Education
5,000+ medical students relocated from JBSA-Fort Sam Houston dorms over 'infrastructure' concerns
Approximately 5,200 enlisted medical students at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are being relocated due to climate control and structural defects in their dormitory buildings.
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San Antonio ISD hires superintendent with past cheating scandal to fix budget deficit, avoid state takeover
San Antonio ISD's board votes to hire Adrian Bustillos as superintendent despite a past cheating scandal, as the district faces budget deficit and potential state takeover.
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San Antonio ISD selects new superintendent amid concerns of state takeover
San Antonio ISD has selected Dr. Adrian Bustillos as its new superintendent to lead the district through potential state intervention.
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PISD evaluates new school marshal program; possible action set for August board meeting
Pleasanton ISD School Board will consider a proposed School Marshal Program in August that would place trained, armed district staff on campuses as a security initiative.
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Monica Gonzalez earns Lone Star Degree
Monica Gonzalez from Poth FFA earned the Texas FFA Lone Star Degree, the highest degree awarded by the Texas FFA Association, recognizing her dedication and leadership in agricultural education.
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Back to school season nearly here for Houston-area districts
Houston-area school districts announce back-to-school dates for the 2024-2025 academic year, with Crosby ISD starting August 5 and other major districts following in the coming weeks.
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University of Houston could remove nearly 40% of core curriculum courses under new Texas law
The University of Houston is considering removing nearly 40% of its core curriculum courses to comply with a new Texas law that reshapes public university requirements.
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TEACHER FEATURES: Kaitlinn Burt
Kaitlinn Burt, a kindergarten teacher at Blanket ISD, shares her career journey from mental health work to education in her third year of teaching.
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Gear up for the new school year with a free community backpack and school supply drive
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Brazos Valley and Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers are hosting a free backpack and school supply drive on August 8 to help local students prepare for the new school year.
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Wednesday morning top stories: Lubbock ISD town hall on naming of 3 new elementary schools
Lubbock ISD will hold a town hall meeting to discuss the naming of three new elementary schools.
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First Alert 7 and Garriga Law Firm are teaming up for back-to-school for teachers
First Alert 7 and Garriga Law Firm are giving away gift cards to teachers in the Midland area for back-to-school season.
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Morning Talk of the Town: Beyond the Walls Outreach's Back to School Bash
Beyond the Walls Outreach and Neighborhood Credit Union are hosting the second annual Back to School Bash in partnership with the Sherman Police Department to help local families prepare for the school year.
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SFA Early Childhood Laboratory phaseout sparks petition
Stephen F. Austin State University announced the phaseout of its Early Childhood Laboratory over five years, prompting a petition that has garnered over 2,500 signatures from concerned community members.
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La Vega ISD hosts first Back-to-School Bash, hands out 2,500 free backpacks
La Vega ISD distributed 2,500 free backpacks filled with school supplies at its first Back-to-School Bash to support economically disadvantaged families.
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Haslet private school to close in wake of pastor's sex offender son controversy
Heritage Christian Academy in Haslet will close on July 20, 2026, following a controversy involving a pastor's sex offender son.
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Parents share concerns after more than 1,000 staff depart from Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth ISD superintendent reports that over 1,000 staff members have separated from the district since January, though aggressive recruitment efforts have reduced ongoing departures to approximately 22.
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Rural El Paso districts close schools, lay off employees as enrollment declines
Rural school districts in El Paso County are closing and consolidating campuses and laying off staff due to declining enrollment and financial challenges.
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Brownsville ISD approves contract for new superintendent
The Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees approved an employment contract for Timothy E. Cuff as the district's new superintendent following a state-mandated waiting period.
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Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees officially signed an employment contract with Timothy E. Cuff as the district's new superintendent of schools.
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Midland ISD students attend Baylor College of Medicine Doc-Prep program in Houston
Eight Midland ISD students participated in a week-long STEM+M Doc-Prep summer program at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston to explore medical careers.
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Moody ISD covers the cost of school supplies
Moody ISD is providing all school supplies for students for the 10th consecutive year, requiring only a backpack on the first day of school.
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Rebecca Creek Christian Ministries to expand childcare initiative
Rebecca Creek Christian Ministries receives a $150,000 grant from the McKenna Foundation to expand early childhood education and affordable childcare services in far west Comal County.
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Abbott details recipients of USDA screwworm grants
Governor Abbott announces Texas universities and research institutions have been selected to receive USDA funding for screwworm detection, control, and eradication projects.
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Boerne ISD rallies with resources
Boerne ISD hosts its annual Back to School Resource Rally on July 25 with over 30 vendors to support families.
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