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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Melissa ISD employee fired after ‘inappropriate’ communication with student

February 1708:18 AM

A Melissa ISD employee was fired after the district's police department found "inappropriate electronic communication" between the employee and a student. The department says it was able to confirm that an "at-will employee" and a student at Melissa High School had inappropriate electronic communication. view article

After failure of 13-cent bond proposal, East Central ISD goes back to voters with a smaller ask

February 1708:15 AM

After a slate of bond proposals was rejected in November, East Central Independent School District will return to voters in May to ask them to approve funding for the construction of three new schools. If passed, the 8-cent property tax rate increase associated with the $309 million bond would not take effect until 2027. By then, the district predicts several of its campuses will face over-enrollment, but the bond proposal “prioritizes” building new schools in high-growth areas to meet the demand. view article

Cybersecurity for Teachers

February 1708:15 AM

Educating our nation’s youth is a huge responsibility. CISA is proud to help equip K-12 teachers with cybersecurity curricula, education tools, professional development workshops, and a plethora of other information and opportunities to help students succeed in cyber. CISA and other federal government agencies offer a variety of support, information, and resources for K-12 teachers to help their students become the next generation of cybersecurity professionals such as tip cards, videos, fact sheets, toolkits, and more. Explore the resources below for more details: view article

Loved ones honor Northside ISD teacher with balloon release one year after fatal classroom incident

February 1708:12 AM

Family and friends held a balloon release to honor a Northside Independent School District special needs teacher who suffered a head injury in a classroom incident that led to his death. The gathering for Alfred “Mr. Fred” Jimenez took place at Bonnie Carter Park on Sunday. “I appreciate everyone being here today in honor of Freddy,” his widow, Margo Jimenez, said at the gathering. “He really was a wonderful man, and I’ll never forget him. Never.” view article

Austin ISD announces hiring freeze as budget deficit grows to $110 million

February 1708:06 AM

Austin ISD will institute a districtwide hiring freeze on March 1 as the school district tries to claw its way out of a financial hole that has grown deeper since the 2024-25 budget was approved in June. Though district officials initially anticipated a $78 million budget deficit, that figure climbed to $92 million. Now, it’s reached $110 million, despite Austin ISD already making $26 million in spending cuts. Only special education services will be exempt from the hiring freeze, according to a district spokesperson. view article

Katy ISD FFA Programs Raise Over $1 Million in Record-Setting Rodeo Season

February 1707:50 AM

Tens of thousands of Katy community members endured the rain and cold last week to participate and support the Katy ISD’s 2025 FFA Livestock Show and Rodeo. The annual event raised more than a record-breaking a $1 million as the community celebrated the accomplishments of students and the hard work and dedication of their educators. view article

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says vouchers could lead to less funding for public schools

February 1409:02 AM

In his push for private school vouchers, Gov. Greg Abbott has repeatedly emphasized he has no intention of harming public schools. But the Texas Republican this week acknowledged that his priority policy would in fact result in public schools losing money. view article

Texas Senate greenlights new property tax cuts despite concerns over mounting costs

February 1408:51 AM

The Texas Senate moved swiftly this week to advance property tax relief, one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s emergency items this session. view article

U.S. claims migrants held at Guantanamo are “worst of the worst.” Their families say otherwise.

February 1408:47 AM

The Trump administration has flown about 100 immigrants from El Paso to Guantanamo Bay. ProPublica and The Texas Tribune identified nearly a dozen of them and spoke to relatives of three of them. view article

Texas migrant shelters are nearly empty after Trump’s actions effectively shut the border

February 1408:40 AM

The shelters began seeing fewer people dropped off by customs and border agents following former President Joe Biden’s executive order limiting some asylum claims. view article

Worst-case projections show Texas power grid may come up short as soon as 2027

February 1408:40 AM

Power grid operator ERCOT’s worst-case projections show Texas coming up short in power supply as soon as 2027 amid growing concerns over the potential impact of power-hungry data centers. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ biannual Capacity, Demand and Reserves Report showed a possible 8.3% supply shortfall during peak demand in 2027. That worst-case scenario grows to 32.4% in summer 2029. view article

Texas Legislature will approve school vouchers and boost public education funds next year, Abbott says

February 1408:40 AM

Last year, Abbott refused to give public schools a major raise without passing a voucher program. His tone was more conciliatory after Election Day. view article

Here’s what tax dollars will fund with the Texas school voucher bill

February 1408:40 AM

i In Northern Kentucky, visitors to the "Ark Encounter" at the Creation Museum see baby dinosaurs in wooden cages aboard a replica of Noah's Ark. view article

Texas’ energy demand may exceed supply in 2026, but experts caution against panic

February 1408:30 AM

Texas’ growing demand for power could surpass its energy supply beginning in summer 2026, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the state’s main grid operator. view article

Republican bill would increase penalties for illegal border crossers evading arrest

February 1408:30 AM

Republicans in Congress introduced a bill to increase penalties for illegal border crossers who evade arrest. view article

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Texas could sell 100 miles of border to feds, Abbott says

February 1408:30 AM

Abbott is in Washington this week to lobby Congress for $11 billion to compensate Texas for money spent on his Operation Lone Star, to secure the border during the Biden Administration. view article

Fort Worth ISD trustees discuss possibly closing as many as 25 schools to rightsize district

February 1408:28 AM

Interim Superintendent Karen Molinar knows Fort Worth ISD needs to close schools. She isn’t sure when or how many. However, she knows the district cannot keep stretching resources into too many classrooms with too few students. “We’re trying to staff 140 buildings when we do not need that many buildings,” Molinar told the Fort Worth ISD Council of PTAs during its annual luncheon Feb. 11. “When we do consolidate, we’re going to be able to increase the resources for our students.” view article

Hidalgo ISD teacher turns herself in on improper relationship with a student charge

February 1408:27 AM

A Hidalgo ISD teacher turned herself in to police Thursday on a charge of improper relationship between an educator and student, according to Hidalgo Police Chief Romeo Rodriguez. Hidalgo County jail records show Nancy Marroquin remains in custody on a $25,000 bond. view article

Robstown ISD coach arrested on two counts of improper relationship with a student

February 1408:27 AM

A Robstown Independent School District basketball coach has been arrested and charged with two counts of an improper relationship with a student, according to a statement released by Robstown ISD. Robstown Police Chief Mike Tamez said Austin Barron, the head Varsity Girls' Basketball Coach for Robstown High School, was arrested at the Robstown Police Department on Tuesday, Feb. 11 around 11:30 a.m. view article

Stockdale ISD teacher arrested after allegedly having inappropriate relations with student

February 1408:27 AM

A teacher has been arrested for allegedly having an improper relationship with a high school student. Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) says allegations were brought to the attention of district administration on Monday, prompting an immediate investigation. view article

Fort Worth ISD identifies more than 20 campuses that could close due to falling enrollment

February 1408:26 AM

Fort Worth ISD is considering closing up to 25 schools to address a $17 million budget deficit, a move that has caught many parents by surprise. The district, which serves about 75,000 students, could undergo significant changes that many families say caught them off guard. view article

‘I’m going to to kill you all’: Natalia ISD employee terminated after threatening colleagues, district says

February 1408:25 AM

A Natalia ISD employee has been terminated after an investigation into a severe threat of violence against his coworker, according to district officials. The district’s board of trustees voted unanimously to fire Marshall Myers on Jan. 31, 2025, according to a press release posted to Facebook on Monday. view article

Leander ISD parents and students frustrated by district’s decision to end popular program

February 1408:25 AM

Parents and students in Leander ISD are frustrated after the district announced significant budget cuts, including the elimination of 200 staff positions and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. The district, which has offered the IB program since 1999, said the decision was made to help address a $34.4 million budget deficit for the 2025-26 school year. view article

Critics of Texas House leadership spent big in this year’s speaker’s race. They fought years for that chance.

February 1308:40 AM

A pair of lawsuits filed by allies of West Texas megadonor Tim Dunn shut down laws that banned outside spending in the House leadership race, allowing for more political mudslinging and raising questions about ethics rules. Voters in state Rep. Cody Harris’ East Texas district were flooded with text messages the week before the legislative session kicked off. The barrage of attacks accused the Palestine Republican of colluding with Democrats to elect a speaker of the Texas House. “A small group of Republican Texas House members are trying to cut a deal with a majority Democrat coalition to elect a speaker who will kill our conservative policies” said one text, which included a disclosure that it was paid for by the Republican Party of Texas. “Unfortunately, your Representative Cody Harris decided to ignore the Trump mandate and is working with the Democrats to stop the GOP nominee.” view article

Spring forward? Maybe not in Texas as lawmakers mull ending daylight saving time.

February 1308:30 AM

Lawmakers here and in Washington have long debated ending the practice of changing the clocks twice a year. view article

‘Y’all Street’ takes on Wall Street as dueling stock exchanges head to Texas

February 1308:30 AM

In an effort to keep Texas "Texas," the Lone Star State will now have two dueling stock exchanges to call its own. The New York Stock Exchange announced on Wednesday that it will launch an exchange in Texas, increasing competition among listing venues. NYSE Chicago will incorporate in Texas and be renamed NYSE Texas, giving companies an option to list their stocks in the Lone Star State. The NYSE announcement did not include a timetable but said it would launch its equities exchange in Dallas. The news comes as the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE Group) said on Jan. 31 that it plans to start trading in 2026 after getting $161 million in backing from BlackRock, Citadel Securities, Charles Schwab and Dell Family Office. Several high-profile firms, including Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX, have relocated their headquarters to Texas, drawn to the state's business-friendly reputation. Meta Platforms is exploring a similar move. Over the past decade, more than 300 companies have relocated their headquarters to the state, according to Gov. Greg Abbott's office, including Tesla, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Chevron and Charles Schwab. view article

HISD and Houston-area schools show performance improvements in 2024 Children at Risk rankings

February 1208:50 AM

Houston-area K-12 schools appear to be bouncing back after yearslong student achievement declines caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest school rankings from Children at Risk. view article

Texas Senate panel votes to cut property taxes for homeowners

February 1208:40 AM

The marquee proposal would increase the amount of a home’s value exemption from school taxes to $140,000 from $100,000. view article

Legislature considers paying much more for school safety

February 1208:40 AM

Texas law requires an armed officer at each school. Districts are asking lawmakers to pay the full yearly cost, which they say is $100 per student. view article

Texas foster home linked to boy’s death had history of fight clubs and sexual misconduct, report says

February 1208:30 AM

The death of an 11-year-old at a Greenville residential treatment center is among 16 deaths reported in the Texas foster care system in the last 15 months. view article

Burrows, Patrick and Abbott: Texas’ Big 3 have big plans and a wary new dynamic

February 1208:30 AM

By the time lawmakers called it quits on the last legislative session the relationship between the state’s top three leaders – Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan – had hit rock bottom. view article

Lawmaker proposes seatbelts on all school buses after Bastrop crash

February 1208:30 AM

A bill in the Legislature would require Texas school districts to install seat belts on their school bus fleets, an extension of a current law, 10 months after a deadly school bus crash in Bastrop County placed new attention on the issue. view article

High School Sports Kennedale boys basketball coach Doug Groff continues his long string of success

February 1208:30 AM

Kennedale High School has a secret but like all secrets the truth eventually comes out. So here it is. KHS Head Basketball Coach Doug Groff has assembled a good, no, a very good basketball team. Currently, the team is 15-1 ranked in the top ten in the state for Class 4A. {{more: continue …}} view article

San Angelo voters to decide on $397M school bond in May election

February 1208:30 AM

SAN ANGELO, Texas — A $397 million bond package to address aging facilities, new construction and safety and security on San Angelo Independent School District campuses was unanimously approved Monday and will now go to voters. view article

With vouchers fast-tracked, other Texas public education issues to watch this session

February 1208:30 AM

From teacher pay and preparation to special education and DEI, here are issues Texas lawmakers are prioritizing this legislative session. view article

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