Education
Hill Country Samaritans to host Back-to-School Bash July 25
Hill Country Samaritans will host a free Back-to-School Bash on July 25 at Lakehills Community Center offering backpacks, school supplies, and services for Bandera County students.
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A Comal ISD parent wanted answers after a school shooting. Instead, he received a six-figure bill.
A Comal ISD parent says he was billed six figures after seeking answers about school safety following a deadly shooting at Hill County College Preparatory High School.
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HED: B&G Club, Samsung interns 'team up'
Samsung Austin Semiconductor college interns volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club of East Williamson County for two days of sports and STEM-based activities involving about 100 interns and 120 club members.
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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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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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Bellaire High School Community Rallies Behind Student Detained by ICE at Houston Airport
Bellaire High School community rallies around an 18-year-old student detained by ICE at Houston's Hobby Airport.
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TEACHER FEATURES: Jennifer Angel
A profile of Jennifer Angel, a special education teacher with 19 years of experience in Texas public schools.
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Lubbock ISD launching online K-12 virtual education program
Lubbock ISD is launching LIVE, an online K-12 virtual education program open to students across Texas with applications opening this week.
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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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Denison-Cognac youth exchange program brings French students to Texas
French exchange students from Cognac are completing a youth ambassador program in Denison as part of a sister-city relationship dating back to the 1800s.
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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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Midway High School breaks ground on $14.5M facility addition
Midway High School breaks ground on a $14.5 million facility addition including a new gym, training area, and locker rooms funded by an $83.5 million bond passed in November 2025.
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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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Mayor Mattie Parker urges families to join Fort Worth's Summer Reading Challenge
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker encourages families to participate in the city's fifth annual Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge to promote literacy and keep students reading during summer break.
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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 agencies to conduct active shooter training at Greenwood Intermediate School
Midland Fire Department, Midland ISD, and Sheriff's Office will conduct active shooter training at Greenwood Intermediate School with increased emergency vehicle presence expected.
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'Be a Bright Light' scholarship honors Tyler mother's legacy
A Tyler woman established the Phyllis Shackelford 'Be a Bright Light' Scholarship to honor her late mother and support students from her community in pursuing higher education.
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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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Engelhart will discuss regenerative farming at TMN meeting
The Texas Master Naturalist Hill Country Chapter will host a talk on regenerative farming by Mollie Engelhart of Sovereignty Ranch on July 27 in Bandera.
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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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