Education
Parents should start special needs evaluations now for next year's TEFA funds, expert advises
Parents of children with special needs in Texas are advised to begin evaluations now to qualify for higher Texas Education Freedom Accounts funding up to $30,000 for next school year.
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New Hutto ISD pay plan sparks teacher worries
Hutto ISD teachers express concerns about a new pay redistribution plan at a school board meeting.
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Launch Pad lessons at Poteet HS
Students at Poteet High School participated in hands-on interdisciplinary learning activities at The Launch Pad, combining culinary arts, English, math, science, and history instruction.
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State lawmakers and local leaders discuss Barbers Hill Education Foundation
Texas state lawmakers questioned school officials regarding the Barbers Hill Education Foundation's spending practices, including approximately $97.1 million in redirected district funds.
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Cy-Fair ISD mom demands answers after 7-year-old put on wrong bus, left outside for hours
A Cy-Fair ISD mother demands answers after her 7-year-old daughter was mistakenly placed on the wrong school bus and left unaccounted for for hours instead of being enrolled in her assigned after-school program.
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Bangs Homecoming Queen Nominees
Bangs High School announces its 2026 Homecoming Queen nominees ahead of the September 11th homecoming football game against Cross Plains.
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Teacher of the Month: Malakoff Elementary teacher recognized for parent engagement
Malakoff Elementary School teacher Alexa Contreras was recognized as Teacher of the Month for her 16 years of dedication to pre-K education and parent engagement.
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Texas Tech chancellor addresses AI partnership, calls for regulation
Texas Tech University System Chancellor Brandon Creighton announced a $25 million investment in AI platform and partnership with Nvidia during his State of the System address.
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Coahoma ISD trustees approve independent investigation into district finances
Coahoma ISD trustees vote to approve an independent investigation into the district's finances following community input at a board meeting.
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Here at Home: Grief, loss, and tradition guide Texoma student's tribute to late friends
A Valley View High School senior honors three deceased friends through a personalized parking spot painting as part of the school's annual senior tradition.
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LeTourneau professor giving 'History of Rock music' lecture
LeTourneau University Professor Jim Taylor will deliver a free public lecture on the history of rock music Thursday at 11 a.m. in Longview.
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University of North Texas launches College of AI and Advanced Analytics following $20M donation
University of North Texas receives a $20 million donation to establish a new College of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics.
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Making Ends Meet: What families and students should know about balancing expenses as college begins
A guide for Texas families and college students on budgeting tools and financial management strategies as the school year begins.
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Opinion: Head Start changes could threaten quality, access and support for vulnerable children
Opinion piece discussing potential impacts of Head Start program changes on quality, access, and support for vulnerable children in Texas.
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High school student in critical condition after allegedly drinking a mixture of toxic chemicals
A 15-year-old high school student in Texas was hospitalized in critical condition after mixing and consuming toxic chemicals in the school cafeteria.
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Davenport, Long Creek band students find programs' rewards extend far beyond accolades
Davenport and Long Creek High School band students describe how their music programs build resilience and community beyond competition accolades.
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30 years, $820,000 and countless futures: GCFFA Scholarship Fest Celebrates a Legacy of Giving
The Gillespie County Fair Association celebrates 30 years of its annual scholarship fundraiser, having distributed $820,000 to support local futures.
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Half of Boerne ISD schools Purple Star campuses
Half of Boerne ISD schools have earned Purple Star designation, recognizing them as the most military-friendly campuses in Texas.
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Austin mayor releases plan to prevent Texas from taking over the school district
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson proposes closing two failing middle schools to prevent the state from taking over the school district.
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Officials: New school opening a hit thanks to hard work
Officials credit the successful opening of Coupland Junior High and High School to hard work and the school's values-based program emphasizing respect, integrity, dedication to learning, and exceeding expectations.
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Curious minds at PJHS
Pleasanton Junior High students in Mrs. Niemitz's science class conducted hands-on experiments exploring the properties of matter through collaborative group work and poster creation.
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Westfield HS staff member placed on administrative after off-campus conduct allegations: Spring ISD
A Westfield High School staff member in Spring ISD has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of off-campus misconduct.
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Spring ISD staff member placed on leave after alleged off-campus conduct
A Westfield High School staff member in Spring ISD has been placed on administrative leave pending investigation into alleged off-campus conduct.
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Brownwood ISD announces 2026 Pink-Out fundraiser
Brownwood ISD announces its 2026 Pink-Out fundraiser shirt, marking the fifteenth year of the annual cancer awareness campaign.
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