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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El Paso ISD board to vote on updated school closure recommendations, what we know and what’s at stake

November 1908:26 AM

The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees is set to vote on updated recommendations for school closures as part of the district’s Destination District Redesign plan today. The district says the updates aim to address a projected $32.2 million budget deficit for the upcoming, 2025-26 fiscal year. The original proposal included closing 10 elementary schools, however, the district says after gathering community feedback they updated the list. view article

San Antonio ISD trustees approve terms to start negotiations of land sale for Missions ballpark

November 1908:26 AM

Trustees for the San Antonio Independent School District approved terms Monday night under which they would agree to sell land for the construction of a new stadium downtown for the San Antonio Missions minor league baseball team. Trustees also voted to give the parties involved with the ballpark development until Dec. 9 to accept the terms or respond with a proposal of their own. SAISD trustees plan to discuss the next step in negotiations over the land sale at their regular board meeting on Dec. 16. view article

San Antonio ISD approves terms for the possible sale of land to stadium developer

November 1908:25 AM

At a recent board meeting, members of the San Antonio ISD (SAISD) discussed the potential sale of 2.3 acres of land located on Cameron Street, which includes a parking lot. Tonight they agreed on specific terms they want met by Westin Urban before they move forward with the sale and were laid out earlier in the week. The district seeks around $45 million to help fund a new educational facility aimed at enhancing learning opportunities for students. They are asking for the county to build a parking garage and sky bridge near Fox Tech High School to address parking challenges and improve access to the area. view article

Carroll ISD considers school marshals for next year, but some parents have concerns

November 1908:25 AM

Southlake’s Carroll ISD is considering a school security program next year that would allow certain employees to carry a firearm on campuses as they grapple with meeting the state’s requirement to equip schools with armed officers. Trustees at Monday’s board meeting discussed how a school marshal program would help bring armed employees to school campuses. view article

Texas State Board of Education to Consider New Educational Materials This Week

November 1908:25 AM

A meeting of the State Board of Education this week could have long-term ramifications both in the Lone Star State and nationally. This week’s meeting is the culmination of a multi-month process that began in May. The SBOE seeks to update educational standards for English, Math, and Spanish. The SBOE undertakes these reviews across various subject areas about once per decade. view article

Houston ISD changes campus leadership at Harvard Elementary, Pershing Middle School

November 1908:25 AM

Two new principals at Harvard were named in the span of a week, with the first backing out because of “bullying on social media,” according to the district. The previous campus leaders, Shelby Calabrese at Harvard and Alvin Goldman at Pershing, were placed on leave last month for reasons the district has declined to specify. view article

‘I have lost all faith’ | After deadly stabbing, parents express anger at Manor ISD board of trustees

November 1908:24 AM

In October, an incident at Manor Senior High School left 18-year-old Darrin Loving dead, when 18-year-old Mac Brown Mbah Mbanwei allegedly stabbed him in the chest with a large knife. The murder shook the community, prompting the district to review safety measures. At the Manor ISD board of trustees meeting on Monday, several parents took to the podium, calling for transparency. Some were not afraid to show their anger toward the board and Manor ISD police. view article

Carroll ISD to consider school marshal program to arm some Southlake school employees

November 1908:23 AM

A new security program at Southlake's Carroll ISD could allow some school employees to carry guns next school year. On Monday evening, the school board will discuss whether or not to move forward with the school marshal proposal to improve security in the district. view article

Tyler ISD to follow new voting system for Smith County appraisal board

November 1908:19 AM

The Tyler ISD school board has a new voting system to elect members of the Smith County Appraisal District Board of Directors. Tyler ISD Board President Wade Washmon said the board used to appoint three individuals to the Smith County Appraisal Board, and that state law now needs votes to be weighted among taxing authorities. The school board voted for two individuals. “Typically, we just appoint people, and that’s that,” Washom said. “This time, it’s a little more public and, of course, as a board we don’t do any business behind closed doors, we discuss everything, so here we are having to discuss how we are going to allocate our votes.” view article

South Texas ISD celebrates 60th anniversary

November 1908:18 AM

South Texas ISD celebrated its legacy on Saturday to mark its 60th anniversary. Teachers at the magnet school have taught students in Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy counties. "It's just beautiful to address the needs of the students… and the beauty of it is that they know what we offer and they know where to go, and they know where to apply,” South Texas ISD Board President Henry LeVriere said. The district teaches middle and high school students with a specialized curriculum in medical, health and science, among other fields. view article

Katy ISD Announces Proposed Names for New Elementary Schools Opening Next Year

November 1908:07 AM

The Naming Advisory committees for Katy ISD’s newest elementary schools recommended school names at last night’s school meeting. The district names schools uniquely after individuals or families that have made a lasting impact on the district and community. view article

Officials identify 2 East Texas students killed in weekend crash

November 1908:01 AM

Two East Texas students were killed over the weekend after a two-vehicle collision in Houston County. Carter Snider, 17, of Hawkins, and Boston Wilson, 16, of Big Sandy, were pronounced dead after the crash on Saturday on State Highway 19, near Private Road 7068, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety and other officials. view article

More water coming to south Texas from Mexico after post-election deal

November 1907:21 AM

(The Center Square) – Two days after President-elect Donald Trump was elected, a commission overseeing water rights between the U.S. and Mexico announced more water would be coming to south Texas. The decision was also reached after Congress passed a bill to withhold federal aid to Mexico unless Texas received water it was owed through a 1944-era treaty. view article

Texas names new higher education chief

November 1808:50 AM

Wynn Rosser will be in charge of guiding the state’s postsecondary education policies. He currently leads a foundation focused on rural East Texas and previously worked at Texas A&M. view article

Texas lawmakers target property taxes, abortion and gender transition care in first bills for the 2025 session

November 1808:40 AM

Lawmakers in the Texas House and Senate filed more than a thousand pieces of legislation Tuesday, offering an early look at the issues they hope to prioritize when they gavel in for the 89th legislative session in January.Tuesday marked the first day lawmakers could file bills they hope to pass when the Texas Legislature reconvenes next year. Republicans control both chambers and expanded their majority in the House and Senate after flipping a handful of seats during this year’s elections. The ouster of many Republicans by challengers further to their right during this year’s primaries means that the Texas GOP’s far-right wing will have unprecedented sway over the upcoming legislative session. Few of those lawmakers filed bills on Tuesday, but it's likely they'll seek to push the Legislature's already deep-red agenda even further right once they file their own bills. view article

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Tyler: Local superintendents address state of East Texas education

November 1808:31 AM

Four local school district superintendents met in Tyler on Thursday to address issues facing East Texas education like school funding and teacher shortages. Digging Deeper: How low enrollment could affect East Texas schools Tyler ISD Superintendent Dr. Marty Crawford led the panel which included Lindale ISD Superintendent Stan Surratt, Chapel Hill ISD Superintendent Lamond Dean and Carthage ISD Superintendent Jarrod Bitter. view article

Grand Prairie ISD asks to move superintendent’s lawsuit to federal court

November 1808:31 AM

Grand Prairie ISD wants its suspended superintendent’s lawsuit against the district to be moved to federal court. In a filing last week , GPISD requested the case be removed from Dallas County District Court so it could be handled as a federal case because of Jorge Arredondo’s claims that he was the target of racial discrimination. view article

These Fort Worth ISD schools could be among first considered for closures

November 1808:30 AM

The Fort Worth ISD school board meeting in September was packed. Community members were eager to voice their concerns about books, principals and pay. view article

A West Texas lawmaker wants to redirect millions of tax dollars to plug abandoned wells and curb emissions

November 1808:30 AM

State Rep. Brooks Landgraf, R-Odessa, introduced a set of bills this week that would give millions of dollars to the state to seal abandoned oil wells, some of which are causing massive blowouts of toxic liquid and creating pools of wastewater. The financial boost would help clean up environmental damage caused by a century of oil and gas production that made Texas one of the world’s leading energy producers. The package needs approval from both legislative chambers, the governor and voters in fall 2025. If passed, it would reallocate the money that goes into the state’s savings account – $21 billion – to new spending. Right now, taxes gathered from oil and gas companies are divided among Texas’ savings account, schools and highways.The proposed law would pull 1% of all taxes from oil and gas production to plug the wells, and another 1% would go to bolstering emission reduction efforts. view article

How some Texas parents and historians say a new state curriculum glosses over slavery and racism

November 1808:30 AM

Education officials say the materials were designed to be age appropriate but critics argue they repeatedly omit key context and oversimplify history.

Fort Worth ISD apologizes for contract lapse that left schools without printer, copier resources

November 1808:28 AM

Interim Superintendent Karen Molinar admitted Fort Worth ISD failed its teachers in recent weeks after a contract lapse left 29 campuses without functional printers and copiers, disrupting classroom instruction and sparking frustration among educators. District administrators faced a barrage of questions from trustees about the issue during a Nov. 12 board meeting. Most expressed dismay over the technology department’s handling of the situation and its impact on daily operations across the district. view article

Federal lawsuit alleges Crawford ISD ignored severe bullying, sexual assault

November 1808:28 AM

The parents of a former Crawford ISD student filed a federal lawsuit in October accusing the school district of failing to address severe bullying, harassment and sexual assault their son reportedly experienced over a two-year period. The lawsuit alleges that the student, who was diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed medication that reportedly stunted his growth, was targeted because of his small stature and perceived lack of masculinity by the other students. view article

Houston ISD considers sale of nearly 20 properties after voters reject bond proposal

November 1808:28 AM

After voters rejected a $4.4 billion bond proposal for Houston ISD, the district is considering whether to sell nearly 20 properties it owns across the city. HISD's state-appointed board of managers discussed the potential sale of 18 properties during the closed, executive session of Thursday night's school board meeting, according to the meeting agenda. The board members did not take any related actions after returning to open session. view article

As enrollment declines, Fort Worth ISD task force looks at which schools to close

November 1808:27 AM

Last Thursday evening, Erikah Daley sat in a school cafeteria poring over a map of a large swathe of eastern Fort Worth, trying to figure out which schools to keep and which ones to shut down. view article

Houston: In wake of failed bond proposal, HISD considers selling 19 properties

November 1808:27 AM

The Houston Independent School District board is considering selling nearly 20 district properties. The discussions come after voters rejected a massive $4.4 billion school bond proposal on Election Day. It was a long Thursday night for board members as they talked about selling the real estate as well as listening to legal advice in the wake of the failed bond proposal. view article

Hardin ISD middle school principal arrested on child porn charges in Liberty County

November 1808:25 AM

Investigators in Liberty County want parents to talk with their children after a middle school principal was arrested. Hardin Junior High School Principal Chad Barrett is facing felony possession/promotion of child pornography charges. He was arrested on Thursday. That district, just north of the city of Liberty, has an enrollment of around 1,300 students. view article

Humble ISD police admit fault in runaway teen case after telling a stranger to take girl and drive

November 1808:25 AM

No explanation will be good enough, according to the mother of a Humble ISD student who said the district's personal police department refused to help her on Tuesday. Derranisha Taylor said she and her 14-year-old daughter got into a fight at about 6 a.m. on Tuesday before the girl went off to Humble High School. According to Taylor, her daughter left the apartment home at about 6:30 a.m., and she believed her teen was headed to the bus. view article

Nephew arrested, accused in death of Spring Branch ISD police dispatcher

November 1808:25 AM

The nephew of a Spring Branch ISD Police Department dispatcher has been arrested, accused in his uncle’s murder. Jose Torres, 37, was shot and killed on Friday while working in the yard of his home on Mallard Stream Court in northwest Houston. view article

Fired special education aide charged with assaulting Woodridge Forest MS student with autism

November 1808:25 AM

A fired paraprofessionial in New Caney ISD, who was accused of assaulting a student with autism, has been charged with assault. Carson Martin, 24, faces two counts of injury to a child/elderly individual/disabled person, according to online Montgomery County records. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. view article

Fort Bend ISD elementary staff members under investigation

November 1808:25 AM

Three Fort Bend Independent School District staff members are reportedly on administrative leave as the school district investigates alleged misconduct. Fort Bend ISD parents are concerned after a principal’s email announced a staff member’s unexpected suspension. Now, they’re demanding to know why. view article

Leander ISD Recognizes American Education Week

November 1808:25 AM

Nov. 18-22 is American Education Week, a time to celebrate the achievements of public schools in America and the people who make a difference in education. In Leander ISD, this week is also an opportunity to recognize and show appreciation to our principals, assistant principals, district administrators and directors, and instructional coaches. These individuals lead the way and work behind the scenes to strengthen and support our students and staff members. view article

Grand Prairie ISD superintendent’s job in limbo after order blocking his firing expires

November 1808:25 AM

Grand Prairie ISD's superintendent remains in legal limbo after Friday's injunction hearing was canceled. The cancelation is the result of GPISD filing a motion that moves the case to federal court. It will now be up to a federal judge to decide whether a federal court or state court has proper jurisdiction. view article

Spring Branch ISD dispatcher fatally shot. His nephew was arrested in connection to his death.

November 1808:25 AM

A dispatcher with the Spring Branch ISD Police Department was found fatally shot Friday morning and authorities later arrested his nephew in connection with his death, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Around 7 a.m., deputies found Jose Torres fatally shot inside his home in the 12000 block of Mallard Stream Court, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said in a Facebook post. view article

Records show Northside ISD officer arrested, released in connection with October 2023 police shooting

November 1808:25 AM

A Northside ISD officer accused of shooting a woman at the Dub Farris Athletic Complex in October 2023 was arrested earlier this week. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kyle Joseph Kennedy, 31, on Thursday. He was booked into the Bexar County Adult Detention Center just before 1:30 p.m. Kennedy was booked on three charges: aggravated assault by a public servant (first-degree felony), deadly conduct for discharging a firearm (third-degree felony) and official oppression (Class A misdemeanor). view article

Bryan ISD student facing arson charges for setting toilet paper on fire

November 1808:24 AM

A student at a Bryan ISD campus was arrested Monday after police say fire was set to toilet paper in a restroom. The incident happened on the campus of SFA Middle School. The fire was quickly extinguished and there was no disruption to the school, said authorities. The student who set the fire was arrested and charged with arson and taken to the juvenile detention center, Bryan police confirmed. view article

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