morton Road. view article

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McKinney ISD School Board Approves Pay Raises for 2026–2027

April 2208:21 AM

The McKinney ISD Board of Trustees approved notable pay increases for teachers and staff for the 2026–2027 school year, again reinforcing its commitment to retaining top talent and rewarding the exceptional work of its staff. The board approved the new compensation package at its April board meeting. view article

Bartlett school district proposes new $16.8 million bond to finish construction projects

April 2208:20 AM

BARTLETT, Texas (KXXV) — Community members gathered at Mount Ararat Baptist Church to discuss the Bartlett school system's plan to borrow an additional $16.8 million through a new bond on the May ballot. The proposal comes four years after voters approved a $20 million bond in 2022 to improve infrastructure across the district. Due to rising costs and a change in the city's building code, the district did not have enough money to complete the projects. view article

State politics enters rarely-contested Alamo Heights school board races

April 2208:18 AM

“We are a consensus board,” is a phrase Ty Edwards often uses to describe the Alamo Heights Independent School District Board of Trustees, in which he’s served on for three years. Covering nine square miles in the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Olmos Park and a sliver of San Antonio’s North Side, AHISD serves around 4,800 students and has a B-rating from the state for “recognized performance” in student achievement. view article

Fort Worth ISD launching automatic 5% pay raises for classroom teachers for 2026-27 school year

April 2208:17 AM

Fort Worth ISD announced Wednesday that it is launching automatic pay raises for classroom teachers, something the district said reinforces one of its key pillars. In a news release shared with CBS News Texas, the district said teachers who work directly in a classroom with children as the teacher of record will get an automatic 5% salary increase for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. The district also said the action behind the raises is "being taken without delay and without waiting for lengthy negotiations". view article

Andrews ISD places employees on leave over claims of inappropriate communication with student

April 2208:15 AM

Andrews Independent School District officials say employees have been placed on administrative leave after concerns surfaced about inappropriate communication with a student. In a letter sent to parents Tuesday at around 1:06 p.m., the district said it was notified of the situation and launched a review. Officials determined the employees’ actions did not meet professional standards and moved quickly to remove them from campus while the investigation continues. view article

Azle ISD special education teacher arrested after allegedly assaulting student

April 2208:13 AM

34-year-old Sawyer Stinchfield was arrested on April 20 by the Lake Worth Police Department after the Azle Police Department issued an arrest warrant. Stinchfield was previously a special education teacher at Azle High School. view article

Texas House Speaker orders investigation into online game Roblox

April 2208:00 AM

The investigation comes after the 2022 Uvalde mass shooting incident was used as a game mode in the popular online game. view article

Early voting closed Tuesday in D-FW for San Jacinto Day. What is it?

April 2108:40 AM

Early voting closed Tuesday in D-FW for San Jacinto Day. What is it? During the 14th Texas Legislature, April 21 was legally marked as a day to honor those who fought for the state's independence. view article

Donna ISD employee no longer with district after being accused of improper relationship with student

April 2108:26 AM

A former Donna Independent School District employee is accused of having an improper relationship with a student. Francisco San Roman, 50, of Donna, has been charged with online solicitation of a minor under 14, improper relationship between educator and student, and indecency with a child sexual contact, Hidalgo County jail records show. view article

Family seeks accountability at first Lindale ISD meeting since student’s death

April 2108:26 AM

Lindale Independent School District held its first school board meeting Monday since an 8-year-old student died following a medical emergency on campus last week. The regularly scheduled meeting did not include any agenda items addressing the incident that involved the death of Adrian Thompson. During public comment, family members called on the district to review emergency protocols, staff training and cafeteria supervision. view article

Rockdale ISD announces new leadership team for Rockdale Elementary

April 2108:25 AM

Rockdale ISD has announced new leadership at Rockdale Elementary School this upcoming school year. The district has announced the Board of Trustees approved three new hires who will serve as principal, assistant principal and counselor at the school for the 2026-2027 school year. view article

Spring ISD teacher accused of leading car chase, running from police half-naked, court records show

April 2108:25 AM

A Spring ISD theater arts teacher is out of jail after a late-night police chase on Friday, followed by a half-naked arrest, according to court records. According to Houston police, the incident began in downtown Houston, where they say Tyler Canada sped past officers on Milam Street, swerving through traffic, running red lights, and at one point, driving the wrong way on Main Street. view article

Fort Worth: FWISD assistant principal identified as victim in ‘accidental shooting’; man arrested for manslaughter

April 2108:24 AM

Benbrook police and paramedics responded to a shooting call on April 17 in the 1000 block of Sproles Drive. According to investigators, a caller reported that someone had been shot in the face. Officers arrived to find Lindsay Velasquez unconscious with a gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. view article

2026 school bond elections include Texas’ largest ever. Here’s what’s in them

April 2108:24 AM

Early voting starts Monday, and on the ballot in Dallas ISD is the state’s largest ever school bond package. The district’s $6.2 billion election is nearly twice the size of the last record- setter, when Dallas ISD put forward a $3.7 billion package in 2020. Voters approved $3.5 billion. view article

Student left on school bus for entire school day, Connally ISD says

April 2108:23 AM

A student was left unattended on a school bus for an entire school day after being overlooked following a morning route, Connally ISD reported Monday. A driver discovered the student on the bus Monday afternoon. The child had remained on the bus since the morning route, according to district officials. view article

Cy-Fair ISD Could Ask Voters for a Tax Hike

April 2108:21 AM

The Cypress-Fairbanks ISD board of trustees is exploring all options — including a voter-approved tax rate election — after learning last week that they’re facing a $74 million budget deficit for the next school year. Superintendent Doug Killian emphasized that the district is in decent shape for the current school year and he’s not seeking to immediately cut staff or eliminate the district’s 20 percent homestead exemption for residents 65 and older. However, it was clear in an April 13 board meeting that the leaders of the third-largest school district in Texas aren’t impressed with the funding that’s come from the state in the past two legislative sessions. view article

Sanger ISD proposes $68 million bond to address growing student population

April 2108:21 AM

The Sanger Independent School District is proposing a $68 million bond in May to improve facilities and technology and prepare for future growth. Voters will see an approximate 11-cent increase in their tax rate as a result of this bond, according to Sanger ISD. view article

Alba residents discuss proposed Alba-Golden ISD bond

April 2108:21 AM

For around 50 years, Alba-Golden ISD students have used the same Career and Technology Education (CTE) and gym facilities. If voters sign off on a $20.6 million bond, both would be expanded. “We want our students to have facilities that are comparable with other school districts around,” said Alba-Golden ISD Superintendent Dr. Shelby Davidson. view article

Bonham ISD names Aaron Ford as new Head Football Coach and Assistant Athletic Director

April 2108:17 AM

Bonham Independent School District announced the appointment of Aaron Ford as the new Head Football Coach and Assistant Athletic Director for the Bonham Warriors. “Coach Ford brings a wealth of experience, a proven track record of player development, and a deep passion for building high-character programs to the Purple and White.” view article

Georgetown ISD names 5th middle school campus

April 2108:15 AM

Georgetown ISD leaders on Monday selected a name for the district's fifth middle school campus. Board members chose the name S.C. Marshall Middle School after a 20th century Georgetown principal who worked at an all-Black campus. view article

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