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May 13, 2026
Texas students are still behind after COVID — and one group of school districts is hit hardest

(Houston Chronicle) Researchers found that districts with a low or high percentage of low-income students were seeing more gains compared to middle-poverty districts.

Educators Praise New ‘No Cell Phone’ Policies 



(Texas Scorecard) Texas’ new law restricting students from using personal electronic devices during school hours received positive reports during a Monday update to lawmakers on its implementation. Educators told members of the House Committee on Public Education that overall the legislation has been a success, citing many positive behavioral changes in students, including increased engagement. Related:

Texas could lose 120,000 more students next year, policy expert says

(NBC DFW) Texas lawmakers are hearing warnings about shrinking enrollment in schools. Related:

How North Texas schools were impacted by the recent Canvas hack

(CBS Texas) CBS News Texas reached out to several school districts to check on the status of their access to the platform. Districts like Arlington ISD said Canvas is fully functional for them, but parents in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD said their students still don’t have access. “Just an error,” said student Damien Newman. “It gives me a notification that it’s down.”

A look at who won Texas’ school voucher lottery

(Sectrum News) Spectrum News 1 pulled the data from the Texas Comptroller’s Office. Here’s what we found.

Denton ISD approves raises for teachers, staff

(WFAA) The Denton ISD school board approved a new compensation plan for the 2026-27 school year that includes a 4% increase for teachers.

Lockhart ISD board approves targeted stipends, pay increases to help retain teachers

(CBS Austin) On Monday, the Lockhart ISD Board of Trustees approved a comprehensive compensation plan that includes a $675 general pay increase for all classroom teachers. Many teachers will receive a 5.6 percent raise depending on their years of experience. Administrative staff will receive a 2 percent pay increase, and all hourly employees will receive a 3 percent raise.

Amarillo ISD considers balancing budget with pay raises and cost reductions

(Amarillo Tribune) At the Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees meeting, district staff presented the proposed budget for the next school year. Declining enrollment has led to reduced state funding, and staff presented cost-saving strategies. Staff also proposed pay raises, partially provided by recent state legislation funding teacher raises.

Rosedale Residents and Austin ISD Battle Over Luxury Development

(Austin Chronicle) Former elementary school land is at the center of the dispute. “The fact that nearly a dozen AISD campuses are slated for closure makes this a significantly precedent-setting legal matter and zoning case,” said Austin City Council Member Marc Duchen.

‘Deeply concerning’: Klein ISD HS head football coach faces allegations involving ‘misconduct’ from past role in Tomball ISD

(KPRC) The head football coach and athletic director at Klein High School is being investigated for misconduct stemming from a previous job in another school district. In a letter sent to families and staff on Monday, Tomball ISD said Nick Codutti was being investigated for “allegations of misconduct that date back to his employment in Tomball ISD.”

Former Fort Davis ISD teacher claims forced resignation over false allegations

(NewsWest9) Sarah Parker claims Fort Davis Independent School District administrators presented her with six allegations from students on March 25, including showing inappropriate content in class and discussing her sexuality. But Parker, who identifies as a lesbian, says the allegations are false. “I don’t even talk about my private life with anyone,” said Parker. “I don’t discuss it because I do know that I live in West Texas. It’s just a conservative area, and you don’t do that.” She says she chose resignation to avoid the humiliation. The superintendent tells us the district does not comment on personnel matters.

Driver arrested after striking student with car outside Comal ISD Pieper High School, constable’s office says

(KSAT) A driver was arrested on Tuesday after he hit a student last week outside Pieper High School and fled the scene, according to the Bexar County Pct. 3 Constable’s Office. Joe Louis Ash, 53, was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, jail records show.

1 student transported for medical evaluation following altercation at Longview ISD

(CBS19) One Longview High School student was transported by ambulance for medical evaluation, while another was released to a parent after an altercation between students. Administrators said they are continuing to collect witness statements and review surveillance video in an ongoing investigation into the incident. Campus operations and testing were not impacted by the incident, according to district administrators.

Student arrested after threats prompt lockdown at Amarillo ISD Tascosa High School

(High Plains Pundit) A lockdown at Tascosa High School on Tuesday afternoon was lifted after authorities determined two reported threats were not credible, according to the Amarillo Independent School District. During the investigation, one student was arrested for allegedly making verbal threats connected to the incident. Authorities reported that no weapons were involved. Officials also said the second reported threat is believed to be connected to a nationwide “swatting” hoax.

Texas Tech discipline against law student over alleged Charlie Kirk comments stands after court ruling

(KPRC) A federal judge refused to order Texas Tech University to retract a report it made to the state bar about a law student accused of celebrating conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killing. Tuesday’s ruling is a procedural setback in an ongoing free speech lawsuit Ellen “Ellie” Fisher filed last month to stop Texas Tech from putting the reprimand in her law school record and alerting the Texas Board of Law Examiners, saying the discipline could hurt her ability to become a lawyer.

Texas State University professor’s firing after Israeli-Palestinian comments blocked

(CBS Austin) A federal judge on Monday blocked Texas State University from firing a professor who says the school punished him for an off-campus talk about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. U.S. District Judge Alan Albright ordered Texas State officials to maintain Idris Robinson”s employment contract, pay and university affiliation for one year or until the case is resolved, whichever is sooner, according to a news release from the Texas State Employees Union.

New Texas A&M President names staff, addresses university for the first time

(KBTX) New Texas A&M President Susan Ballabina released a letter to the University on her first day in office.

Survey: Houstonians believe trade school worth the tuition as faith in 4-year degrees fall

(KHOU) About 95% of Houston voters surveyed believe a trade school education is worth the tuition, according to a new survey from BlackRock — highlighting a growing belief that skills-based careers may offer a direct and more affordable pathway to economic stability.

Churgers’ are helping Austin college students combat food insecurity

(Texas Standard) As grocery costs rise, First English Lutheran Church near the University of Texas at Austin campus is providing some relief in a bun via free burgers every Tuesday for the past four years to help combat food insecurity on the campus.

Corpus Christi ISD, Baylor College of Medicine partner to build pipeline of future health care workers

(KIII) Corpus Christi ISD and Baylor College of Medicine are collaborating to combat Texas’ healthcare professional shortage by introducing medical career paths.

UNT Dallas celebrates youngest master’s program graduate in school history

(Fox 4 KDFW) 18-year-old Hana Taylor Schlitz graduated from UNT Dallas with a master’s degree on Tuesday, making her the youngest masters program graduate in school history. In 2024, Schlitz became the youngest person to receive an undergraduate degree from Texas Women’s University at 16-years-old. Schlitz nearly died as an infant from tuberculosis, and wants to pursue a career in disaster management and help eradicate the disease.

Beaumont residents petition to bring back youth curfews after teen violence

(KBMT) Some Beaumont residents are calling for youth curfews to return to the city following recent incidents of teen violence, including the death of 18-year-old Brannon Briggs at a local park.

Texas Targets Alleged ‘Ghost’ Daycare Businesses in H-1B Lawsuit

(Texas Scorecard) Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed suit against a North Texas businessman and his company, alleging they operated fake childcare businesses in order to fraudulently sponsor foreign workers through the H-1B visa program.

Bexar County could build baseball, soccer fields near Boerne

(San Antonio Express-News) The county is looking into building a youth sports complex on land owned by the Alamo Colleges District. 

El Paso faces pediatric endocrinologist shortage, mirroring a nationwide crunch

(KFOX14) Families in El Paso who need pediatric endocrine care are facing long waits and long drives because of a shortage of specialists, a problem doctors say is playing out nationwide.

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