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Oct. 5, 2026
More errors plague Texas voter registration software, weeks before midterm election

(Dallas Morning News) Despite assurances from the state that fixes are coming, county officials and residents have encountered confusion and inaccuracies using Texas’ statewide voter registration system for a year.

Abbott Says $7.5 Billion Border Reimbursement Could Help Fund Property Tax Relief

(Texas Scorecard) The governor says he wants to dedicate “as much as possible” to property tax relief while maintaining border security funding.

What civil rights enforcement cuts mean for students with disabilities – fewer staff, closed offices, longer waits

(Dallas Observer) For decades, the Office for Civil Rights, or OCR, served as a critical safety net when local schools failed to meet federal disability standards. Now, sweeping budget and workforce cuts have restructured the office, leading to the dismissal of thousands of complaints without investigation and raising urgent questions about who will enforce federal special education laws when states fall short.

School Librarians Hesitant to Discuss Books Amid Texas Battles to Restrict Titles

(The 74) Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s latest push to restrict what students can access adds to Texas school librarians’ angst, the educators say.

North Texas teachers living farther from the schools they serve in Dallas

(Dallas Morning News) Rising housing costs are forcing some Dallas-area teachers into longer commutes to the schools they serve.

Texas school bus funding falls short as districts face route cuts and rising transportation costs

(KPRC) A KPRC investigation finds that Texas school districts are spending far more on student transportation than the state reimburses. State Sen. Carol Alvarado said transportation funding may get more legislative attention because school closures are lengthening commutes and districts face new seatbelt requirements and aging bus fleets.

Fort Worth ISD teacher departures more than doubled in August. What drove the increase?

(Fort Worth Report) Nearly 70% left after classes began as longtime teachers described mounting workload and tighter instructional expectations. Related:

Third Future Schools took over 4 San Antonio schools this year. Here’s a look inside one of them

(San Antonio Report) Third Future Schools, a Colorado-based network, took over Hirsch Elementary and three other failing San Antonio-area schools this year under a state law that gives districts extra funding and a reprieve from state penalties. The network uses a highly structured model with longer school years and daily mastery checks, aiming to close learning gaps quickly. It has turned schools around before, though gains have sometimes faded after it leaves.

Weeks out from early voting, San Antonio ISD won’t say which schools could be included in its $600M bond proposal

(San Antonio Report) With early voting fast approaching, San Antonio Independent School District doesn’t plan to have a school project list for a $600 million bond package that will be on the Nov. 3 ballot. When going out for school bonds, districts usually release detailed project lists so the public knows exactly which campuses are getting bond dollars and for what. Northside ISD is also going out for a bond this November, and the district website has a project list outlining how many dollars are going to each campus and why. 

Beaumont ISD offers prizes to encourage student attendance

(KBMT) Beaumont ISD launched an attendance incentive program Sept. 25 to address more than 31,000 absences so far this school year. Students who reach at least 95% attendance during an incentive period can earn rewards such as candy, popsicles, pizza, popcorn or gift certificates, which vary by campus, said Richard Yoes, chief of schools and academics. High school students may also be entered into raffles for larger prizes. Yoes said the rewards come from community donations, not district funds.

Post ISD band director arrested on child pornography possession charge

(KCBD) Bruce Bailey Jr. was a band director at Post ISD. A Garza County Sheriff’s deputy confirmed Bailey is charged with possession of between 10 and 50 images of child pornography.

DOJ: Former Texas Southern University adjunct professor sentenced for nearly $1 million in student aid fraud

(Fox 26 Houston) A former adjunct professor for Texas Southern University is said to have been sentenced for collecting nearly $1 million in fraudulent student financial aid. The U.S. Department of Justice says 43-year-old Emmanuel Olugbaike Finnih has been ordered to serve 6.5 years in federal prison, followed by three years of probation. Finnih reportedly received almost $1 million from making over 100 financial aid applications using Texas students’ information.

Gause ISD kindergartener brings handgun to school

(KBTX) A Gause ISD kindergartener brought a handgun to school Friday morning, district officials confirmed. According to Brad Jones, the district’s safety coordinator, the student’s parent called the school at 7:54 a.m., alerting the school that there might be a gun in the child’s backpack. By 7:55 a.m., school officials had located the backpack and secured the weapon. The first bell at Gause ISD rings at 7:35 a.m. “The student involved has been removed from campus, and the incident is being handled in strict accordance with law enforcement protocols and school district disciplinary policies,” the email stated.

Teens shot, one critical: Chaos at large Beaumont homecoming party, many witnesses uncooperative

(KFDM) What Beaumont police believe was an organized homecoming party erupted into chaos and resulted in multiple shots fired, leaving two teens injured, one critically, and many witnesses refusing to cooperate despite the serious nature of what unfolded.

2 high school students arrested after reportedly bringing gun on campus, Denton ISD says

(WFAA) Two high school students at Guyer High School in Denton were detained Friday after one of them reportedly brought a gun onto the campus, officials say. According to Denton ISD, high school administrators received a report from other students that one of the students had made a comment about a gun. Administrators and the school resource officer immediately responded, and while investigating, found a second student who reportedly had a gun in his backpack.

China Spring ISD school district investigating manipulated images of students

(KWTX) China Spring High School families have been warned about manipulated photos circulating among students. The district sent a letter to parents saying officials are actively investigating and that anyone found responsible faces discipline under the Student Code of Conduct. Multiple China Spring High School parents have reached out to KWTX angry and demanding answers. No one has been charged. Waco police confirmed an investigation is underway but said no further information is available at this time.

Joint child-exploitation probe leads to major narcotics seizure, firearms and 3 arrests in League City

(KPRC) A cyber tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in July led to a search that produced electronic devices, narcotics and weapons.

Northside ISD: Student-athlete transported to hospital following injury in middle school football game

(KENS) A seventh grade student was transported by emergency medical services Saturday after suffering an injury during a middle school football game at Harlan High School, according to the Northside Independent School District. According to NISD Assistant Superintendent of Communications Barry Perez, the student-athlete is from Hobby Middle School. He was alert when taken to the hospital, according to Perez. The student was taken to be evaluated as a precaution. The district has not released additional information about the nature of the injury or the student’s condition.

Senior at University of Houston Downtown prevails after being accused of handing in assignments that were AI generated

(Fox 26 Houston) Mark Pieterson, a senior studying business management, said he was shocked after receiving an “F” in a music appreciation course. His professor accused him of submitting journal entries and discussion posts that were copied and generated by AI. After losing appeals to the professor and department chair, a student discipline committee ruled in Pieterson’s favor, citing concerns about the evidence’s reliability and consistency.

Baylor’s undergraduate enrollment is at a 12-year low. Here’s why

(Houston Chronicle) Baylor University’s enrollment has fallen to its lowest level in 12 years, but the university says the decline tells only part of the story.

Cornell case renews questions about campus sexual assault. What do the numbers show at UT Austin?

(KVUE) A former Cornell student’s lawsuit alleging a fraternity sexual assault has renewed attention on campus sexual violence. At UT Austin, 1,213 reports of sexual assault, harassment, dating violence or stalking were made in 2024-25, but most were confidential and only 47 led to investigations. The university says many people report incidents to seek support rather than an investigation. An attorney who has worked with survivors for two decades says campus data alone can’t capture the full picture of sexual assault.

San Antonio school communities pushed for new traffic safety measures. Here’s how the city responded

(San Antonio Report) Parents and advocates at two San Antonio Westside schools are pushing for better traffic safety. At Cleto L. Rodriguez Elementary (San Antonio ISD), a parent petition helped prompt new “No Parking” signs, while at John Jay High School (Northside ISD), the city added flashing crosswalk lights after a student was killed crossing Marbach Road. Parents say more improvements are needed, with possible funding coming from upcoming school bond measures.

Applying to North Texas private schools? How to study for the Independent School Entrance Examination

(Dallas Morning News) Many private schools rely on the ISEE to evaluate applicants. Tutors and admissions consultants shared tips on how to prepare for the notoriously difficult test.

Private Schools: Admission Accomplished — Tips From Education Consultants

(D Magazine) Dallas education consultants offer a roadmap for admissions-weary parents seeking the best private school fit for their budding scholars. 

North Texas childcare providers face higher insurance costs, fewer carriers

(Dallas Morning News) North Texas childcare providers say rising insurance costs are pushing up tuition and squeezing already-thin budgets, adding another burden to an industry struggling to keep care affordable for families.

Texas Rangers believe Camp Mystic leaders ‘recklessly caused’ 27 flood deaths, warrants show

(KSAT) Search warrants seek digital records from Camp Mystic owners, family members and employees.

Texas to build 2 new juvenile centers, including 1 in Brazoria Co., as youth gun crime increases

(KTRK) For the first time in 25 years, Texas is building new state juvenile detention facilities, a major investment that comes as the number of young people referred to the juvenile justice system for gun-related crimes has risen sharply. Texas is spending $300 million to build two new secure juvenile facilities, one near Rosharon in Brazoria County and another near Waxahachie in Ellis County.

Anna ISD Superintendent hatches ducks in his office and sparking lessons in the classroom

(NBC DFW) Anna ISD Superintendent Toby Tucker, who comes from a farming family, incubated fertilized duck eggs in his office as a way to connect his work with the district’s classrooms and give city kids a hands-on look at raising animals.

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