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May 15, 2026
Texas Children’s Hospital must create country’s first clinic to reverse transgender care

(KPRC) The Texas attorney general has secured an unusual settlement over child transgender care that compels Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston to create the nation’s first ever “detransition clinic” in addition to paying the state $10 million. According to Attorney General Ken Paxton, the multidisciplinary clinic would offer medical care to patients “who were subjected to ‘gender-transition’ procedures.” The care would be free of charge to patients for the first years of the clinic’s operation.

Ganado ISD closed on Friday after several students call out sick, district says

(KTRK) Leaders say a stomach bug is racing through Ganado Elementary School and the district is closing all of its campuses Friday to contain it. Ganado ISD posted on social media that more than 90 elementary students either missed school or were sent home since Wednesday. That’s about a quarter of the school’s total enrollment. Ganado ISD, 90 minutes southwest of Houston in Jackson County, has only three schools and fewer than 800 students.

‘Our kids are not second-class citizens’: Parents erupt over Houston ISD special education overhaul at board meeting

(KPRC) Tensions boiled over at the Houston Independent School District board meeting Thursday night as dozens of parents, students and community members spoke out against the district’s proposed special education restructuring plan. At one point during the meeting, two parents were escorted out after going over their allotted speaking time. The emotional meeting centered around HISD’s proposal to centralize some special education services for roughly 5,000 students with higher needs at designated campuses across the district.

‘House is on fire’ at Fort Worth ISD amid takeover, teacher warns lawmakers

(KERA) Fort Worth teachers and students are still struggling after the state’s takeover of the school district, a FWISD teacher told Texas lawmakers during a legislative committee hearing this week.

Crystal City ISD to lay off 72 employees, about a quarter of staff, amid money crisis

(News4SA) Crystal City ISD is laying off dozens of employees and making major changes across the district as school leaders try to avoid running out of money. District officials announced this week that about 72 employees will lose their jobs as part of a large financial recovery plan approved by the Texas Education Agency. The cuts affect roughly one-quarter of the district’s workforce.

After hours of debate, Pflugerville ISD trustees vote to close 4 schools

(CBS Austin) Pflugerville ISD trustees voted Thursday night to close four elementary schools beginning in the 2027-2028 school year after hours of emotional debate over the district’s ongoing budget challenges, which district leaders say is aimed at addressing long-term financial pressures tied to declining enrollment, rising costs, and state funding concerns.

Keller ISD approves proposed closure of three intermediate schools

(WFAA) Keller ISD Board of Trustees has approved the proposed closure of three intermediate schools during Thursday night’s board meeting. Related:

Richardson ISD considers limiting screen time in classroom

(Fox 4 KDFW) Less screen time could be coming to a North Texas school district as it studies the impacts of technology in the classroom.

School bus hits pole in Livingston; 3 taken to hospital

(KETK) Two students and a school bus driver were taken to the hospital after a Thursday morning crash in Livingston involving a school bus and a pole. According to the Livingston Independent School District, the crash happened early Thursday on Highway 59 in front of the hospital when one of their buses struck a road post. EMS evaluated all students at the scene, and parents were notified. Two students and the driver were transported to the hospital for further evaluation. The remaining students were taken to their campus on another bus.

Tomball ISD cannot comply with bill requiring upgraded school buses, trustees say

(Community Impact) At the May 11 regular board meeting, the Tomball ISD board of trustees voted unanimously to execute a statutory acceptance to the state stating the district does not have the required funds to comply with Senate Bill 546. Chief Operating Officer Steven Gutierrez said TISD has a total of 205 school buses in its fleet. Of that 205, around 103 buses do not meet the new standard set under SB 546.

Fort Bend 2050 Report provides roadmap for projected growth

(Community Impact) In conjunction with University of Houston associate professor Jeronimo Cortina, the Fort Bend Regional Partnership has released its new Fort Bend 2050 Report, which is aimed at providing a roadmap to guide the county’s preparation for the incoming growth.

Alice ISD High School students, teachers are dealing with heat as AC repairs continue on campus

(KRIS) Students and teachers at Alice High School are enduring uncomfortable temperatures in their classrooms as the campus works to resolve ongoing air conditioning issues. Temporary cooling measures are in place while repairs continue. Parents say they’re frustrated with their kids attending school with no air conditioning over the past few days.

Alamo Heights kids, stepmother return home after ICE detainment 

(San Antonio Report) Two students enrolled at the Alamo Heights Independent School District and their stepmother are now home after spending two weeks in the Dilley Integration Processing Center.

Police say Waco High student lifted shirt to show pistol to fellow schoolmate: ‘pop his ass’

(KWTX) A Waco High School student Alan Manuel De La Rosa-Valtierra, 17, remains jailed Thursday after school district police say he lifted his shirt to show a classmate a pistol in a parking lot near the school and said he was “going to pop his ass.”

Former Katy ISD paraprofessional accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old student

(KPRC) A former Katy ISD paraprofessional is facing an online solicitation of a minor charge, accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old student at West Memorial Junior High School. Samuel Perez, 25, was arrested last week. Investigators said they reviewed messages exchanged between Perez and the student from June through July 2025. Between August and September of 2025, the student also reported having sex with Perez at least five times inside of a classroom, the affidavit states.

Discrimination, breach of contract lawsuits have cost Tarrant County College more than $160K

(Fort Worth Star-Telegram) The Tarrant County College District has spent tens of thousands of dollars of taxpayer money over the past few years fighting breach of employment contract and discrimination lawsuits – including one that cost the college six figures.

Houston City College announces new partnership with Tesla to ‘strengthen Houston’s workforce’

(KHOU) Houston City College on Tuesday announced a new partnership with Tesla, Inc. “The first 12 graduates who earned certificates of completion will work at Tesla’s Megafactory Texas in Brookshire,” the school said in a news release.

Panola College announces major campus expansion

(KTBS) Panola College is planning a major expansion with the construction of two new facilities at its Carthage campus that administrators say will expand academic opportunities and strength workforce training.

Plainview school board denies grievance regarding firing of junior high coach

(Plainview Herald) The meeting had one item in open session — the deliberation regarding the grievance by Derrick Bethany about his termination.

El Paso girls flag football players chase titles while Texas weighs the sport’s future

(El Paso Matters) Girls flag football continues growing across El Paso as players, coaches and administrators push the sport forward while Texas officials weigh UIL sanctioning.

Centerville High School Baseball removed from 2A State Championship Tournament due to eligibility

(KXXV) Centerville High School won’t have the chance to defend their State Baseball title after forfeiting the remainder of its games. This comes after allegations were brought to interim Superintendent Dottie Sullivans attention of an ineligible player participating in games.

200K Tarrant County homes potentially overtaxed. Deadline to protest is May 15

(Fort Worth Report) About 200,000 homeowners might have received overvalued property tax bills from the Tarrant Appraisal District thanks to a new reappraisal plan designed to provide tax relief. Under the plan adopted by TAD board members in 2024, Tarrant County reappraises residential properties once every two years rather than annually. Proposed as a way to ease homeowners’ tax burdens, the plan has effectively done the opposite, local tax consultants alleged at the county commissioners court Tuesday. 

Another lawsuit was filed against this North TX childcare center by parents. Why?

(Fort Worth Star-Telegram) Two lawsuits have been filed against Kids ‘R’ Kids of Lawler Farm in Frisco this year. Here are the claims parents are bringing forward.

Texas School Changed One Thing About The School Day, And Teachers Immediately Noticed A Difference In The Kids

(Your Tango) When Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD’s Eagle Mountain Elementary in Fort Worth added more recess to the school day, the positive results on the kids were almost immediate.

Man who wrapped ex-TCU professor’s head in 36 feet of duct tape is put to death

(Fort Worth Star-Telegram) Edward Busby kidnapped Laura Crane, 77, from the parking lot of a Fort Worth grocery store in January 2004. She suffocated in a car trunk.

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