Now that immigration authorities can enter schools to make arrests, districts in North Texas are trying to determine how the directive will impact their students. The Department of Homeland Security rescinded guidance from previous administrations that created "protected areas" like churches, hospitals and schools. CBS News Texas contacted nearly 30 districts in North Texas to find out what they would do if immigration agents come knocking on school doors but didn't get many responses. view article

Houston ISD will resume operations Thursday after a historic snowfall, with some parts of Houston seeing up to 5 inches, as well as ice. The region's school districts and universities closed operations Tuesday and Wednesday, with some universities opting to run remote classes. They will largely re-open Thursday. view article

Marlin ISD has notified parents that school is canceled for another day due to ongoing water issues. The City of Marlin said yesterday that water services were restored to most residents, but some are still going without. Water pressure is also being affected. view article

Over the past year, San Antonio Independent School District has seen multiple heating issues at various campuses across the district — and those issues have continued into 2025. During this week’s cold snap in San Antonio and South Central Texas, SAISD was the sole district in Bexar County that stayed closed on Wednesday, following a day when nearly all other school districts had already canceled classes. view article

Bryan and College Station ISDs both canceled classes on Wednesday, citing student and staff safety. Some on social media were criticizing the move, but there was still a concern for those low temperatures overnight and at the start of the day. Felicia Benford, a member of the Bryan ISD School Board, explained on First News at Four how sometimes people don’t understand that all children are not as fortunate as others. view article

Sorry kids, but most of you will have to head back to school tomorrow after a couple of snow days and the MLK Holiday. That includes Houston ISD and many other districts in the Greater Houston area. Here's a list of schools that will still be closed on Thursday, Jan. 23, in alphabetical order. We'll update the list as necessary throughout the day. view article

Located at 4408 Long Champ Drive within the Austin Country Club on Lake Austin, the three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home had a 53 percent price decrease in January. The home was listed for sale in July 2024 at $4.9 million, dropping just under 58 percent in price since then. view article

Should God be used as a mere prop to justify the liberal agenda? view article

Most students in Fort Worth ISD can’t read on grade level. Board members and school leaders want to change that.  Hours after Trump’s inauguration, his administration canceled appointments allowing migrants to enter the U.S. to request asylum, leaving many of them stranded on the U.S.-Mexico border. view article

A massive apartment building boom in the Austin-Round Rock region has driven rents downward, real estate experts and housing advocates have said.   view article

The success of the McKinney ISD tuition-based preschool locations introduced in August 2024, at Bennett Elementary and Malvern Elementary, along with the expanding need for preschool options in the district, has led MISD to announce three additional tuition based preschool locations that will open their doors on August 12, 2025, at Eddins Elementary, Wolford Elementary and Reuben Johnson Elementary. view article

McKinney ISD announces Choose McKinney ISD, an exciting new initiative that allows families the flexibility to enroll their children in McKinney ISD schools, even if they reside outside the district’s boundaries. Choose McKinney ISD is available to those entering Kindergarten - 8th grade who reside within McKinney ISD (intradistrict), students who reside outside of McKinney ISD (interdistrict), and those seeking to participate in specific programs within McKinney ISD. view article

The McKinney Independent School District is rolling out an open enrollment plan for students who live outside of the district or students who live in the district but want to transfer to another school. The plan has several qualifying factors and not all transfers will be accepted, according to the district, which announced the "Choose McKinney ISD" initiative Tuesday. view article

College Station and Bryan ISD school officials decided Tuesday afternoon to cancel classes Wednesday (January 22). It was the second consecutive day classes were cancelled due to winter weather. Both districts announced classes would resume on Thursday. Both districts also announced enough days were built into the school calendar that there will be no makeup days. That includes CSISD’s Pebble Creek elementary, which was closed two days in December after flooding inside the building. view article

Most San Antonio school districts resumed class Wednesday following Tuesday's inclement weather. However, San Antonio ISD schools remain closed. On social media, SAISD officials said they decided to keep schools closed for the “safety of students walking or waiting at bus stops early in the morning.” view article

Texas continues to lead other states on capital punishment. But the decline in new death sentences and executions reached a record low.   view article

(The Center Square) – Southern states swept the top ranking for having the best business climate in the U.S. according to the latest annual Site Selection magazine survey. view article

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Arlington police are investigating a Monday evening shooting that left one person dead at an apartment complex. At about 5:50 p.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of Laurelwood Drive on reports of a shooting. There, officers found a 19-year-old man lying in the parking lot with a gunshot wound. view article

(The Center Square) – Southern states swept the top ranking for having the best business climate in the U.S. according to the latest annual Site Selection magazine survey. view article

Richards, the eldest daughter of Gov. Ann Richards, forged her own path as a tireless advocate for women across Texas and the United States.   view article

Due to the forecasted winter storm and the Bee County Livestock Show, Skidmore-Tynan ISD classes will be canceled Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and resume on Monday, Jan. 27.  view article

Pettus ISD has canceled all classes for Tuesday due to the forecasted icy road conditions. The district had not made a decision on Wednesday's classes as of Monday afternoon. Visit SouthTexasNews.com for updates. view article

School has been canceled for the Cisco Independent School District until Thursday due to illness. view article

South Texas is expecting freezing temperatures this week. Here is a list of districts who have changed their schedules due to safety: view article

Amarillo ISD released a notice to parents regrading tomorrows school delays. Amarillo ISD along with plenty other schools in the area are expected delayed classes for students until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21. AISD encourages parents not to let their child walk in the cold. view article

The National Weather Service warns that dangerous wind chills can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure, and people should wear several layers of clothing, gloves, waterproof boots, and a warm hat. With frigid temperatures on the way, here's an update on districts that will be delayed on Tuesday, Jan. 21. view article

As another arctic blast blows into Texas, many school districts are monitoring the weather to decide if campuses should close or remain open next week on Tuesday, January 21, which is when experts forecast some form of wintry perception. Hard freezes are expected to occur Sunday morning through at least Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service. Confidence continues to increase that a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow may occur across portions of Central Texas Monday night into Tuesday morning. view article

Most South Texas schools are closing their doors Tuesday as winter weather threatens to bring dangerous conditions. Light precipitation is expected to start Monday evening, with sub-freezing temperatures, sleet and ice possible overnight. Roads will be hazardous into late Tuesday morning, when South Texas may also see snow. view article

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for much of southeast Texas. FOX 26 meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at how much snow we expect to see and how much ice and freezing rain later this week. view article

Several schools in the area have announced school closures due to the expected freezing temperatures. These school districts will be closed on Tuesday, January 21st to ensure the safety of students and staff. view article

The Arlington ISD school board approved the 2025-26 academic year calendar at a Jan. 16 meeting. The calendar includes 33 days of student holiday breaks during the regular school year — five more than in 2024-25. The increase comes from adding five days devoted to teacher training, which happen over the year on weekdays. view article

All Austin ISD schools and offices will be closed Jan. 21 due to expected winter weather. District officials said they will continue to monitor weather updates from the National Weather Service. The district is already closed Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. view article

State Sen. Tan Parker’s legislation would establish a Homeland Security Division within the Texas Department of Public Safety.   view article

The porn industry’s attorney argued that the state’s age verification law unduly burdens adults who want to view sexually explicit content online.   view article