The La Vega Independent School District held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to show off its new expansion at Willie Williams Stadium, part of the school’s $93 million bond approved by voters in May 2024. The renovated and expanded field house and locker rooms created more space for student athletes to work out with new equipment and additional equipment stations. “We needed more space because our programs are improving, our numbers are going up,” said La Vega ISD Director of Athletics Willie Williams, for whom the stadium is named. view article

The Conroe ISD Board of Trustees approved the names of several new campuses that will honor the lives and contributions of three former educators. The board approved the names of Kacy Arnold for a new elementary in the Grand Oaks feeder zone, Janene Fowler and Lynn Cartwright for a new intermediate and junior high in the Conroe and Timber Mill feeder zones, respectively. view article

Big changes are coming to Chapel Hill’s home turf. The district announced a $12 million dollar renovation plan for the 50-year-old Bulldog Stadium. The school said the decision comes at the recommendation of the Long Range Facility Planning Committee, consisting of students, staff, families and others and organized in 2021 that created a three-year, three-phase plan to improve the district. view article

In 2021, Kilgore voters approved a bond worth $113 million to develop new Kilgore ISD facilities. That money was used towards purchasing land, along with designing and constructing a new Kilgore High School. Dr. Andy Baker, superintendent at Kilgore ISD, talks about progress in building the new high school and what all the new school will bring to the community. “We’re right about 50% completion, as we sit here today,” Baker said. “We’re looking at spring of 2026 right now as a potential move in date for the new school.” view article

WISD Chief Financial Officer Garrett Matej said the district will issue the total amount of $87.7 million because the taxable value of homes in Willis ISD could be reduced by an increase in the homestead exemption under Senate Bill 4, which was signed June 17. Matej said the higher homestead exemption would result in less tax revenue, so it would be more advantageous to issue debt before that takes effect Sept. 1. view article

According to a Facebook post from Chapel Hill ISD, their Long Range Facility Planning Committee (LRFPC) composed of students, families, community members and experts worked together to create a master plan for the new Bulldog Stadium. view article

Temple Independent School District said it will save over $3.6 million over the next 15 years after it was able to price refunding bonds from 2016, which the district says will save taxpayers money. According to TISD, the district was able to refund $40,255,000 of the remaining principal at an interest rate of 3.896%. They say the refunding will result in an estimated savings of $3,671,080 over the 15 years remaining before the final bonds retire in 2041, meaning the district will save an average of nearly $293,000 per year in annual debt service payments beginning in fiscal year 2027. view article

The Killeen Independent School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved a guaranteed maximum price of $35.3 million to renovate the district’s new administration building at 777 N. Twin Creek Dr. “This is a pivotal step forward for Killeen ISD,” said Board President Brett E. Williams. “Our families and community members will benefit from improved customer service, greater convenience, and a centralized location to access key district services. By reducing the time staff spend traveling between buildings, we’re increasing the time they can spend focused on solutions and student success. This renovation is not just a facilities update—it’s an investment in performance, service, and long-term fiscal responsibility.” view article

The Boerne Independent School District severed its contract with Tegrity Contractors last week, opting to sign on with another firm to finish out its long-delayed Aquatics Learning Center. To ensure the successful and timely completion of the Aquatics Learning Center, Boerne ISD has made the strategic decision to transition to a new general contractor. view article

At a special meeting on Monday, the Bryan ISD Board of Trustees heard from its bond steering committee its findings on a possible bond election this November. The committee broke down three ballot propositions totaling over $397 million. They claimed the district will be able to take on the debt without raising the tax rate view article

FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more on the facility that was part of the district's previous bond package approved by voters. view article

The Martin Middle School gym buzzed with activity in late May, just days before the school year ended. Students, school staff and community members gathered to celebrate the beginning of construction projects aimed at modernizing the East Austin campus. One of those projects is creating a mental health center at the school. "We feel like it's really important to provide this therapeutic support directly within the school settings where students are," said Amanda Toohey, Austin ISD’s administrative supervisor for mental health and crisis management. view article

Central ISD must think about what comes next after their bond proposal failed for the second time last month. What do they do to address the issues the bond would’ve fixed if it passed? “Now we know that we’re not going to have the resources to address those problems, but the problems are still there,” said Central ISD Superintendent Justin Risner. view article

What some mistook for an “explosion” at Waco High was actually part of scheduled demolition work, Waco ISD said, as the district prepares for a new facility opening in fall 2025. Waco ISD released a statement to reassure concerned residents: “Waco ISD is in the regularly scheduled abatement and demolition process of the old Waco High School in preparation for the new facility opening in fall 2025.” view article

The San Angelo Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 2, at 8 a.m. to consider a $305,000 change order for the Central Oakes sewer line replacement project. The meeting will take place in the board room of the SAISD Administration Building at 1621 University Ave. The agenda includes public comment and discussion of Bid #25-001, which pertains to unanticipated construction issues discovered during the initial phase of the project. view article

Swimmers who call the Spring Branch Independent School District in Texas home are about to get a major boon to their training. On May 3, voters in the Houston district passed Proposition C, a $76.9 million measure that will provide for the rebuilding and relocation of the W.W. Emmons Natatorium, which was built in 1975 and has served as the district’s competition pool. Voters approved three of four bonds totaling $558.6 million in improvements to athletic facilities. Proposition C was specifically for the natatorium, and it figures to be a major upgrade for the district and community. view article

Spring ISD has broken ground on its new Education, Performance and Instruction Center, according to a May 20 news release. The $141 million project is funded by a $850 million bond package voters approved in 2022. The 148,000-square-foot center will include an indoor arena, performance hall, an art gallery and a 250-seat academic and recital hall, Community Impact previously reported. view article

The Texas Education Agency informed the Fort Worth Independent School District on Monday that the state may take over district operations or close a middle school campus following five consecutive years of failing academic ratings. TEA Commissioner Mike Morath said the Leadership Academy at Forest Oak 6th Grade received its fifth consecutive "unacceptable" academic rating for the 2022–2023 school year. view article

Preliminary May 2025 election results show that voters in Tomball ISD approved all four propositions in the district's $429 million bond referendum. Preliminary results will become official once canvassed. Results below reflect the totals of those in favor from both Harris County and Montgomery County. view article

Voters chose to pass Quitman ISD's $30.8 million bond for various academic and athletic improvements. Voters passed Proposition A ($27.85 million) to fund a new career and technology education center, Quitman Elementary and Junior High classrooms, athletic field house addition and locker room renovations. view article

Unofficial results show LISD Prop A passing with 66.1% of the vote with 6,726 people voting in favor and 33.9% or 34,53 voting against Lubbock ISD’s $290 million bond proposal. The district says this bond will address outdated buildings, safety upgrades and expanded academic programs, all without raising the current rate. view article

Robinson residents voted against passing the Robinson ISD Proposition A bond on Saturday. In total, 2,331 votes were cast with 1,077 in favor of the bond and 1,254 against it. The over $95 million bond would have included a new/renovated high school at their junior high school campus, renovated band halls into classrooms at their intermediate school and provided safety and technology updates, according to Robinson ISD. view article

Roosevelt ISD voters gave the district's $58.5 million bond package the go-ahead, with nearly 68% of votes supporting the proposal, according to final but unofficial results released by the Lubbock County Elections Office on election night Saturday. The bond package, aimed mostly at campus facilities including a new elementary school, received support from 469 RISD voters, with 223 against in the May 3 municipal election. view article

Three education bonds were on Saturday’s ballot for Bexar County voters. Two of the three succeeded. Voters across Bexar County were eligible to vote in the Alamo Colleges District bond election, and a wide majority gave their approval for the community college system’s nearly $1 billion bond. view article

Prosper ISD Passes 3 Bonds Totaling $2.7 Billion; Stadium Bond Fails  Voters in Prosper Independent School District approved three of four bond propositions on Tuesday’s ballot, obligating local property taxpayers to repay $2.7 billion in bond debt. However, they rejected a proposal to build the most expensive high school football stadium in Texas history. With interest, the three bonds passed will cost Prosper ISD taxpayers $4.9 billion, according to estimates prepared by the district ahead of the election.  School officials said the bonds are necessary to accommodate the district’s growth.  Bond opponents argued that the projects included in the bonds are too extravagant. view article

You may not be aware, but the high school freshman class has been eating on bleachers in the practice gym the past few years. We can proudly say that our school district is growing and will continue to grow, but we need the ability to house all our students. Our students deserve that precious time at lunch, same as we all had as kids, to catch up with friends and relax. view article

KCBD NewsChannel 11’s Kase Wilbanks sat down with Deanne Clark of the Conservative Action Network PAC, which is organizing opposition to Lubbock ISD’s $290 million bond package. For voters in the district, it is Proposition A on May 3 ballots. view article

KCBD NewsChannel 11’s Kase Wilbanks sat down with Melynn Henry of the Moving Ahead for Our Kids PAC, which is in support of Lubbock ISD’s $290 million bond package. For voters in the district, it is Proposition A on May 3 ballots. view article

Gregory-Portland ISD is asking voters to consider a four-part bond package on the May ballot, addressing a range of district needs from safety to the arts. Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos said each project listed within the bond was carefully considered with input from a bond stakeholder committee. view article

High priority initiatives in the 2025 Somerville ISD bond focus on student success during and after their time at school. The proposed $42 million Somerville ISD bond would include plans for a new high school, renovating the current high school into a junior high school, updating softball and football facilities, and building a new Career and Technology Education (CTE) center. “The goal... is to get [the students] into their own dedicated space and to have the resources that they need in order to be successful,” shared Kyle Malconado, parent to a Somerville student. view article

Erin Gregg with Lubbock ISD sat down with facts about the bond package. Early voting starts April 22. Find out more at lubbockisd.org. view article

As Lubbock Independent School District faces shrinking student enrollment, trustees are asking voters to approve $290 million in new bond debt—and they’re claiming “no tax increase is required” to repay the debt. With interest, the bond would cost local property taxpayers $566 million, according to the district’s own estimates—almost double the dollar amount voters will see on the May 3 ballot. view article

As Lubbock Independent School District faces shrinking student enrollment, trustees are asking voters to approve $290 million in new bond debt—and they’re claiming “no tax increase is required” to repay the debt.  With interest, the bond would cost local property taxpayers $566 million, according to the district’s own estimates—almost double the dollar amount voters will see on the May 3 ballot.  The ballot measure, Proposition A, includes: view article

Wylie ISD approved $11.48M in renovations at their Monday board meeting. Funded by money from a 2023 bond election, the project will focus on improving HVAC systems, repairing roofs, and updating the Wylie West Junior High track. One of the main goals of the renovations is to get all of the Wylie West schools on the same HVAC system to improve energy efficiency. view article

Election season is right around the corner, and Carthage ISD is asking voters to consider a new $23 million bond package. Carthage ISD is proposing a new bond to cover district-wide needs over the next three years, focusing on immediate repairs and upgrades. view article