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April 27, 2026
Springtown ISD cancels classes for Monday after severe North Texas storms
(Fox 4 KDFW) Springtown ISD will be closed Monday, April 27, due to significant storm damage and widespread power outages across the community. The full extent of the damage and whether classes will resume on Tuesday remains under assessment by district officials.
Why Texas school districts are losing superintendents faster than ever
(San Antonio Express-News) Mirroring trends across the state and country, leaders of school districts are leaving their posts at high rates.
Editorial: The era of shrinking school districts has come to North Texas
(Dallas Morning News) Even with some good ideas put forward, enrollment decline will continue.
How much will it cost to put seat belts on all school buses? San Antonio districts say millions
(San Antonio Express-News) San Antonio school districts are evaluating the cost of equipping all school buses with seat belts – something experts say is essential for safety.
Copperas Cove ISD is giving raises, but it’s not enough, says one school board member
(KDH News) The Copperas Cove ISD board approved staff raises, including stipends and percentage increases, but some trustees argued the pay bumps are still insufficient to address low wages and staff retention concerns. One board member specifically criticized the plan, suggesting funds—such as administrative raises—could have been redirected to better support lower-paid employees.
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD board member resigns from teaching position in Judson ISD
(KSAT) A Judson Independent School District teacher has resigned months after the board of trustees voted to propose his termination. Dr. Matthew Short’s resignation was effective April 21, according to Judson ISD Director of Communications Lexie Greathouse. He had been on leave since November, the district had previously said.
Conroe ISD approves new software, plans to switch to primarily asynchronous for virtual school
(Community Impact) At its April 21 regular board meeting, the Conroe ISD board of trustees approved the purchase of a new virtual school program named Subject, as well as planned changes to the current virtual program’s model, switching from its current hybrid learning model to a more asynchronous program.
Richardson ISD school board weighs options to increase pay, reduce deficit
(Community impact) The Richardson ISD board of trustees considered options to increase compensation district-wide, as well as revenue opportunities to reduce the district’s budget deficit, at the April 23 school board meeting. Board members said pay raises are a “top priority” as the district prepares its budget for fiscal year 2026-27. This comes after district staff announced recommendations for budget cuts on April 2 that included eliminating roughly 95 full-time positions.
$20M surplus projected for Klein ISD’s 2025-26 budget
(Community Impact) The FY 2025-26 surplus will be put toward next fiscal year’s expected expenses of $20 million to balance out the two year cycle. This would put the district’s fund balance at $235.6 million for the next legislative session, Chief Financial Officer Daniel Schaefer said at the April 20 budget workshop.
Carroll ISD employees to see blackout days, bonuses for unused paid time off
(Community Impact) Carroll ISD employees will now see attendance incentives and blackout days in the 2026-27 school year after the board of trustees approved the proposals at the April 20 board meeting.
China Spring ISD staff drive buses amid nationwide driver shortage
(KWTX) School districts across the country are facing a shortage of bus drivers, and China Spring ISD has taken an “all hands on deck” approach to make sure students get from point A to point B.
Montgomery ISD approves $3.6 million for raises, stipends as part of 2026-27 compensation plan
(Community Impact) At its April 21 regular board meeting, Montgomery ISD trustees approved $3.6 million for employee raises and stipends as part of the district’s 2026-27 compensation plan for the upcoming fiscal year. $2.4 million is to address higher pay for teachers, and $1.2 million is to fund a one-time employee recognition stipend.
Austin ISD likely won’t close more schools this fall but may redraw boundaries
(Austin American-Statesman) The Austin Independent School District will likely not close more schools this fall, but will consider sweeping changes to attendance boundaries, Superintendent Matias Segura said Thursday night. Austin ISD is closing 10 campuses this summer, but had left the door open to shutter more schools this fall, a possibility that’s fueled apprehension for some families during spring school registration.
Spring ISD has hired a new financial chief. Here’s a look at the challenges ahead
(Houston Chronicle) Spring ISD has named a new chief of business services to oversee school finances – just as the district projects a $8.7 million budget deficit next school year.
Socorro ISD launches new customer service platform, checks off 1 TEA project
(KTSM) Socorro Independent School District is launching a new customer service platform districtwide; one of the projects Texas Education Agency conservator Michael Hinojosa told the board to work on before his departure.
Multiple bed bug incidents reported on Clarendon CISD campuses since late March
(KVII) Clarendon CISD officials say multiple instances of bed bugs have been found on district campuses since late March, prompting increased cleaning, inspections and preventive measures.
Aldine ISD unveils on-campus hospital to give students hands-on experience to work in healthcare
(Houston Chronicle) The 6,500-square-foot mock hospital will give students at its health-focused high school more experience with using medical equipment.
Despite sex offender status, coach led homeschool team, had ties to Carroll ISD
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram) The Texas Home Educators Sports Association (THESA) and Carroll ISD are facing questions over their ties to a baseball coach who is a registered sex offender. According to Amy Smith of watchkeep.com, former MLB prospect Tommy Whiteman was the head baseball coach of THESA’s Fort Worth location. He also operated Redemptive Sports, an indoor baseball and softball facility in Keller.
Splendora ISD High School teacher accused of hoax has lengthy history of discipline, complaints; records show
(KPRC) Nicole Truelove, 53, the Splendora High School teacher accused of staging a hoax attack that triggered a campus lockdown had a documented history of disciplinary issues and complaints at Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD where she previously worked before resigning in 2025.
Buna ISD student accused of creating deep-fake explicit picture of fellow student
(KTRE) Buna ISD student Nathaniel Davis, 17, has been arrested, accused of creating AI deep-fake media of other students. Davis admitted to Jasper County sheriff’s investigators to altering an image of another Buna student, to make it appear that that person was nude, by using AI and posting it on a public story on Snapchat and then removing it. Davis is charged with a Class A Misdemeanor- Unlawful Production/Distribution of Deep Fake Sexually Explicit Media.
Waco ISD University HS student arrested over “harmful” video
(Fox 44) An 18-year-old University High School student has been arrested after a video showing a sex act was played in the school cafeteria and was seen by a minor. An arrest affidavit stated that Waco ISD police officers working at University High were made aware of the video being played, the contents of which included a sexual act performed by two students. While playing the video, a 14-year-old minor saw it and was offended. Fabian Cesar Navarette was arrested on a charge of displaying harmful material to a minor.
‘Senior Skip Day’ gathering turns chaotic, leading to fights and arrests at Rio Vista Park in San Marcos
(KVUE) Two teenagers are facing charges after what San Marcos officials say began as a “senior skip day” gathering that escalated into multiple fights at Rio Vista Park Thursday afternoon. Law enforcement shut down the park after fights erupted involving hundreds of people. Authorities estimate between 1,500 and 2,000 students, primarily from the San Antonio area, were in attendance.
Police: Hays CISD math teacher arrested for improper relationship with student
(Fox 7 Austin) A Hays CISD high school math teacher has been arrested for allegedly having an improper relationship with a high school student, police say. 40-year-old Juan Gomez of Buda has been charged with improper relationship between an educator and student.
Hays CISD monitor resigns following senior prank
(Hays Free Press) A Hays CISD campus-based security monitor resigned after they allowed several Hays High students to enter campus before school hours to conduct an unauthorized senior prank. Tim Savoy, Hays CISD public information officer, said four to six students were given keys by the campus-based security monitor to enter the campus and perform the unauthorized prank. The students “didn’t do any damage” other than move desks out of several classrooms and toilet-papered some areas, Savoy said.
Investigation launched after East Texas students ingest suspected drug‑laced gummies on school bus
(KETK) Authorities are investigating after an East Texas student was hospitalized on Wednesday for consuming suspected drug‑laced gummies. The Rusk County Sheriff’s Office said the incident occurred on a West Rusk CCISD school bus, where at least one student ate gummies believed to be laced with an unknown substance. The student was taken to the hospital, treated and later released. The sheriff’s office confirmed that the gummies have not yet undergone drug testing, so their contents remain unverified.
Union Hill ISD student arrested for making terroristic threat, sheriff’s office says
(KETK) A Union Hill ISD student was taken into custody on Thursday after allegedly making threatening statements on campus. The student has been charged with making a terroristic threat and is currently in the Upshur County Jail awaiting arraignment.
Texas Tech System acquires historic Lubbock home for Chancellor’s residence
(KCBD) The Texas Tech University System announced Friday the acquisition of a historic property to serve as the chancellor’s official residence and gathering place for the university system community.
Texas A&M-Texarkana student-athlete dies after medical emergency during track championship event
(KTBS) Texas A&M University-Texarkana announced that a student-athlete died Friday after suffering a medical emergency during competition at the Red River Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships in New Orleans. University officials said Graycen Vargo collapsed during an event Friday afternoon while competing for the Eagles track and field team. He received immediate medical attention at the site before being transported to a local hospital, where he later died.
New UT Tyler medical school officially opens doors in East Texas
(KLTV) From what started with dirt and a few shovels in 2023, is now a five story nearly 250,000 square feet-building dedicated to the future of East Texas health care professionals. Medical students have already started having classes in the building. With current class sizes between 40 to 45 students, that number will grow overtime. Clinical services will begin this summer.
Texas State University active shooter training hub eyes major $25M expansion
(Houston Chronicle) Texas State University’s active shooter training hub could soon get a multimillion-dollar upgrade. An $18.75 million expansion is planned for the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center at TSU, according to a recent filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). While details submitted to the TDLR are subject to change, construction could break ground this month and last approximately a year.
Eastland ISD parents ‘livid’ after teacher tapes signs about library fees, missing books to students’ shirts
(KTAB/KRBC) Parents at an Eastland ISD elementary school are “livid” after their students came home with signs about library fines and missing books taped to their shirts.
Texas child abuse investigations over gender-affirming care no longer blocked
(Texas Tribune) The Texas Supreme Court lifted temporary injunctions protecting three families and members of PFLAG, Inc., after CPS cases were dropped.
One of the strongest archery programs in the country is at this Austin ISD elementary school
(KUT) Nearly 200 students from Austin are headed to Salt Lake City for a national archery tournament. Among the strongest contenders under 12 are those from Austin ISD’s Highland Park Elementary, where coach Jim DeLine has built one of the most successful youth archery programs in Texas.
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