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Sept. 17, 2026
New policies are reshaping Texas schools. What parents should know

(Fort Worth Star-Telegram) The changes could reshape classrooms and district budgets for years.

Tax break for proposed $10B Tesla solar cell factory in Fort Bend advances after Lamar CISD school board vote

(Houston Public Media) In exchange for the projected tax revenue that’ll come from the proposed Tesla facility anchored in the southeastern portion of the county, the company’s tax bill would be cut in half from 2029 through 2038, according to the application.

NBA player pledges $2 million to Fort Worth-area school district

(Fort Worth Star-Telegram) Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner pledged $2 million to Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD and signed a sponsorship and pledge agreement Monday. New Trinity High School Arena is now the Myles Turner Fieldhouse, according to a HEB ISD Facebook post. Turner’s donation to HEB ISD comes two weeks after his foundation presented $1 million to Empowering the Masses, a Dallas-Fort Worth nonprofit. According to DMagazine, he also gave $15,000 to Trinity’s visual and performing arts department.

Rising gas prices put pressure on local school districts’ transportation budget

(KCEN) Temple ISD is grappling with fuel prices well above what it budgeted for, paying $5.99 per gallon as of Wednesday — nearly $600 to fill a 100-gallon bus tank. Transportation director Amy Scopac said the district spent about $50,000 on fuel in August alone (a partial month) and expects to amend its budget later in the fiscal year to cover the rising costs. Despite the financial strain, she emphasized that regular bus routes, field trips, and extracurricular transportation won’t be cut, and the district will reassess its fuel budgeting more fully once spring planning begins.

As enrollment falls, San Antonio ISD trustees debate bond spending and school future

(San Antonio Express-News) The San Antonio Independent School District board meeting turned tense Monday night as trustees questioned unfinished bond projects and debated the district’s future months before a November election for more bond funding. In 2020, voters approved a $1.3 billion bond for major renovations and upgrades at dozens of campuses. But hundreds of millions remain unspent.

Carroll ISD to ban personal computers, devices for grades 5-8 in 2027-28 school year

(Community Impact) Starting in August 2027, Carroll ISD students in grades 5-8 will no longer be allowed to use personal electronic devices during the school day. The Carroll ISD board of directors approved the update to the academic planning guide at its Sept. 14 meeting as an expansion of its previous initiatives to reduce screen time in the district. Students will also no longer be allowed to have privacy screens on technological devices, which will be effective immediately.

Moms For Liberty Questions Houston Muslim Student Coalition Promo

(Dallas Express) Moms for Liberty’s Harris County chapter is calling for greater transparency about material it says is being promoted through a coalition connecting Muslim Student Associations at Houston-area high schools.

Tomball ISD reviews proposal for virtual academy for Cybersecurity

(Community Impact) A proposed Tomball ISD Virtual Academy for Cybersecurity, a new Career and Technical Education program that focuses on college credits and training in cybersecurity and computer science, would be the 11th virtual school of its type in Texas. The presentation for the virtual academy was given on Sept. 15 by TISD Chief Academic Officer Michael Webb. Webb said that the purpose of the virtual academy is to allow students to earn an associate degree or 60 transferable college credits in cybersecurity or computer science alongside their diploma. The program, if approved, is set to open for the 2027-28 school year.

Clear Creek ISD director calls data-driven tool a “living organism” to help district prioritize urgent facility improvements

(Community Impact) A year-long facility study by Clear Creek ISD, conducted with Houston-based PBK Architects and concluded in August, found the district could face over $124 million in facility upgrades and repairs over the next five years. Superintendent Karen Engle presented the findings at a Sept. 14 board workshop, explaining that the analysis catalogued thousands of individual assets (like heat pumps, air handling units, and chillers) across every campus and fed the data into a software platform called Origin to forecast five- and ten-year repair costs.

Texas just published a nutrition guide just for Texans. Here’s what’s on it

(KHOU) Texas has released its first state-specific nutritional guidelines, offering Texans new recommendations on everything from fruits and vegetables to protein, whole grains, and what they drink. The Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee (TNAC) published the guidelines as part of its inaugural report. The committee was created last year to review scientific findings on nutrition and ultra-processed foods and recommend ways Texans can improve their health through what they eat.

Texas public libraries generate nearly $5 for every $1 invested, per new study

(Axios) The report estimates libraries produced $3.8 billion in economic benefits and supported 11,200 jobs statewide in fiscal year 2024. The findings come as libraries face tighter local budgets, which can mean fewer staff, reduced hours and cuts to services, Texas Library Association executive director Shirley Robinson said at a press conference.

Will Cy-Fair ISD Bring Back Laid-Off Librarians?

(Houston Press) Cypress-Fairbanks ISD parents say they think that reinstating libraries at every campus hinges heavily on whether a voter-approved tax hike passes in November.

Savoy ISD High School cancels football game due to health concerns

(KTEN) Savoy High School is canceling Thursday night’s scheduled football game due to health concerns. The Savoy Independent School District released a statement saying that there were several high school athletes with staph infections.

Tyler ISD student-athlete taken to hospital after medical emergency

(KLTV) A Tyler Independent School District student was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon. According to Tyler ISD spokesperson Jennifer Hines, during football activities on Wednesday, a Tyler Legacy High School student-athlete experienced a medical emergency. EMS personnel immediately responded and took the student by ambulance for further medical evaluation and care.

4 Boyd ISD High School students arrested in connection to hazing incident

(Fox 4 KDFW) The Boyd Police Department announced four Boyd High School students have been arrested in connection to a September 3 hazing incident. Two 17-year-olds have been charged with injury to a child causing bodily injury and unlawful restraint. The other two suspects are juveniles. The exact nature of the hazing incident is currently unknown. The alleged incident took place in the high school field house.

Former Texas Leadership Charter Academy Athletic Director indicted on 8 felony charges, arrested

(KTXS) Former Texas Leadership Charter Academy San Angelo athletic director Kent Sherrill was arrested Tuesday night after he was indicted on 8 felony charges. According to court documents, Sherrill is accused of recklessly or with criminal negligence causing bodily injury to the children by requiring them to repeatedly perform pushups and not letting them stop. Court documents also alleged Sherrill placed the children in imminent danger of death, bodily injury or physical or mental impairment.

Former Rockport-Fulton teacher faces new child sex crime charges

(Crossroads Today) Former Rockport-Fulton High School teacher Joshua Nguyen is facing additional child sex crime charges in Aransas County, according to public jail records. Records show Nguyen was booked Wednesday on four counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact. The records also list four pending counts of an improper relationship between an educator and student. Nguyen was previously indicted in August in connection with allegations involving a student. The new charges come as Nguyen and his brother, Brandon Nguyen, face separate legal proceedings and are also named in a civil lawsuit that alleges the sexual abuse of a minor.

Parent alleges son was sexually assaulted at Fort Bend ISD middle school

(KPRC) A parent alleges their son was sexually assaulted by another male student at Christa McAuliffe Middle School and is calling on Fort Bend ISD to provide protection and educational support while the matter remains under investigation. The parent said it happened at the gym locker room earlier this week. In a statement, the district said campus and district administrators responded according to established procedures after learning of allegations involving students associated with Christa McAuliffe Middle School. The district also said appropriate authorities were notified.

Hearne ISD board votes to fire Hearne Elementary principal

(KBTX) The Hearne ISD Board of Trustees voted to fire Hearne Elementary Principal Marsha Shico “for good cause” during Monday night’s board meeting. The district has not said why Shico was fired, but we’re aware of an ongoing investigation, and additional details are expected to be shared publicly in the coming days as this stage of the investigation wraps up.

UT Austin plans to cut Mexican American, African, women’s and gender studies majors

(KUT) The University of Texas at Austin is planning to eliminate four majors: African and African diaspora studies, Mexican American and Latina/o studies, women’s and gender studies, and the race, indigeneity and migration major. Danielle Pilar Clealand, the interim chair of the Social and Cultural Analysis Department, told faculty Tuesday that “the Provost’s office rejected our proposal to keep our majors,” in an email obtained by KUT News.

Alamo Colleges District increases tax rate to address budget shortfall for the first time in more than a decade

(San Antonio Report) Months of presentations on how to address a shortfall of $27 million and keep up with rapid growth, culminated in a vote on Tuesday evening to raise the Alamo Colleges District tax rate for the first time in more than a decade.

2 Lone Star College System centers now offering new bachelor’s degree in education

(Community Impact) With the start of Lone Star College System’s fall semester Aug. 24, a new bachelor’s degree in education is now being offered at two college centers.
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education and Teaching is now available at the LSC-Atascocita Center in northeast Houston and the LSC-Creekside Center in Tomball, a spokesperson for LSCS confirmed via email Sept. 9. 

Assistant Police Chief sues Blinn college for alleged retaliation

(KBTX) Blinn College Assistant Police Chief Jennifer Taylor says she reported what she believed was a crime, and claims Blinn College punished her for it.

Lufkin ISD to relocate turf to middle school amid stadium rebuild

(KLTV) Lufkin ISD plans to move its two-year-old turf and track from Abe Martin Stadium to Lufkin Middle School as part of a $42 million bond renovation at the high school. The renovation will bring new turf and a new track to Abe Martin Stadium. Athletic Director Carl Abseck said the project benefits the district’s programs. Instead of discarding the old field, the district plans to move it, track and turf, to Lufkin Middle School, which currently has only grass. Abseck said quality turf can last 10 to 12 years, giving the middle school a long-term upgrade. The current middle school track lacks markings and will be fully replaced.

As Texas expands public pre-K, longtime childcare providers struggle to keep their place

(Texas Standard) Texas is trying to expand access to preschool by encouraging school districts to partner with private child care centers. But some longtime Dallas providers say the school district that’s supposed to be their partner is also becoming their competition.

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