Timeline: See HISD’s major school closures over the past 20 years as more campuses face shutdowns

When Houston ISD closed 12 campuses this school year, it marked the district’s largest mass school closure in at least two decades, records show. In total, the state’s largest school district has closed at least 60 campuses since 2005, including at least 15 HISD-affiliated charter campuses. Since the 2016-17 school year, HISD’s enrollment has hemorrhaged more than 47,000 students. But the board didn’t vote to close any traditional campuses en masse — until this year. HISD did not respond to a request for comment for this story. Like HISD, many Texas school districts, including Aldine, Spring and Fort Bend ISDs, approved major school closures this year amid budget challenges and declining enrollment. Texas reported its first statewide student enrollment decline in nearly four decades this school year, outside of the pandemic, according to analysis by Texas 2036.
Austin ISD’s bid to avoid state takeover rejected by Texas Education Agency

TEA officials on Thursday denied the district’s request to approve a partnership to run its three chronically failing schools that would have put a pause on the campuses' accountability rating. Austin ISD’s effort to stave off a possible state takeover suffered a major setback Thursday after the Texas Education Agency rejected the district’s plan to hand three struggling middle schools to an external nonprofit operator. In a letter sent Thursday to Superintendent Matias Segura, TEA officials said Texas Council for International Studies failed to demonstrate a record of turning around campuses with repeated failing accountability ratings and, in some cases, partnerships with the nonprofit had produced worse academic outcomes. District leaders applied for the partnership in March under the SB 1882 program, which can shield campuses from certain state sanctions when districts turn over operations to outside organizations.
Federal Judge Blocks Key Border Enforcement Law Provisions

The ruling blocks Texas DPS from enforcing a state law making illegal reentry a crime and allowing the state to issue “removal” orders against illegal aliens. A federal judge has once again blocked major portions of Texas’ border enforcement law Senate Bill 4, stopping the state from enforcing its new “reentry” crime and deportation process against noncitizens with prior removal histories—just as those provisions were set to take effect.
Preventive Law: The Texas Administrative Procedures Act

Ever wondered how the regulations that impact public schools are made? Regulations are created by Texas state agencies under the requirements of The Texas Administrative Procedure Act. These types of laws were adopted across the country, beginning in the 1940s, to ensure fairness while bringing efficiency and accuracy into the states’ administrative processes.
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.'

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Preventive Law: The Emergency Repairs Process: Knowing and Planning

June 1108:35 AM

It’s that time of year when weather conditions can be unpredictable. A small chance of rain can rapidly turn into lightning, high winds, and hail. When emergency repairs arise, it’s important for school districts to be able to respond quickly and legally. Let’s review the process for districts to utilize when responding to the need for emergency repairs and steps to take in preparation for when emergency repairs are required.

Trial date set for former Uvalde school district police chief Pete Arredondo

June 1608:55 AM

A trial date has been set for former Uvalde school district police Chief Pete Arredondo, according to a Uvalde County court official. Arredondo is scheduled to stand trial on Feb. 22, 2027, though it remains unclear where the proceedings will take place. His attorneys have previously argued that he cannot receive a fair trial in Uvalde County. Arredondo led the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Police Department when a gunman entered Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2022, killing 19 children and two teachers. The gunman remained barricaded inside adjoining classrooms for 77 minutes before officers fatally shot him. In the aftermath of the shooting, Arredondo was indicted on 10 counts of abandoning or endangering a child. Prosecutors allege he failed to act as the gunman carried out the attack inside two fourth-grade classrooms. view article

El Paso ISD board votes to lay off 55 employees under financial exigency

June 1608:44 AM

Fifty-five El Paso Independent School District employees are losing their jobs after the board of trustees took a series of votes Monday to terminate their contracts for the 2026-27 school year The vote was the final step needed to lay off dozens of employees, including teachers, instructional coaches and social workers, who received notices last week informing them their positions were identified for elimination as part of a reduction in force “Today is just one of the most difficult days we’ll ever have as trustees,” board President Leah Hanany said during a news conference after the meeting. “We know that what we’re doing is making a very concerted and valiant, to be frank, effort to align our budget to what needs of kids are in the classrooms. This board has been so committed to doing that work.” Hanany said other at-will positions that don’t require contracts may still be cut by the district’s administration without going to the board for a vote, but did not say how many could be impacted or when the decision will be made. view article

Gov. Abbott tells PUC, ERCOT to ensure Texas consumers do not foot the bill for data center growth

June 1608:38 AM

Texas must protect residential consumers from paying for the infrastructure needed to power new data centers, Gov. Greg Abbott said in a June 10 order aimed at balancing the rapid growth of data centers with the needs of residents and communities. The governor directed state regulators to ensure data center companies do not pass infrastructure costs on to ratepayers, urging lawmakers to tighten regulations on data centers’ water use and repeal certain tax exemptions that benefit the industry. Abbott’s order comes as Texas grapples with how to manage the data center boom amid climbing electric demand and looming water shortages. Texas is home to the fastest-growing data center market in the nation, and development shows no signs of slowing down, per a January report from Bloom Energy. “The rapid scale of data center development requires oversight to ensure everyday Texans are not burdened with the costs of infrastructure driven by data center expansion,” Abbott wrote in a June 10 letter to the Public Utility Commission and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. view article

School district size can change a student’s special education voucher by thousands of dollars

June 1608:37 AM

For years, public school leaders, advocates and families have complained that state funding didn’t keep up with the actual needs of children with disabilities. But now, they are finding new funding gaps as Texas rolls out its private school voucher program, which offers up to $30,000 for students with disabilities. The voucher program, which follows state funding for special education in public schools, awards students in different districts very different amounts, in some cases by thousands of dollars. “None of us have ever seen anything like this,” said Andrea Chevalier, director of governmental relations for the Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education. “It's crazy to look at the disparity between some of the districts.” view article

No fat to trim: Texas beef industry profits eaten away by new threat — the screwworm

June 1608:37 AM

Drought, wildfire, tariffs and now screwworm are straining the beef industry in Texas as the U.S. herd reaches its smallest point in 75 years. James Henderson was a teenager in 1971 when he had to treat animals for a type of white maggot that ate livestock from the inside out — the New World screwworm. “It’s a horrible parasite, and it will eat that flesh very quickly,” said Henderson, who operates the Bradley 3 Ranch near Memphis in the Texas Panhandle. “From the time that adult fly lays its eggs until you have an animal that probably needs to be destroyed can be as little as 72 hours.” Henderson, like most Texas ranchers, has faced one battle after another in an industry already full of challenges. The return of the screwworm is the latest blow. view article

UPDATE: Texas Senate passes bill that would nearly double property tax exemption for seniors, people with disabilities

June 1608:36 AM

Texas senators approved a bill April 23 that they said would save seniors and people with disabilities about $950 on their annual property tax bills. Senate Bill 23, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, would raise tax exemptions to $200,000 for homes owned by people who are over 65 years old or have a disability. The current homestead exemption is $100,000 for most homeowners and $110,000 for seniors and people with disabilities. SB 23 would apply only to taxes levied by public school districts. The state would spend $1.2 billion to ensure districts do not lose revenue due to the increased exemption, Bettencourt said. "It’s a win for the taxpayer, it’s a win for the school districts—and we’re spending our surplus to do it," Bettencourt said on the Senate floor. "[Seniors and people with disabilities] are the people that need our help the most to stay in their homes, and I think it’s a fabulous investment." view article

Austin ISD’s projected shortfall grows to $95M ahead of budget vote

June 1608:34 AM

Austin ISD closed the 2025-26 school year with a projected $95 million shortfall—more than four times the $19.7 million shortfall the board adopted last June—as trustees questioned whether they could vote on a budget that may already be underpowered before it takes effect. The district's fund balance is projected to fall to 10.1% of operating expenditures by the end of June, according to a June 11 Austin ISD board meeting presentation. That figure is half the 20% that the board's own policy requires and below even the temporary 15% floor trustees set in 2025. The fund balance acts as the district's savings account, covering payroll and expenses during the months before property tax revenue arrives each year, according to the presentation. view article

School district size can change a student’s special education voucher by thousands of dollars

June 1608:33 AM

Round Rock officials weigh neighborhood compatibility for Skybox data center

June 1608:09 AM

Amid a statewide surge in demand for digital infrastructure, a Skybox data center is proposed for a property near East Old Settlers Boulevard and A.W. Grimes Boulevard in Round Rock.The property also backs up to the Chandler Creek neighborhood, prompting concerns among some residents. Among the concerns are noise pollution, and energy and water consumption on the property, which is zoned for light industrial use but is under consideration for a zoning change. Some have asked that the land be considered for other uses, such as residential or multifamily. view article

USDA could face potential sterile fly shortage as screwworm threatens Texas cattle industry

June 1607:42 AM

After spending the morning testifying before Congress, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins flew to South Texas to assure ranchers and local officials that the government was moving quickly to combat the New World screwworm outbreak. “We’re going to beat this," she said, standing before television cameras on a ranch Friday. "We beat it before, and we’re going to beat it again.” view article

Juneteenth Pageant hosted by Texarkana coach awards three scholarships, celebrates community

June 1606:58 AM

Juneteenth Pageant hosted by Texarkana coach awards three scholarships, celebrates community view article

World Cup tourists can’t stop raving about these American food experiences

June 1606:47 AM

From fast-food chains and grocery stores to regional specialties, here's what World Cup visitors are posting about across the U.S. view article

Abbott issues disaster declaration for 101 counties, including Central Texas, amid storms

June 1604:23 AM

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties, including much of Central Texas, as severe storms, flash flooding and tornado threats continue to impact the state. The declaration, filed Monday, includes Travis, Williamson, Hays, Burnet, Blanco, Bastrop, Bell, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Llano and Gillespie counties, among others. view article

Abbott issues disaster declaration for 101 counties, including Central Texas, amid storms

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Abbott issues disaster declaration for 101 counties, including Central Texas, amid storms

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TAD’s reappraisal freeze under discussion after Tarrant homes overtaxed, no change in sight

June 1508:40 AM

Tarrant Appraisal District board members are split on whether to consider changing the property appraisal process after acknowledging that the current plan delivered less equitable tax bills to homeowners. The board discussed the possibility of undoing the reappraisal plan they voted to continue using in 2025 that switched residential property appraisals to a two-year schedule instead of the typical annual plan while capping tax increases at 5% per cycle. The June 10 discussion came nearly a month after it became public that 190,000 to 200,000 homeowners potentially received overvalued property tax bills. No action was taken during the meeting to change the reappraisal plan. “Everybody’s talking about the reappraisal plan, and I felt that if we didn’t get this on the agenda to have an open discussion based on the information that we’ve received, that it would be a slap in the face to the public,” TAD board member Gloria Pena said. “I felt like the attention needed to be given.” view article

In far West Texas, the threat of land seizures for a border wall has families on edge

June 1508:38 AM

In the Big Bend region, where some families have lived for generations, government letters seeking access to their land is sparking fear and resistance. view article

Flash flood warnings delay Harlandale ISD summer programs until 9 a.m.

June 1508:36 AM

The heavy storms moving through the area this morning have caused a delay for summer school at one area school district. Harlandale ISD officials said its delaying the start of all summer school programs, including ACE camps and summer activities, until 9 a.m. today due to flash flood warnings and hazardous road conditions across the San Antonio area. view article

Prosper ISD, Celina ISD outpace state in end-of-course exams

June 1508:31 AM

The Texas Education Agency released results from this year’s State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness end-of-course exams, the year-end exam issued to high school students each spring. Students in Prosper ISD and Celina ISD outperformed students across the state in every subject, according to test results. view article

Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa aims to take on Gov. Abbott on education issues

June 1508:28 AM

Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa came through North Texas on a tour to “save Texas public schools.” She speaks with Lone Star Politics about the stakes ahead of the election and her promise to fire the Texas Education Commissioner on day one, if she defeats incumbent Governor Abbott. view article

Austin ISD’s takeover clock is ticking. Here’s what happens next

June 1508:28 AM

The Austin school district is entering a pivotal stretch that could determine whether the district remains under local control or becomes the next Texas school system taken over by the state. Three middle schools — Burnet, Webb and Dobie — are awaiting accountability results that could trigger a state-mandated intervention and set in motion a process that has already played out in Houston, Fort Worth and other districts across Texas. view article

Details unclear on how many Austin ISD counselor jobs could be impacted by cuts

June 1508:28 AM

Counselors could be among the areas impacted by Austin ISD’s proposed budget cuts as the district works to close a projected $181 million budget deficit. District documents show Austin ISD is considering changes to counselor staffing ratios that are expected to save more than $2 million. The proposal also includes eliminating portions of two currently vacant counseling and mental health positions. view article

Houston ISD board postpones vote on 2026-27 budget

June 1508:27 AM

Houston ISD's board of managers delayed a vote Thursday night to approve the district's proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year. The state-appointed managers are now scheduled to vote on June 25. The board must approve a budget by the end of the fiscal year on June 30. view article

Pay raises at Northside ISD could be contingent on voter approval

June 1508:27 AM

As school districts draw up budget plans for the upcoming school year, San Antonio’s largest school district will likely place pay raises in the hands of voters. For months, Northside Independent School District officials have hinted at a voter approval-tax rate election, or VATRE, in November. VATREs increase tax rates on the maintenance and operation side, unlocking extra dollars a school district can use on day-to-day costs like pay, student programs and utilities. view article

Houston ISD projects 4,000 student enrollment drop for 2026-27 school year

June 1508:26 AM

There's no way around it: Houston ISD is struggling financially. Enrollment is expected to drop 2.4%, and that means less money coming in. The state's largest school district failed to pass its budget Thursday night, pushing the decision off until the end of the month. view article

D’Rinda Randall Elected New Texas GOP Chair

June 1508:26 AM

HOUSTON—The Republican Party of Texas will have new leadership after delegates elected D’Rinda Randall as party chair and David Covey as vice chair during Senate district caucus meetings Friday at the state convention in Houston. Randall defeated incumbent Chairman Abraham George, under whom she had served as vice chair. Under Texas law, the party’s chair and vice chair must be of opposite genders. With Randall elected chair, delegates selected Covey to serve as vice chair. The leadership elections came as thousands of delegates gathered in Houston to adopt the party platform, select legislative priorities, and chart the party’s course ahead of the 2026 general election and the 2027 legislative session. view article

Austin ISD’s takeover clock is ticking. Here’s what happens next

June 1508:25 AM

TEA Releases Spring 2026 STAAR® End-of-Course Assessment Results

June 1508:25 AM

The Texas Education Agency today released results from the Spring 2026 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) End-of-Course (EOC) assessments. The results include assessments in Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology and U.S. History. The Spring 2026 results reflect continued academic progress for Texas students. Statewide, the percentage of students meeting grade level increased across all EOC subject areas and student groups. Biology, English I and English II continued their upward trajectory, with student performance now surpassing pre-pandemic levels. U.S. History also posted gains, with 70% of students meeting grade level. In Algebra I, 54% of students met grade level, representing a seven-percentage-point increase from last year. view article

No room for ‘optimism’: Austin ISD’s budget deficit balloons, again

June 1508:25 AM

With less than a month left in the financial year, the Austin Independent School District’s 2025-26 budget deficit has swelled to $95 million. The newly announced deficit will cause the district to dig into reserves, eating up more than half of its savings, officials announced at a school board meeting Thursday. view article

Austin ISD deficit swells to $95 million as financial cushion shrinks

June 1508:25 AM

The Austin school financial crisis reached a new low Thursday as district leaders revealed the school system is now projected to close the year with a $95 million year-end deficit, a shortfall $76 million deeper expected, and one that will drain the district’s financial reserves to half their usual level. view article

Austin ISD scores rise as Texas prepares to release STAAR results for grades 3-8

June 1508:24 AM

With more STAAR results set to be released Tuesday for grades three through eight, education experts are watching closely to see whether the state's recent gains at the high school level carry over to younger students — especially in math. view article

Austin ISD to hold meeting Monday on possible boundary changes

June 1508:24 AM

Austin ISD is planning its latest meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at Austin High School to discuss possible boundary changes. view article

Contractor says 525-acre data center won’t create noise issues, researcher urges public scrutiny

June 1508:10 AM

Hut 8 says its proposed Beacon Point campus will minimize noise. A researcher says residents should still understand potential impacts of noise pollution. ROBSTOWN, Texas — Questions remain about water use, power demand and economic impacts as Florida-based contractor Hut 8 moves forward with its proposed Beacon Point data center campus in Nueces County. Now, a researcher who studied communities living near large concentrations of data centers says another issue should be part of the conversation: noise. view article

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