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July 15, 2026
In Texas Schools, a Crisis of Arrests of Kids as Young as 10
(Texas Observer) A groundbreaking data analysis shows how districts across the state are arresting and citing children for common misbehavior, leaving lasting trauma as the Legislature rejects bills to raise the age of criminal responsibility and floods schools with even more police.
2 Grimes County school boards approve crucial tax break for new SpaceX facility
(KXXV) The school boards for the Iola and Anderson-Shiro school districts approved Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation Act “JETI” tax agreements for the gigantic SpaceX Terafab project, planned at the site of the old Gibbons Creek reservoir. The facility is expected to create thousands of jobs. It will make semiconductors for artificial intelligence and for Tesla and data centers worldwide.
Fort Worth ISD to pay Karen Molinar at least $412K in separation deal
(Fort Worth Report) Fort Worth ISD will pay former Superintendent Karen Molinar at least $412,000, plus benefits, under a resignation agreement approved three months after Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath replaced her as the district’s leader during its state takeover. The final amount could be higher.
Report raises questions on education access for Texans who’ve experienced foster care
(Texas Standard) The nonprofit Education Reach for Texans produced a landmark report on the barriers to higher education for students who’ve experienced foster care, and why outcomes for those Texans still remain poor.
Texarkana ISD superintendent accepts job in Virginia
(KSLA) The Texarkana ISD school board announced Monday that Dr. Doug Brubaker has accepted a job as the superintendent of Chesapeake Public Schools in Chesapeake, Va.
Canyon ISD launches full-time virtual learning option for high school students
(High Plains Pundit) Canyon Independent School District will offer a new full-time virtual learning option for high school students beginning with the 2026-27 school year. The program, called CISD Choice, is available to students in grades 9 through 12 and partners with Texas Tech K-12 to provide online instruction while allowing students to remain enrolled in Canyon ISD and earn a district diploma.
Former Uvalde school police chief’s court appearance postponed due to Texas flooding
(KTRK) Former Uvalde, Texas, school police chief Pete Arredondo was due to appear in federal court Tuesday, but the hearing was abruptly postponed due to heavy rain and flooding in parts of Texas, and a new date has not yet been scheduled. Tuesday’s hearing was to be part of Arredondo’s push to compel federal agents to testify at his trial for allegedly endangering students during the response to the Robb Elementary School mass shooting.
Midway ISD narrows its deficit and raises pay after tough decisions
(Waco Bridge) Midway Independent School District reduced its budget deficit after closing Speegleville Elementary School, eliminating programs and reorganizing staff. The budget includes a 2% raise for all employees.
Lorena ISD Lawyers Want To Interrogate Sex Abuse Victim
(Texas Scorecard) Attorneys for the school district and Principal April Jewell argue they are “entitled” to depose a 10-year-old girl who was 5 when she was repeatedly molested at school by a teacher. A hearing on the discovery dispute is set for July 28 in Waco.
Waco private school teacher charged with attempted improper relationship with student
(EverythingLubbock) The Waco Police Department is searching for students who might have had inappropriate encounters with Todd Wyatt, a now former teacher at the private Vanguard College Preparatory School. Wyatt, 57, was arrested on Tuesday, and is charged with Attempted Improper Relationship between Educator and Student.
Denison school bucks trend of community college enrollment decline
(KTEN) A recent analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas points to a sharp decline in community college enrollment across Texas since 2009, with more students choosing a four-year option, often attending out of state schools. That trend sparked efforts to bring more students to Grayson College in Denison. “We experienced a decline after COVID, but even prior to COVID we were seeing a decline,” said Logan Maxwell, Grayson College vice president of student services. “So we launched what we call a ‘promise program’ for recent high school graduates; between fall of 2022 and now, we’ve seen over a 30 percent increase in that particular student population.”
Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s first doctoral degree seeks to shape future education leaders
(San Antonio Express-News) The new three-year doctor of education degree in educational leadership is designed to train superintendents, principals and academic coordinators. Classes will be led by instructors who have practical experience in education and know today’s challenges, including declining enrollment, school closures and debates over use of artificial intelligence.
Brownsville ISD holds full-scale active attack training exercise ahead of school year
(ValleyCentral) Dozens of law enforcement officers, many wearing full riot gear, gathered at Hanna Early College High School Tuesday morning as the Brownsville Independent School District partnered with multiple agencies for a full-scale active attack training exercise.
Anthropic unveils Claude for Teachers, joining OpenAI and Google in race to dominate classroom AI
(Chalkbeat) Anthropic launched Claude for Teachers, a free AI assistant for educators, joining Google, OpenAI, and Khan Academy in the growing race to cement AI as a classroom staple.
Abilene’s Angry Cactus cleared to sell alcohol after zoning approval near school
(Fox West Texas) The Angry Cactus is one step closer to opening in Abilene after receiving approval to move forward with alcohol sales. The Abilene Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing the restaurant, located at 833 S. First St. in the city’s South of Downtown Abilene District, to sell alcohol despite being within 300 feet of a public school.
Free game teaches kids to spot red flags, online dangers parents can’t always see
(KVUE) A Texas nonprofit created the game as the FBI warns child exploitation remains an everyday threat. The Texas nonprofit Not On Our Watch created NOW PlaySafe, a free online game designed to teach children how to recognize warning signs, respond to suspicious interactions and report concerning behavior before it escalates.
This permit, common for dry cleaners, is now being used to build AI power plants
(Texas Standard) Texas regulators are allowing AI data centers across the state to start up thousands of new pollution sources with no public notice or environmental reviews.
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