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May 27, 2026
Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn for U.S. Senate GOP nomination
(Texas Tribune) The attorney general’s victory is a crushing blow to the Texas GOP’s old guard, which has faltered in recent years against the Paxton-led insurgent wing.
Fort Worth ISD Principal Pick Faces TEA Investigation Call Over Sharia, BLM Posts
(Dallas Express) Fort Worth ISD’s appointment of Shayma Alzubi as the next principal of Western Hills High School sparked controversy after social media posts tied to her Facebook account surfaced online, including posts about Sharia law, Black Lives Matter, DACA, Palestine, and school mask mandates. Texas State Board of Education member Julie Pickren called for a Texas Education Agency investigation, alleging possible ethics violations, while conservative figures and social media accounts criticized the selection. After reviewing the posts, Fort Worth ISD announced Alzubi would be reassigned pending an investigation, saying the posts may conflict with district social media policies and expectations for politically neutral instruction.
Houston ISD will eliminate 300 central office positions at the end of 2025-26 school year
(Houston Chronicle) Houston ISD told 300 central office employees this month that their positions will be eliminated at the end of the 2025-26 school year, according to a May 5 internal email to school leaders, which could save the district $35 million. State-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles called it “a tough day” in central office and tied the reduction in staff to drops in enrollment and revenue, “not due to a lack of skill or will.” Related:
- Teacher union leader files federal civil rights lawsuit against Houston ISD (Houston Chronicle)
Pasadena ISD votes to close McMasters Elementary School amid budget concerns
(KPRC) An emotional meeting unfolded Tuesday night as Pasadena ISD’s school board voted to close and consolidate McMasters Elementary while also approving a restructuring plan for Tegeler Community School.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD could see $2M in revenue with improved concessions, more stadium events
(Community Impact) The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD revenue growth committee, which is a committee made up of volunteers, trustee members and district staff, presented ideas that could lead to $2 million in annual revenue after three years at the May 18 board meeting.
Bastrop ISD bus upgrades near finish ahead of state deadline
(Community Impact) Bastrop ISD officials said the district’s final four buses needing upgraded seat belts are slated for replacement this summer, ahead of the state’s 2029 compliance deadline.
Carroll ISD amends bus driver compensation for 2026-27
(Community Impact) Trustees unanimously approved a rate increase of $1 per hour for bus drivers and aides at the May 18 meeting.
Former La Joya ISD board member’s ex-wife’s suit dismissed
(Progress Times) A judge last week dismissed a federal lawsuit filed by the former wife of a former La Joya ISD School Board trustee against the district and its superintendent. Juliana Garza initially sued the district in September, alleging in that suit and an amended complaint early this year that she had been wrongly terminated from her position as academics director, slandered and discriminated against. Garza’s now ex-husband, Armin, resigned from the board in 2022 after pleading guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States.
North East ISD elementary school principal resigns after arrest, district says
(KSAT) North East ISD elementary principal Amy Reasons Copes has resigned after being arrested on an assault-family violence charge, district officials confirmed in a message sent to parents Tuesday.
Cypress Christian School Coach Fired for Messaging Minor
(Texas Scorecard) School President Jeff Potts notified families on April 30 that Jared Barber had been caught communicating with “a minor who is a former CCS student living out of the area.”
Huffman ISD family says they were never told about possible bullying before autistic teen’s death
(KPRC) A Huffman ISD mother says she never knew her 15-year-old son may have been struggling with bullying before he took his own life. Now, as parents and students in the community speak out, mental health experts are warning families to pay attention to signs that children may be suffering in silence.
Here’s why Tarrant County College OK’d $3.8M to settle a lawsuit with a terminated vendor
(Fort Worth Report) Tarrant County College trustees approved $3.8 million to negotiate a settlement agreement over an ongoing breach of contract lawsuit. Blackboard T&L LLC, formerly known as Anthology Inc., sued the college in 2024 for more than $23 million because it said TCC did not meet contractual expectations to terminate their 10-year contract early.
UT Tyler launches critical care simulation center to train nurses and paramedics
(HeliHub) The University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing hosted the ribbon cutting of the new Helicopter Critical Care Transport Simulations Center, designed to train nurses and paramedics in the skill of critical care transportation. The program is the second medical flight program in the country with a clinical flight simulator — and the only one to train both nurses and paramedics.
Flour Bluff students make local history as first student-built plane takes flight
(KRIS) A plane built by Flour Bluff ISD high school students took to the skies Tuesday morning for the first time in district history, marking a milestone for the school’s aviation program.
NCAA denies Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby’s petition for eligibility reinstatement
(ABC News) Texas Tech announced Tuesday the NCAA has denied the school’s petition to have transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility reinstated after he acknowledged wagering on sports, including on his own team when he was a freshman. University president Lawrence Schovanec wrote in a letter to the Texas Tech community that the school would appeal the ruling. Sorsby also has a court hearing scheduled in Lubbock County District Court next Monday on his request for a temporary injunction that would allow him to play for the Red Raiders this season.
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