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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Elon Musk’s STEM-Focused ‘Ad Astra’ Children’s School to Open in Texas This Year

September 2708:30 AM

Opening is delayed! Elon Musk has officially launched “Ad Astra,” a Montessori-method private children’s school in Bastrop. Montessori schools employ a method of self-directed activity, supported through guided hands-on learning and collaboration with teachers. Ad Astra, which is Latin for “to the stars,” is already accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year and is open to children ages three through nine.“Ad Astra’s mission is to foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in the next generation of problem solvers and builders,” the school’s landing page states. Musk first started Ad Astra back in 2015 for SpaceX employees’ families. A focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is stated clearly as the mission for the “progressive learning environment” in the school. view article

‘A new chapter’: Fort Worth ISD teachers, parents weigh in on superintendent transition

September 2708:29 AM

Fort Worth Independent School District teachers and parents are eager to look forward and push the district in a positive direction after a month of extensive scrutiny on the state of the local schools ended with the superintendent’s resignation. Angélica Ramsey is leaving her post as Fort Worth ISD’s leader shortly after Mayor Mattie Parker and other community leaders publicly called out the district last month on its stagnant academic performance and demanded a turnaround through local collaborative efforts. On Tuesday, the school board accepted Ramsey’s resignation and must now appoint both an interim and permanent leader. As district teachers and parents have watched the chain of events unfold, they’re hopeful the next superintendent can hit the ground running on a fresh start and utilize their knowledge of Fort Worth to uplift the area’s largest school district. Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article293077279.html#storylink=cpy view article

Bowie ISD educator weighs in on TEA Commissioner phone ban proposal

September 2708:25 AM

“Cell phones are extremely harmful for student learning”, was a comment TEA Commissioner Mike Morath made at the most recent Senate Education Committee Hearing calling for phones to be banned across the state in schools. We spoke with the Bowie ISD Superintendent and he said that he is not fully against Morath’s call for a phone ban. Morath made this call for a cell phone ban last Wednesday. Currently, Bowie ISD is already doing something similar to a phone ban. Restricting the usage of phones during school hours, we spoke with Blake Enlow, he said he can understand the need for a phone ban. view article

Bryan ISD bus driver arrested for intoxicated driving while transporting students

September 2708:25 AM

Bryan police arrested a Bryan ISD bus driver Thursday morning for driving intoxicated while transporting students. Police responded to a crash around Lakeview Street and Fairway Drive and determined the school bus was “involved in a minor accident with a parked, unoccupied vehicle.” Students were on the bus during the crash, but police say none were injured. view article

AG Paxton takes State Fair gun ban challenge to Texas Supreme Court

September 2708:25 AM

The Supreme Court of Texas on Thursday night denied Attorney General Ken Paxton’s emergency filing seeking to overturn the State Fair of Texas’ policy banning all firearms from its fairgrounds. The fair is set to start Friday, The Texas Tribune reports. Stay informed about Austin and Central Texas news, weather, investigations and sports on our website and social media: view article

Fort Worth ISD investigating after elementary student was left behind at museum during school field trip

September 2708:23 AM

The Fort Worth Independent School District has launched an investigation after learning that one of its students was left behind at a museum during a field trip. Wednesday a group of students from Carrol Peak Elementary went on a field trip to the Fort Worth Science and History Museum. One of them was left behind and didn't return to school with the rest of their classmates. view article

Temple ISD student-run thrift shop helping both students and community members

September 2708:20 AM

Temple Independent School District has opened Thrifty Wildcats, a community thrift shop designed to support students transitioning into the workforce while providing affordable items for residents. Located at 300 S 27th St, Thrifty Wildcats invites shoppers to fill a bag with donated items—ranging from clothing and shoes to housewares—for just $5. view article

Sherman ISD running shuttles downtown for homecoming game

September 2707:14 AM

Friday night spells homecoming in Sherman, which means lots and lots of people downtown. In an effort to help get people to the game safely and quickly, Sherman ISD will run a free shuttle service to pick people up at their cars and drop them off at the gate. view article

Judson ISD increases police compensation

September 2609:03 AM

Trustee José Macias brought the item forward to the board of trustees as an initiative to fill vacancies and bolster retention in the district police department. “We’re not at the top when it comes to police salaries for officers, and that could be a potential barrier to retention and recruitment,” Macias said. Superintendent Milton “Rob” Fields III said the district falls at the fourth from the top when comparing minimum and midpoint daily rates with 10 surrounding districts. The district was sitting at the second highest rate for maximum daily rate. view article

Despite Persistent Warnings, Texas Rushed to Remove Millions From Medicaid. That Move Cost Eligible Residents Care.

September 2608:44 AM

For three years during the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government gave Texas and other states billions of dollars in exchange for their promise not to exacerbate the public health crisis by kicking people off Medicaid.When that agreement ended last year, Texas moved swiftly, kicking off more people faster than any other state. Officials acknowledged some errors after they stripped Medicaid coverage from more than 2 million people, most of them children. Some people who believe they were wrongly removed are desperately trying to get back on the state and federally funded health care program, adding to a backlog of more than 200,000 applicants. A ProPublica and Texas Tribune review of dozens of public and private records, including memos, emails and legislative hearings, clearly shows that those and other mistakes were preventable and foreshadowed in persistent warnings from the federal government, whistleblowers and advocates. view article

Governor Abbott Celebrates 31 Texas National Blue Ribbon Schools

September 2608:30 AM

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated 31 Texas schools that have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024. This recognition by the U.S. Department of Education highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps. “Being chosen as a National Blue Ribbon School is a special distinction that reflects the hard work of teachers, staff, administrators, students, and parents in striving for academic excellence,” said Governor Abbott. “These schools represent the very best of what Texas education can offer. Texas will continue to be a national leader in education because we ensure our schools have the resources and support they need for young Texans to receive a high-quality education. Together, we will chart a course toward a bigger, brighter Texas.” view article

These 5 Texas universities rank among top 100 US News best colleges for 2025. See list

September 2608:30 AM

A new list of the country's best colleges is in, and some notable Texas schools made an appearance. U.S. News & World Report has released its rankings for the 2025 Best Colleges, evaluating nearly 1,500 colleges and universities across 17 factors with an emphasis on social mobility and success after graduation. With this in mind, the majority of these factors relate to various outcome measures. "Now in its 40th year, the Best Colleges rankings continue to be a trusted source of information for students and their families," said LaMont Jones, E view article

Seguin ISD says no to homeschool students wishing to participate in UIL events

September 2608:28 AM

The Seguin ISD will not be welcoming local homeschool students to join its UIL activities. Emily Allen, Seguin ISD’s director of communications, says the school board on Tuesday unanimously voted against the opportunity which was recently allowed by state legislation HB 547. According to that legislation, Texas school districts are allowed to invite non-enrolled homeschool students to join its programs. That opportunity, however, must independently be approved by each school district. view article

Robstown ISD using gamification to build reading culture in its students

September 2608:26 AM

Gamification is the process of adding game like elements to a non game setting to make it more interesting. In 2018, Robstown Independent School District implemented a new gamification technology, known as Beanstack, that gave students more freedom in their reading material and fostered an internal motivation to read. view article

Killeen ISD employee placed on administrative leave following arrest

September 2608:25 AM

Killeen ISD's Executive Director of Administration Jennifer Washington has served over 30 years in education — she was appointed to her current role in 2023, including managing departments such as student services. view article

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Frenship ISD hosts ribbon cutting for Ridgewood Elementary School

September 2608:25 AM

On Wednesday, Frenship ISD hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest campus, Ridgewood Elementary School. The community was invited to join Frenship administrators and local leaders in celebrating the opening of the new school. The new school is located at 5506 Xenia Avenue, Lubbock, Texas. In a news release, Frenship ISD says it is known as one of the fastest growing school districts in the state. view article

Brownsboro ISD teacher accused of injuring elementary student

September 2608:25 AM

A Brownsboro ISD teacher is facing a felony charge after a child was injured in class. Kyle Lee Rocha, 39, of Chandler, is charged with injury to a child intending bodily harm following his Tuesday arrest. An arrest document says the charge stems from an incident in which Rocha knocked over a 7-year-old student’s desk in class. According to the affidavit, the incident occurred on Sept. 13 at Chandler Elementary School in Rocha’s behavioral classroom. view article

Galena Park ISD voluntarily turned off AC for several hours at CenterPoint’s request

September 2608:24 AM

Galena Park ISD turned off the air conditioners in its school buildings for three hours on Tuesday because the school district participates in a voluntary program with CenterPoint Energy. In a message sent out to parents on Tuesday, GPISD Superintendent John Moore said the AC had been turned off at 1 p.m. after CenterPoint had called the district and asked them to reduce power. The air was turned back on at 4 p.m. and Moore said classes continued as normal. view article

15-year-old Willis ISD student charged after making threatening comment, marking second school threat this week

September 2608:24 AM

Authorities say a 15-year-old Willis ISD student has been charged after another student and a school official overheard him making a threatening comment towards a school. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says the student was overheard saying the comment, “Shoot this place up,” while he was walking with friends down a hallway at one of the schools in the district. view article

Sharyland ISD touts historic appointment of first woman as assistant athletic director

September 2608:22 AM

Sharyland ISD made a historic announcement Wednesday after appointing the first woman to hold the position of assistant athletic director. The district touted Laura Cavazos’ appointment as a new chapter of growth and empowerment for Sharyland ISD athletics, according to a news release. “I am honored and excited to serve view article

Video shows gun pulled outside of San Antonio ISD high school during fight

September 2608:22 AM

Fear is how one Burbank High School parent said it feels to watch the video play out of their child involved in a fight on Monday afternoon. “I couldn’t believe it,” the Burbank High School parent told KSAT. “Why is no one helping?” Multiple video clips circulated on social media and within the Burbank community this week showing a fight steps away from the campus. The fight only ended after someone pulled a gun. view article

29 Killeen ISD schools newly recognized as Purple Star schools

September 2608:20 AM

29 more Killeen ISD schools have been recognized for serving military families. Killeen ISD has announced that 29 schools in the district have been recognized as Purple Star schools by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in honor of their "strong school support for military-connected students and families." view article

Round Rock ISD Hosts Texas’ Largest Cross Country Invitational

September 2608:05 AM

McNeil High School held the largest cross-country invitational in Texas on September 21-22 at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. The 30th annual McNeil Invitational featured over 400 teams and nearly 6,300 runners competing on a challenging course. “This prestigious event brings together some of the top high school cross country athletes from across Texas,” said Round Rock ISD Athletic Director Jeff Cheatham. “The McNeil Invitational has a tradition of excellence, providing a competitive environment for teams and individual runners alike.” view article

AG Paxton Files Emergency Motions Against ‘Unlawful’ Travis and Bexar County Voter Registration Programs

September 2508:30 AM

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Fort Worth ISD board accepts superintendent’s resignation: Read her full statement

September 2508:29 AM

After two years with the Fort Worth Independent School District, Superintendent Angélica Ramsey will no longer lead the district. On Tuesday night, the Fort Worth ISD board voted 8-1 to accept Dr. Ramsey's voluntary resignation. Dr. Camille Rodriguez cast the lone "no" vote. view article

Sherman ISD officially names new superintendent

September 2508:29 AM

Interim superintendent Dr. Thomas O’Neal was officially hired as the new Sherman ISD superintendent Monday after emerging as the lone finalist in August. view article

Bryan ISD talks school safety following threatening incidents on campuses

September 2508:25 AM

The Bryan ISD Board of Trustees met Monday evening for an update on school campus safety and security. This comes just days after a Bryan High School student was arrested for bringing a gun to school. view article

Killeen ISD administrator facing marijuana possession charge

September 2508:25 AM

Jennifer Washington, the executive director of administrative services at The Killeen Independent School District (KISD), is on administrative leave following her arrest on a marijuana possession charge, the school district confirmed to KWTX. According to Temple Police, at about 11:10 p.m. on Sept. 21, officers were in the area of I-35 and exit 299 when a vehicle with a malfunctioning driver-side headlight drove past them. view article

Galena Park ISD turns off A/C as part of CenterPoint’s incentive program to reduce power

September 2508:25 AM

On Tuesday, Galena Park ISD shut off the air conditioning at multiple campuses after the district said CenterPoint Energy asked it to conserve energy. According to the district, the utility company called administrators to request that the air conditioning be shut off to reduce power consumption. view article

Houston ISD community members using Yarn Bombing and Crocheting to protest takeover and bond

September 2508:25 AM

A group of Houston parents, students, and community members are using their creativity to protest the recent changes within Houston ISD. Through their love for the arts, they’ve stitched together a unique way to make their voices heard, using crochet to raise awareness about what’s happening in the district. view article

Conroe ISD Teacher’s Aide Charged with Child Sexual Assault

September 2508:21 AM

A newly certified teacher’s aide in Conroe Independent School District is facing a charge of sexual assault of a child, a second-degree felony punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison. Conroe ISD police arrested KeSean DaVante Carter, 24, on September 20 after an investigation initiated and led by the district police department. view article

Georgetown ISD provides update on safety procedures

September 2508:20 AM

With the new school year underway and amid concerns about school safety, Georgetown ISD administrators provided an update on district safety procedures Sept. 16, highlighting newer practices and policies within the district. view article

Socorro ISD celebrates 39 campuses earning Purple Star designation for military support

September 2508:15 AM

The Socorro Independent School District on Monday celebrated its 39 Purple Star Designated Campuses for the 2024-2025 school year, a designation granted by the Texas Education Agency. This year, 38 schools were redesignated while Options High School was newly designated as a Purple Star campus. view article

‘This is nuts’: Mayor intervenes after HISD forbids band’s Sugar Bowl trip

September 2508:03 AM

"It was a big mistake," Mayor John Whitmire said about HISD's decision to deny the band an opportunity to perform for a national audience early next year. The Houston mayor said that when he saw Chron's Friday night story about the legendary Waltrip High marching band being forbidden from performing at the College Football Playoff game in New Orleans early next year, he could not believe his eyes. view article

Lorena ISD parents, advocates continue to push for accountability regarding lawsuit against district, principal

September 2410:40 AM

Parents and advocates are showing up in numbers to share their concerns and requests when it comes to the employment of Lorena ISD superintendent and a principal. view article

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