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Oct. 2, 2026
How Mike Morath’s agency helped get an AI tool in Texas public school classrooms

(Texas Tribune) The State board of Education raised concerns about Alpha School’s AI tool. Then the Texas Education Agency helped pilot it in public schools.

Court orders Galveston ISD to display Ten Commandments posters in classrooms

(Texas Tribune) A Galveston ISD official said it would follow the judge’s order. The district, along with two others, was sued by the state in 2025 for alleged noncompliance of the new state law requiring the display. The judge’s order applies only to Galveston ISD.

Texas education savings accounts boost special needs kids’ funding, but schools can be hard to find

(Texas Standard) Texas’ voucher program offers students with disabilities awards that can reach tens of thousands of dollars. But some families are finding that qualifying for additional funds doesn’t mean they can actually find appropriate services.

IRS proposes rule for groundbreaking school choice program

(K-12 Dive) The controversial program is estimated to provide $26 billion in taxpayer contributions annually for education expenses for public and private school students.

El Paso ISD unveils financial dashboard to make district budget data clearer for the public

(KFOX) The El Paso Independent School District has launched a public financial dashboard so people can keep track of the district’s “financial health.”

Houston ISD‘s Bellaire vs. Lamar football game canceled over staph infection cases

(Fox 26 Houston) The Friday football game between Houston ISD high schools Lamar and Bellaire is canceled after confirmed staph infections among Bellaire players. Under UIL guidelines, the canceled game will be officially recorded as a win for Lamar High School. A disease expert says staph infections are common for sporting teams from high school to the professional level.

Texas school district makes $12.9M deal with Apple as Chromebook repair costs skyrocket

(Apple Insider) Beaumont ISD will replace a worn-out Chromebook fleet with 14,585 iPads and MacBook Neos for students and teachers over four years, citing $470K in annual support costs. Deputy superintendent Rachel Harrah has said current devices are becoming increasingly difficult to repair, with replacement part costs well over $100 per piece in some cases.

Austin ISD high school bands face new transportation hurdle as semi-tractors fall short

(KVUE) Austin ISD says a vendor shortage is affecting four marching bands, forcing schools to share semi-tractors or use box trucks to haul equipment. The district said the issue is separate from budget reductions that previously cut back on student bus transportation for marching bands. The district owns trailers configured for the individual band programs but relies on a contracted commercial vendor to provide the semi-tractors needed to pull them.

Edinburg CISD faces $3 million lawsuit over alleged student bullying attack

(KRGV) A family is suing Edinburg CISD for $3 million and claims the district failed to protect their child from repeated bullying and a violent attack. The lawsuit filed Thursday says a student bullied the minor, and at one point the student attacked the minor during football practice in August 2025, breaking his clavicle and requiring surgery. The lawsuit alleges coaches and administrators knew about the threats beforehand but still let the accused student keep playing. The minor later transferred to another district. In a statement, the district said it is aware of the claims, emphasizing that student safety is a priority, and that bullying and hazing are prohibited by district policy.

Canutillo ISD High School teacher placed on leave amid misconduct investigation

(KVIA) A Canutillo High School teacher is on paid administrative leave after a report alleged potential misconduct, the Canutillo Independent School District said Thursday. CISD did not specify what the teacher is accused of, nor their identity.

First grader brings pocket knife to Navasota ISD elementary school, threatens classmate

(KBTX) Navasota ISD officials notified families after a first grade student brought a mini keychain knife to school and threatened a classmate Thursday at John C. Webb Elementary School. District officials cited federal privacy laws, including FERPA, noting they cannot disclose specific disciplinary actions taken against the student.

Celina ISD student arrested for child porn, invasive recording in locker room

(NBC DFW) A former Celina ISD student, who is a juvenile, was arrested and taken into custody for allegedly obtaining pornographic images of children online, Celina police announced. Detectives discovered four additional images that were taken by the student in a locker room at Celina High School during the 2025–2026 school year and involved a total of six students.

11-year-old accused of stabbing student at Judson ISD Metzger Middle School will remain in custody

(KSAT) A Judson Independent School District student who is accused of stabbing another student at Metzger Middle School on Sept. 30 will remain in custody pending an Oct. 11 hearing. The 11-year-old girl, who is accused of stabbing a boy during a scheduled lockdown drill, appeared in court on Thursday morning. During the hearing, prosecutors revealed a Judson ISD campus police officer had to draw his gun on the girl during the incident. Multiple knives were found inside the girl’s backpack, trustee Jose Macias previously told KSAT. The district declined to provide information on the boy’s condition.

Monte Alto ISD school nurse charged with indecency with a child

(KRGV) The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office charged a 46-year-old male Monte Alto Independent School District school nurse with two counts of indecency with a child following a months-long investigation. Ruben Del Toro faces two second-degree felony charges. The investigation began when a child’s mother contacted the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office and reported that the child said a male school nurse had touched the child inappropriately during school hours. The child also told the mother that similar incidents had occurred several times over the course of the year.

Jacksonville ISD approves weapons detection systems following recent gun incidents

(KETK) Jacksonville ISD is taking a major step to strengthen campus safety after two recent incidents involving firearms at Jacksonville High School. During a special meeting Thursday, Jacksonville ISD trustees unanimously approved the purchase of a new weapons detection system for district campuses. The decision comes just days after a firearm was discovered at Jacksonville High School on Sept. 25. No one was injured. The district plans to install walk-through detection systems made by OpenGate.

Lubbock ISD launches P-TECH, a partnership focused on helping the next generation after high school

(KCBD) Lubbock ISD has launched a P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) program at Coronado High School in partnership with South Plains College, Texas Tech University, and industry partners CoNetrix, City Bank, and Tyler Technologies. The free, open-enrollment program prioritizes at-risk and economically disadvantaged students, letting them earn a diploma alongside up to 60 college credit hours, industry certifications, and an Associate of Applied Science degree from SPC in fields like STEM, cybersecurity, computer science, and business.

Texas experts warn of deadly new synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

(Houston Chronicle) A new synthetic opioid is raising alarm among Texas health and forensic experts as reports continue to link the laced substance to rising overdoses nationwide. Cychlorphine has been linked to over 50 overdoses across the nation within the last year, according to officials, and experts are concerned about its potential spread on college campuses.

Rice Stadium gets new name through 20-year First Community Credit Union partnership

(KPRC) The deal ties the Houston credit union to Rice Athletics while adding financial education, internships and banking programs for the university community.

Texarkana College partners with energy industry to prepare students for lithium careers

(KTBS) The lithium boom developing across the Smackover Formation could bring thousands of jobs to the ArkLaTex, and Texarkana College is working to ensure local students are ready to take advantage of those opportunities. As energy companies continue investing in lithium production across the region, the college is building partnerships that connect classroom learning with real-world industry experience.

Texas youth prison lockdown prompts calls for reform ahead of new facility builds

(Texas Standard) Advocacy groups demand changes at Texas’ youth prisons after KERA News and The Texas Newsroom reported that children have been subjected to unprecedented levels of isolation.

Opinion: Texas Tells Students to Report Threats. It Should Give Us a Seat at the Safety Table

(Texas Observer) 15-year-old Round Rock ISD student Arjun Sharda: State law requires parents, educators, police, and administrators to be a part of district safety committees, but not the kids who are expected to recognize and report danger.

Texas childcare providers face more fraud investigations under Abbott-ordered changes

(Dallas Morning News) Texas Workforce Commission fraud investigations of child care scholarship providers rose to 473 so far this fiscal year, up from 124 all of last year, after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a crackdown. The agency has sped up investigations and now refers qualifying cases for prosecution. Confirmed provider fraud totals about $385,000, compared with nearly $2 million in parent overpayments. The added oversight will cost about $3.9 million in 2027, but the agency hasn’t shown it’s reducing improper payments or released data on prosecutions.

Childcare is a workforce problem for Fort Worth employers, education leaders say

(Fort Worth Report) Childcare is increasingly becoming a workforce problem for Fort Worth employers, early education leaders said Sept. 30. But Fort Worth and Tarrant County’s local system is still reaching only a fraction of the families who qualify for help, Child Care Associates president and CEO Kara Waddell said during the nonprofit’s annual Early Childhood Investors’ Luncheon.

Texas handgun permit moved to new program online. Here is what to know

(Dallas Morning News) Texas DPS launched RSD Connect on Thursday, allowing applicants and license holders to submit applications, renew licenses and track their status.

Trump Accounts have auto-enrolled more than 60 million children, Treasury says

(CNBC) More than 60 million children have been automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts, according to an announcement exclusively provided to CNBC. Trump Accounts launched on July 4 and can come with free funds for eligible children. Families must still claim the account to unlock the seed money from the federal government.

RFK Jr. launches school fitness challenge in Austin

(KXAN) U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Austin on Thursday to announce a new Presidential Fitness School Innovation Challenge and launch Fitness.gov, a federal website aimed at promoting youth fitness. The launch was held at Westlake High School and will introduce a challenge designed to encourage schools, education agencies and youth organizations to develop new ways to help students become more physically active and build healthy habits.

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