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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Examining the literacy challenge at Fort Worth ISD: Behind the grade, inside two schools

March 0408:17 AM

The Fort Worth Independent School District is a district fighting to overcome a revolving door of superintendents, student flight, a multimillion-dollar deficit, and a literacy crisis reflected in STAAR test results. Almost two months ago, the Board of Trustees passed a strategic reading plan to help boost academic progress. However, the work toward literacy was happening in the classroom before the plan. view article

Floresville ISD officials unanimously approve 4-day school week calendar

March 0408:16 AM

The Floresville Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Monday in favor of implementing a hybrid four-day school week for the 2025-2026 school year. The hybrid calendar includes five-day weeks from the start of the school year until Oct. 10, when the four-day weeks begin through remainder of the year. During the 18 non-holiday Fridays that school is off, childcare for pre-K through fifth grade students will be provided, according to the district. view article

Floresville ISD votes to move to four day school week for part of the school year

March 0408:12 AM

The Floresville ISD Board of Trustees voted to move to a four day school week for the 2025 academic school year, according to the school district. The vote happened Monday night and the district says they hope this keeps and attracts quality teachers to support student learning. Floresville ISD says students are going to be in school Monday through Thursday during the second and fourth grading periods, and the full five days during the first and third grading periods. There are four grading periods through the year. view article

Texas leaders quiet amid the biggest measles outbreak in decades

March 0308:30 AM

Declining vaccination rates, decreasing trust in government and a political unwillingness to endorse vaccines is shaping Texas’ measles response. view article

Texas pays teachers more based on ‘effectiveness.’ Here’s how it works.

March 0308:30 AM

Adam Rodriguez is an eighth-grade math teacher at Cotton Academy High School, and he bought his first home a couple of years ago. view article

Senate Records Reveal Lawmakers’ Taxpayer-Funded News Sources 

March 0308:30 AM

Newly obtained records from the Texas Senate show that state lawmakers have spent tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars on subscriptions to news outlets, raising questions about the necessity and transparency of such expenditures. view article

State Senators to Freeze Funding Increases for Universities, Citing Noncompliance With DEI Ban

March 0308:30 AM

Two state senators have sent a letter to university boards of regents announcing the move to freeze state funding increases if they do not demonstrate compliance with state law. view article

Aldine ISD Board of Trustees Approves Closure of 6 Campuses

March 0308:28 AM

On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Aldine ISD Board of Trustees approved the closure of De Santiago EC/PK/K School, Stovall EC/PK/K School, Eckert Elementary School, Oleson Elementary School, Raymond Elementary School, and Smith Elementary School at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year to optimize its highest-quality facilities and continue providing our students with the best educational choices and experiences. Students will be rezoned to the closest schools. view article

Kennedale ISD to move to four-day instructional week in spring 2026, see the calendar

March 0308:27 AM

The school board approved the four-day week during Wednesday night's board meeting. A new academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year shows the fall semester beginning Aug. 12 with a five-day instructional week and the four-day instructional week beginning when the spring semester starts on Jan. 6, 2026. Once it goes into effect, students will attend classes Tuesday through Friday. To accommodate the shorter instructional week, school days will be slightly longer for both students and staff by 15 minutes. view article

‘There’s a tremendous number of questions and concerns’ | HISD considering school closures for 2026-2027 academic year due to declining enrollment

March 0308:25 AM

The Houston Independent School District said it will consider closing an unknown number of schools for the 2026-2027 academic year. The announcement came during a budget presentation made by HISD Superintendent Mike Miles Thursday at a Board of Managers meeting. The reasoning behind the potential closures was declining student enrollment. view article

Another North Texas school district - this time in Tarrant County - is switching to four-day week

March 0308:25 AM

The Kennedale Independent School District is moving to a four-day school week next year, officials announced. The Tarrant County district will make the switch in the spring semester of the 2025-2026 school year, according to the new calendar approved by the board members Wednesday night. Starting in January 2026, Kennedale students will attend classes Tuesday through Friday, and the school days will be 15 minutes longer to meet state requirements. view article

Keller ISD grapples with potential $12.4M deficit as new split details emerge

March 0308:25 AM

For the third year in a row, Keller ISD leaders are asking themselves the same question: What do we cut? The answer — for the second year in a row: not enough. But before trustees could even begin discussing the district’s projected $12.4 million budget deficit for the 2025-26 school year — allocating for staff raises — concerns about an independent audit took center stage. view article

Farm to school lunch trays at Lake Travis ISD thanks to Central TX Food Bank

March 0308:25 AM

Lake Travis ISD is offering colorful options to your kid's school lunch tray thanks to the help of Central Texas Food Bank's Food Hub Program. What they're saying: "We received a federal grant from USDA called Local Food for Schools. And with that money, we're able to purchase minimally processed whole fruits and vegetables locally," says Lake Travis ISD dietician and marketing coordinator Marissa Bell. view article

Two Pasadena ISD students shot during after school fight, police searching for armed subject

March 0308:25 AM

Two Pasadena ISD students were shot during a fight after school on Friday, according to the district. Now, police are searching for an armed subject in connection with the shooting. What we know: The incident reportedly happened at about 2:50 p.m. in a church parking lot across the street from Pasadena Memorial High School. view article

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Did a new sports stadium add to Socorro ISD’s financial problems?

March 0308:24 AM

Voters in the Socorro Independent School District in El Paso approved a $448.5 million bond issue in November 2017 that included $59.9 million for a second stadium in the district’s Student Activities Complex. Socorro voters agreed to tax themselves to pay for the bonds. Property taxes collected for those bonds go into the interest and sinking fund, and must be used to repay the bond issues. view article

More pay than promised: San Antonio ISD consultant earns beyond contract limits

March 0308:22 AM

San Antonio Independent School District has spent nearly a half million dollars on just one expense since 2022: a consultant, records obtained by KSAT Investigates show. After several tips from former employees and viewers, KSAT Investigates reviewed Brad Jupp’s role with SAISD and his impact on its students. view article

Austin ISD concerned for younger students following Austin’s first measles case

March 0308:20 AM

The city of Austin has reported its first case of Measles since 2019, involving an unvaccinated 1-year-old infant who contracted the disease after traveling internationally with their family. The news has surprised many residents, including Emily Nelson, who was unaware that Measles had reached Central Texas. view article

Third Future officially ends partnership with Beaumont ISD

March 0308:18 AM

Third Future Schools has officially announced to an end to their partnership with Beaumont ISD according to a news release posted on their website. "After a successful year-long partnership, the operation of Fehl Price Elementary, Jones Clark Elementary, and Smith Middle School will transition back to Beaumont Independent School District at the end of the 2024-2025 school year," read the news release. view article

DeSoto ISD bans backpacks at secondary schools for week before Spring Break

March 0308:18 AM

DeSoto ISD is implementing the no-backpacks rule starting on Monday, March 3 and running through Friday, March 7. The district says the change is to reduce any "potential distractions and concerns" heading into Spring Break the following week. view article

AFFIDAVIT: Midway ISD police officer attempted to strangle woman during assault

March 0308:10 AM

Anthony R. Caudo III, 33, a police officer with the Midway ISD Police Department, and former Waco Police Department officer, was charged after he struck a woman in the face, resulting in the victim suffering a bleeding ear, arrest warrants state. Caudo is charged with assault-strangulation and assault-family violence, per court documents. KWTX has confirmed he is on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. view article

Nacogdoches ISD adopts Bible-infused curriculum

March 0308:10 AM

Nacogdoches ISD approved the use of a controversial new state curriculum that has been criticized by civil rights organizations for its references to Christianity and biblical teachings. view article

Aggie Scorecard, State Texas A&M Regents Ban On-Campus Drag Shows

March 0308:06 AM

The Texas A&M System Board of Regents passed a resolution banning drag shows across all 11 universities. view article

Barbers Hill ISD Teacher Re-Arrested for Sexual Assault of Student

March 0306:36 AM

Molly Colleen Spears was arrested earlier this month on a charge of improper relationship between educator and student. view article

Cold front may bring severe storms, hail, tornadoes to Texas this week

March 0305:30 AM

After several days of mild, enjoyable patio-season weather, severe storms could interrupt travel plans and cause problems throughout parts of Texas early this week. Forecasters say North Texas could see large hail, damaging winds and even a tornado or two starting Monday evening, while parts of Southeast Texas should prepare for similar conditions Tuesday. National Weather Service forecasters said Sunday that an upper trough is likely to move over the Southern Plains and head toward Texas by Monday evening. This will allow for thunderstorms to develop starting in Northwest Texas, but they are likely to push through to the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth area before midnight. view article

Texas A&M regents may soon decide the university system’s next leader

February 2808:45 AM

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents met Monday to decide who should lead the sprawling collection of 11 universities and eight state agencies. The board, which gathered in Houston, adjourned at about 6 p.m. without selecting a sole finalist. view article

Texas Legislature proposes $400 million cut to higher ed as Dan Patrick threatens university budgets over DEI

February 2808:40 AM

Days before the start of the legislative session, Texas A&M University administrators were already bracing for a hit to their budget. view article

Governor Abbott Statement On Majority Support For School Choice In Texas House

February 2808:40 AM

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the announcement that 75 members of the Texas House of Representatives have co-authored Chairman Brad Buckley’s House Bill 3, which will create a universal school choice program in Texas. view article

Measles is one of the world’s most contagious viruses. Here’s what to know and how to avoid it

February 2808:30 AM

Measles is rarely seen in the United States, but Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in rural West Texas. view article

US AG warns CA could lose funding, face lawsuits for allowing males in girls’ athletics

February 2808:30 AM

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a letter to the California Interscholastic Federation, which oversees high school sports for both private and public schools in California, warning that the state could lose federal funding and face lawsuits for allowing biological males to compete against girls — which she says violates Title IX and thus federal law. view article

Houston ISD to propose closing schools in summer 2026 as enrollment keeps falling

February 2808:30 AM

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

Mennonite pastor says his community isn’t at fault for Texas measles outbreak

February 2808:30 AM

The state's largest measles outbreak in 30 years has been largely tied to a Mennonite community in rural West Texas. Earlier this month, Lara Anton, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of State Health Services, said that measles cases had been concentrated in a "close-knit, undervaccinated" Mennonite community in Gaines County, whose members don't often get regular health care and mostly enroll their children in private schools or homeschool. “The church isn’t the reason that they’re not vaccinated,” Anton added. “It’s all personal choice, and you can do whatever you want." view article

Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees meets to confirm hiring new superintendent

February 2808:29 AM

The Amarillo Independent School District Board of Trustees announced it will hold a special meeting on Friday to consider approving the hiring of a new superintendent. According to the Amarillo ISD meeting announcement, the Board of Trustees will meet Friday at 12 p.m. in the Rod Schroder Education Support Center to consider possible action to hire a new superintendent. The board will accept emailed public comments submitted to publiccomments@amaisd.org before 8 a.m. on Friday. view article

Austin ISD executive charged with tampering with government records

February 2808:28 AM

An Austin Independent School District executive was arrested Wednesday and accused of “intentionally manipulating” records related to a suspected theft of thousands of dollars worth of district gift cards, according to court records. Amie Ortiz, 40, AISD’s executive director of talent strategy, is accused of deleting data police requested – an accusation her attorney pushed back on when reached for comment. view article

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

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