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35 Del Valle ISD current and former employees sue district
More than 30 current and former Del Valle ISD employees are suing the district after hidden cameras were found placed in school bathrooms. Juan Manuel Del Toro, a custodian arrested in 2022, was accused of secretly recording staff members at the Del Valle Opportunity Center. view article
Willis ISD increases bus drivers’ pay
Willis ISD increased its pay for all bus drivers, which will go into effect Jan. 6, district officials announced at the board of trustees’ Dec. 11 meeting. The increase of $1.25 an hour comes after WISD lost some bus drivers due to better pay offers from nearby school districts, such as Conroe ISD at $19.50 per hour and Montgomery ISD at $20.20 per hour, Director of Communications Jamie Fails said. view article
Superintendent outlines steps to balance enrollment as New Braunfels ISD steadily grows
New Braunfels ISD is seeing gradual growth as the district recovers from the slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with projections showing an annual increase of about 0.7%. Superintendent Dr. Laulyn Aterbury said while growth is not as rapid as in previous years, it’s not in decline either. view article
McAllen ISD approves $600 Christmas incentive for full-time employees
At a McAllen school board meeting on Tuesday, a one-time retention incentive of $600 was approved for all full-time district employees. McAllen ISD Superintendent René Gutiérrez said the efforts to balance the budget, make up the deficit and increase the fund balance over the past year has resulted in an incentive for the staff during the Christmas season. view article
What will it take to fix dangerous railroad tracks at Houston ISD schools? Here’s what Mike Miles thinks
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is taking action following the tragic death of 15-year-old Sergio Rodriguez, who was struck and killed by a train while walking to Milby High School on Monday morning. The incident has brought renewed attention to the safety of students who cross dangerous railroad tracks on their way to school, including those near Waltrip High School, where many parents say they regularly see students running across the tracks. view article
Trustees surprised to learn of Judson ISD board member’s DWI arrest
While other public officials have come under scrutiny for similar charges, the drunken driving arrest of Judson Independent School District board member Debra Eaton appeared to go unnoticed — even by fellow trustees. Board members said they were never informed that Eaton, 69, was arrested by San Antonio police last year on a DWI charge. view article
Classes cancelled at Grandfalls-Royalty ISD Friday due to a lot of students with a stomach virus
Classes at Grandfalls-Royalty ISD will be cancelled Friday due to a high amount of students with a stomach virus calling out sick, the district stated on Facebook Thursday. The district said they want the students to recover and so classes will resume Monday when students feel better. view article
Houston ISD board backs off proposal to eliminate virtual participation at meetings
Houston ISD's state-appointed board members gave initial approval early Wednesday to policy changes regarding public comment at meetings, but backed off a proposal to eliminate virtual participation. In a preliminary, after-midnight move long after most of Tuesday night's meeting attendees had left HISD headquarters, the board voted 8-1 to move toward restricting community members from addressing topics that are not on the posted meeting agenda, among other proposed changes to public participation. Whereas student speakers have typically spoken near the beginning of meetings and before their adult counterparts, the board also signaled support for giving itself the discretion to alter that practice on a meeting-by-meeting basis. view article
Austin ISD will transition to new special education data system
Austin Independent School District leaders said on Thursday they plan to get a new data system to track more than 13,000 students who receive special education services. The change comes as the district’s special education department enters its second year under state intervention. view article
Victoria ISD board president says he will not run for reelection
Mike Mercer, who was elected as the District 7 trustee six years ago, wrote in a news release: "Serving alongside what I believe to be the most dedicated and compassionate staff in the state of Texas has been the honor of a lifetime. Your unwavering commitment—giving 110% every single day—ensures that our students have every opportunity to succeed. I am profoundly grateful to each of you, the board members I have had the privilege of serving with, and the community that entrusted me with this role. view article
Houston ISD to work with mayor, county judge on safer railroad crossings for students
As a vigil took place across town for the Houston ISD student who was fatally struck by a train earlier this week, Superintendent Mike Miles announced the district would be working with city and county officials on possible safety improvements. During a Thursday press conference, Miles announced that he would be working with Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to explore ways to provide students with safer alternatives to crossing train tracks near Houston ISD campuses. view article
LIST: Events, vigils to honor Houston ISD teen killed by train on way to school
Days after a Houston ISD teen was tragically killed by a train while walking to school, community members and loved ones are joining together to honor his memory and ramp up calls for safety. view article
Energy Expert Warns Texas Grid Is More Fragile Than During Winter Storm Uri
Energy Alliance Policy Director Bill Peacock said the reliability of the state’s grid is not keeping up with the demand for electricity, which follows Texas’ economic growth. view article
Lawmakers Urge Biden to Provide Updates on Rescue of Houston Journalist Captured in Syria
Austin Tice is a Marine Corps veteran, freelance journalist, and Houston native who was abducted in 2012 while reporting on the unrest in Syria. view article
Texas professors self-censor for fear of retaliation, survey found
University professors across the political spectrum in Texas are preemptively self-censoring themselves for fear of damaging their reputations or losing their jobs, according to a new survey from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a First Amendment advocacy group. view article
Texans Protest Pornographic Books at Houston ISD Board Meeting
Multiple speakers were told to be silent when quoting various books’ profane descriptions. view article
Secretly recorded videos are backbone of corruption trial for longest-serving legislative leader
Hours of secretly recorded videos and phone calls have offered a rare glimpse into how the longest-serving legislative leader in American history operated behind closed doors view article
Former Tyler ISD head coach Mike Owens dies
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Former head coach at Robert E. Lee Mike Owens died on Monday night at 73-years-old, Tyler ISD staff confirmed. view article
Student arrested after tip led to gun being confiscated at Deer Park High School, district says
A student was taken away in handcuffs at Deer Park High School Wednesday after allegedly being caught with a gun. Deer Park ISD told ABC13 they got an anonymous tip through their alert system stating the student had a gun and that the tipster even gave the student's name. view article
Henderson ISD agriculture teacher accused of inappropriate relationship with student
Arrest records indicate an agriculture teacher at Henderson ISD is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student. Kathryn Laraine Prior, 35, of Henderson, is charged with possession of child pornography, indecency with a child and improper relationship between an educator and student. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by KLTV through an open records request, Henderson police were informed of the crime on Tuesday. The affidavit states police received information that Prior exchanged inappropriate photos with the victim, exchanged inappropriate text messages with the victim and had inappropriate contact with the victim. view article
Del Valle ISD sued as 35 employees claim negligence led to cameras in staff bathrooms
Del Valle ISD is facing a lawsuit from nearly three dozen employees who say a former head custodian hid cameras in staff restrooms at an alternative high school between 2020 and 2022. During that time, the man allegedly collected invasive photos from the recordings. view article
Leander ISD updates community members on creation of district police department
Leander ISD is taking the next steps in creating its own police force to comply with a new state law. Shā Rogers, LISD’s executive director of safety and security, updated parents on the district’s progress in forming a police department at three community events throughout November and December. view article
Vidor ISD continues to see enrollment decrease
The Vidor Independent School District has seen a drop in its enrollment over the past four decades. "We have been experiencing a small, steady decline since 1980 when Vidor ISD was at 5,800 students," district spokesperson Bryan Brassard said. "Since then, we dropped anywhere from 50 to 100 students per year with the exception of the years after severe storms and COVID. Those events negatively impacted us by dropping us by around 300 students each time." view article
Houston ISD offers to help cover funeral cost for teen killed in train collision, defends school
Just over a day after a Milby High School student died after being struck by a train on their way to school, Houston ISD is offering to help the family cover the funeral cost. On Tuesday afternoon, Houston ISD Chief of Public Affairs and Communication Alexandra Elizondo said the incident was tragic and that the district would be assisting the family. view article
Nearly 20 Cleveland ISD students hospitalized after bus crash
Two Cleveland ISD school buses crashed into each other Wednesday morning, sending nearly 20 students to the hospital. We’re told it happened on Hwy 105 and Hwy 321 near Cleveland Middle School. It’s unclear how the accident transpired, but we’re told a total of 17 students were hospitalized as a precaution and treated for injuries. view article
Lawsuit alleges former Del Valle ISD custodian hid cameras in restrooms
Nearly three dozen anonymous "Jane Doe" and "John Doe" plaintiffs are suing Del Valle ISD and a former custodian who worked in the district after they say the custodian hid cameras in restrooms at a district facility. The lawsuit states that on Dec. 7, 2022, a contractor installing vape detectors in the district's restrooms discovered a pouch hanging from the ceiling of a restroom at the Del Valle Opportunity Center. The pouch contained four USB drives and three micro-SD cards. view article
Monte Alto ISD taps Donna admin as lone finalist for super
Monte Alto ISD announced a lone finalist for the superintendent post Wednesday evening, following Isaac Rodriguez’s resignation in September. The board of trustees have tapped Rashad Javed Rana for the position, who is currently serving as the assistant superintendent of educational services at Donna ISD, during a meeting on Tuesday. view article
Henderson ISD agriculture teacher accused of inappropriate relationship with student
Arrest records indicate an agriculture teacher at Henderson ISD is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student. Kathryn Laraine Prior, 35, of Henderson, is charged with possession of child pornography, indecency with a child and improper relationship between an educator and student. view article
Judson ISD considers changes at multiple schools across the district amid low enrollment numbers
North East Independent School District and Judson Independent School District are both preparing to consolidate schools. NEISD’s superintendent announced Tuesday that the district is considering consolidating three of its schools. The three proposed schools would be Clear Springs Elementary, Wilshire Elementary and Driscoll Middle School. view article
Civil rights activists demand action in New Caney ISD student assault case
The press conference was set to address allegations of assault and racial profiling involving an African American student and his mother. The incident reportedly occurred on November 5, 2024, when the student claimed he was assaulted by a school staff member while at lunch. view article
Lubbock ISD board members vote to send Hodges students to Bean Elementary
The Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees voted 6-0 to send Hodges Elementary students to Bean Elementary next school year. The board voted to close three schools last week. At that special meeting, parents and students made their case to keep Hodges open, but the board says the attendance just isn’t there. view article
Austin ISD teacher homeowners say VATRE raises, offset by property tax increase
It's been over a month since Austinites voted in favor of Austin ISD's Proposition A, or the Voter Approved Tax Rate Election. The VATRE raised property taxes for Austin ISD homeowners to help provide pay raises and reduce the district's financial woes. Those bumps in pay have started hitting teachers' paychecks-- meaning Austin homeowners are also facing a hike in their tax bill. view article
Fort Worth ISD redraws attendance boundaries for five schools, closing one campus by 2028
Irene Fulton has worked as a counselor at Fort Worth ISD’s West Handley Elementary School for 29 years. Soon, she’ll retire, she told the Report. Not long after that, the school in which she spent nearly half of her career will be gone, too. view article
After bond defeat, opposition to Houston ISD Superintendent continues
More than a month after the defeat of Houston ISD's $4.4 Billion bond proposal, vocal opposition aimed at the District's State appointed superintendent Mike Miles appears to be intensifying. At the latest board meeting, dozens of students, parents and educators demanded the resignation of Mike Miles and the return of the state's largest school district to local control. view article
Abbott: House Speaker Must Come From Republican Caucus
Gov. Abbott’s statement followed an earlier message denying support for Dustin Burrows. view article