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April 16, 2026
Teacher released from San Antonio hospital after being shot by student at Comal ISD Hill Country College Prep HS
(KSAT) A teacher at Hill Country College Preparatory High School who was shot by a 15-year-old student has been released from a San Antonio hospital, according to the Comal County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday, Comal County Sheriff Mark Reynolds confirmed to KSAT the teacher, who has not been identified, was released from the hospital as of last week. Authorities believe the student shot himself after shooting the teacher on March 30. The student has not been publicly identified.
Federal investigation opened into New Home ISD special education program
(KCBD) The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened an investigation into the New Home Independent School District based on reports the district discontinued a special education classroom and failed to provide notice before placing students in a classroom approximately 30 miles away.
The Targets For A Landmark Texas Case
(Texas Signal) Why many Republicans are clamoring to reverse a decades-old Texas case that established that undocumented children could attend public schools.
TEA conservator to exit Socorro ISD soon, highlights district turnaround
(KTSM) Texas Education Agency conservator Michael Hinojosa told Socorro Independent School District’s Board of Trustees that he plans to leave the district in two months after they have finished two projects: customer service and budget. Hinojosa highlights that the district has made leaps and bounds from a year ago, following a $42 million deficit last year, leadership issues and improperly graduating students in 2019.
Fuel costs nearly double for Waco schools and local non-profits
(KXXV) Waco ISD is experiencing an 84% increase in diesel prices and a 47% increase in unleaded fuel costs. Because the prolonged price hikes were not accounted for in the current budget, the school district plans to increase its fuel budgets for next year.
School choice in San Antonio gets more competitive as North East ISD drops its boundaries
(San Antonio Report) Starting next school year, North East Independent School District plans to open its boundaries to allow all students in the San Antonio region to attend its schools, following similar moves from neighboring districts. Part of a long-term “efficiency” plan to save the district money and boost student enrollment, the school board approved the move in a 6-0 vote on Monday. NEISD already has a landing page for more information on out-of-district transfers and the application officially opens April 20.
Donna ISD goes virtual, offering grades 9-12 online schooling
(myRGV) With school board approval in Tuesday night’s meeting, Donna ISD is a step closer to establishing a virtual school for the 2026-27 school year that will serve students in grades 9-12.
Pearland ISD trustees update library materials acquisition process, approves new committees
(Community Impact) Pearland ISD’s board of trustees approved a District of Innovation, or DOI, amendment and related local policy changes at its April 14 meeting that will shift how library materials are selected and reviewed, moving away from board approval of individual titles.
Pflugerville ISD facing school closures, decreasing enrollment
(KXAN) Tensions are rising as families in Pflugerville Independent School District respond to proposed changes that could reshape their neighborhood schools and communities. The district is looking at 12 draft plans which explore potential school closures, rezoning, and other adjustments as the district grapples with financial and enrollment challenges. The district is projecting a more than $18 million budget shortfall for the 2026-27 school year if nothing is done.
El Paso ISD weighs buyouts for upper administration amid looming budget shortfall
(KTSM) El Paso Independent School District is considering early retirement buyouts for senior central office staff as the district braces for a massive budget shortfall next school year. If approved, the 2026 Resign/Retire Early Notification Incentive Program would offer a $3,000 payout to all full-time central office personnel who submit written notice of their intent to resign or retire by May 8, 2026.
Corpus Christi ISD gives update on campus consolidation plans, outlines impact on employees
(KIII) CCISD Chief Human Resources Officer Debbie Lara says the district has already made significant progress in placing affected employees. “We have since reassigned about 360 of those 420 employees. The others we are still working through assignments for the new school year. We have 11 right now that we are still working with,” she said.
Brazosport ISD could close schools
(The Facts) The decision to close Stephen F. Austin Elementary in Jones Creek might only have been the beginning. Brazosport ISD could shutter three more campuses as it deals with declining enrollment and increasing expenses, with Lake Jackson the primary focus of a consolidation proposal to streamline operational expenses and staffing and address a multimillion-dollar budget deficit.
Tomball ISD reviews plans to address Senate Bill 546 bus seat belt requirement
(Community Impact) After reviewing the numbers, the cost to retrofit the 103 buses would be $3.24 million to $4.9 million. The cost for the district to purchase 103 buses would be $14.42 million—$140,000 per bus. TISD Chief Operating Officer Steven Gutierrez also noted in his presentation an issue of liability that was brought up when the district reached out to vendors for quotes regarding retrofitting the old buses. “There is specific language on these quotes to say, ‘We will do the work, but we are unwilling, or won’t, bottom line assume liability,’” Gutierrez said.
Laredo parents say autism care options severely limited
(KGNS) Access to autism care looks different depending on where you live, and parents in Laredo say their options are severely limited.
Students swap screens for stories: Dallas ISD book checkouts soar amid state’s first cellphone ban for public schools
(CBS Texas) Dallas ISD officials said that, district-wide, they have seen a significant increase in library book checkouts, which they largely attribute to students no longer having cellphones with them during the school day. From the first day of school to March 31, 2026, the district reported an increase of more than 200,000 additional books checked out compared to the previous year.
Spring ISD adds extra school days at two campuses to improve academic performance
(Houston Chronicle) Spring ISD will add nine extra school days at two of its campuses as part of school improvement plans to boost academic performance. The Spring ISD board of trustees approved the new calendar Tuesday as part of a Texas Education Agency-approved “restart” program for students at Ponderosa Elementary and Bailey Middle School.
Texas Tech Chancellor defends new course content guidelines as LGBTQ advocates criticize changes
(KCBD) Texas Tech University Chancellor Brandon Creighton is defending new course content guidelines tied to a state law requiring classes not to promote specific ideologies, arguing the changes protect academic rigor, free speech, and workforce readiness. Critics argue the rules restrict open dialogue and may lead to self-censorship in classrooms and research, while university leaders maintain the review process still respects the First Amendment and keeps campuses inclusive.
Former North East ISD Superintendent Sean Maika takes on new role at Alamo Colleges District
(San Antonio Report) Sean Maika, the former superintendent of North East Independent School District, has stepped into his latest education role now as an interim vice chancellor of Alamo Colleges District.
Presidio could lose $2.6 million in tax revenue
(Big Bend Sentinel) Funding for Presidio is set to get more complicated, as 149 businesses are set to fall off the tax roll. A change passed by the Legislature last year is set to take effect in 2026, costing the city at least $2.6 million in tax revenue. Cynthia Ramirez, the chief appraiser, warned the City Council at their regular meeting on April 13 of the upcoming adjustment. House Bill 9 was passed in 2025, allowing businesses to write off $125,000 of their tangible personal value, including furniture and equipment. This is a significant increase from the previous level of $2,500.
Fired McKinney ISD Trainer Hit With More Sex Crime Charges
(Texas Scorecard) Lindsey Post was first arrested in January on charges of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old female student. On March 25, Post was arrested again while out on bond and charged with two counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact, also a second-degree felony, and violating a protective order issued as a condition of her bond. In February, the girl’s family filed a lawsuit against Post and McKinney ISD.
Woman arrested for terroristic threat directed at Rusk ISD primary school
(KETK) A Dallas woman has been arrested in connection with a terroristic threat that placed Rusk ISD on a secure hold on Wednesday morning, Rusk officials confirm. Rusk ISD went on a secure lockout on Wednesday following a reported threat to the primary school. Authorities said that although the threat was found to be non-credible, because of the large police response, Trinishia Sandles was arrested with the third degree felony of terroristic threat.
Former Bonham ISD teacher pleads guilty to solicitation of a minor
(KXII) Former Bonham ISD teacher Jherson Manuel-Ramos, 27, was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to online solicitation of a minor and forging a government document (an ID and a social security card). He will be required to register as a sex offender for life, and after his time in prison, he will be deported from the country with a lifetime ban.
Former Lamar State College staff member indicted on child pornography charges
(KBMT) A grand jury indicted Gerry Lee Dickert, a former college official, on a first-degree felony charge of possessing child pornography, after a federal investigation.
Juvenile crime prevention program expanding to new Beaumont campus
(KBMT) The Jefferson County Revision Program is preparing to move into the former Buckner Children and Family Services campus, where leaders plan to build out a full youth support center designed to keep kids out of the juvenile justice system.
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