UPDATE: Mexia ISD says district nurse confirmed case of ‘German Measles’

A state health official told KWTX the reported case of measles at Mexia ISD was a “false alarm,” but the school district on Thursday evening remained adamant its nurse confirmed a case of Rubella measles. Earlier on Feb. 27, Mexia ISD Superintendent Ryder Appleton announced the measles case in a message to the Mexia community. “This message is to inform you that MISD received confirmation today of one case of measles within the district,” Appleton wrote in a Facebook post.
Texas school voucher bill arrives in House, speaker says proposal has enough support

State leaders on Thursday praised the Texas Senate for its swift passage of a school voucher bill that breezed through the upper chamber a day earlier after hours of debate over the legislation, which proposes to give up to $11,500 in public money to students who attend private schools.
Measles cases reported in Texas as vaccine rate against the disease has fallen

At least four cases of measles, including two involving school-aged children, have been reported in Texas in less than two weeks, putting state health agencies on alert.
Keller superintendent clears out office ahead of vote on separation agreement

Keller superintendent Tracy Johnson has cleaned out her office ahead of a vote on a voluntary separation agreement with the district, according to a school board member. Trustee Joni Smith confirmed that Johnson has vacated her office in a text message to the Star-Telegram. Johnson did not respond to a text message and voicemail seeking comment. At a special meeting of the board on Jan. 16, she announced that she had already written up her letter of resignation.
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.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of severe winter weather

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to prepare disaster relief resources as temperatures across the state continue to fall below freezing, according to a Monday news release. Abbott ordered emergency management officials to work with local partners to update warming center maps, and the Texas Department of Transportation and Texas National Guard were also activated, according to the release. Seven hundred TxDOT employees worked over the weekend to treat roadways with more than 500,000 gallons of brine — a saltwater solution that acts as an anti-icing agent — and other material, according to the release.

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ICYMI: Georgetown ISD receives fall enrollment update, OKs school renovation contracts

February 2808:27 AM

Read up on what's happening in Georgetown ISD, as the district considers future growth and upgrades to facilities. The renovation of fine arts spaces and addition of a weight room to the Forbes Middle School campus will soon enter the design phase after Georgetown ISD officials approved architectural design fees for the project in February. view article

Greenville ISD middle school students tattooed each other using same needle in class, parents say

February 2808:25 AM

An investigation is underway to figure out how students at a North Texas middle school gave each other tattoos inside a classroom. It happened at Travis Intermediate in the Greenville ISD, which is northeast of Dallas. A parent whose son was tattooed says medical testing is underway because the same needle was used for multiple students. view article

A growing North Texas school district is breaking ground on a new high school

February 2808:21 AM

Northwest Independent School District is breaking ground on its newest high school. The district posted several renderings of a new high school campus on social media and announced it will hold a groundbreaking this week. The new high school will feature a football field, tennis courts and areas for specialized career training, Northwest ISD said. view article

Lubbock ISD hires new police chief

February 2808:18 AM

Lubbock ISD Police have a new leader, after Thursday evening’s school board meeting. The board voted unanimously to promote Eric Tijerina to the chief’s position. Chief Tijerina has been in law enforcement for 33 years, with the last six of those at Lubbock ISD. He says he’s really enjoyed working at the district and is excited to be the new leader of its police force. view article

Analysis: State Rep. Mano DeAyala Targets Free Speech in Texas

February 2709:41 AM

A new proposal in the Texas Legislature is causing significant concern among free speech advocates and legal experts. view article

Texas House Suspends Rules to Honor Group Opposing Voter ID

February 2708:52 AM

The League of Women Voters has consistently opposed election security laws, including voter ID requirements. view article

Lake Travis school board names Steve Flores, former RRISD leader, interim superintendent

February 2708:50 AM

The Lake Travis school board on Wednesday night named Steve Flores as its interim superintendent following the resignation this month of Paul Norton. view article

Poll: Texans Support Increased Funding for Public Education and Policies to Regulate Educational Savings Accounts

February 2708:44 AM

Poll: Texans Support Increased Funding for Public Education and Policies to Regulate Educational Savings Accounts view article

Unvaccinated child in West Texas dies from measles amid surging outbreak

February 2708:40 AM

The outbreak is the largest the state has seen in decades A child hospitalized with measles in West Texas has died from the illness, marking the first death in a growing outbreak that began in the state last month and has infected more than 120 people. On Wednesday, health officials said the patient was an unvaccinated school-aged child who died in the last 24 hours, according to the Texas Department of Health Services.. . Measles cases have recently exploded in Texas, growing to 124 across nine counties, according to the latest update from the DSHS released on Tuesday. The cases increased from 34 last week. State health officials have said this outbreak is Texas' largest in decades. As cases have continued to grow, some schools have shuttered in response. view article

Houston ISD considering shutting down schools amid declining enrollment

February 2708:30 AM

The Houston Independent School District may close schools for the 2026-2027 school year as enrollment in the district continues to decline, according to the district's budget plans. Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles plans in the coming months to propose closing an undisclosed number of schools in the summer of 2026, as the district faces a tight budget and enrollment losses. view article

Texas Home School Coalition Warns Lobbying Law Threatens Political Speech

February 2708:30 AM

THSC is warning that the Texas Ethics Commission’s actions could severely limit the ability of parents and advocacy groups to engage in the political process. view article

Texas leads nation in housing ICE detainees

February 2708:30 AM

We know that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are working hard in Texas to enforce the laws within our country. But it was shocking to me to find out just how many ICE detainees are currently being housed in the Lone Star State. view article

Texas lawmaker is targeting publicly funded lobbying. Will restrictions pass this session?

February 2708:30 AM

Sen. Mayes Middleton is taking aim at local taxing entities' long-standing ability to hire lobbyists to help them navigate the Texas Legislature. view article

West Texas doctors urging vaccination after measles death: ‘This is a big deal’

February 2708:30 AM

After a pediatric patient in West Texas died of measles complications, hospital officials are urging the community to take the outbreak seriously, and to educate themselves about the virus and vaccination. view article

Trump Says He Wants Keystone XL Oil Pipeline Built Now

February 2708:30 AM

The Keystone XL Pipeline was scrapped by the previous administration. view article

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“We’re in competition:” An East Texas school district faces hard choices as education options grow

February 2708:27 AM

The elementary schools' staff passed tissues to one another as they sat in the school board's chamber waiting for the vote that would close their schools. It was a foregone conclusion. Enrollment had dropped to the point that this East Texas school district could no longer justify keeping the two schools open. view article

Aldine ISD votes to close 6 schools in the district amid declining enrollment, budget deficit

February 2708:24 AM

Aldine ISD has voted to close six schools due to declining enrollment, a big change for many families in the district, but it's a decision the board members felt had to happen. The list includes Stovall and De Santiago -- both early education centers -- Eckert Elementary School, Oleson Elementary, Raymond Elementary, and Smith Elementary. view article

Mother of Klein ISD second grader who died after medical emergency at school seeks community’s help

February 2708:23 AM

The family of a Klein ISD second grader is seeking the community's support after the 7-year-old died Monday following a medical emergency at Epps Island Elementary School. "His laughter filled every room, and his smiles touched everyone who knew him," Eren Rivera's mother, Julie Rivera, wrote on a GoFundMe page verified by the organization. view article

Ennis ISD elementary school broken into, suspect in custody, district says

February 2708:21 AM

One person is in police custody after a break-in Sunday at an Ennis elementary school. According to the Ennis ISD, a person broke into William B. Travis Elementary School on Sunday, stealing several items and damaging offices. view article

Aldine ISD board votes to close 6 elementary schools

February 2708:21 AM

Aldine Independent School District board members voted Tuesday night to close six elementary schools, a decision that follows a decline in enrollment according to district officials. The proposal is part of year two of Aldine ISD's optimization project. Initially, the district had considered closing seven campuses, but tonight's vote focused on six elementary schools: Smith Elementary, Eckert Elementary, Stovall EC/PK/K School, De Santiago EC/PK/K School, Oleson Elementary School, Raymond Elementary School. view article

Former Eanes ISD music teacher arrested in connection with online crimes against children

February 2708:19 AM

A former elementary music teacher at Eanes Independent School District was arrested in connection with online crimes against children, Eanes ISD Superintendent Dr. Jeff Arnett said in a district letter Wednesday. Zachary Barnett previously worked as a music teacher at Cedar Creek Elementary and was employed with Eanes ISD for three years, per the release. The Texas Department of Public Safety’s Computer Information Technology and Electronic Crime (CITEC) Unit conducted the investigation that led to his arrest and apprehension, Eanes ISD said. view article

Lake Travis ISD Board names new superintendent with unanimous vote

February 2708:18 AM

The Lake Travis School Board has just welcomed a new Interim Superintendent On Friday, Feb. 28, the Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees voted in favor of Steve M. Flores. Ph.D. to serve as the new Superintendent. The vote was unanimously in favor of Flores. view article

‘Comes with some sacrifice’: Fort Worth ISD tells communities about school closure options

February 2708:17 AM

A group of around 200 parents and educators slowly entered the cafeteria at O.D. Wyatt High School. Conversation, and a sense of uneasiness, filled the room. The Feb. 24 community meeting hosted by Fort Worth ISD officials was the first in a series that could help decide the fate of neighborhood schools across east Fort Worth. Trustees first saw a slate of more than 40 options during a Feb. 11 board meeting. view article

Klein ISD confirms Epps Island Elementary School second grader died from medical emergency

February 2708:17 AM

Klein ISD confirmed that second-grade student Eren Rivera died after a medical emergency at Epps Island Elementary School on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the district released a statement saying it was "heartbroken by the loss of one of our students," adding that it is waiting for the medical examiner's report. view article

Gainesville ISD releases report on bullying investigation after 11-year-old’s death by suicide

February 2708:15 AM

The Gainesville Independent School District released a timeline and "summary of findings" from its investigation into allegations that bullying at school led to the death of 11-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza who died by suicide earlier this month. view article

Hit-and-run driver caught after crashing jeep into Spring ISD school bus with students on board

February 2708:14 AM

A hit-and-run driver was caught within moments after crashing his jeep into a Spring ISD school bus with students onboard and fleeing the scene. Details are limited, so it’s unclear how everything unfolded, but Constable Mark Herman with Harris Co. Precinct 4 said on a social media post the unidentified jeep driver crashed into the school bus on Aldine Westfield Road and Crane Hollow Lane, where 12 students were onboard. view article

School voucher bill gets initial approval in the Texas Senate, heads over to a more skeptical House

February 2707:46 AM

The Senate also approved Senate Bill 2, which would infuse $5.2 billion to school districts to help them with teacher raises and rising costs. Gov. Greg Abbott said he would add those items to the special session’s agenda once lawmakers approve a voucher program. view article

Texas leaders quiet amid the biggest measles outbreak in decades

February 2705:00 AM

Texas is facing its worst measles outbreak in decades, as cases have jumped from two to 124 in just one month. A child is dead, 18 more are hospitalized and the worst is likely still ahead, public health experts say, as Texas’ decreasing vaccination rates leave swaths of the state exposed to the most contagious virus humans currently face. State and local health officials are setting up vaccine clinics and encouraging people to get the shot, which is more than 97% effective at warding off measles. view article

Who are the Mennonites in a Texas community where measles is spreading?

February 2602:40 PM

The group is part of a larger, loosely affiliated group of churches with varied beliefs and leadership structures — and with sometimes strained relations with authorities. view article

Why was Mansfield Lake Ridge boys basketball team booted from the UIL state playoffs?

February 2601:14 PM

Mansfield Lake Ridge was removed from the UIL Texas high school boys basketball Class 6A Division I bracket due to playing an ineligible player in a 71-35 area round victory vs. Eastlake on Friday, Feb. 21, Mansfield ISD Athletics confirmed to the Star-Telegram. As a result, the Eagles’ regional semifinal game that was scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 25, has been canceled. No. 15 Flower Mound Marcus will advance to the regional finals. Depending on results, Marcus will face No. 2 Allen or No. 9 North Crowley. Lake Ridge, ranked No. 3 in Class 6A by the Texas basketball by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, was one of the favorites to win a state championship. The Eagles were also nationally ranked at No. 22 by Max Preps view article

First measles death reported in West Texas outbreak

February 2609:48 AM

LUBBOCK — A person who was hospitalized with measles has died from measles in West Texas, the first death in an outbreak that began late last month. view article

HISD reports largest student enrollment decline since COVID-19 pandemic

February 2608:46 AM

wHouston ISD lost nearly 7,400 students in 2024-25 academic year, new enrollment data shows view article

Texas House rolls out its plan to reduce property taxes

February 2608:44 AM

I don't know about you, but like many Texans I am growing weary of high property taxes. view article

West Texas measles cases rise to 124. Here is what you need to know.

February 2608:43 AM

Dallam County, more than 250 miles from measles hot spot Gaines County, has reported its first cases. view article

Texas’ has the highest rate of uninsured children, and it’s getting worse

February 2608:40 AM

Issues with Medicaid coverage, including long wait times, abrupt loss of coverage and lack of political will to expand it, have contributed to Texas’ high uninsured rate for children. view article

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