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A former Aubrey ISD educator was arrested Monday after police received allegations he had an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Police arrest former Aubrey ISD educator for alleged improper relationship with student
A former Aubrey ISD educator was arrested Monday after police received allegations he had an inappropriate relationship with a student.
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September 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Plainview ISD trustees voted to reject a $40 per student proposal from the county, sparking a debate over historical costs and future negotiations for juvenile education funding.

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Plainview ISD rejects county’s $40/day JJAEP proposal, directs administration to seek lower rate
Board directed the superintendent to return to the county and seek a lower daily rate after discussing historical district costs for housing the JJAEP program. The board voted to reject the county’s $40 per‑student daily rate and authorized further negotiation.
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September 29, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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Fact-check: Is Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles leaving? www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
Fact-check: HISD's state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles is not leaving.
The rumor spread after a deleted post named an interim superintendent who does not work for HISD. Miles’ contract runs through 2030.
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September 29, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Former Harper ISD employee sentenced to 15 years for recording of minors, Gillespie County Sheriff's Office says
Pedro De Luna III was sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for 16 felony counts, including invasive visual recording of high schoolers.
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September 29, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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FFA students from Canutillo ISD brought home a strong collection of awards from this year's El Paso County Fair.

More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/canutillo-ffa-wins-fair-awards/
September 29, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Pedro De Luna III, a former teacher for Harper ISD, was convicted on 17 felony charges, according to Gillespie County officials.
Ex-teacher gets 15 years for recording kids in dressing room
Pedro De Luna III, a former teacher for Harper ISD, was convicted on 17 felony charges, according to Gillespie County officials.
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September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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We will speak w/Dan Dawer (www.danieldawer.com/talks) and Eliza Sears who are both part of the coalition of organizers that formed Keep Austin Schools Independent.
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Daniel I. Dawer: "TEA Takeover 101: What can we expect in Austin ISD?"
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September 29, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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Tune in TODAY at 1pm @koopradio.bsky.social to hear members of joinkasi.org speak about the threatened TEA takeover of AISD & what actions parents & the community are taking to fight it. We’ll hear about ongoing research uncovering the harms these takeovers cause & the hidden agenda behind them.
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Austin ISD faces a state takeover of our public schools. Take action now!
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September 29, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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Conroe ISD peeps support Destinee for School Board! "Only You Can Prevent Mama Bears" shirt. Please use the link below to secure your shirt today!

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September 29, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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Houston ISD’s state takeover playbook is costing a fortune hechingerreport.org/houston-isd-...
High costs, dwindling enrollment: What happened to one school district after a state takeover
Three years after Texas took over the Houston school district, some are questioning whether the academic improvements are worth the hefty price tag and the high number of students leaving the district
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September 29, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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Weslaco ISD celebrates impressive postsecondary readiness while grappling with significant class size challenges at Margo Elementary—44% of classrooms are seeking waivers!

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Weslaco ISD reports high CCMR and flags elementary class‑count waivers; Margo Elementary shows 44% waiver rate
District data show strong CCMR performance (98–99 at high schools) and associate‑degree outcomes, but trustees raised concern about elementary class counts — a Margo Elementary waiver request covers a high share of the school's classrooms.
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September 29, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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Six Brothers Concrete Pumping faces a default judgment stemming from a February lawsuit filed by Galveston County, the city of Texas City, Texas City ISD, Galveston County Drainage District No. 2 and College of the Mainland.
September 29, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Austin ISD's transportation hub model could save $1.8 million, but rising diesel costs and equity concerns have trustees on high alert!

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Austin ISD transportation update: hub model yields savings but trustees flag equity and diesel costs
District staff reported a net projected savings of about $1.8M from the hub model after route adjustments but warned diesel fuel costs and added mileage reduce savings; trustees raised equity concerns and asked for campus-level impacts on attendance and ridership.
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September 29, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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Austin ISD is taking bold steps to transform Linder and Pecan Springs campuses with targeted support and leadership aimed at boosting student success!

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Austin ISD outlines interventions at Linder and Pecan Springs to address UA status
District leaders described targeted supports at two school-improvement campuses—Linder and Pecan Springs—including new leadership, staffing funded by TAP dollars, data-tracking protocols and intensive PLCs aimed to boost student growth and escape state intervention.
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September 29, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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Austin ISD is celebrating significant year-over-year growth in reading, while addressing the ongoing challenges in math performance since COVID—find out how they plan to bridge the gaps!

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Austin ISD reports year‑over‑year gains on STAR; reading recovers faster than math
District officials presented 2026 STAR results showing year‑over‑year gains across grade levels and subjects: reading in many grades returned to or exceeded pre‑COVID levels, while math showed growth but remains below pre‑COVID benchmarks in some grades.
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September 29, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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Austin ISD CFO Katrina Montgomery reveals a staggering $14.8 million revenue gap due to declining enrollment and outlines a daunting $31 million reduction plan to maintain financial stability.

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Austin ISD CFO warns of enrollment-driven revenue loss and outlines $31M reduction plan
CFO Katrina Montgomery told the board Austin ISD's enrollment is below budget and the district faces a potential FY26‑27 exposure from lost students of about $14.8M plus an additional $5.7M to preserve a $19M surplus; the district outlined $31M in near-term reductions and a $60M target for next year.
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September 29, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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Austin ISD has taken a bold step by approving a $140 million short-term note to ensure financial stability as property tax collections ramp up.

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Austin ISD approves $140M short-term note to shore up cash; trustees hear cost details
Trustees authorized a $140 million tax- and revenue-anticipation note to cover October–January cash needs; advisers said the district will repay ~$142.16 million on Feb. 1, 2027, for an estimated $2.1 million in interest and fees.
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September 29, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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Parents in Eagan are raising alarms over safety concerns after the school district eliminated long-standing bus stops, urging the board to take immediate action before it's too late.

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Wexford parents ask ISD 196 board to review elimination of long-standing interior bus stops
A parent from the Wexford neighborhood urged the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School Board to restore prior interior bus stops and conduct a board-level safety review after district staff removed stops and earlier independent review flagged a replacement as unsafe.
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September 29, 2026 at 7:49 AM
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ISD 196's ambitious $538 million bond program is making waves, with 25 projects completed and many more set to transform our schools by 2027!

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ISD 196 bond update: $538 million program shows progress; many projects open or underway
Director of finance Christopher Robshaw told the board the district began with a $538 million bond budget, has issued $400 million so far, expended $350 million and expects to issue the remaining $138 million in early 2027. He highlighted completed projects and construction milestones, with certain sites targeted for April or fall 2027 completions.
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September 29, 2026 at 7:48 AM
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A former Aubrey ISD educator is facing multiple charges after being arrested and accused of having an improper relationship with a student.
Former Aubrey ISD educator arrested, accused of improper relationship with student
A former Aubrey ISD educator is facing multiple charges after being arrested and accused of having an improper relationship with a student.
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September 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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The McAllen ISD Board has taken a crucial step in advancing its $335 million bond program by ranking top firms and moving forward with negotiations for a vital program manager.

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McAllen ISD board ranks bond program managers, authorizes superintendent to negotiate with top firm
After interviewing eight firms for RFQ 2027-1014, the McAllen ISD Board unanimously approved a motion to rank the firms and authorized the superintendent to negotiate with the highest-ranked firm; Brownstone Consultants received the top combined score from administration and trustees.
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September 29, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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T3xas Football Coach Terminated After Child Sexual Abuse Arrest

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Football Coach Terminated After Child Sex Abuse Arrest - Informing News
Nick Codutti faces two charges stemming from allegations involving a former Tomball High School student and incidents dating to 2018 and 2019. HOUSTON, TX — Klein ISD terminated Klein High School head...
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September 29, 2026 at 4:21 AM
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With nearly 24,000 absences in just the first 26 days of school, Beaumont ISD is launching a bold plan to tackle chronic absenteeism with incentives and outreach efforts!

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Beaumont ISD reports 23,921 absences in first 26 days; officials outline incentives and truancy steps
Chief of Schools and Academics told the board the district recorded 23,921 student absences in the first 26 instructional days, about 2,100 students with four or more absences, and described a plan of recognition incentives, daily monitoring, documentation, and truancy filings after 10 unexcused absences.
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September 29, 2026 at 4:04 AM
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Gadsden ISD teams will use the additional time Tuesday morning to evaluate conditions before students and staff travel to campus.

More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/gadsden-isd-to-delay-start-of-school-by-2-hours/
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September 29, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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Parents and educators are demanding action from the Beaumont ISD board, highlighting urgent issues like teacher burnout, safety concerns, and the need for a transparent curriculum.

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Teachers and parents press Beaumont ISD board on curriculum, behavior and staffing
Multiple speakers during public comment described teacher burnout, inconsistent curriculum rollout, classroom safety concerns, and discipline practices; teachers and parents urged the board to listen to classroom staff and act to retain experienced educators.
citizenportal.ai
September 29, 2026 at 2:40 AM