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

A newly released investigation has uncovered that a Dallas-area school district may be allowing biological boys to room with girls on school field trips.  view article

Along with 22 other states, Texas is seeking to bar the final rule from taking effect on January 17. view article

Benbrook’s children learn in some of Texas’ finest big-city schools. The problem is, some townfolk no longer want fine big-city schools. They want small-town schools. The brick schoolhouses wouldn’t change. Neither would the surrounding community. view article

Houston ISD put the brakes on a North Houston elementary school that was charging parents a fee for picking up their children late.Herrera Elementary School, in Houston's Northside, was busted by the district for charging parents $1 per minute for pickups 30 minutes past the 3 p.m. dismissal time. Some parents spoke out about the charges after one family received a bill for $62 after picking up her two children 31 minutes late from the school on Bennington St. in North Houston. Payment was expected the next day—only cash or money orders were accepted. view article

 Veery Interesting thoughts from a sitting state representative  -  This video is Representative James Talarico (D) of Travis County — a former teacher   view article

Snyder ISD decided late Wednesday night to shut down classes on Thursday after receiving threats via email. According to the school district shortly after 11:00 pm on Wednesday, Snyder ISD school board members received an email with specific threats against Snyder ISD. The Snyder Police Department was immediately contacted, and several law enforcement agencies are actively investigating the situation. Authorities do not yet have enough information or time to issue an ALL CLEAR before the start of school today. view article

Iola ISD is canceling classes at the end of the week due to a “significant number of absences.” The district said it was seeing a higher number of absences among both students and staff. Classes will be canceled for Thursday and Friday, Jan. 16-17 and reconvene next Monday, Jan. 20. view article

Livingston ISD announced the appointment of a new interim superintendent Wednesday. The Livingston Board of Trustees elected Janan Moore during a special meeting on Tuesday, according to an online release. “I am pleased to announce Janan Moore as our Interim Superintendent,” said Board President Andrew Boyce. “Mrs. Moore has a wealth of knowledge and experience in our district, which will lead our staff as we search for the next superintendent of Livingston ISD.” view article

Georgetown ISD administrators say the district is able to reach all of its staff and families of students after changing communication platforms in 2024. What you need to know In a Jan. 7 workshop, administrators provided an update on the implementation of ParentSquare, a communication platform made for school districts to communicate with parents and community members via email, text and app communications. Melinda Brasher, GISD's executive director of community engagement and communications, said the app replaced School Messenger for GISD in summer 2024 and has increased the district's reach when sending messages out to students, parents and staff. view article

Superintendent James Hockenberry discussed the district’s plans for a day care facility during the Lufkin ISD board of trustees’ monthly work session Tuesday morning in the Brookhollow Elementary School library. LISD will officially post the job opening for day care director in February, after which the district will build out the facility with certifications and furniture for roughly two months. view article