Hudson superintendent Webb announces intent to retire

Hudson ISD Superintendent Donny Webb has announced his intent to retire at the end of the 2024-2025 school year, ending 32 years in public education. “I am publicly announcing my intent to retire as superintendent after this year. Having served in public education for what will be 32 years, it has been such a pleasure and joy,” Webb said in the notice. He added that his career in education began unexpectedly when his former high school physics teacher asked him to take over his teaching role. Webb’s journey at Hudson ISD began in 1997 when he moved to the district from Jasper ISD. He started off as a high school math teacher, moved up the ranks and became an assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent and eventually superintendent, a role that he’s held for eight years. In the notice, Webb emphasized how special of a district Hudson ISD has been, calling it a “great place,” while praising the teachers, staff and administrators.
Arrow Educational Services Inc: GRANBURY ISD HIRES ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

The board of trustees of the Granbury Independent School District has contracted with Arrow Educational Services, Inc. to assist them in their search for a new superintendent. Arrow President/CEO Dr. Russell Marshall and Lead Consultant/COO Jim Dunlap will conduct the search. More information including timeline and the application process will be available on arrowsearchinc.com, Texas ISD.com and the TASA job center after the board meets on September 30 to finalize the calendar.
Texas education board signals support for first state-developed elementary curriculum

The Texas State Board of Education gave preliminary approval to new state-developed reading and math textbooks Nov. 19. Members are poised to green-light them later this week. The debate: Supporters of the proposed state curriculum say it would provide students with rigorous, age-appropriate content and help close achievement gaps, while critics argue frequent biblical references in the materials verge on proselytizing and could isolate students with different religious beliefs.
San Antonio ISD swings for fences in Missions stadium land deal, denies playing ‘hardball’

SAISD trustees voted 7-0 Monday night on a hefty set of terms for handing over the district's property, which sits in the middle of the proposed site for a new downtown minor league baseball stadium. The terms include: Funding for a $45 million building for the Advanced Learning Academy.1 day ago
Can Democrats Keep the Texas House Anti-Voucher?

In the last presidential election cycle, four distant years ago, Texas Democrats pursued an ambitious campaign to take control of the state House. Bolstered by millions of dollars that flooded in from the national party apparatus, Dems targeted as many as 22 GOP-held seats across the Texas suburbs. The strategy was built upon Beto O’Rourke’s near-victorious U.S. Senate campaign in 2018, in which he carried a narrow majority of the state’s 154 state House districts. All they needed to do was flip nine seats that O’Rourke had carried. Democrats were so optimistic heading into Election Day 2020 that multiple state reps, having suffered in the minority for years, announced bids for the speakership in anticipation of their party taking control of the lower chamber for the first time in nearly 20 years. With the potency of the GOP’s gerrymandered maps having waned, and the next round of redistricting on the horizon, it was now or (possibly) never. What happened instead was, of course, a failure of disastrous proportions as Democrats failed to net a single seat. Then, a few months later in the 2021 legislative session, Republicans redrew the state’s political maps to extend their single-party control of the statehouse for another decade. Their gerrymandering this time opted for maximum protection of their current majority of red seats. Without fear of electoral backlash, the GOP-controlled House and Senate has marched a long line of extreme conservative legislation into law.
Speaker-hopeful Tom Oliverson Promises to Give Voters Republican Representation

Oliverson said he will end the practice of awarding Democrats powerful committee chairmanships in the Texas House. In an interview with the Luke Macias Show, Republican State Rep. Tom Oliverson of Cypress explained how he would use the speakership to change the structure and culture of the House. Oliverson, who announced his candidacy for House Speaker last month, said he will “give the voters what they voted for, which is actual representation.” He described the results of the March GOP Primary as Texans “calling for a change.” Oliverson also explained there is a “pattern of behavior” in House leadership that he doesn’t support—namely, lording power over members, pushing them around, and telling them how they have to vote.

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Houston ISD puts Harvard Elementary School principal on leave pending investigation

October 0908:21 AM

Houston ISD's Harvard Elementary School principal was put on administrative leave Monday pending an investigation, according to an email addressed to Harvard families posted on social media. Assistant principal Alejandra Perez will step in for principal Shelby Calabrese, according to the letter. view article

A visual explainer of AISD’s budget: Austin voters to decide on property tax rate increase

October 0907:23 AM

Austin school district voters on Nov. 5 will decide whether to approve raising the property tax rate by 9.1 cents, an increase that would generate $41 million in additional revenue for Austin schools during a time when districts across the state have been slashing their budgets and adopting hefty deficits. Austin district officials have pledged that if voters approved the higher tax rate, they would use the money to fund a $17.3 compensation package for staff members and $3 million for instructional coaches, as well as to help offset the district's $119 million deficit. view article

Hurricane Milton Cuts Through Florida, Leaving Over 3 Million Without Power

October 0904:20 AM

Multiple deaths have been reported in Florida from tornadoes, spawned by Hurricane Milton, that ripped through the state, downing buildings and trees and leaving millions without power. The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office confirmed there have been “multiple fatalities” in the county after numerous tornadoes struck the area in quick succession, wreaking devastation. Sheriff Keith Pearson confirmed to Florida’s WPBF 25 News that there had been a “loss of life” in the Spanish Lakes Country Club community in Fort Pierce but did not state exactly how many fatalities had been reported. view article

Texas students with immigrant parents lost out on college aid because of FAFSA glitch

October 0808:40 AM

Students from immigrant families appear to have lost out on state grant money for college because of a glitch with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, confirming fears from earlier this year.The revamped FAFSA prevented parents who did not have a Social Security number from adding their financial information online. Students affected by the glitch had to wait months for the U.S. Education Department to come up with a workaround so they could complete the form. Texas colleges distribute state financial aid on a first-come, first-serve basis, which meant students from immigrant families were last in line for aid this year. Texas counselors who help students apply for financial aid to make post-secondary education more accessible say college hopefuls from households with mixed immigration statuses received less money than they were eligible to get. Universities do not track the immigration status of students’ households, making it unclear the extent to which those students were affected. “These are students who are eligible to complete the FAFSA. They're U.S. citizens,” said Andrea Harper, of college access group Breakthrough Central Texas. “When they were placed in the back of the line because of these glitches, they lost out… That's going to impact this group of students for many years, maybe for their whole lives.” view article

Cy-Fair ISD board approves use of disaster pennies to increase tax rate, bringing in $34M in revenue

October 0808:30 AM

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD trustees approved a disaster provision Monday that allows for a one-time, 2-cent tax rate increase that will help the state's third largest school district offset a budget deficit. The tax increase, allowed after tornadoes hit the region in January 2023, will generate $33.9 million in revenue for the district, which made drastic cuts to librarians and busing to balance its budget for the 2024-2025 school year. ALL-ACCESS SALE! 6 Months for 99¢. Get digital access to local news and more. “We cannot wait on the state to solve this problem. This board has already put all of CFISD’s eggs in Gov. Abbott's basket, and look how that turned out,” parent Tara Cummings said. view article

Canutillo ISD tackles human trafficking with proactive training for staff

October 0808:27 AM

Employees at Canutillo Independent School District are working proactively to address human trafficking. CISD officials said they are noticing a trend at the state and national level and want to ensure their faculty is equipped to assist students who may be victims of human trafficking. view article

Fort Bend ISD could slash plans for new elementary school as bond projects remain $57M over budget

October 0808:25 AM

Fort Bend ISD could nix several plans promised in its 2023 bond proposal — including a new elementary school and transportation facility — as several projects remained millions of dollars over budget Monday. In a board workshop prefaced by a drumline, choir and informal roundtable tour in the Willowridge High School cafeteria, Fort Bend ISD board members were tasked with more somber prospects of considering $57 million in cuts in bond overages. No decision was made, but Fort Bend ISD administration recommended canceling plans to build an elementary school, reducing the scope of a planned natatorium and pushing the construction of a new transportation facility to a future bond. view article

Industrial ISD holding Voter-Approved Tax Rate Election info session at Lolita Fire Hall

October 0808:25 AM

Industrial ISD will hold a Voter-Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE) information session on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. in the Lolita Fire Hall. The VATRE is requesting an 8 cent increase per $100 property evaluation. The district is also holding two more information sessions. Here are the details down below: view article

Houston ISD would upgrade school security if voters approve its $4.4B bond this November

October 0808:25 AM

Marta Rivas, principal of Frank Black Middle School, has been losing sleep for weeks worrying about how the campus would handle a campus-wide lockdown in an emergency. The 75-year-old campus in Oak Forest consists of five buildings with doors that open directly to the outdoors. Although the doors remain locked, Rivas said 1,370 Houston ISD students move between the buildings at least four times daily, some walking on sidewalks directly bordering the visitor parking lot to access their classes or the restroom. view article

Forney ISD Issues Statement Regarding October 3rd Fight At Forney High School

October 0808:25 AM

Forney ISD has responded to the fights that occurred last Thursday and is urging legislators to add more resources for districts and school-based law enforcement when events take place. “We had multiple students involved in altercations on campus yesterday [last Thursday], and our administrators and Forney ISD Police Department are still conducting a full investigation,” stated a release to parents. view article

Snyder ISD mother alleges daughter punished for frequent bathroom use

October 0808:25 AM

A Snyder ISD mother claims her daughter, who's in the first grade and has gallbladder issues, gets punished for using the bathroom too much at Snyder Primary School. “My daughter came home from school telling me if she asked to use the bathroom more than twice she has to write sentences,” Courtney Alvarez said. view article

Rusk ISD lifts lockdown after police find escaped state hospital inmate

October 0808:25 AM

Rusk ISD is no longer in lockdown Monday after an inmate, escaped from a nearby state hospital, was found. According to the district, all campuses were on a perimeter lockdown and no visitors were allowed on campus. The school said police captured the inmate who had escaped from the Rusk State Hospital. view article

Texas is a young state with older elected officials. Some young leaders are trying to change that.

October 0808:25 AM

The average age of Texans last year was 37, while the Legislature’s average age was 55. Hurdles to voting and the unique challenges young candidates encounter fuel the mismatch. Figure out what to wear to be taken seriously; prepare a few one-liners to respond to the inevitable critiques about your age; know the issues facing your district. These are among the tips Rep. Erin Zwiener, a Driftwood Democrat, serves up to young people seeking elected office in Texas. Zwiener was the second youngest elected state lawmaker in Texas when she won a state House seat at 33. On the campaign trail, competitors and potential voters frequently chided Zwiener about her age, questioning whether she had the skills and experience needed for the job. Zwiener had a standard comeback: Lyndon B. Johnson, he future president, was 28 when he was elected to U.S. Congress, and Lloyd Doggett, now in his 29th year in Congress, was 27 when elected to the state Senate. “Some of those lines really helped remind folks that my age wasn’t that unusual,” she said. view article

Abilene ISD considers new cell phone policy, principals weigh in

October 0808:24 AM

The Abilene ISD school board met for a workshop this afternoon. One of the topics of discussion was the high school cell phone policy. Principals brought up concerns, including the ability to enforce a cell phone ban during passing periods and lunch. The Cooper High School Principal, Lyndsey Williamson, pitched an idea to the board. view article

Questions for Houston ISD Superintendent: What do voters want to know about historic $4.4 billion bond proposal?

October 0808:24 AM

In less than a month, Houston area voters will head to the polls and vote on Houston Independent School District’s largest bond proposals in Texas history. But before that happens, KPRC 2 Anchor Candace Burns is sitting down with state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles to learn more about this history-breaking bond proposal. view article

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Bell Textron tax deal could bring $13.4M to Northwest ISD over 10 years starting in 2029

October 0808:23 AM

Northwest ISD is projected to receive millions of dollars as part of negotiations for a proposed Bell Textron Inc. $429 million advanced aerospace manufacturing plant that could be located in the Alliance area of Fort Worth. Under the Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation Act passed by state lawmakers in 2023, Fort Worth-based Bell Helicopter seeks to reduce the taxes it pays during a 10-year period as part of a proposal to use a 447,373-square-foot building at 15100 N. Beach St. The legislation allows companies to negotiate with state officials and local school districts to reduce some of the company’s taxes. Bell is one of several companies approved by the governor’s office for the JETI Act. view article

Blanca Trout resigns from Canutillo ISD School Board, drops reelection bid

October 0808:21 AM

Canutillo Independent School District Trustee Blanca Trout resigned from her position Monday and will be withdrawing from the Nov. 5 election citing personal reasons, according to a press release from the district. “There are things in my family that (are) calling my attention now,” Trout told El Paso Matters Monday. view article

Blanca Trout Canutillo ISD board of trustee resigns

October 0808:21 AM

Blanca Trout has resigned from the Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees effective immediately, District officials announced on Monday. Trout, a two-term trustee on the Board, said she was resigning from the Board for personal reasons. view article

Former teacher sues Wimberley ISD, county officials for wrongful arrest and prosecution

October 0808:21 AM

A former Wimberley Independent School District teacher filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against seven officials, alleging wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution. David Schachter, 55, was arrested in Sept. 2022 on charges of Class C Misdemeanor offensive touching. According to his attorney, Rebecca Webber, he was acquitted by a jury on Sept. 26, 2023. view article

3 CFISD students hit by vehicles last week | Parents call for return of bus routes

October 0808:19 AM

Cy-Fair ISD parents are demanding a change to bus routes after three students were hit by vehicles last week. This comes a couple of months after the district eliminated nearly 80 bus routes due to budget cuts. Now, families are demanding accountability and calling the injuries unacceptable. The bus routes cut impacted students who live a mile or two miles away from their school. view article

Humble ISD officials break ground on new facility for young adults with disabilities

October 0808:18 AM

Humble ISD trustees and community members celebrated an Oct. 3 groundbreaking ceremony for a new facility designed to support young adults with disabilities as they transition out of high school. view article

North Lamar ISD students immerse in global learning at Annual World Culture Fair

October 0808:16 AM

The World Culture Fair is a highly anticipated event each year, where students have the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and creativity. This year, students either worked individually or in groups to select a country, conduct in-depth research, and present their findings to peers, staff, and community members. The presentations went beyond the usual reports and incorporated an immersive experience, including traditional clothing, food, music, and detailed displays that allowed the audience to engage with the culture they were exploring. view article

Texas A&M International University president dies

October 0807:23 AM

Pablo Arenaz, president of Texas A&M International University in Laredo, died unexpectedly Thursday night, the university said in a statement Friday. Arenaz served as president of the 8,500 student university since 2016. He was 74-years-old.No cause of death or additional information was immediately available, the university said in a press release. “Texas A&M International University has thrived under Pablo,” said John Sharp, Texas A&M University System chancellor, in a statement. “He was truly one of the best presidents in the country! He will be difficult to replace as a president and a friend!” view article

North East ISD Teacher Accused of Sexually Grooming Student

October 0708:46 AM

John Ghrist used Snapchat and a school-approved app to message a 15-year-old girl, and police fear there could be more victims. view article

Huffines: Time for Texas to Ban Taxpayer-funded Lobbying

October 0708:30 AM

A new solutions paper outlines steps the legislature can take to ensure taxes do not go toward killing citizen-priority legislation. view article

Round Rock School Board Trustee Alleges Board President Was Bribed

October 0708:30 AM

Round Rock Independent School District trustee Mary Bone has released a video containing bribery allegations against Board President Amber Feller. view article

US Supreme Court to Weigh in on Effort to Store Nuclear Waste in West Texas

October 0708:30 AM

The eventual ruling could set a precedent for how federal agencies approve nuclear waste projects elsewhere. view article

One-on-one with new Waco ISD Superintendent

October 0708:29 AM

The Waco Independent School District (Waco ISD) has officially welcomed Dr. Tiffany Spicer as its new superintendent following a unanimous vote by the school board on Friday, October 4. Spicer, selected from a pool of 50+ applicants, is set to take the helm on October 15th. Jeremy Davis, a trustee on the Waco ISD Board, expressed enthusiasm for Spicer’s appointment. view article

14-year-old Willis ISD student arrested for alleged gun threat claims he never said he had an AK-47

October 0708:25 AM

A 14-year-old Willis High School student who was arrested for allegedly saying he had a gun, claims he never made the remark. Kenji King Jr., a freshman football player at the school, said he was in disbelief when he was taken aside and placed in handcuffs Wednesday. "He was like, 'Whatever you say is not gonna change the outcome from, you going to jail,'" King said. view article

Former Bastrop ISD teacher sentenced to 2 years community supervision

October 0708:25 AM

A former Bastrop ISD teacher was sentenced to two years of community supervision following incidents involving students in 2021 and 2022. Roy Franks Sr. pleaded guilty to two counts of indecent assault by contact in June, according to court documents. He was sentenced to two years of community supervision. Two charges of improper relationship between educator and student were dismissed as part of the plea agreement. view article

Abilene ISD trustee discusses advancements, challenges & Hispanic community in the district

October 0708:25 AM

In this week’s episode of Big Country Politics, Abilene ISD school board trustee Billy Enriquez discussed the advancements he has seen in the district, particularly in relation to the Hispanic community. He shared his perspective from attending Abilene schools in the 1950s and 1960s to serving six years on the board. Enriquez has been on the school board since 2018. He says his vision for AISD has never changed in those six years. view article

Comal ISD teacher arrested for improper relationship with student, sheriff’s office says

October 0708:25 AM

A Comal Independent School District teacher has been arrested and charged with improper relationship with a student, according to the Comal County Sheriff’s Office. Jennifer Massey, 51, is a teacher at Davenport High School, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post. At 6 p.m. Thursday, deputies arrived at an under-construction home in the 22000 block of Citadel Point in Garden Ridge for reports of a suspicious person. view article

Concerns rise as 3 Cy-Fair ISD students struck by vehicle

October 0708:23 AM

The growing fears of parents in the Cy-Fair Independent School District have unfortunately become a disturbing reality. During this week alone, three separate incidents of vehicle-related accidents have involved students from local elementary and middle schools. view article

Columbia-Brazoria ISD bus driver receives citation after crash with dump truck

October 0708:22 AM

A Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District bus driver received a citation for disregarding a construction flagger’s stop sign following a collision between a school bus and a dump truck on Thursday morning. According to Columbia-Brazoria ISD, the bus driver has been released from the hospital, and the student is expected to be discharged later Friday. view article

Former Northside ISD teacher sentenced to 16 years for distributing child pornography

October 0708:18 AM

A former Northside Independent School District teacher was sentenced to 192 months in prison on Friday for distribution of child pornography. According to court documents, 63-year-old Thomas Mckinley Koog Jr. uploaded a one minute video on a social media website of two minors engaged in sexual acts. view article

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