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How do I get my SuperSearch on TexasISD.com?Texas Senate’s school voucher proposal would give families $10K to fund private school
AUSTIN, Texas — Texans are getting their first look at a bill lawmakers hope to pass this legislative session to create a school choice program.
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No Survivors in Plane Crash Near Washington, Officials Say
Officials believe that no one survived the midair collision of a commercial jet carrying 64 people and an Army helicopter carrying three U.S. service members near Washington, D.C.
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Keller schools superintendent may step down as board considers splitting district
Keller Superintendent Tracy Johnson will likely resign from her position at the school board’s regularly scheduled meeting on Jan. 30, according to the meeting’s agenda posted Monday afternoon. “Consider and Take Possible Action on Superintendent Voluntary Separation Agreement,” the agenda item reads. The following item says the board will name an interim superintendent. The announcement comes as the board has dealt with vocal opposition to a proposal to split Keller ISD into two new districts.
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Gov. Abbott Deploys Texas Tactical Border Force to Support Federal Authorities
As the Trump administration continues sweeping measures to undo damage at the southern border caused by the Biden administration’s policies, Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas military to work with federal authorities to secure the border.
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Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts
Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two years ago — in a sign that supporters are emboldened after recent electoral gains.
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Democrat Coalition Propels Dustin Burrows to Speaker of the Texas House
More Democrats than Republicans voted for Burrows’ speakership. -
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Texas oil, natural gas industry breaks record: $27.3 billion paid in taxes, royalties
The Texas oil and natural gas industry broke multiple records in fiscal 2024, including paying a record $27.3 billion in taxes and royalties, according to new data published by the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA).
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Teen wounded in 2021 Timberview High School shooting was killed Monday in Arlington
A teen who was shot by another student at Timberview High School in 2021 was killed in another shooting Monday evening at an Arlington apartment complex, according to Arlington police. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office identified Zacchaeus Selby-Mukum, 19, as the man who died in the shooting on Monday, Jan. 13. Arlington police said the motive for Monday’s shooting is under investigation, but detectives have not found any evidence to suggest that the homicide is connected to the 2021 school shooting.
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Preventive Law: Documentation: A Potential Shield Against Liability
As the college and professional football seasons come to an end, many fans- myself included- are reminded of this truth: not every hire can be a touchdown. A seemingly great candidate joins your team and suddenly they’re not hitting the mark. It could be due to disciplinary issues, ineffective work, or a number of other problems. Many administrators have dealt with difficult employees and have at times been required to make the decision to terminate their employment. When those employees happen to be at-will or probationary employees, some assume they can safely terminate their employment without developing the usual documentation. This, in fact, may not be a safe assumption.
Gov. Greg Abbott directs DPS to bolster anti-terrorism efforts after New Orleans attack
The governor is calling for an expansion of in-state anti-terrorism programs and an increase in federal partnerships.
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As bitter cold sweeps through Texas, ERCOT says the power grid is stable
As an arctic blast settled over Texas on Monday, dropping temperatures into the low 20s in some areas, the state’s grid operator said it’s not expecting any power disruptions this week.
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Texas Education Agency clears Fort Bend ISD in voter ...
The Houston-area school district faced accusations of electioneering for its attempts to encourage voting in a tax-rate election in 2023. While the district was cleared of wrongdoing, people involved with Fort Bend ISD at the time could potentially face bribery investigations.
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Hawkins ISD Names New Superintendent
The Hawkins ISD has named the lone finalist for the Superintendent position. Jeff Hutchins has a 29-year career in education that includes leading a basketball team to a state championship. He served as principal of Van High School for 12 years before becoming director of operations last year.
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Mart ISD School Board said they acted in best interest of district after sudden termination of superintendent
Residents of Mart left Monday’s special school board meeting both angered and wanting answers after the district’s superintendent, Betsy Burnett was suddenly terminated from her position. Later Mart ISD posted on Facebook explaining the reasons for her termination and revealed they have communicated this decision with Burnett since January of 2024.
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Texas names new higher education chief
Wynn Rosser will be in charge of guiding the state’s postsecondary education policies. He currently leads a foundation focused on rural East Texas and previously worked at Texas A&M.
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May 2024 Bond List
Bond Election Data collected by TexasISD.com for public school bonds in the upcoming May 2024 election cycle.
US children fall further behind in reading, make little improvement in math on national exam
New results from a national exam find that America’s children have continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math
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Texas Gov. Abbott wants school district investigated after a transgender discussion on hidden camera
DALLAS — Gov. Greg Abbott called for criminal and civil investigations into Irving Independent School District after a hidden-camera video showed a school administrator discussing transgender students playing on sports teams that align with their gender identity despite the state’s ban.
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Keller ISD board to consider superintendent resignation amid controversy over proposed split
A Jan. 30 meeting expected to discuss a potential split of Keller ISD could be further complicated by the possible resignation of Superintendent Tracy Johnson, according to district documents.
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Irving ISD administrator resigns after video sparks Texas Gov. Abbott to call for investigation
An Irving Independent School District administrator resigned this week after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for his firing. In a social media post, Abbott called for both "criminal and civil investigations" against Irving ISD after a video surfaced that allegedly showed Reny Lizardo, the executive director of Campus Operations for Irving ISD, speaking to an undercover investigator for Accuracy in Media, a nonprofit conservative watchdog group.
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NEEDVILLE ISD HIRES ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
The board of trustees of the Needville Independent School District has contracted with Arrow Educational Services, Inc. to assist them in their search for a new superintendent. Arrow President/CEO Dr. Russell Marshall and Lead Consultant/COO Jim Dunlap will conduct the search. Information and the application process are available on arrowsearchinc.com and the TASA website.
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How the rise of uncertified Texas teachers could hinder educator misconduct investigations
The explosion of uncertified teachers in Texas has led to a multimillion-dollar budget hole that may make it harder to investigate educators accused of misconduct.
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Parts of North Texas under flood watch until Thursday. Here’s the latest on storms
Several North Texas counties, including Tarrant and Dallas, are under a flood watch until early Thursday, Jan. 30. Heavy rain fell across much of the region Wednesday evening and is expected to continue overnight into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth. Rainfall amounts will range between 1 to 3 inches for much of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. There’s a 30% chance of rainfall totals reaching 5 to 7 inches in the northeastern part of North Texas, around Gainesville and Paris. TOP VIDEOS
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Kansas is dealing with a tuberculosis outbreak. Should Texans worry? Is there a vaccine?
Kansas is currently experiencing a rare outbreak of tuberculosis (TB), the world’s deadliest infectious disease. TB is spread via germs in the air and usually affects the lungs but can also affect the brain, the kidneys or the spine. Two people have died since the outburst started in January 2024. Health reports from Jan. 24, 2025 show67 people are sick with active TB cases: 60 in Wyandotte County and seven in Johnson County. An additional 79 people in the two counties are sick with latent cases, (also known as “inactive tuberculosis,” which means non-contagious and asymptomatic). Though Kansas officials have said this is the largest outbreak in history, the Centers for Disease Control rebutted that claim. From 2015 to 2017, Atlanta experienced 170 cases of TB and more than 400 latent cases through outbreaks in homeless shelters.
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Prosper ISD names 3 new principals for 2025-26 school year
Prosper ISD officials have selected three new principals to serve its schools in the 2025-26 school year.
The positions were announced during a Jan. 23 board meeting.
The details
Elizabeth “Zeb” Evans will serve as principal of Thomson Elementary School, which is the district’s 19th elementary school. Evans holds a bachelor’s in elementary education and a master’s degree in educational administration. She currently serves as the assistant principal of Folsom Elementary School.
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Longtime AC president Larry Phillips dies Monday
Larry Phillips, the longtime president of Angelina College who took the school to new heights, died Monday with his family nearby.
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Tatum ISD student arrested after unloaded weapon found in backpack
Tatum ISD police officers arrested a student Wednesday after a weapon was found in a student’s backpack. The school was first informed a student may potentially have an unloaded weapon on the high school campus around 12:15 p.m., according to a school release. The school said police found the student less than a minute later and an unloaded weapon was found in their backpack.
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Liberty Hill ISD nears vote on proposed 4-day school week plan
Liberty Hill ISD is getting closer to potentially approving a four-day school week for the 2025-26 school year. "I'd be really excited," said Grey Heeneman, a sixth grader in the district. Right now, district officials are deciding if they will recommend having students off on Mondays or Fridays for staff development days, along with other school hour decisions, which they spoke about in a recent meeting.
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Abbott wants Irving ISD investigated after a transgender discussion on hidden-camera video
Gov. Greg Abbott called for criminal and civil investigations into Irving ISD after a hidden-camera video showed a school administrator discussing transgender students playing on sports teams that align with their gender identity despite the state’s ban. In the video, a woman — later identified as an “undercover journalist” — is heard discussing a potential move to Texas with her transgender daughter. She asks a man, identified in the recording as an Irving ISD official, whether her child could play on the girls’ soccer team.
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Houston ISD students’ scores on national exam show slight growth from 2022
Results are in for the nationwide academic progress test known as the Nation's Report Card, and Houston ISD students showed slight growth compared to 2022 and are still trailing behind their pre-pandemic scores. The biennial exam tests fourth- and eighth-graders on their math and reading skills and is used as a tool to track students' proficiency over time, dating back to the 1990s. HISD students seem to slowly be returning back to pre-pandemic levels, but are still trailing behind Texas’ averages.
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Houston ISD superintendent announces results from nation’s progress reports
Around 10:30 a.m., Sup. Miles held a news conference at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center to address key takeaways from the NAEP results as well as answer any questions. Also known as The Nation’s Report Card, HISD describes the NAEP as having the ability to provide meaningful results to improve education policy and practice since 1969.
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