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.

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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.

Records challenge UT-Austin’s allegations against fired KUT leader

June 2309:00 AM

The university fired General Manager Debbie Hiott on Monday citing “oversight and management of planning” for the public radio station’s inaugural festival. Earlier this week, the University of Texas at Austin fired KUT Public Media’s General Manager Debbie Hiott, marking an extraordinary and unprecedented intervention in the governance of the public radio station that has been housed at UT for decades. view article

Hudson students place third in national stock market challenge

June 2308:52 AM

Hudson High School teacher Christie Swan and seniors Mason Tran, Brayden Dunn, Channing Howatt and Jackson May recently traveled to Boston, Massachusetts. to compete in Junior Achievement's National Stock Market Challenge, where they placed third. The competition ended at 11 a.m., and the boys sat all day nervously anticipating the results. At the gala that evening, Roaring Kitty found out they were third in the national contest, earning each team member a $1,000 cash prize. view article

Arlington ISD trustees adopt nearly $60M budget shortfall amid declining enrollment

June 2308:40 AM

Arlington ISD will face a nearly $60 million shortfall next year despite a staff reorganization and no raises for employees. The district’s trustees unanimously adopted the 2026-27 budget shortfall Tuesday night. Trustee Justin Chapa said the previous cuts have provided a financial runway to absorb the shortfall — but the district is nearing the edge. “Next year is going to be tough without significant help from the state,” Chapa said. “There is no way that we structurally can afford to continue doing this without severely damaging our financial integrity.” Trustees have adopted budget shortfalls each year since 2018, but they ended each year with a surplus until 2024. Next year, the district plans to spend roughly $656 million and raise roughly $596 million in revenue. view article

Texas board hears heated testimony on social studies standards as final vote nears

June 2308:35 AM

Dozens of speakers called on the Texas State Board of Education to move forward with a set of revised social studies standards during testimony that began Monday afternoon and stretched well into the night. Dozens more asked the board to amend the standards to give more attention to certain cultures or chapters in history. Monday's meeting represented the last opportunity for the public to weigh in on the standards before the board takes them up for a final vote. More than 250 people signed up to give public testimony on the issue. Board members are expected to discuss proposed amendments in the coming days before taking a final vote on Friday. view article

Chevron plans massive Texas power plant for

June 2308:35 AM

Chevron has struck a 20-year agreement to sell electricity to Microsoft, which plans to build what could become one of the country's largest artificial-intelligence data centers in West Texas. The oil company is working with Joulent, an energy company launched by investment firm Engine No. 1, to build a massive power-generation complex that will supply the data center using natural gas produced from the company's fields in the area. The 2.7-gigawatt campus would be on more than 2,000 acres in Reeves County in the heart of the Permian Basin oil-and-gas field, according to Joulent. view article

Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal.

June 2308:35 AM

U.S. Supreme Court denies Texas death row inmate’s intellectual disability claim

June 2308:33 AM

Attorneys and experts for both the state and for death row inmate Victor Saldaño agree that he should be allowed to present evidence of his disability to a state criminal appeals court. view article

Judson ISD under investigation by state for alleged threats, failure to report child abuse

June 2308:28 AM

State leaders are investigating whether Judson Independent School District leaders violated Texas law, amid several allegations against Board President Monica Ryan and former Superintendent Milton “Rob” Fields III. Among the nine allegations outlined by the Texas Education Agency, Fields is accused of failing to report the abuse of a student by a certified educator, according to a document obtained by KSAT. Ryan is accused of threatening the superintendent and other trustees. view article

McAllen ISD, STC partnership offers free veterinary program to high school students

June 2308:23 AM

The McAllen Independent School District is hoping a new partnership will open doors for their students. "The CTE Department is partnering with South Texas College," McAllen ISD Technical Education Coordinator David Lyons said. The district approved a two-year veterinary program during a recent school board meeting. "Everyday you will need to come and feed your animals, once in the morning and at night to feed them, and walk them every day," McAllen High School student Ella Hartzog said. view article

Former Refugio ISD coach charged after alleged Victoria shooting incident

June 2308:20 AM

A former Refugio ISD coach has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, evading arrest or detention and unlawfully carrying a weapon following an alleged Memorial Day incident in Victoria, according to a complaint filed by the Victoria Police Department and released by the Victoria County Sheriff's Office in response to a public records request. view article

Toxicology report: Longview ISD teacher drove drunk in fatal wreck that killed nurse practitioner

June 2308:19 AM

A crash report has confirmed a Longview ISD teacher had been driving while intoxicated in a wreck that killed her and a Longview nurse practitioner. The wreck happened on April 19 on Highway 259 in the Diana area at about 3 a.m. Hospitality Health Nurse Practitioner Joel Mack and LISD Foster Middle School Teacher Kimberly Law were both killed in the crash. view article

Texas’ big health priorities — dementia research, food labeling and ivermectin — have hit roadblocks

June 2305:00 AM

Priorities for Republican leadership last legislative session have either been stuck in the courts or left to linger in the state rulemaking process. Last year, Texas became the first state to require warning labels on thousands of food and beverages containing common 44 dyes or additives, cleared the way for ivermectin to be sold without a prescription and approved a $3 billion fund for dementia research. All three were headline-making in their own right. But nine months later, all three bills — considered health priorities by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows — have run aground, either stuck in the courts or left to linger in the state agency rulemaking process. Of the three, the Dementia Prevention Research Institute (DPRIT) has been the only one sidetracked from the get-go, blocked for now by a lawsuit filed by two voters who claim there were voting irregularities last fall when Texans overwhelmingly approved it. P view article

Judge blocks Biden-era immigration rule hours after Texas AG and Stephen Miller’s group sued DOJ

June 2305:00 AM

On Monday, Ken Paxton’s office asked the judge to block the rule, a request the federal agency then agreed with. The suit echoes a similar move in 2025 that killed a 24-year-old state tuition law. view article

Gilbert takes over as Troy ISD superintendent

June 2208:43 AM

TROY — Dr. Andru Gilbert is the new superintendent of Troy Independent School District. Gilbert’s hiring was made official at a June 1 special meeting of the Board of Trustees, and former Superintendent Neil Jeter’s last meeting before retirement was Monday, June 15, according to a release from the district. The Monday, June 15 meeting also marked Gilbert’s first meeting. “Troy ISD extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Jeter for his years of dedicated service and leadership and welcomes Dr. Gilbert as he begins his journey with the district,” the release said. “The meeting was a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the past while looking ahead to the future of Troy ISD." view article

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Landmark $211M tax-break deal could trump SpaceX’s deal in South Texas

June 2208:41 AM

Following SpaceX’s arrival in 2014, another large technology company is eyeing South Texas, once known as the poorest area in Texas McALLEN — A South Texas community once cited as the poorest in Texas is courting an Austin-based defense technology startup that promises to bring 10,000 jobs over 10 years, more than SpaceX’s initial promise of 300 back in 2014 The Cameron County commissioners court approved a $211 million tax break for Saronic Technologies in hopes that the company will select the Port of Brownsville for its $3.2 billion naval shipyard called Port Alpha. The tax break would come in the form of a 95% tax abatement agreement over 20 years. view article

Texas screwworm cases by county

June 2208:35 AM

It’s unclear how many cases could hit Texas. Nearly 28,000 cases have been detected in Mexico since November 2024, according to Mexican officials. view article

Are Texas’ five largest school districts still growing under statewide enrollment loss?

June 2208:33 AM

Texas public school enrollment has declined as the state expanded public education offerings beyond traditional school districts to charter campuses and private school vouchers. Families have more schooling choices than ever, and the state's five largest school districts aren't immune to the changes. view article

Texas Supreme Court rejects attempt to block beach closures for SpaceX launches

June 2208:33 AM

Siding with SpaceX and the General Land Office, the Texas Supreme Court on Friday ruled that environmental groups did not have a right to sue to preserve public access to a beach that has been closed during rocket launches. The unanimous ruling said a trial judge properly dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice, meaning the groups could not refile it with changes. The dispute began in 2021 when then environmental group SaveRGV sued the Texas General Land Office, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and Cameron County, arguing Boca Chica Beach and State Highway 4 — the only access road — had been improperly closed for SpaceX launches. view article

Ted Cruz bill to regulate college sports in NIL era advances

June 2208:30 AM

The Texan said he hopes the proposed changes, written with a Democratic senator, can save athletics from a stark separation between the haves and have-nots. view article

Video released of girl’s arrest at Killeen middle school. ‘You had no right to manhandle my daughter’ says mom

June 2207:47 AM

The Texas Education Agency determined last month that a Killeen ISD police officer and employee were involved in an incident in which a “prohibited aversive technique” was used during the arrest of a middle school student. The district has since released the body-cam footage of the arrest to the mother, who shared it with with KDH News. “You had no right to manhandle my daughter,” KISD parent Keneshea Williams said. “I don’t care what nobody says. At the end of the day, you had no right to do her like that.” view article

Are Texas’ five largest school districts still growing under statewide enrollment loss?

June 2205:00 AM

Reassigned Muslim FWISD educator sues, wants principal job back

June 2205:00 AM

Shayma Alzubi, the Muslim educator reassigned from her role as Western Hills High School principal after online backlash over her past social media posts, is suing Fort Worth ISD in federal court. The June 18 lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of Texas. The lawsuit alleges the FWISD violated Alzubi’s First Amendment guarantee of free speech and 14th Amendment equal protection rights after announcing her promotion. The complaint asks a judge to reinstate Alzubi as Western Hills High School principal for next school year. It also seeks damages, attorney fees and litigation costs. Gadeir Abbas, a Council on American-Islamic Relations attorney representing Alzubi, said the lawsuit could end quickly if FWISD restores her to the role it announced in May. view article

“Mass euthanasias”: Screwworm could have deeper implications for Texas’ already-crowded animal shelters

June 2108:35 AM

Most stray animal shelters are already at capacity. Adding a deadly parasitic infestation could create an even more dire situation. view article

Bryan ISD’s summer feeding program feeds thousands of kids

June 1910:14 AM

A Bryan ISD program is providing free meals to children across the Brazos Valley this summer, with no registration required. The district’s summer feeding program began June 1 and has already served more than 22,000 meals in its first nine days. The program is open to anyone ages 1 to 18, and students with disabilities up to age 21. view article

Austin ISD board prepares to vote on budget plan to close its $181M deficit

June 1910:03 AM

Austin Independent School District trustees considered a proposed budget Thursday night aimed at addressing a projected $181 million deficit as parents, teachers and community members packed the boardroom to weigh in on the district’s financial future. Many attendees dressed in black, describing the meeting as a “funeral” for public education and voicing concerns about the impact the proposed cuts could have on students and staff. view article

Wylie ISD principal resigns after backlash from ‘Why Islam’ event

June 1909:00 AM

wWylie ISD principal resigns after backlash from ‘Why Islam’ event The principal at Wylie East High School resigned following backlash from a “Why Islam” event that occurred at the school in February. Tiffany Doolan, who had worked for Wylie ISD for 19 years, notified the district of her resignation on May 26. In a statement, the district said Doolan had been a victim of targeted online attacks and public hostility. Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article315980222.html#storylink=cpy view article

Lake Travis ISD OKs $153M budget, proposes lowest tax rate in district history

June 1908:39 AM

Homeowners in Lake Travis ISD may see an increase in their tax bill this year, despite the district proposing a lower tax rate. The LTISD board of trustees approved the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and discussed the proposed tax rate at a June 17 meeting. The budget was approved at $152.7 million, $1.8 million higher than the FY 2025-26 budget. “That's mainly attributed to the increase in state recapture to capture that property value growth while our enrollment is decreasing slightly,” Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Pam Sanchez said. view article

Last-minute vote preserves full-time librarians in Austin ISD next year

June 1908:37 AM

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin ISD trustees approved a budget Thursday night aimed at addressing a projected $181 million deficit for the 2026-27 school year. The budget includes nearly $186 million in spending reductions as district leaders work to stabilize finances amid declining enrollment, falling property values and a lack of state funding. Before approving the budget, trustees adopted an amendment to ensure every Austin ISD campus has a full-time librarian. The positions will be funded using the district’s fund balance, with Superintendent Matias Segura expected to return in August with a plan to identify another funding source. view article

Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal.

June 1908:36 AM

The chosen readings, to be voted on soon by the State Board of Education, draw heavily from Christian perspectives.The State Board of Education is preparing to vote next week on requiring Texas schoolchildren to read about a dozen Bible passages and religious stories, stepping into the long-running debate over religion’s — and specifically Christianity’s — place in the public school classroom. A detailed look at the religious excerpts, part of about 200 passages that could become required reading in kindergarten through high school, shows a reliance on Christian perspectives without clear guidance on how to place the stories in historical or devotional context. The new curriculum would have students as young as 6 interact with biblical stories titled “Noah’s Ark,” “David and Goliath” — meant to be read aloud from picture books — and “Daniel and the Lion’s Den” in their English classes. Daniel’s story is to be supplied by the Christian Broadcasting Network, a media company founded by televangelist Pat Robertson in the 1960s. view article

Who Has the Power to Handle Data Farms?

June 1908:36 AM

With no zoning powers, counties are coming up with unique ways to stop emerging data centers. Will they work? view article

Public Utility Commission of Texas finalizes new data center standards

June 1908:34 AM

The Public Utility Commission of Texas on Thursday will weigh and vote on ERCOT’s proposal to streamline the power approval process for data centers. view article

TribCast: Deep in the heart of the Texas GOP convention

June 1908:30 AM

From live elephants to Islam, TribCast recaps the biggest GOP event of the year with reporters Alejandro Serrano and Renzo Downey view article

Gilliam Collegiate Academy pioneers new Dallas ISD swim pilot

June 1908:26 AM

Students at Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy mastered a life skill ahead of the summer, participating in a pilot program that teaches swimming basics while preparing them for future employment. Integrated into the Lifetime Recreation and Outdoor Pursuits curriculum, the eight-week pilot program met students at their skill level. In partnership with YMCA, beginners worked to overcome a fear of water, while advanced swimmers built leadership skills by mentoring their peers. view article

Austin ISD trustees hear pleas to protect programs as $181M deficit budget debated

June 1908:26 AM

Austin ISD trustees spent hours Thursday listening to public comment and discussing a proposed budget aimed at closing a projected $181 million deficit. Educators, parents, and community members urged the board to protect programs and services they say students rely on. The proposed budget comes after months of debate over district spending and follows the closure of 10 schools in November 2025. District leaders say a combination of stagnant state funding, declining enrollment, lower-than-expected property values, and rising operating costs has left the district facing significant financial challenges. view article

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