After several people and groups expressed support for Brownsville ISD Superintendent Jesus H. Chavez at a meeting Tuesday, the BISD Board of Trustees took no action on an agenda item to discuss his employment. Board member Carlos Elizondo placed the item on the agenda, with support from fellow trustee Minerva M. Pena. But when push came to shove, the six-member board decided to take the item off the agenda, resulting in no action. view article

Fort Bend ISD is looking at a three-year long-term plan that could cause students to go to different schools and campus closures. A portion of the Harvest Green new build community in Richmond shows the schools students would attend as a selling point. However, starting this summer, nearly all students moving into the neighborhood won't be allowed to attend Neill Elementary. view article

A Rogers ISD family was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Milam County Monday evening. A young teenager not with her family at the time is the only surviving member of the McCaffety family. Clint, Meghan, and their son Connor McCaffety were leaving Connor’s golf tournament in Brenham and headed to his baseball game when they were tragically killed on Highway 36 near the Milam-Burleson county line. view article

A day after a reported family dispute caused Friendswood ISD to cancel all outdoor activities for the remainder of the school year, the district said they will resume. The initial vague information sparked concerns among parents who wanted clear answers to why the school needed to cancel outdoor activities. view article

Victoria ISD to host job fair as part of their teacher recruitment efforts view article

In most school districts, Pre-K is only offered to families who meet certain requirements. However, Spring ISD is making Pre-K accessible to every child in their district, believing what’s happening at home shouldn’t matter; every single student in Spring ISD deserves a high-quality education. view article

Katy ISD quietly added four titles to the district's removed book list this week, one of which taught children how to talk about race. Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race by Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli and Isabel Roxas explains race and racism to young children. The illustrated picture book provides notes of guidance for adults who will read it to children. view article

State-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles recently listed his proposed priorities for the upcoming school year's budget, which includes investments in the district's health and safety programs and adding 800 Pre-K seats districtwide. The district's state-appointed board of managers has to approve the 2025-26 school year budget by June and had their second budget workshop Wednesday afternoon. Initial drafts show that the district plans to have a $2.1 billion unbalanced budget and a deficit of around $33 million. view article

New Caney ISD students will begin the 2025-26 school year before Labor Day and be out on summer break in time for Memorial Day, according to the official academic calendar posted on the district's website. view article

Superintendent Karen Molinar’s plan impacts instructional coaches on school campuses. These are the people who help train teachers to better help students succeed. Now, those coaches will be required to teach in the classroom and work directly with students. They’ll still work to coach their peers but will also have to do hands-on work in the classroom. view article

Midland ISD has introduced a new kind of competition to its students through the Health Occupations Students of America or HOSA. The organization encourages science education, leadership, and career preparation in healthcare. HOSA is a student-led organization that motivates health science instructors and students to improve the delivery of quality health care to all people. view article

Unsure about future state funding for public education, San Antonio’s largest school district is looking at a long menu of cost-saving measures — including larger class sizes — in hopes of fending off layoffs or school closures. view article

“Every 10 to 15 minutes they have a question, when is this water coming back on, when is this water coming back on,” Stacy Smith, the manager of Groveton Housing Authority said. That’s the question on everyone’s mind, including city officials who thought their water issue would be fixed after repairing and replacing parts of the city’s well on Saturday. view article

Long before COVID-19 made its presence known in Lubbock, Texas Tech University System leadership and presidents started having conversations with each other about how to prepare and safeguard 85,000 students, faculty and staff for the worst. While the novel coronavirus was new in those early months of 2020, it gave one of the leaders flashbacks to when they were in school earning their medical degree. view article

With school funding tied to enrollment numbers, Richardson Independent School District (RISD) is taking a new approach to student recruitment. The district has launched its first-ever “apartment blitz,” sending dozens of educators door-to-door to local apartment complexes to encourage families to enroll their children. view article

Arp ISD will dismiss students at 1:30 p.m. due to a water line break in the city. The ISD announced all school buildings will be without water until further notice. All school buses will run their regular afternoon routes at 1:30 when students are released. If a student is usually picked up, the ISD asks parents to make plans to have them picked up by 1:30 p.m. view article

Temple ISD is now looking to the future with its growth as the city continues to grow in population. Temple has grown 4% every year since 2020, and the district is looking to the future. Parent’s feedback is what Superintendent Dr. Bobby Ott say’s is crucial for planning out a road map for growth. There is a bond election expected to take place at the end of the year that is estimated to cost around $100 million to $130 million at the lowest. view article

Four employees at Midland ISD make more money than the maximum salary listed in the district's compensation manual. One staffer earns more than $50,000 above the max. view article

As the nearby Pauline Road Fire continues to burn, Cleveland ISD has made the decision to cancel classes and close on Thursday. The district posted the decision a little after 11 p.m. on Facebook, citing student, staff and family safety. view article

Mansfield ISD is two years ahead of a proposed state law that could shift the decision-making power of school district libraries from librarians to school boards. The proposed law, Senate Bill 13, is making its way through the Texas Legislature and would mandate that all library books and materials receive school board approval before appearing on shelves. It would also give parents the power to challenge any library book and have it removed until the school board decides whether the contested material is allowed. view article

Career training programs at Del Valle ISD and other Central Texas school districts are working to meet the need for skilled trades and other high-paying jobs. Expanding career training is one of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s seven emergency items during the current legislative session. view article

A lawsuit has been filed against the board president of the Canutillo Independent School District Armando Rodriguez, seeking his removal from his position. The lawsuit, which was served to Rodriguez during a board meeting, cites his previous arrests for driving while intoxicated since his election to the board in 2005.

Cleveland ISD has closed schools in the district today due to the threat of the Pauline Road Fire in the area. As of early Thursday morning, the fire impacted 2,000 acres in Montgomery County and San Jacinto County and had 10% containment. view article

Cleveland ISD has closed schools in the district today due to the threat of the Pauline Road Fire in the area. As of early Thursday morning, the fire impacted 2,000 acres in Montgomery County and San Jacinto County and had 10% containment. view article

Killeen ISD Superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Fey provides an update on district's response to deadly stabbing at Roy J. Middle view article

Feminine hygiene products will soon be available to all students across El Paso Independent School District schools, following a recent school board meeting. During the meeting, the Director of Health Services and the Director of Child Development updated board members on the initiative. view article

Texarkana Independent School District is proud to announce that Martha and Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary has been named a Scholar Campus on the 2025 Texas Honor Roll, presented by Educational Results Partnership (ERP). This recognition celebrates top-performing schools that have excelled in closing achievement gaps and preparing students for future success. view article

Liberty Hill ISD is preparing to open a new maintenance warehouse that will have more than double the amount of storage space as its current facility. The board of trustees approved the schematic design for the new warehouse at a March 10 meeting following a presentation from VLK Architects Principal Tim Kunz. view article

For several years now, Waco Independent School District (I.S.D.) has hosted the Women’s Empowerment Summit, an event designed to inspire and equip young women to realize their full potential. This year’s theme, “Becoming,” encouraged attendees to embrace the process of growth, confidence, and leadership. view article

Midland ISD has plans to sell the district’s two apartment complexes. First Alert 7 viewers reached out to ask why the district was selling the property and when it would take effect. The district gave First Alert 7 the following information: As outlined in the public agenda, discussed in open meeting, and summarized in the board meeting recap that was shared with the media, staff, and stakeholders, Midland ISD’s board of trustees voted to put to market the district’s two apartment complexes at the February board meeting. view article

Houston ISD campuses are operating at 77% capacity, leaving room for more than 35,000 additional students, according to the latest report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. There are close to 177,000 students enrolled in Texas’ largest district, a decline of about 40,000 in the last decade. Considering the 250-plus HISD campuses and permanent buildings, the district has the capacity to fit nearly 212,500 students. view article

Recently students from the Paris ISD Enrichment classes embarked on a remarkable educational journey with a field trip to Tailored Rides Equine Assisted Therapy. The day was filled with hands-on learning experiences that provided students with unique insights into the world of equine care and therapy. The field trip offered students the chance to engage directly with horses, an experience that was both exciting and educational. One of the highlights of the day was the opportunity to learn about leading a horse. Under the guidance of knowledgeable instructors, students learned the importance of communication and trust between a handler and a horse, skills that are vital for safely and effectively leading these majestic animals. view article

School leaders in Sinton approved the district's first-ever soccer team in a unanimous vote Monday night. It's something community members had been working toward for some time. Sinton Soccer Club President Kelly Self said it's a decision that will bring pride and joy to many Sinton Pirates. "The kids have wanted this so much," she said. view article

The Keller Independent School District’s board of trustees will not follow through with plans to split the district to deal with budget restraints. view article

Fort Worth City Council members say they want to protect Keller ISD schools in the city from incompatible development — a move that the district officials oppose. Zoning commissioners decided March 12 to approve the city-initiated request to change various ordinances — including intensive commercial and light industrial zoning — for 23 properties near schools to “CF” community facilities. view article